dan 4
- what is religion?
- what is a buddhist temple?
- innen (kharma)
- the correct teaching of the Buddha
- the teachings of Kongo Zen
- the moralnature of Dharma and human divinity (spirituality)
- go ju ittai (the unity of go and ju)
- kumite shutai (emphasizing practice in pairs)
- diagram of pressure points (kyusho) in head, face and neck
- diagram of pressure points in hand and arm
- diagram of pressure points in feet and legs
- diagram of pressure points in trunk

subjects
- what are the central ideas of shorinji kempo
- explain each of the riho
- discuss why shorinji kempo is not merely a sport or martialart

essay
- explain the essence of shorinji kempo and describe the proper
behavior of shorinji kempo leaders (min. 2000 words)
- your present state of mind and aspirations (min. 600 words)

application
- goho -- free randori
- juho -- offense: grab wrist, sleeve or lapel;
defense: nuki waza or gyaku waza
