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dan 2


  1. the history of shorinji kempo (the process of its revival in post-war Japan)
  2. how shorinji kempo was established, and the history of naming shorinji kempo

    3. history

    The person, the person! Everything depends on the quality of the person.

    naming

    • Suzan Shorinji -- Shorinji Kempo (originated by Kaiso)
  3. budo and the way it should be

    4. budo

    • bu -- to stop two spears
    • bu do -- bu no tai (body of bu), bu no yo (application and mission)
    • budo -- to acquire courage and strength -- live and let live
  4. the true meaning of hokei

    5. hokei -- cooperative practice

    • hokei -- set attacks and counterattacks practised with a partner
    • cooperative practice -- ken zen ichi nyo; live half for yourself and half for others
  5. the principles used in shorinji kempo

    6. principles

    • keimyaku hiko -- vital points
    • kagi te -- locked arm
    • lever -- to lift heavy objects
    • wheel -- toexert force without straining
    • momentum -- at end of motion, to increase force
    • look for other principles -- human reflexes &psychological makeup
  6. the three elements of Ken

    7. elements -- gi, jutsu, ryaku

    • gi -- basic motions and techniques
    • jutsu -- effective application of techniques (tactics)
    • ryaku -- when, why and whatfor (strategic)
  7. the sixth sense

    8. intuition

    • always seek out the issues which determine the outcomeof things
    • consider things in connection with other events
    • develop a personal interest in a wide range of affairs
  8. shin ki ryoku -- on the unity of mind, spirit and strength

    9. ki

    • ki ryoku -- energy of life
    • kisei -- spirit
    • kiai -- concentration of spirit in action (shout)
    • tanden -- physical basis for ki (the fountain of kisei released as kiai)
    • fukumi giai -- voiceless kiai
  9. hei jo shin -- peaceful unmoved state of mind

    10. heijo shin -- calm mind

    • tan ryoku -- the strength of spirit to withstand shocks (ki)
    • practice -- technical mastery (gradual)
    • hardships -- face difficulties (immediate)
  10. randori when armed with protectors

    11. randori

    • randori teaches hokei (principles)
    • bu no yo -- spacing, combinations, adaptation to opponent
    • gear -- (limitations) restriction of movement, shift to goho, unrealistic insulation
  11. san tei san po niju go kei -- 3 parts, 3 systems, 25 branches of techniques

    12. shorinji kempo

    • shin (spirit), tai (body of techniques), chi (wisdom)
    • goho -- hard techniques
    • seiho -- healing techniques
    • juho -- soft techniques

    goho


    1. tsuki waza -- strikes
    2. uchi waza -- hammers
    3. kiri waza -- cutting
    4. keri waza -- kicks
    5. kari waza -- reaping
    6. fumi waza -- stamps
    7. tai gi -- body techniques
    8. bogi -- defenses
    9. dokko den -- weapon techniques
    10. nyoi den -- short rod techniques
    11. kongo den -- stick and short staff techniques

    juho


    1. gyaku waza -- joint reverses
    2. nage waza -- throws
    3. katame waza -- pins
    4. shime waza -- chokes
    5. tori waza -- arrests
    6. o-atsu waza -- pressure techniques
    7. nuki teho -- hand releases
    8. nuki miho -- escapes
    9. bakuho -- binding methods

    seiho


    1. seikei -- balancing the central meridians
    2. seimyaku -- balancing the peripheral meridians
    3. seikotsu -- correcting bone positions
    4. kappo -- resuscitation

  12. kisei and kiai

    13. ki

    • ki ryoku -- energy of life
    • kisei -- spirit
    • kiai -- concentration of spirit in action (shout)
    • tanden -- physical basis for ki (the fountain of kisei released as kiai)
    • fukumi giai -- voiceless kiai

essay


  1. the purpose of seeking michi (the way) and the value of training
  2. your personal view on true strength
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