History & Culture - Philosophy

The philosphy of Shorinji Kempo is very important, and the teachings are fundamental to the art. When kenshi take exams, they have to demonstrate a knowledge of the philosophical side of training as well as learning their physical techniques. Subjects include 'What is true strength?', 'Shorinji Kempo is a discipline that develops individuals' and 'The meaning of bu and the essence of budo'. We study many principles of training physically and mentally, for example 'mind, ki and strength' or 'The five elements of atemi (striking the body).