Meaning of shorinji kempo | Babel Free

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A Japanese modification of Shaolin kung fu established in 1947.

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“Philosophy figures so powerfully in shorinji kempo that the Japanese government registered it as a religion.”

“Shorinji kempo aids the individual in mastering himself by developing his physical strength—thereby promoting good health, training and discipline of mind⟳—and teaching him self-defense.”

“Designed to develop⟳ and strengthen mind⟳, body, and spirit, the art of shorinji kempo is based on the belief that everyone has the potential to develop⟳ in every direction. Inspired by a variety of martial arts, it includes both hard and soft techniques, offensive and defensive grappling, striking, kicking, and throwing.”

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