dan 1

1. So Doshin's motivation and purpose for founding Shorinji Kempo
2. the essence of shorinji kempo
3. the meaning and aspiration of Kongo Zen
4. the meaning of Bu and the essence of Budo
5. how to learn shorinji kempo
6. the three teachings of Ken
7. on Sen (initiative)
8. on timing and distance during offense and defense
9. the five elements of atemi
10. the unity of ken and zen (ken zen ichinyo)
11. the unity of strength and love (riki ai fu ni)
12. defence is primary, offence is secondary