Manhattan Shorinji Kempo


The People


Zim Pham: 2nd Dan
Zim Pham has been practicing Shorinji Kempo for over 8 years. She studied w/ Sensei Gary Dolce (4th Dan) in Ann Arbor, MI where she earned Shodan (1st Dan) before moving to New York City. In 2004 she earned 2nd Dan at the NYC Shorinji Kempo School. Prior to SK she studied Shotokan Karate Do for 4 years.

Outside of her martial arts practice she a commercial photographer. She has owned and operated Zim Photography for over 15 years. Zim also enjoys mountain biking and lifting weights.