Shorinji Kempo teaches Self defense. There are three main areas you benefit in Kempo: Self defense, Health and Spiritual development.
There are two kinds of physical techniques Juho and Goho.
Goho is when an opponent attacks with a punch, kick or strike.
Juho is when an opponent has grabbed or pinned you.
You may find many of the techniques or movements to be circular, straight and curved.
Shorinji Kempo teaches Seiho, which is therapudic massage to vital points of the body, and Zazen meditation, which is a meditation to calm the mind and control breathing.
Kempo is taught in a way that everyone is equal.
When training opponents don't bow but use the Gasso rei.
