Shorinji Kempo Monterey

This is an excerpt clip (1 min. 30 sec.) to introduce Shorinji Kempo from a French documentary "Arts Martiaux du Japon" created by Michel Random in 1970. Even though this video clip is very short, it really presents "Ken Zen Ichinyo (Unity of Martial Arts and Zen)" which is one of 6 characteristics of Shorinji Kempo. I can feel that Shorinji Kempo has more dignity than any other martia...l arts in this documentary. I can confirm that the main instructor is Mr. Masuomi Nakano sensei who is one of Shorinji Kempo legends. In the lines of students, I can see Hiromichi Yamazaki sensei, Kenzo Oonogi sensei, and the other senseis. They were very young (of course it was made 50 years ago)! I am also impressed to recognize that Nakano sensei's precise and dynamic techniques such as punches, kicks, steps, stances, and full of spirit. I feel happy to remember that I learned from Nakano sensei at Saitama District of Shorinji Kempo Budo College from 1994 to 1998. I really appreciate his teaching. 1970130 50

This is a documentary of Shorinji Kempo which was broadcasted by NHK (Japanese national Broadcasting) on June 21, 2019. It is an excellent film to introduce about what philosophy and techniques of Shorinji Kempo is in English. We can see Mr. Paul King sensei of Amsterdam Branch that he successfully passed the 4th Dan Blackbelt. "Shorinji Kempo is a martial art founded in post-war Japan that emphasizes self-defense and personal development. It incorporates both "hard" techniqu...es such as punching and kicking, as well as "soft" techniques like throws and joint locks. Perhaps most intriguing is its highly developed understanding of human physiology, particularly the use of pressure points and energy meridians, which can be used either to disable an attacker or to treat illness or injury. We visit the main dojo in Shikoku." We are very proud of being a part of Shorinji Kempo spreading wonderful philosophy!

This is an excerpt clip (1 min. 30 sec.) to introduce Shorinji Kempo from a French documentary "Arts Martiaux du Japon" created by Michel Random in 1970. Even though this video clip is very short, it really presents "Ken Zen Ichinyo (Unity of Martial Arts and Zen)" which is one of 6 characteristics of Shorinji Kempo. I can feel that Shorinji Kempo has more dignity than any other martia...l arts in this documentary. I can confirm that the main instructor is Mr. Masuomi Nakano sensei who is one of Shorinji Kempo legends. In the lines of students, I can see Hiromichi Yamazaki sensei, Kenzo Oonogi sensei, and the other senseis. They were very young (of course it was made 50 years ago)! I am also impressed to recognize that Nakano sensei's precise and dynamic techniques such as punches, kicks, steps, stances, and full of spirit. I feel happy to remember that I learned from Nakano sensei at Saitama District of Shorinji Kempo Budo College from 1994 to 1998. I really appreciate his teaching. 1970130 50

"Nothing is as mysterious as life" The greatest happiness and the best treasure of life is health. No matter how much money you have, no matter how high your social status is, it is bad if you are sick or have pain. Nothing is as painful as illness. Healthy longevity is the largest delight and the endless capital of life. ... Any hardship in life can be overwhelmed by the effort of the person as long as you are physically and mentally healthy. You should believe that you have a wonderful fortune because you are healthy. Dharma nurtures all life in the universe. Between the heaven and the earth, nothing is more mysterious than life. The best use of the great life force of the universe is the essence of the Seiho of Shorinji Kempo. First, improve your body and mind. And do "Takuhatsu" service. your fellows who are sick and worried. Our "Takuhatsu" service is not to receive, but to give while traveling. If you see someone in need, give your hand. This is our "Takuhatsu" service. Illness and pain are a warning from Dharma. Reflect on the causes of your illness, worries, suffering and worries. This is a mental issue. A mind without repentant, like a body without excretion, always causes self-poisoning. Our repentant does not end when we confess or we apologize. When we apologize, we have to show it in a physical form. This is "Genko Icchi (Agreement between actions and words), "Reiniku Ichinyo (Unity of Body and Dharma), and "Shinshin Fuji (Unity of body and mind)." The Seiho is the same. Because we have our own vitality, we can recover our life. It is rude to say, but an internal doctor will only decide a name of the illness and give us medicine. Or they will just bring the machine and check our illness. So is a surgeon. They will disinfect it and cut it off. After that, patients who have vitality will be cured. I am not saying that a doctor is useless. The doctor will only conduct a medical care. (August, 1969, Seitai Study Session) ("A-Un," Kongo Zen Sohonzan Shorinji, Vol. 59, July 1st, 2018) <> 8 Vol. ,

Shorinji Kempo Monterey online practice by Zoom started on March 27th, 2020. This is the 4th week now. At every lesson, about 10 members joined in the online lesson. Thank you very much for your precious time! From today, my daughter joined in the online class. She started Shorinji Kempo about 15 years ago, but stopped practice. Now she decided to assist the online practice because she has to s...tay at home and study for her college classes by online due to the "Shelter-in-Place" order. Thanks to her assistance, our online class which was only by "solo-practice" can do "pair-practice" and becomes more enjoyable! It definitely presents one of 6 Characteristics of Shorinji Kempo: Kumite Shutai (Pair-practice is the primary). The online lesson is beneficial for members to keep interest and passion to Shorinji Kempo. Especially in the Monterey County, all non-essential facilities (such as schools) have to be closed at least until the end of May, 2020. This online practice is only for this emergent time and only for Shorinji Kempo Monterey members. It is prohibited to teach Shorinji Kempo techniques to non-active members. < 4> 2020327Zoom410 15 5

Shorinji Kempo Monterey online practice by Zoom started this week. We loved it! The online practice is only for 30 minutes due to the rule of Zoom, it is beneficial for members to keep interest and passion to Shorinji Kempo. Especially in the Monterey County, all non-essential facilities (such as schools) have to be closed at least until May 5th, 2020. It is really necessary for us to find a way to practice. This online practice is on...ly for this emergent time and only for Shorinji Kempo Monterey members. It is prohibited to teach Shorinji Kempo techniques to non-active members. <> Zoom3054

"Guide to Shorinji Kempo Self-Practice at home" for your reference. I wrote it for Monterey Branch members because many of them asked me about what they can do at home. Monterey Branch cancelled all practice for 1 month and 3 weeks due to the closure of our practice place. I hope that it could help them to keep interest and ability of Shorinji Kempo a little. I. Warming-up ... II. Basic Movement (Slow motion, no Kiai, in unvoiced Kiai) in front of a mirror if possible 1. Jodan-zuki 10 times 2. Chudan-zuki 10 times 3. Keri 10 times 4. Uwa-Uke 10 times 5. Uchi-Uke 10 times 6. Shita-Uke 10 times 7. Harai-Uke 10 times 8. Single form: Tenchi-ken No. 1, Ryuou-Ken No.1, and etc. (page 54 57) III. Chinkon (Meditation) 1. Read the Seiku, Seigan, & Creed (Page 77 & 79 of Shorinji Kempo Philosophy Book) 2. Sit down and do Meditation for 5 minutes. 3. (1) Inhale very slowly until your lung is full of air. (2) Exhale a little. (3) Hold the air for 3 second. (4) Exhale very slowly. Leave 30% of the air in your lung. Think nothing. IV. Philosophy 1. Open the Shorinji Kempo Philosophy book and select one chapter. 2. Read it aloud and understand the content. 3. Think about how you can apply it to your life. V. Techniques 1. Open the curriculum and select one technique which you already learned. 2. Read aloud the technique name. 3. Do the technique several times while imaging that you have a partner in front of you. Recall the movement. VI. Cool-down 1. Push-up 10 time or keep the squat position for 30 second. 2. Do stretching your body. 3. Smile and feel good! See more

Newsletter from United States Shorinji Kempo Federation (March 16th, 2020) --------------------------------------------------------- Gassho to all the U.S. Branch Masters,... Thank you very much for your precious time and great kindness for cooperating for USSKF. I am writing this email regarding the Coronavirus. USSKF already received emails from several branches telling that they cancelled/will cancel practice due to the closure of the practice place or etc. USSKF would like to address: 1. USSKF would like to ask each Branch Master to decide whether each Branch continues practice or not. It depends on each situation at each place. 2. USSKF would like to ask each Branch Master to check your local health information daily as well as CDC HP. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html 3. If you decide to continue practice, please make sure your kenshi: * Please do not attend practice if you feel/are sick. Consult your doctor immediately. * Wash your hands with soap and water well before and after practice. * Use a hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available. * Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. * Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, a towel, or etc. * Wash your dogi frequently. 4. If you decide to cancel practice, please make sure that you keep contacting your kenshi so that they don’t stop any progress or lose any interest in Shorinji Kempo until the practice is resumed. 5. It would be one of good ideas to introduce several resources to kenshi such as: (1) Book "This is Shorinji Kempo" https://www.amazon.com/This-Shorinji-Kempo-va//ref=sr_1_2 (2) DVD "Warrior of Budo: Shorinji Kempo" http://www.emptymindfilms.com//warriors-of-budo-episode-s/ (3) DVD "Shorinji Kempo 70 years" http://www.emptymindfilms.com/prod/shorinji-kempo-70-years/ 6. I attach a MSWord document "Guide to Shorinji Kempo Self-Practice at home" for your reference. I wrote it for Monterey Branch members because many of them asked me about what they can do at home. Monterey Branch cancelled all practice for 1 month and 3 weeks due to the closure of our practice place. I hope that it could help them to keep interest and ability of Shorinji Kempo a little. Please email me if you have any questions. Again, thank you very much for your passion to Shorinji Kempo! Kesshu & Keep healthy! Kazuki Arita Secretary General United States Shorinji Kempo Federation

Gassho to all the U.S. Branch Masters, Thank you very much for your precious time and great kindness for your cooperating for United States Shorinji Kempo Federation (USSKF). I am writing this email to inform the decision of USSKF Board. The Board decided that 2020 North American Shorinji Kempo Unity Session & 1st Pan-American Shorinji Kempo Taikai in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., in June, 2020 will be cancelled because of the widespread of the the Corona Virus (COVID-19). ... Regarding the other events: 1. 4th Dan Special Promotion Examination USSKF is inquiring about it to WSKO. We will inform the applicants immediately after we receive the detail from WSKO. 2. 3rd Dan Examination These events are conducted by USSKF. We will inform about the update information later. 3. Branch Masters' Qualification Seminar These events are conducted by USSKF. We will inform about the update information later. 4. 1st Pan-American Taikai It was already decided that the results of the participants of the this Taikai will have the priority to be considered to become U.S. representatives for the 2021 World Taikai in Japan. However, because of the cancellation, USSKF will refer to the past American Taikais and the other results when we select the U.S. representatives. We will inform about the detail later. USSKF feel very sorry for making any inconveniences for you. We can imagine your disappointed faces.... We would appreciate very much of you could understand the decision in this difficult situation. Please email me directly if you have any questions. Again, thank you very much for your cooperation for USSKF and passion to Shorinji Kempo! Kesshu & Regards, Kazuki Arita Secretary General United States Shorinji Kempo Federation

"Look at myself from the viewpoint of others" During Shorinji Kempo practice, not only by the viewpoint from myself to others, but also by the viewpoint from others to myself, our self-oriented movement will be controlled. And it will lead us to improving our techniques. If we have the viewpoint in our daily life, selfish behavior will be suppressed. And it will lead to having good behavior based on considering about the other person's situations and feelings.... In Shorinji Kempo, we can make use of what you have cultivated during the practice into a daily life and that we can build a good relationship with people around us. It is one of values which we can have from learning Shorinji Kempo practice. ("A-Un," Kongo Zen Sohonzan Shorinji, Vol. 66, September 1st, 2019) Vol. ,