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The Philosophy of Shorinji Kempo: A Journey Towards Mastery: From Basic Principles to Advanced Techniques

The Philosophy of Shorinji Kempo: A Journey Towards Mastery: From Basic Principles to Advanced Techniques

Paperback

General Fitness

ISBN13: 9798300552541
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 19 2024
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.26 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
An essential principle of Shorinji Kempo is Ken Zen Ichinyo, which translates to Body and Mind as One. True strength, according to this principle, comes from a balance of physical prowess and cerebral acuity. Striking tactics, joint locks, and throws should be practiced in tandem with each other to achieve a balanced approach. Striking this equilibrium has dual benefits: it makes you physically more effective and mentally more focused.

The other basic idea is Riki Ai Funi, which translates to Strength and Love in Unity. Protecting oneself and others should be the ultimate purpose of martial arts training, according to Shorinji Kempo. Compassion should accompany power. This moral component sets Shorinji Kempo apart from other martial arts by encouraging a feeling of duty and camaraderie among its students.

There are many facets to Shorinji Kempo training, including grappling (Juho) and striking (Goho). Punches, kicks, and blocks are all part of goho methods, which place an emphasis on swiftness and accuracy. Juho teaches its practitioners to subdue their opponents using a variety of techniques, the main ones being joint locks, throws, and pins. The ability to adapt to different self-defense scenarios is ensured by this dual approach, which makes practitioners well-rounded.

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