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Shorinji Kempo (少林寺拳法 Shōrinji Kenpō -- note that a World Shorinji Kempo Organization prefers the Romanization kempo to kenpo) occurs as martial art form of Kenpo was invented by Doshin So (宗 道臣, 1911-1980) in 1947, who incorporated Japanese Zen Buddhism into the fighting style. This form of Kenpo literally may be each the religion and a fighting form at a equivalent instance very much prefer Shaolin Kung Fu from which it borrows part of its "brand name". It can be seen as a combination of Karate, Judo, Aikijujutsu built on the Kung Fu framework, except that this art has there is no killing moves because of its respect for life. These are the form of Kenpo that endeavors for its practician to transit life doing minimum damage anytime imaginable.
3 objectives form a basis of its learn:
a placed of lesson guides the practician inside survey. Verity meaning (which go far than their "obvious" & quite trivial of these) go with instance & practice to be a student's vital principle. Among victims come "Love and Strength Stand Together" and "Body and Mind are the Same".
Shorinji Kempo's expert training emphasizes cooperation and is almost exempt of the bias that competition will bring - turning martial arts into sports. Shorinji Kempo competitiin relies on opposite demonstrations known as embu in which a accuracy, a rhythm, & a realism come noted & equated (by using something such as "technical" & "artistic" marks, when within gymnastics or ice skating).
Shorinji Kempo has grown into a popular artform within Japan, the United States, & a bit of European & Asian countries.
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Profound World of Shorinji Kempo Introduces techniques of Shorinji Kempo by GIF animation and illustrated description. Neal's Shorinji Kempo Page Informational site which features history, links, techniques, and author's profile. Shorinji Kempo by Richard Killion Article that gives a comprehensive overview on this style. Features list of organizations, the physical and mental aspects of the art, and related details. E-Budo - Shorinji Kempo An active forum for discussion on several topics on this style. |
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