Shorinji Kempo Curriculum Page

Introduces basic combinations of punches and kicks. Students learn first-level releases from basic wrist grabs.

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Focuses on the absolute fundamentals. Students learn basic stances ( Kamae ), foundational footwork ( Unpō ), simple punches, front kicks, and basic wrist releases ( Ryote Ichi Tuji Nuki ). Introduces basic combinations of punches and kicks

: Solo or paired training of fundamental movements—punches, kicks, blocks, footwork ( umpoho ), body shifting ( taisabaki ), stances ( sokuihō ), and breakfalls ( ukemi ). The purpose is to turn conscious movements into instinctive reactions. Students learn basic stances ( Kamae ), foundational

Basic training of stances (kamae), movement (unpo), and fundamental attacks. Tsuki: Punching techniques. Keri: Kicking techniques. Uke: Blocking and parrying techniques. B. Juho (Soft Techniques)

Advanced techniques, requiring greater power and control.

A standard Shinsa lasts 20–40 minutes and includes: