Shorinji Kempo Curriculum Here
Shorinji Kempo training emphasizes the development of the whole person - physical, mental, and spiritual. Training methods include:
Mastering the "how" and "why" of the dojo. You learn proper stances ( Kamae ) and basic strikes and blocks. shorinji kempo curriculum
Shorinji Kempo’s kumite is non-competitive. It is called Yakusoku kumite (agreed sparring) and Jiyū kumite (free sparring). However, even jiyū kumite is not competition; it is a mutual training session where power is controlled and intent is cooperative. Strikes are pulled ( sun dome ). The goal is not to win but to test waza against a resisting partner while maintaining rikai (understanding). Shorinji Kempo training emphasizes the development of the
Mastery of the foundational syllabus and entry into advanced technical study. even jiyū kumite is not competition