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Shorinji Kempo: History, Philosophy and Techniques
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ISBN13: 9798309538027
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 5 2025
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 5 2025
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book reveals the secrets of the Shorinji Kempo techniques, a little-known but very effective style of Japanese martial arts. It describes in detail the basic techniques of the school and contains information on the history, philosophy, and psychophysical aspects of Shorinji Kempo.
The book contains many illustrations and a detailed description of the characteristics of the style techniques. It will be helpful to anyone studying martial arts.
Contents:
Introduction: The history of the Japanese martial arts
Part 1. Theoretical Foundations of Shorinji Kempo
Chapter 1. History of Shorinji Kempo
Chapter 2. Philosophy of Shorinji Kempo
Part 2. Goho: Hard Techniques
Chapter 3. Stances
Chapter 4. Movements
Chapter 5. Ukemi - Tumbling and Falling
Chapter 6. Hand Strikes
Chapter 7. Kicks
Chapter 8. Defense Techniques
Chapter 9. Forms
Giwaken
Giwaken #1 (Dai Ichi)
Giwaken #2 (Dai Ni)
Tenchiken
Tenchiken #1 (Dai Ichi)
Tenchiken #2 (Dai Ni)
Tenchiken #3 (Dai San)
Tenchiken #4 (Dai Yon)
Chapter 10. Paired Combinations
Nioken
Sangoken
Tennoken
Chioken
Part 3. Ju-Ho: Soft Techniques
Chapter 11. Basic Defense Methods
Chapter 12. Basic Twisting Techniques
Chapter 13. Freeing from Grabs
Chapter 14. Combination Techniques
Chapter 15. Throwing Techniques
Chapter 16. Holding Techniques
Chapter 17. Embu - paired forms
Conclusion
Contents:
Introduction: The history of the Japanese martial arts
Part 1. Theoretical Foundations of Shorinji Kempo
Chapter 1. History of Shorinji Kempo
Chapter 2. Philosophy of Shorinji Kempo
Part 2. Goho: Hard Techniques
Chapter 3. Stances
Chapter 4. Movements
Chapter 5. Ukemi - Tumbling and Falling
Chapter 6. Hand Strikes
Chapter 7. Kicks
Chapter 8. Defense Techniques
Chapter 9. Forms
Giwaken
Giwaken #1 (Dai Ichi)
Giwaken #2 (Dai Ni)
Tenchiken
Tenchiken #1 (Dai Ichi)
Tenchiken #2 (Dai Ni)
Tenchiken #3 (Dai San)
Tenchiken #4 (Dai Yon)
Chapter 10. Paired Combinations
Nioken
Sangoken
Tennoken
Chioken
Part 3. Ju-Ho: Soft Techniques
Chapter 11. Basic Defense Methods
Chapter 12. Basic Twisting Techniques
Chapter 13. Freeing from Grabs
Chapter 14. Combination Techniques
Chapter 15. Throwing Techniques
Chapter 16. Holding Techniques
Chapter 17. Embu - paired forms
Conclusion
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