About Shorinji Kempo
Shorinji Kempo (少林寺拳法) is a Japanese Gendai Budo (現代武道, modern martial art), sitting alongside the other modern arts; Karate (空手道) Judo (柔道), Kendo (剣道), Kyudo (弓道), Iaido (居合道) and Aikido (合気道).
Techniques are self defence based and systemised as Goho (剛法, hard techniques) and Juho (柔法, soft techniques).
Kongo Zen (金剛禅) philosophy is also part of the martial training.
The training aims to develop your fitness, an ability to defend yourself and a sound mindset.
The 3 core goals of Shorinji Kempo training:
Healthy Body
Through physical training
Healthy Mind
Through meditation and Zen based philosophy
Self Defence
Practical non-lethal strikes, blocks, restraints and releases
About Our Classes
Classes often start with Zazen (坐禪) Meditation, to help everyone mentally prepare before training, focusing on breathing and clearing the mind, especially after a long day at work
In general, our classes are structured as follows
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Kihon (基本), Basics
Drills focusing on core movement and techniques to develop muscle memory
Hokei (法形), Forms
Sequenced techniques; in other martial arts this may be called Kata (型)
Unyoho (運用法) & Randori (乱捕), Application & Free-sparring
Practicing the Basics in a free-form approach
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Chinkon-gyo (鎮魂行), Seated Meditation
Meditation with deep breathing to train and focus the mind
Howa (法話), Philosophy
Short lectures on the principles of Shorinji Kempo
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Syllabus training
Goho (剛法), Hard Techniques
Punches, Kicks and Blocks associated by grade
Juho (柔法), Soft Techniques
Throws, Pins, Chokes, Joint Manipulations and Releases associated by grade
Embu (演武), Application of Hokei
Pair-form training to develop timing, distance and the ability to execute techniques at high speed and power
Seiho (整法), Acupressure Techniques
For Therapy and Rehabilitation
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