Kenseikai Compiled

Fundamentals

Basic principles, background, and goals

The following is not an authorized nor formal advocation of the Shorinji Kempo organization, but the interpretation of its principles by the author of this web site. It is based on what the author heard from the founder, Doushin So, while the author was in Honzan camp and also on the textbook published by the Shorinji Kempo organization.

Shorinji Kempo,

its Background and Goal

Right after World War II, the Japanese were deeply depressed. Many people thought that what had been thought important or precious in their lives no longer had meaning. Friendship, love of family, helping people and so on, these things were truly important in other times and seemed to have been discarded. Many seemed to seek their own interests by taking advantage of others. Those who had little money or power were suffered greatly.

The founder of Shorinji Kempo, Doushin So, wanted to do something to improve the spiritual wellbeing of these people. He knew that regardless of how society worked, the key to personal development lay within each individual. He had learned from his experience in China that everything depended on the individual. Even in unfair system, it is up to individuals to show mercy and kindness to others. One can save others even if society does not provide ready made supports for every situation. For the most part, it is every individual's thought and action that make the world what it is.

Doushin So mixed this conviction with Buddhism and began teaching young people who had lost their way. He soon found it useless to try to make them listen to his philosophy or principle. They simply walked away. Just sitting in the class room and listening to principles, no matter how wise, sparked no interest of the youth of the day. He realized that he had to create the new philosophy, a "Kongo zen", or something relevant to attract the youth.

Before World War II, Doushin So had learned various Kempo in China and was officially designated the successor of the leader of the north Shorinji school. He cast his convictions into a system incorporating Kempo as a way of physical training and meditation. He began to teach youth how to practice Kempo. Soon those who were taught Kempo by Doushin So became enchanted by its wonderful techniques and, at the same time, deeply impressed by Doushin So's philosophy.

Today, Shorinji Kempo is widely spread all over the world and the world wide network of people who love Shorinji Kempo is growing rapidly.

Although Shorinji Kempo's self-defense techniques are superior, its ultimate goal is not to develop a skill to knock down a person by its techniques, but to help people establish themselves as kind, generous individuals.

What kind of individual to develop?

Shorinji Kempo, or Kongo zen's principle, is very simple: "Everything depends on individuals." Social systems or rulers may cause hardship and injustice, but even in such situation, well developed individuals can change any situation for the better. Furthermore, even within the best social systems people may suffer from selfish individuals. For these reasons, Shorinji Kempo does not support any specific political party or specific social system. It is not political in nature, focusing on developing dependable individuals who can lead themselves and others to a better society.

remaining half". Or you may take it as most important of Christian principles: "Do unto others as you would have do unto you." Too simple? Simple in principle is often difficult to practice.

The goal of Shorinji Kempo is to develop dependable individuals who think of others' happiness as well as their own and, through harmonious leadership or influence, improve the world for better human relationship.

The Shorinji Kempo Association, in this its 50th anniversary, is putting special effort into expanding its network among those who love Shorinji Kempo as an activity. I am glad if my WWW page can contribute to building the network.

The Shorinji Kempo Organization

Currently there are four major organization of Shorinji Kempo. They are;

- World Shorinji Kempo Organization (WSKO) : Consists of Shorinji Kempo federations all over the world. About 28 countries have joined the organization.

- Shorinji Kempo Federation : University/High school clubs, Corporate clubs, and Culture centers are supposed to join this organization. Chairperson is Mr. Tsunihiro Arai. - Kongozen Souhonzan Shorinji : Branches of Shorinji Kempo are supposed to join this organization. President is Mr.Yoshiaka Suzuki.

- Zenrin gakuen/Nippon Shorinji Budo Senmon gakko ( Shorinji Kempo Sch ool ) : Martial arts school dedicated for learning Shorinji Kempo. President is Mr. Hiromichi Yamazaki.

Professions of the Shorinji Kempo

While learning Shorinji Kempo, you may hear about "Seiku","Doukun", "Seigan" and "Raihaishi". These are the words, Doushin So wrote to remind us about the spiritual aspect of Shorinji Kempo. I was told that it was difficult to find out official translations of these, therefore I would like to give English translations below. However the followings are not word to word translation of them nor the official translations made by WSKO, but free translations by the author of this site.

Seiku

Do nothing wrong, put in practice right things, and keep our soul clean, This is what Hotokes tell us.

I myself is what I can depend on, I can not depend on others. Well developed oneself is the ultimate goal to depend on.

If I do somethig wrong, I myself become sinful. If I do nothing wrong, then I can keep myself clean. Whether I am sinful or not, depend on my act. Others can not make me clean. Note:

"Hotoke"; Hotoke has many meaning, sometimes it is Buddha himself, but enlightened persons are also called Hotoke. Here in Seiku, Hotokes mean wise people achieved enlightenment.

Doukun

Michi is given by Ten and it shows a way all human being has to follow. If we can find and follow it, then we can go forward and be safe.

If we cannot find the way, we will get lost in the world. Therefore it is said that we cannot leave nor discard Michi.

While we are living, it is valuable for us to do our best to follow Michi.

If we are not shamed of our attitude in doing our best, we will be able to stand on the earth.

If there is a man who does not do his best in ethical life, it can be said that he is not alive in spiritual meaning. Such man is said to be wasting his life.

Our sole is same to Buddha's in nature,

Kami lives in our mind. Therefore if we do our best and feel proud of doing the best, then we can stand in front of Kami with proud. Everything we do is observed by Kami, and any wickedness will not be overlooked.

If you respect Ten, appreciate mercy of Kami, respect your ancestors, believe your friends and your family, join with local people, love your spouse, help others in trouble or in emergent need, teach and lead others, do your best, reflect your behavior and make yourself new, abandon wicked thought, seek for good, then even if nobody noticed your goodness, Ten will acknowledge your effort and will bring you and your descendant’s happiness and prosperity, and Dharma will guard you from bad

Note:

The literal meaning of Michi is a road. But its philosophical meaning is the road human being must follow in their daily life. Sometimes it is same as ethics, morality and commandment. The literal meaning of Ten is a heaven or sky. In Asian classic philosophy Ten is thought to be a source of almighty power.

Kami means a god. But it is different from the got in Christianity.

"Our sole is the same to Buddha's in nature"; In Asia, it is said that human being can be a god in nature, that is, we can have the tender mercy same to the divine mercy. This and the meaning of god are very different from the monotheistic religion in Europe.

Seigan

We swear that while we learn this way, Shorinji Kempo,

we will not disgrace our ancestors nor double-cross our instructors, and will show respect for the elderly, will not hold younger members in contempt, will make friendship each other and help each other, and will do our best for the way Shorinji Kempo shows.

We will not stick to our past, and as a infant baby learner of the Shorinji Kempo, purely seek to practice the way Shorinji Kempo shows. We will practice the way Shorinji Kempo shows, not for our own fame but for helping other people.

Note:

"as a infant baby learner": We have to empty a bottle before we put something new in it.

Raihaishi

We express our deepest worship to Dharma from far away.

We make a confession about all the sin we have made since our birth inspired by our earthly desire. We will believe in Buddha, Teaching of Buddha and leaders, and obey the guidance.

Note:

Buddha, Teaching of Buddha and leaders; Buddha, his Teaching and Buddhist priest are said to be the three treasures in Buddhism world. Original Raihaishi use the word “sanpou” meaning the above “three treasures”. The author of this site prefer leaders instead of Buddhist priest and is sure that Doushin So does not necessarily ment to Buddhist priest.

System Structure

Techniques and how to learn them.

The system of Shorinji Kempo

Shorinji Kempo

Mental Power Shin Shin means mind, the faculty of reason and control. Many believe that dependability goes hand in

hand with developing mental power.

Physical Techniques

"Eki Kin Gyou"

Juho Juho is a set of techniques which let you escape from holds and enable you to throw someone

who is attacking you.

Goho Goho is a set of self-defense techniques using kicking and punching.

Seiho Seiho is a set of techniques of theraputic massage and relaxation techniques.

Intelligence Chi Chi means wisdom, intelligence, mental ability. Practicing Shorinji Kempo develops one's mental

faculty through human relations and the disciplined execution of physical techniques.

Shorinji Kempo is a conglomerate of the above three. Even to execute physical techniques there always must be Shin, mental power, to overcome the fear and Chi, to find out the weak point of the aggressor. And also, in physical techniques, Goho and Juho are not independant, they can work best with other's help.

Zazen

Zazen is a way of meditation came from Zen. Shorinji Kempo incorporate Zazen as an important way of mental training. When practicing Zazen, release your mind. Below is a way of sitting for Zazen. When standing up, take the reverse steps for sitting.

(1)Stand in Kesshu gamae.

(4)Put your right knee to your right hand side and down your hip right after your right ankle.

(2)Put your right foot back.

(5)Set your hip on the floor and put your right leg bent in front of your hip as shown in the left figure.

(3)Set your right knee on the floor.

(6)Pull your left ankle on to your right ankle, you may use your hands to help pulling your left ankle.

Principles in learning physical techniques

The body and the heart, they must go together.

Development of one's body is greatly aided by one's control of one's mind.

Power and love, they must go together, too. Power without love is nothing but violence. Love without the power to sustain it is useless.

Do not try to defeat someone without thinking of defence. Offense without defense will lead you to lose. Do not try to harm anyone. Shorinji Kempo is intended to assist and develop people.

Goho and Juho cannot be separated. They will work most beautifully in combination. You must practice both of them for good results.

Try to practice Shorinji Kempo with a partner, who can help you practice in realistic situations. You can learn from each other.

Training tips

Seek to understand the principles behind each technique. If you know why a technique, a waza, works, then you can learn it more quickly. Practice as often as you can. Repeated practices will make your techniques almost instinctive.

Try to practice a variety of techniques. They will work well in combination. Well balanced training will develop your skill best. For example, try to use both hands until you feel equally comfortable with both.

Do not go overload. Shorinji Kempo is not asceticism. Practice it at level suitable to your skill, physical condition, and range of interests.

Continuity is the most important factor for development. You may feel your progress is slow at first, but continuity can make you an expert in Shorinji Kempo.

Three stages in learning

The literal meaning of these three characters are Obey, Break and Leave. Their meanings are thought to be essential for learning the profound techniques.

Obey, in this context, means "do exactly as you are taught". Sometimes, you will think of a better way to execute some technique or other however, such kind of casual idea will not help your progress. Understanding each technique can be achieved only if you have come to be able to do it as you are taught..

Break means modifying what you are taught to fit yourself, but after you fully understand what you were taught. You come to a level of modifying the techniques for better performance and bigger effect.

Always try to go through these steps. You have to be modest to master the important fundamental techniques of Shorinji Kempo.

About Enbu

Enbu, or prearranged sequence of offending and defending techniques, is the most Shorinji Kempo like exhibition.

Actually it is not just for an exhibition, it is for mastering Shorinji Kempo, and is the ultimate style of Kumite, major practicing way of Shorinji Kempo's techniques.

Kumite means practicing techniques in cooperation with a partner. He can give you a chance to learn how an opponent may react to your movement, or your techniques such as joint locking is effective or not, and what do you feel in the pressure of his attack. Thus via Kumite you can learn from your partner and you can teach him at the same time.

Shorinji Kempo's techniques are well fitted for sequence of movement. Imagine that you are attacked by someone, it is not realistic that he attacks you only once with one blow and does nothing right after. He will continue to offend you till he is stopped or succeeds to take you down. Thus, to prepare for the sequence of blows or kicks is very important and Enbu is one of the best way to train you to be ready for such situation.

Although Enbu is prearranged, people in higher level can change the arrangement occasionally or arbitrary. They have profound knowledge of the opponent's action and reaction. However, while you are in beginner's level try to do as exactly as it is prearranged. The point here is that you must, for example, deliver your blow so that it will hit your partner unless he dodges it. If you deliver your blow not to reach him even if he stands still, Enbu becomes nothing but tracing the sequence without the partner. This cannot be called "Enbu", nor do anything meaningful for your development.

How and where to learn?

Shorinji Kempo is a sophisticated set of techniques and it is hard to gain an appreciation for how the techniques are interrelated. It's hard to learn by oneself. You have to feel the effect of the techniques by practicing it with others. And since you have to start from the Obey stage, you need an expert to learn from.

It is strongly recommended that if you want to learn Shorinji Kempo, join a Dojo or Doin where people who want to learn Shorinji Kempo gather. You can find Dojo or Doin all over the world. There are many expert teachers of Shorinji Kempo, graduates of special training course in Honzan, which is the head quarter of Shorinji Kempo. Honzan, in Shikoku prefecture of Japan, is where Shorinji Kempo was founded. Every Dojo and Doin is ready to welcome you.

The Body and its parts

In this page red arrow means that it is a vital point.

atama for a head. kubi for a neck. kata for a shoulder. mune for a chest. ude for an arm.

ashi for a leg. Sometimes kyaku is used instead of ashi, such as kyaku tou, which means using a leg like a sword to mow down your opponent.

dou for a trunk or a body, but it does not include arms, legs nor a head, usually. hara for an abdomen.

koshi for a waist, and it includes hips.

hitai for a forehead. me for an eye. hana for a nose. kuchi for a mouth. ago for a jaw.

bukkotu for a secret point just under the Adam's apple. mikazuki for a secret point in a jaw.

keichuu for a secret point in the neck bone. mimi for an ear.

hiza for a knee

mukouzune for a shin. kurubushi for an ankle. kakato for a heel. fukurahagi for a calf.

futomomo for a thigh.

kou for an instep. tumasaki for a tiptoe.

zenzokutei for the front part of the sole of a foot. ashinoura for the sole of a foot.

suigetu for a pit of the stomach.

sanmai is a secret point in the side of a chest.

yokosanmai is a secret point in the side of a chest.

jouwan for an upper arm. zenwan for a forearm. hiji for an elbow.

bosikyu is a key of juho. oyayubi for a thumb.

hitosashiyubi for an index finger. tenohira for a palm.

shuto is a little finger side of a palm.

wantou is left side of your right forearm when the palm facing you. chuin is a secret point near the elbow.

Kyusho and Seiho

Elemental techniques

Establish a basic skill level through illustrated tips.

Basically, you have to learn Shorinji Kempo at a branch where an official instructor can teach you each techniques. Shorinji Kempo is not suitable for self learning. Especially, you need your partner to learn Juho to know how it works and what kind of pain each Juho technique causes.

However, it may be worth you practice some techniques by yourself at home after you have been taught them at the branch. This page may be helpful for you to remind you of some tips of each techniques. Practice those techniques as many times as possible, to make these techniques part of your inherent ability.

Listed below, basic movements and technical words and tips for some important techniques.

English names given to each techniques may different from the WSKO's authorized technical term. I put them just for your ease of understanding. If you find out the difference between the names used in this page from the WSKO's terminologies, please let me know by email, thank you.

Basic technique

Index Comments

Basic stance Foot positions and basic way of standing and how to sit.

Basic postures Basic postures of Byakuren chool and Giwa shool.

Body movement How to move your body and dodge.

Basic steps Basic way of carring your body.

Body parts Body parts used in offense and defense.

Elemantal techniques in Goho Basic movement in Goho, such as punch, kick and guard.

Basic stance

Basic stance is called Sokui ho in Shorinji Kempo. Listed below are some of basic stances. Example of several foot position.

Foot position Name Foot position Name

Kaisoku open stance Heisoku, closed stance Gyaku choji, regular stance

Mae kagi ashi, front foot right angle stance,

a transitional stance.

Ushiro kagi ashi,

rear foot right angle stance, a transitional stance.

Yoko kagi ashi,

front foot step over stance, a transitional stance.

Hachiji ashi, kanji "eight" figure stance.

kawashi ashi,

Listed below are basic way of standing.

Stance Name Stance Name Stance Name

Zenkutu dachi, front weight position

Koukutu dachi, rear weight position

Nekoashi dachi, front kick position

Kiba dachi, low weight position

Fukko dachi, knee position

Ku no ji dachi, standard standing position

Basic postures

Tai gamae, or posture, is a position useful in guarding yourself and initiating offence.

Eight postures of Byakuren school

Gassho gamae Manji gamae Midare gamae Hasso gamae Taiki gamae Gyaku taiki gamae Aiki gamae Byakuren chuudan gamae

Nine postures of Giwa school

Fujin hou, Relative positioning

There are three types of positionings as shown below.

Seitai gamae You face your opponent as shown in the left figure.

Tai gamae When your opponent stands with his left (right) foot forward, you

stand with your left (right) foot forward.

Hiraki gamae When your opponent stands with his left (right) foot forward, you

Body movement, or Taisabaki

Taisabaki means "body movement" to dodge punches and kicks and the way of changing body direction. Listed below are some of the basic way of moving the upper body to dodge your opponent's attack.

Name Movement Explanation

Yoko furimi

Side sway

Step your right leg to your right a little and sway your body to the right.

Ryusui

Sway forward

Step your right leg to your right a little and sway your body to the 45 degree of angle to the right with your left shoulder leading your upper body's right turn.

Sorimi

Sway back

Putting your weight to your rear leg, sway back.

Hikimi

Drawing body

Listed below are some of the basic way of changing the body direction.

Name Movement Explanation

Han tenshin

Simple shift

Pull your rear leg behind your left leg to turn right and shift your body to the left.

You can dodge your opponent's strait punch or kick with this technique.

Gyaku tenshin

Reverse shift

Pull your front leg behind your right leg to turn left and shift your body to the right.

You can dodge your opponent's strait punch or kick with this technique.

Han tenkan

Half turn

Put your front leg slightly forward to turn right.

Zen tenkan

Full turn

Put your front leg in front of your rear leg and turn right 180 degree of angle to face your opponent on your back.

Nisoku zentenkan

Two steps full turn

You can turn 180 degree in two steps. This technique is important to throw your opponent with Juho.

Ukemi

Ukemi is a guarding technique to save your body from falling down and hit your body to the floor. There are several types of Ukemi techniques but the basic two techniques are shown below. Click on each figure to see the detail explanations.

Mae ukemi

Front turn guard To save your body from falling down damage, make your body turn forward.

Ushiro ukemi

Mae ukemi

Mae ukemi is a defense technique when you can not stand upright and forced to fall down. By using Mae ukemi, you will be able to guard your head hitting the floor or ground and stand up quickly.

(1)Put your right foot forward.

(2)Put down your right hand, so that it will touch the floor first.

(3)Push your right elbow forward to make a circle as shown in Fig.(5). (4)Bend your neck and put your head inside the circle.

(5)Turn your body forward. (6)Turn on.

(7)Use your left hand to push you up, if necessary. (8)Lift your hip.

(9)Turn back to see your opponent. (10)Take Fukko gamae.

Ushiro ukemi

Ushiro ukemi is a defense technique when you can not stand upright and forced to fall down. By usingUshiro ukemi, you will be able to guard your head hitting the floor or ground and stand up quickly.

(1)Stand up with your left foot back.

(2)Step back your left foot to prevent falling down shock, (3)and put down your left hip,

(4)so that it will touch the floor first.

(5)Bend your neck and put your head close to your chest.

(6)Guard your head with your hands and touch the floor with them. (7)Turn over.

(8)Use your both hands to push the floor, to that you can stand up far from your opponent. (9)Push up your body.

(10)Take Fukko gamae.

Basic steps

Listed below are some of the basic steps of Shorinji Kempo.

Name of the techniques Movement Explanation

Fumikomi ashi,

Front leg forward step Put your front leg a step forward.

Mae yose ashi,

Rear leg forward step Draw your rear leg toward your front leg.

Sashikomi ashi,

Forward steps

Put your front leg a step forward and then draw your rear leg toward your front leg.

Sashikae ashi,

Forward steps changing legs

Put your rear leg a step forward beyond your front leg. As shown in the left FIg. first, draw your right leg near your front leg and then put it in front of the left leg in

45 degree of angle.

Tobikomi ashi,

Rear leg jump forward Jump forward jumping with rear leg.

Mae kumo ashi,

Front leg jump forward

Jump forward jumping with front leg. As shown in the left Fig. land on your rear leg

Elemental techniques in Goho

Listed below are some of the basic punching, kicking and guarding techniques of Shorinji Kempo. Detail explanations are given for those who would like to practice them at home.

Jun zuki

Jun zuki (Jun zuki) is a punch with your left (right) hand when you stand with your left (right) foot in front of you. It is very similar to a jab of boxing. The power of Jun zuki is not so large but it takes less time to reach your opponent.

In the following figures, Jun zuki after you step forward is shown, however, there are many variations for Jun zuki. In the following way, you can learn much easily how to turn your shoulder and hip. After you find out how to use the power of your shoulder and hip turn in the movement shown below, try many variations such as, stand still Jun zuki , without stepping forward , and so on.

The animation in the left shows a practice method of jun zuki while moving forward.

Learn how to move forward and how to use your hip movement and switching your shoulders.

(1) Put forward your left foot as shown in the left figure.

(3)Turn your shoulder and hip clockwise. With this turning power stretch our your left fist to your opponent. Pull your right hand in front of your chest. Also use this movement to accelerate the turning speed. Do not put your left fist stretched out so that your opponent will not have any chance to seize your left hand.

(2)Withdraw your right foot a little. At the same time, turn your shoulder counterclockwise. By this movement you can store up an energy to throw your left punch.

Gyaku zuki

Gyaku zuki (Gyaku zuki) is a punch with your right (left) hand when you stand with your left (right) foot in front of you. Gyaku zuki is a very powerful blow, but it travel long distance before it reaches your opponent, so there is a big chance for your opponent to dodge it.

Therefore speed is very important for this technique. To earn speed, turn your shoulder and hip as quickly as possible.

Gyaku zuki is a very basic punch, therefore it is very important for you to master it completely. You must ask your instructer in a branch you joined about its tips.

The left animation shows how to practice Gyaku zuki in moving forward situation.

Although in the animation a short pause is added after delivering a gyaku zuki for illustrative purpose, you must draw back your fist as soon as you can after delivering your gyaku zuki.

In the following figures, Gyaku zuki after you step forward is shown, however, there are many variations for Gyaku zuki. In the following way, you can learn much easily how to turn your shoulder and hip. After you find out how to use the power of your shoulder and hip turn in the movement shown below, try many variations such as, stand still Gyaku zuki , without stepping forward , and so on.

(1) Put forward your left foot as shown in

the left figure.

(3)Turn your shoulder and hip

counterclockwise. With this turning power stretch our your right fist

to your opponent. Pull your left hand in front of your chest. Also use this movement to accelerate

the turning speed. Do not put your right fist stretched out so that your opponent will not have any chance to seize your

right hand. (2)Withdraw your

right foot a little. At the same time, turn

your shoulder clockwise. By this movement you can store up an energy to

throw your right punch.

Never pull back your elbow like the figure on the left. You may think that pulling back your elbow will add the power to your punch. However it helps

nothing good but slow down your punch. Let your instructor check your form if your elbow is

drawn backward.

The punching power must be assisted with the force kicking the ground with your right foot

same as jun zuki as shown in the left figure. Put your elbow beside your body, this will help

transfering the power of your turing hip to your fist. Turn your shoulder sharply. Turning your shoulder

will give you a longer reach.

Jun geri

Jun geri is a kick with your left (right) foot when you stand with your left (right) foot in front of you. The power of Jun geri is not so large but it takes less time to reach your opponent. Try to turn your hip to reach out and give it enough energy to stop your opponent's coming forward to you.

Speed is very essential for this technique and try to pull back your leg as soon as possible so that it cannot be caught and held by youropponent.

In the following figures, Jun geri without foreward step is shown, however, there are many variations for Jun geri. When practicing Jun geri, imagine as if your opponent is standing in front of you, and when you feel that your imaginary opponent begins to move, initiate Jun geri as shown in the figures below.

(1) Stand with your left foot in front of you as

shown in the left figure. (3)Turn your hip clockwise.

With this turning power stretch our your left leg to your

opponent. Do not put your left foot stretched out for a while so that

your opponent will not have any chance to seize your left

foot.

The trajectory of your foot shall be in the blue arrow shown left,

not the red arrow.

(2)Pull your left foot a little. At the same time,

turn your hip counterclockwise a little. By this movement

you can store up an energy to throw your

Gyaku geri

Gyaku geri is a kick with your right (left) foot when you stand with your left (right) foot in front of you. The power of Gyaku geri is large but it takes much time to reach your opponent.

The left animation shows how to practice Gyaku geri in moving forward situation continuously. This is a good

way to learn how to move forward and deliver gyaku

In the following figures, Gyaku geri after stepping foreward is shown, however, there are many variations for Gyaku geri.

(1) Stand with your left foot

in front of you as shown

in the left figure and step foreward your left foot.

(3)Turn your hip counterclockwise. With this turning power stretch our your right leg to your opponent. Do not put your right foot stretched

out so that your opponent will not have any chance to seize your right

foot.

The trajectory of your foot shall be the blue arrow shown left, not the

red arrow. (2)Pull your right foot a little foreward. At the same time, turn your hip clockwise a little. By this movement you can store up an energy to throw your

Mawashi geri

Mawashi geri is a kicking technique used when you want to kick your opponent horizontally. Mawashi geri is a very powerful kick because it utilize a spinning energy of the body. It is very important to get the biggest power by turning your hip quickly.

It is sometime difficult to dodge Mawashi geri. Stepping aside is an effective way to dodge a strait kick. However, Mawashi geri is a hook kick which can follow your side step. Sway back or blocking with arm or knee is an effective countermeasure against Mawashi geri.

The left animation is a stepping forward contiguous mawashi geri practice method.

In the following figures, Mawashi geri after stepping forward is explained for every motion, however, there are many variations for Mawashi geri. You may kick your opponent with your front leg, and/or without stepping forward.

(1) Stand with your left foot in front of you as shown in the left figure

and step forward your left foot.

(3)Lift your knee aimed at the target and,

(2)Put your left foot as shown in the left figure. Your left toe must point to the left hand side. Pull

your right foot a little forward. At the same time, bend your left leg a

little. By this movement you can store up an energy to throw your

right foot.

(4) give your foot circular momentum by turning your hip counterclockwise. With this turning power stretch

out your right leg to the tatget.

Do not put your right foot stretched out long time so that your opponent will not

have any chance to seize your right foot. The trajectory of your foot

shall be the blue arrow shown left.

(4) give your foot circular momentum by turning your hip counterclockwise. With this turning power stretch out your right leg to the tatget.

Do not put your right foot stretched out long time so that your opponent will not have any chance to seize your right foot.

The trajectory of your foot shall be the blue arrow shown left.

Yoko geri

Yoko geri is a kicking technique used when you want to kick your opponent standing your right or left hand side. Yoko geri is a very powerful kick because it utilize full energy of your hip movement. However it takes longer time for your foot to reach your opponent, speed is vital for this kicking technique.

The left animation shows a practice of Yoko geri kicking your left and right hand side opponents.

In Yoko geri, your Soku tou part of a leg,

circled with a blue orval in the right figure, is used to hit your opponent, therefore this technique is also called Sokutou geri.

In the following figures, Yoko geri after stepping forward is shown, because it is easy for you to learn how to turn your hip for Yoko geri in the movement shown in the figure below. There are many variations for Yoko geri. You may kick your opponent with your front leg, and/or without stepping forward.

(1) Stand with your left foot in front of you as shown in the left figure and step forward your left

foot.

(3)Lift your right leg as shown in the left figure. With this movement you can store up an energy to stretch out your right leg

to your opponent.

(2)Put your left foot as shown in the left figure. Your left toe must point to

the left hand side. Pull your right foot a little forward. At the same time,

bend your left leg a little. By this movement you can store up an energy to throw

your right foot.

(4)Stretch out your right foot. You must hit your opponent with your

right Soku tou. Do not put your right foot stretched out long time

so that your opponent will not have any chance to seize your

right foot.

The trajectory of your foot shall be the blue arrow shown left.

Uwa uke

Uwa uke is a basic guarding technique against your opponent's punch into your face or head. It is important to use your body movement to make your opponent's punch miss your face and apply Uwa uke so that it has no chance to hit your face.

In the following figures, Uwa uke after you step backward is shown, however, there are many variations for Uwa uke. Try many variations such as, stepping forward, aside standing still and using backside arm as well as front side arm, so on.

An animation below is an example of practicing Uwa uke, without reseeding, standing at the same place. You have to move your arm as shown below. You can transfer the turning power of your hip and shoulder to your arm when you follow the movement shown below.

Do not move your arm as shown below, that is, do not swing your arm with a pivot at your elbow.

Use the red circle part in Uwa uke. Stretch out your fingers to make the red circle part's muscle inflated. This will help weakening a shock of being hit by your opponent.

(1) Put your right foot backward as shown in the left

figure.

(3)Turn your hip clockwise. With this turning power stretch out your left hand up. Pull your left hand in front of your chest. Also use

this movement to accelerate the pushing up speed of

your left hand.

(2)Withdraw your left foot a little. At the same time, turn your shoulder counterclockwise

a little. By this movement you can store up an energy to throw

Shita uke

Shita uke is a basic guarding technique against your opponent's punch or kick into your body. It is important to use your body movement to make your opponent's punch or kick miss your body and apply Shita uke so that it has no chance to hit your body.

Please contact your instructer to learn Shita uke , for this is a very basic movement. Practice to learn basic movement in Shita uke standing at the same plece.

Use the red circle part in Shita uke. Stretch out your fingers to make the red circle part's muscle inflated. This will help weakening a shock of being hit by your opponent.

In the following figures, Shita uke after you step forward is shown, however, there are many variations for Shita uke. Try many variations such as, stepping backward.

(1) Put your left foot forward as shown in the left figure.

(3)Turn your hip clockwise. With this turning power stretch

out your left hand down. Pull your left hand in front of your

chest. Also use this movement to accelerate

the pushing down speed of your left hand.

(2)Withdraw your right foot a little. At the same time, turn your shoulder counterclockwise

a little. By this movement you can store up an energy to throw

Uchi uke

Uchi uke is a basic guarding technique against your opponent's punch or kick into your face or head. It is important to use your body movement to make your opponent's punch or kick miss your face and apply Uchi uke so that it has no chance to hit your face.

In the following figures, Uchi uke after you step forward is shown, however, there are many variations for Uchi uke. Try many variations such as, stepping backward, aside standing still and using backside arm as well as front side arm, so on.

This is a self practicing of Uchi uke

defending technique. Make sure that your

face is off your opponent's punching

line.

(3)Shift your position with the movement above.

(2)And pull your right foot forward.

(4)Pull your forearm forward as shown in the left

Fig. Pull your left hand in front of your chest. Also

use this movement to accelerate the pushing speed of your left hand.

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You have to move your arm as shown left. Do not

swing your arm with a pivot at your elbow.

Harai uke

Harai uke is a basic guarding technique against your opponent's punch or kick into your body. It is important to use your body movement to make your opponent's punch miss your body and apply Harai uke so that it has no chance to hit your body. You have to make your elbow bent at the time of impact with your opponent's kick. There are many chances to break your arm if you make your elbow stretched against your opponent's Mawashi geri.

In the following figures, Harai uke after you step backward is shown, however, there are many variations for Harai uke. Try many variations such as, stepping forward using backside arm as well as front side arm, so on.

(1) Put your right foot backward as shown in the left figure.

(2)Withdraw your left foot a little.

(3)At the same time, turn your hip clockwise a little. By this movement you can store up an energy to throw your left

hand for guarding.

(3)Turn your hip counterclockwise. With this turning power sweep out your left hand.

Pull your left hand in front of your chest. Also use this movement to accelerate the

Ren uke

Ren uke is a basic guarding technique against your opponent's sequential punches into your face and body. First you guard your face with Uwa uke and then guard your body with Shita uke, and at the same time, guard your face with Uchi uke. This guarding technique, Uchi uke for your face and Shita uke for your body, is called Ren uke. As your opponent may hit your face with his second brow, Uchi uke is a kind of insurance.

There are many variations for Ren uke. Try as many variations as much.

(1) Put your right foot backward as shown in the

left figure.

(2)Withdraw your left foot a

little. At the same time, turn

your shoulder counterclockwise a little. By this movement you can store up an energy to throw your left hand for

(3)Turn your hip clockwise. With this turning power stretch out your left hand up.

Pull your left hand in front of your chest. Also use this movement to accelerate the pushing up speed of your left

hand.

(4)Guard your body with Shita

uke and your face with Uchi uke. Withdraw you body so that

your opponent's middle punch will miss your

body.

(5)Pull your left knee up,

(6)and turn your hip clockwise

and kick into your opponent.

Furiko duki

(Furiko zuki)

Furiko means "pendulum". Furiko duki is a exercising method swinging your body like a pendulum and punch straight forward right and left in turn. It is good for your practice to assume your opponent standing in front of you and when swing your body, imagine your opponent's punch coming to you.

Do not twist your wrist. Push out your fist straight forward by the turning power of your shoulder.

(1)Stand up in Kaisoku chuudan gamae.

(3)Swing your body to the left and turn your hip and shoulder counterclockwise and by this turning power, push out your right fist straight forward. Pull your left fist in front your chest.

Repeat (2) and (3).

(2)Swing your body to the right and turn your hip and shoulder

clockwise and by this turning power, push out your left fist straight forward. Pull your right

Wonderful Enbu

Houkei, or Standard Formation

Doshin So classified and arranged techniques into categories and defined basic standard sequence of the movements, called Houkei, or standard formation. Many of them are practiced by a pair of person. They are called Kihon Kumi Enbu, or basic pair formation. It is the best way to learn Shorinji Kempo by practicing Kihon Kumi Enbu. But some of Houkei are defined so that you can practiced by yourself, without a partner.They are called Tan En Houkei, or single standard formation. Thus, we have another way of training our skill by ourself, without a partner.

Although Houkei is prearranged sequence of the movements, it is sure that you can apply it to the real situation by changing the arrangement arbitrary after you have got to a certain level of skill by practicing Houkei.

When practicing Houkei, always try to imagine that there is an opponent in front of you. Repeat as many times as you can to achieve a level where you do not have to command your body the next movement.

There are four Tan En Houkei, or single standard formation, as listed below. They are Giwa ken, Tenchi ken, Byakuren ken and Manji no kata. Ryuou ken is added because some of its Houkei is defined as a single standard formation.

Name Explanation

Ryuou ken Starting from the situation that your opponent has seized your arm or hand.

Giwa ken This is to train consecutive movement of offending and defending for the beginners.

Tenchi ken This is to teach a most basic movement of Shorinji Kempo to biginners.

Byakuren ken This is made of Goho of Byakuren techniques.

Ryuou ken

Name Explanation

Ryuou ken 1st This is composed of basic Juho technique, Kote muki, and consecutive counterattack.

Giwa ken

Name Explanation

Giwa ken 1st This is composed of basic techniques offending with punch and kick.

Giwa ken 2nd This is composed of uchi uke, punch and kick, and han tenkan, half turn.

Tenchi ken

Name Explanation

Tenchi ken 1st This is composed of techniques offending with punch and kick, and defending by basic guard techniques.

Tenchi ken 2nd This consists of basic rengeki, two punches, kicks or mixed, in sequence without no pause in between.

Tenchi ken 3rd This consists of basic rengeki. Change the direction of offense while practicing.

Tenchi ken 4th This consists of advanced rengeki , tobi-rengeri.

Tenchi ken 5th This consists of sequence of Uchiharai uke and consecutive kick techniques.

Tenchi ken 6th This consists of sequence of Uchiharai uke and consecutive Sokutou kick, or side kick, techniques.

Byakuren ken

Name Explanation

Ryuou ken 1st

Ryuou ken 1st is a pair basic standard formation. You can learn basic movements of Kote nuki and the following techniques. The same formation for single person is defined as Tan En Houkei, or single standard formation. The movement is not exactly same to the right hand side person in the right animation. In case you are to have an examination,

follow the movement as described below.

Prepare to start in Kesshu gamae. Keep your breath

steady. Draw your right leg back. Take Chudan gamae.

Do not let him seize your hand for the first time. Use Shita uke to guard your hand.

Apply Kote nuki. Push your right elbow completely. Throw Uraken in his face. Stepping aside to the right, punch his body with your left hand.

Kick his face or body with Mawashi geri. Put your right leg in the former position and ready for the next movement.

Guarding with left Shita uke, draw your right leg behind your left leg.

Stop motion illustration of Ryuouken 1st.

Step 1, Start with chuudan

gamae.

Step 2, Guard in kagite

position with your left hand at

chuudan position.

Step 3, Deliver meuchi to your opponet with

your left hand.

Step 5, Deliver uraken punch to your opponent's face at sango critical point.

Step 4, Step your right foot

foward. And apply kotenuki to your right hand. Completely push forward your elbow. Step 6, Move your right

foot right and punch in your opponent's body

with your left hand.

Step 10, Step back your

right foot and shitauke with your left hand.

Step 8, Swing your body to

the left and punch in your opponent's face with your right

hand.

Steo 9, Mawashi geri with your right leg. After the kick, put your

right leg where it was.

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Do not try to pull your hand when seized. Use his force to pull to take Kagite guard position. The following is the explanation before the revision.

Ryuou ken 1st is a pair basic standard formation. You can learn basic movements of Kote nuki and the following techniques. The same formation for single person is defined as Tan En Houkei, or single standard formation. The movement is the same of the right hand side person in the right animation.

Prepare to start in Kesshu gamae. Keep your breath steady.

Draw your right leg back. Take Chudan gamae.

Do not let him seize your hand for the first time. Use Shita uke to guard your hand.

When he seized on the second time, take Kagite guard position at once and deliver

Meuchi with left hand.

Apply Kote nuki. Push your right elbow

completely. Throw Uraken in his face.

Stepping aside to the right a little, punch his face with your left hand.

Dodging to the left a little, throw your right punch in the middle.

Kick his face or body with Mawashi geri. Put your right leg in the former position and ready for the next movement.

Guarding with left Shita uke, draw your right leg behind your left leg.

Take Ichiji gamae position and prepare for the next movement.

Giwa ken 1st

Giwa ken is made of basic movements for the beginners. It is useful for training beginners and also useful for senior people as an exercise. Prepare to start in Kesshu gamae. Keep your

breath steady.

Draw your right leg back and take Chudan gamaeposition.

Stepping forward in 45 degree of angle to dodge your opponent's punch, throw your left upper punch.

Draw your right leg a little forward and deliver your right middle punch.

Draw your right leg back, Soto uke with your right hand and Uchi uke with your left hand, or Niou uke. Take Ichiji gamae position.

Kick with your left leg and put the leg in the previous position.

Step your left leg in the position 45 degree right of your right leg and turn your head back.

Turning your body back, or Zentenkan, try Uchiharai uke with your right hand. Take Gedan gamae position.

Start the same movements from right hand.

Giwaken 2nd

Giwaken 2nd is usually practiced in consequence with Giwaken 1st. This causes Giwaken 2nd to start in hidari mae chuudan gamae. Han tenkan, or half turn, is used in Giwaken 2nd. However, you may apply Zen tenkan, or full turn, arbitrary after you master han tenkan.

Hidari mae chuudan gamae Step your left foot diagonally forward,

and uchi uke. Right middle punch. Right kick.

Put your right foot in the previous position, and recede a little and left shita uke.

Left kick, and put the leg in the previous position.

Turn your face right, and step your left leg forward, turn right using han tenkan

technique.

Start again with right uchi uke.

Tips

Tenchiken 1st

This consists of basic offending and defending techniques.

In the illustration below, an opponent is added for better understanding of the each movement. Stand in Kesshu form. Drawing back your right leg, stand

in left Chudan gamae.

Step forward in 45 degree of angle, throw left punch in the face.

Draw your right leg a little forward. Throw your right punch to the body.

Guarding with right Sotouke, punch into the body with left Kagiduki, or hook punch.

Draw your left leg wide, and guard your face with right Uwauke.

Guard your face with Uchiuke and body with Shitauke at the same time.

Guard your body with right

Uchiharai uke, apply left Soto uke at the same time.

Counterattack with right kick.

Guarding your body with Shitauke, prepare for the next movement in left Ichiji gamae.

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Tenchiken 2nd

This consists of basic offending and defending techniques. It includes rengeki, two punches, kicks or mixed, punch and kick, in sequence without no pause in between.

Stand in left ichiji gamae. Upper left furiduki stepping diagonally forward.

Right middle punch right after the upper furiduki.

Duck and guard your face with uchiage uke. Throw left middle kagi

duki at the same time.

Stepping forward your right leg, throw right upper punch.

Throw left middle punch right away.

Guard your face with soto uke and uchi uhiotoshi uke at the

same time, niou uke.

Right middle kick and put your

right leg where it was. Draw back your right leg.

Prepare for the next movement in left ichiji gamae.

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Tenchiken 3rd

This consists of basic offending and defending techniques. Changing the direction of offense is one of the feature of it. Stand in left ichiji gamae. Upper left furiduki stepping

diagonally forward.

Right middle punch in the direction of 30 degree of angle to the right.

Mawashi geri in the direction of 60 degree of angle to the right.

Stepping forward your right leg in the triangular direction to the right, throw right shutou giri.

Throw left middle punch right away. Draw back your left leg and shita uke.

Right middle kick and put your right

leg where it was. Turn back, using zentenkan.

Prepare for the next movement in left ichiji gamae.

Tips

Tenchi ken 4th

This consists of basic offending and defending techniques. It includes four consecutive offense, two with rengeki and two with tuki.

Stand in left ichiji gamae. Jump with your left leg. Right kick and, left kick immediately. Stepping forward your left leg, throw left shutou giri.

Throw right middle punch right away.

Draw back your right leg and shita uke.

Left middle kick and put your left leg

where it was. Turn right, using hantenkan.

Prepare for the next movement in rightichiji gamae.

Tips

For tobi ren geri, use your leg as shown in the left

figure. Second kick may be mawashi geri instead of

Tenchiken 5th

This consists of sequence of Uchiharai uke and consecutive kick techniques

Start with right Ichiji gamae so that you can practice Tenchiken 5th right after Tenchiken 4th.

Right Ichiji gamae. Step aside your left foot and Uchiharai uke with right hand.

Kick with right leg and put it on the same spot.

Step forward your right leg in Kagiashi position and Uchiharai uke with left hand.

High kick with left leg and put it in front of you.

Uchiharai uke with right hand and step forward left leg in Kagiashi

position.

Side kick to your front with right leg.

Turn left using the momentum of pulling back right leg and stand

with your left foot.

Stepping forward your right foot, upper punch with your

right hand.

Soto uke with right hand and middle punch with left hand.

Swaying back and Uchiharai uke with right hand.

Gedan gamae, or lower hand

position. Stepping forward your right foot,

Uchiharai uke with left hand and Zen tenkan, or full turn.

Prepare to the next movement with left Ichiji gamae.

Tenchiken 6th

This consists of basic offending and defending techniques. It includes uchi harai uke and sokuto geri and others. Stand in left ichiji gamae position. Tenchiken

6th is continued from Tenchiken 5th.

Pull forward your right leg, uchiharai uke

with your left arm. Sokuto geri with your left leg to your right.

Put the leg in front of your right foot. Uchiharai uke with right arm and soto

uke with left hand.

Sokuto geri to your right. Tsuru ashi dachi. Step forward diagonally to your right and

right upper punch. Left middle punch.

Modori duki with right hand.. Right kick. Uchi harai uke with left hand and left han tenkan.

Left ichiji gamae, kesshu dachi and gassho rei.

Byakurenken 1st

When your opponent tries to punch in your face, block the punch with uchiuke and using the hand used for the block to counterattack. This technique is called Tubamegaeshi. Byakurenken 1st is a hokei to practice the consequential movement by oneself.

Take taikigamae with your left leg forward.

Move diagonally to the left and block

upper punch with uchiuke. Hit the opponents neck with your left hand. Right middle punch.

Recede and shitauke. Kick with left leg and put it down in the same position.

Step your left leg in 45 degree of angle in front of your right leg and turn your head back.

Uchiharai with right arm, turning back your body. Repeat again.

Tips,

Illustrated Techniques

Techniques with animated illustrations

Here is a list of several basic physical techniques to give you a quick glance of the fine art of Shorinji Kempo.

Doshin So classified various Kempo techniques he had learned in China as below based on their nature and structure. Click on the title of a technique to see an illustrated explanation. Although illustrations are consist of simple short sequence of techniques, try to add more movements to brush up your skill when you practice.

The following list of techniques are not all of Shorinji Kempo's techniques. There are far more techniques including variations. Many of them can not be mastered without proper help and instructions you will have in a branch of Shorinji Kempo.

The background color of the following tables show to which level each technique belongs.

3-kyuu 2-kyuu 1-kyuu 1-dan 2-dan and

higher

Note: The "Romanji" representation of names of techniques are not consistent, throughout this web site, with ones used in WSKO official curriculum. The author uses traditional "Romanji" representation, which can be used in most advanced Japanese input method including such as MSIME to get correct Kanji characters. However, this principle is not applied to all of the names. Some names are written using newer representation. It is used in mixed way. The author of this site is sorry about the inconvenience caused by these mixture. Although the author would like to continue to use traditional "Romanji" representation, he will add WSKO official "Romanji" representation at the same time, so far as it

will not make page design uneasy to read. It will be shown in parentheses like, Nio(u) Ken which means that you have to use Niou Ken to use MSIME etc. but in WSKO curriculum Nio Ken is used.

Techniques classified by the level

3-kyu(u) techniques

Nio(u) Ken Ryusui geri Uwauke duki Uwauke geri Uchiuke duki

Sango(u) Ken Shita uke geri Shita uke jun geri Tenno(u)u Ken Tsuikiten ichi

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Kote nuki Katate yori nuki Ryoute yori nuki Maki nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Gyakugote Katate okurigote Okuri maki tenbin

Kongo(u) Ken Ude juuji gatame Mae yubi gatame Tachi gasshou gatame

2-kyu(u) techniques

Nio(u) Ken Uchiuke geri Tenshin geri

Sango(u) Ken Han tenshin geri Yoko tenshin geri Juuji uke geri Byakuren Ken Tsubame gaeshi Chidori gaeshi

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Kiri nuki Juuji nuki Gasshou nuki Kirikaeshi nuki Sankaku nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Ryoute okurigote Okuri yoko tenbin Juujigote Ryaku juujigote Ryoute juuji gote Kirigote Kongo(u) Ken Ura gatame Juuji gatame

1-kyu(u) techniques

Nio(u) Ken Sotouke duki Sotouke geri Soto oshiuke duki Kusshin duki Kusshin geri Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Jouhaku nuki Oshi kiri nuki Sode nuki Eri nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Uragaeshi nage

Rakan Ken Sode maki Sode dori Sodemaki tenbin Jouhaku dori Kata munaotoshi

1-dan techniques

Sango(u) Ken Harai uke geri

Tenno(u)u Ken Furiten ni Keriten san Tsukiten san

Kakuritsu Ken Kintekigeri hizauke namigaeshi Gyakugeri hizauke namigaeshi Mawashigeri sanbou uke namigaeshi

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Katate oshi nuki Morote juuji nuki Nidan nuki Morote hiki nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Maki gote Katate oshigote Ryoute oshigote Kotemaki gaeshi Morote juujigote Kongo(u) Ken Mae tenbin gatame Kannuki gatame

2-dan and upper level techniques

Nio(u) Ken Uchiage duki Uchiage geri Kaishin duki Hangetu geri

Sango(u) Ken Gedan gaeshi Chuudan gaeshi Gyaku tenshin geri

Tenno(u)u Ken Keriten ichi Gyakuten ichi Tsukiten ni

Byakuren Ken Hangetsu gaeshi Harai uke danduki Suigetsu gaesi Mikaduki gaeshi

Chio(u) Ken Jungeri chi ichi Gyakugeri chi ichi Fukko chi ni Harai uke chi ni Jungeri chi san Gyakugeri chi san

Kakuritsu Ken Sokutougeri hikiashi namigaeshi Dangeri sanbouke dangerigaeshi

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Tsuki nuki Morote tsuki nuki Morote maki nuki Age nuki Morote oshi nuki

Hiji nuki Morote wa nuki Uchi nuki Ryoute uchi nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken

Morote gyakugote Gassgho gyakugote Gyaku gasshou nage Nigiri kaeshi Gyakute nage

Kote nage Makikomigote Ryuu nage Sotomaki tenbin Morote okurigote nage

Okuri dori Konoha okuri Okuri gasshou Kumade gaeshi Tsuri otoshi

Goka Ken Uwa uke nage Uwauke gyakute nage Uwauke se nage Katate nage Gyaku katate nage Bukkotsu nage

Kongo(u) Ken Tachi ichiji gatame Sekoshi ichiji gatame Okuri yubi dori

Classified by techniques

There ara several ways to counterattack your opponent grasping your hand or arm.

Nio(u) ken

Niou ken is a set of essential elements of Goho. Each of them consists of single counterattack action.

Ryusui geri, Uwauke duki, Uwauke geri, Uchiage duki, Uchiage geri, Uchiuke duki, Uchiuke geri, Sotouke duki, Sotouke geri, Soto oshiuke duki,

Kaishin duki, Tenshin geri, Kusshin duki, Kusshin geri, Hangetu geri, Machi geri

Sango(u) ken

Sango ken is a set of basic techniques of Goho, using your hands as guards and counterattack with kicks.

Harai uke geri, Gedan gaeshi, Chuudan gaeshi, Shita uke geri, Shita uke jun geri, Gyaku tenshin geri, Han tenshin geri, Yoko tenshin geri, Juuji uke geri

Ten(n)o(u) ken

Tennou ken is a set of techniques of Gohoand consists of a sequence of defending and counterattack actions triggered by an opponent's punch.

Tsuikiten ichi, Keriten ichi, Gyakuten ichi, Furiten ni, Tsukiten ni, Keriten san, Tsukiten san Byakuren ken

Byakuren ken is a set of techniques of Goho, in which a hand or arm used for guard is used for counterattack.

Tsubame gaeshi, Chidori gaeshi, Hangetsu gaeshi, Harai uke danduki, Suigetsu gaesi, Mikaduki gaeshi

Chio(u) ken

Chiou ken is a set of techniques of Goho in which a sequence of guarding and counterattack actions are triggered by an opponent's kick.

Jungeri chi ichi, Gyakugeri chi ichi, Fukko chi ni, Harai uke chi ni, Jungeri chi san, Gyakugeri chi san

Kakuritsu ken

Kakuritsu ken is a set of techniques of Goho consisting mainly of a sequence of guarding against kicks and counterattacking with kicks.

Kintekigeri hizauke namigaeshi, Gyakugeri hizauke namigaeshi, Sokutougeri hikiashi namigaeshi, Mawashigeri sanbou uke namigaeshi, Dangeri sanbouke dangerigaeshi

Ryu(u)o(u) ken

Ryuou ken is a set of techniques of Juho consisting of techniques for escaping from holds.There ara several ways to escape from your opponent grasping your hand or arm

Kote nuki, Katate yori nuki, Ryoute yori nuki, Tsuki nuki, Morote tsuki nuki, Maki nuki, Morote maki nuki, Age nuki, Katate oshi nuki, Morote oshi nuki, Kiri nuki, Juuji nuki, Morote juuji nuki, Gasshou nuki, Nidan nuki, Hiji nuki, Morote hiki nuki, Morote wa nuki, Jouhaku nuki, Oshi kiri nuki,

Ryu(u)ka ken

Ryuka ken is a set of techniques developed from Ryuou ken enabling one to throw one's opponent. These techniques are central to Shorinji Kempo.There ara several ways to counterattack your opponent grasping your hand or arm,

Gyakugote, Morote gyakugote, Gassgho gyakugote, Gyaku gasshou nage, Nigiri kaeshi, Gyakute nage, Maki gote, Kote nage, Uragaeshi nage,

Makikomigote, Ryuu nage, Sotomaki tenbin, Katate okurigote, Ryoute okurigote, Morote okurigote nage, Okuri dori, Konoha okuri, Okuri gasshou,

Kumade gaeshi,Tsuri otoshi, Okuri maki tenbin, Okuri hijizeme,Okuri yubi gaeshi, Okuri yoko tenbin, Okuri tsukitaoshi,Okuri shishi dori, Katate oshigote, Ryoute oshigote, Kotemaki gaeshi, Uchi nuki oshigote, Juujigote, Ryaku juujigote, Ryoute juuji gote, Morote juujigote, Kirigote,

Kirikaeshigote,Kirikaeshi maki tenbin, Kirikaeshi nage,Katatenage kirikaeshi, Konoha gaeshi,Chouji nage, Gasshou chouji,Gasshou tsukiotoshi

Goka ken

Goka ken is a set of techniques of Juho, including some offensive Juho techniques and some defensive techniques such as guarding against Goho and counterattack with Juho.

Uwa uke nage, Uwauke gyakute nage, Uwauke se nage, Oshi uke nage, Katate nage, Okuri katate nage, Gyaku katate nage, Gasshou katate nage,Katate kannuki nageRyoute kannuki nageKannuki uchi tenbinKannuki soto tenbinBukkotsu nage, Harai bukkotsu nage,Ushiro bukkotsu nage,Gyaku tenbin nage, Hiki tenbin nage,Tenbin nage,Tsuki tenbin

Kongo(u) ken

Kongou ken is a set of techniques of Juho enabling one to lock and hold your opponent in a various ways.

Ude juuji gatame, Okuri gatame, Okuri yubi dori, Okuri tenbin dori,Kannuki okuri, Mae yubi gatame, Osae yubi gatame,Mae tenbin gatame,Mae ude gatame, Ura gatame, Tachi ichiji gatame, Sekoshi ichiji gatame, Ushiro ude gatame, Kannuki gatame, Konoha gatame,Sankaku gatame,Tsuriage dori,

Soto gyakute dori,Uchi gyakute dori, Juuji gatame, Tsuriage ura gatame,Kumogarami, Tachi gassho gatame, Ura gasshou gatame,Ura hiza gatame

Rakan ken

Rakan ken is a set of the most profound techniques succeeded from very old Juho forms.

Sode maki, Sode dori, Sodeguchi dori, Sodeguchimaki, Sodemaki tenbin, Gyaku sode dori, Sodemaki gaeshi, Sode juuji,Ushiro sode dori,Ushiro sodemaki, Jouhaku dori, Hikiotoshi, Kata munaotoshi, Hiki munaotoshi,Ryou munaotoshi, Ude maki, , Makiotoshi,Soto makiotoshi, Eri juuji, Kata muna otoshi, Okuri eri dori,Tekubi dori,Chouji dori, Ushiro eri dori,Yotsukumi koshinage,Maegami dori, Obi dori,Hangetsu kubinage,Maki uchi kubinage, Sukui kubinage,Yahazu nage,Kubijime nage, Juuji nage,Ken shime dori,Omote nage, Ura nage