Fundamentals Basic principles,

background,

and goals

The following is not an authorized nor formal advocation of the Shorinji Kempo organization, but the interpretation of its principles by the author of this web site. It is based on what the

author heard from the founder, Doushin So, while the author was in Honzan camp and also on the textbook published by the Shorinji Kempo organization.

Shorinji Kempo,

its Background and Goal

Right after World War II, the Japanese were deeply depressed. Many people thought that what had been thought important or precious in their lives no longer had meaning. Friendship,

love of family, helping people and so on, these things were truly important in other times and seemed to have been discarded. Many seemed to seek their own interests by taking

advantage of others. Those who had little money or power were suffered greatly.

The founder of Shorinji Kempo, Doushin So, wanted to do something to improve the spiritual wellbeing of these people. He knew that regardless of how society worked, the key to

personal development lay within each individual. He had learned from his experience in China that everything depended on the individual. Even in unfair system, it is up to individuals to

show mercy and kindness to others. One can save others even if society does not provide ready made supports for every situation. For the most part, it is every individual's thought and

action that make the world what it is.

Doushin So mixed this conviction with Buddhism and began teaching young people who had lost their way. He soon found it useless to try to make them listen to his philosophy or

principle. They simply walked away. Just sitting in the class room and listening to principles, no matter how wise, sparked no interest of the youth of the day. He realized that he had to

create the new philosophy, a "Kongo zen", or something relevant to attract the youth.

Before World War II, Doushin So had learned various Kempo in China and was officially designated the successor of the leader of the north Shorinji school. He cast his convictions into

a system incorporating Kempo as a way of physical training and meditation. He began to teach youth how to practice Kempo. Soon those who were taught Kempo by Doushin So

became enchanted by its wonderful techniques and, at the same time, deeply impressed by Doushin So's philosophy.

Today, Shorinji Kempo is widely spread all over the world and the world wide network of people who love Shorinji Kempo is growing rapidly.

Although Shorinji Kempo's self-defense techniques are superior, its ultimate goal is not to develop a skill to knock down a person by its techniques, but to help people establish

themselves as kind, generous individuals.

What kind of individual to develop?

Well, what kind of individual did Doushin So try to develop?

Shorinji Kempo, or Kongo zen's principle, is very simple: "Everything depends on individuals." Social systems or rulers may cause hardship and injustice, but even in such situation,

well developed individuals can change any situation for the better. Furthermore, even within the best social systems people may suffer from selfish individuals. For these reasons,

Shorinji Kempo does not support any specific political party or specific social system. It is not political in nature, focusing on developing dependable individuals who can lead

themselves and others to a better society.

There is a phrase which states the essence of these principles simply and elegantly: "think of others' happiness with the first half of your being and think of your happiness with the

remaining half". This can be interpreted in many ways. You may take it as: "try to make others happy by using half of what you have and try to make yourself happy by using the

remaining half". Or you may take it as most important of Christian principles: "Do unto others as you would have do unto you."

Too simple? Simple in principle is often difficult to practice.

The goal of Shorinji Kempo is to develop dependable individuals who think of others' happiness as well as their own and, through harmonious leadership or influence, improve the world

for better human relationship.

The Shorinji Kempo Association, in this its 50th anniversary, is putting special effort into expanding its network among those who love Shorinji Kempo as an activity. I am glad if my

WWW page can contribute to building the network.

The Shorinji Kempo Organization

Currently there are four major organization of Shorinji Kempo. They are;

- World Shorinji Kempo Organization (WSKO) : Consists of Shorinji Kempo federations all over the world. About 28 countries have joined the organization.

- Shorinji Kempo Federation : University/High school clubs, Corporate clubs, and Culture centers are supposed to join this organization. Chairperson is Mr. Tsunihiro Arai.

- Kongozen Souhonzan Shorinji : Branches of Shorinji Kempo are supposed to join this organization. President is Mr.Yoshiaka Suzuki.

- Zenrin gakuen/Nippon Shorinji Budo Senmon gakko ( Shorinji Kempo Sch ool ) : Martial arts school dedicated for

learning Shorinji Kempo. President is Mr. Hiromichi Yamazaki.

Professions of the Shorinji Kempo

While learning Shorinji Kempo, you may hear about "Seiku","Doukun", "Seigan" and "Raihaishi". These are the words, Doushin So wrote to remind us about the spiritual aspect of

Shorinji Kempo. I was told that it was difficult to find out official translations of these, therefore I would like to give English translations below. However the followings are not word to

word translation of them nor the official translations made by WSKO, but free translations by the author of this site.

Seiku Scripture

Do nothing wrong, put in practice right things, and keep our soul clean,

This is what Hotokes tell us.

I myself is what I can depend on, I can not depend on others. Well developed oneself is the ultimate goal to depend on.

If I do somethig wrong, I myself become sinful. If I do nothing wrong, then I can keep myself clean. Whether I am sinful or not, depend on my act. Others can not make me clean.

Note:

"Hotoke"; Hotoke has many meaning, sometimes it is Buddha himself, but enlightened persons are also called Hotoke. Here in Seiku, Hotokes mean wise people achieved

enlightenment.

Doukun Instructive briefing

Michi is given by Ten and it shows a way all human being has to follow.

If we can find and follow it, then we can go forward and be safe.

If we cannot find the way, we will get lost in the world.

Therefore it is said that we cannot leave nor discard Michi.

While we are living, it is valuable for us to do our best to follow Michi.

If we are not shamed of our attitude in doing our best, we will be able to stand on the earth.

If there is a man who does not do his best in ethical life, it can be said that he is not alive in spiritual meaning.

Such man is said to be wasting his life.

Our sole is same to Buddha's in nature,

Kami lives in our mind. Therefore if we do our best and feel proud of doing the best, then we can stand in front of Kami with proud. Everything we do is observed by Kami, and

any wickedness will not be overlooked.

If you respect Ten, appreciate mercy of Kami, respect your ancestors, believe your friends and your family, join with local people, love your spouse, help others in trouble or in

emergent need, teach and lead others, do your best, reflect your behavior and make yourself new, abandon wicked thought, seek for good, then even if nobody noticed your

goodness, Ten will acknowledge your effort and will bring you and your descendant’s happiness and prosperity, and Dharma will guard you from bad

Note:

The literal meaning of Michi is a road. But its philosophical meaning is the road human being must follow in their daily life. Sometimes it is same as ethics, morality and commandment.

The literal meaning of Ten is a heaven or sky. In Asian classic philosophy Ten is thought to be a source of almighty power.

Kami means a god. But it is different from the got in Christianity.

"Our sole is the same to Buddha's in nature"; In Asia, it is said that human being can be a god in nature, that is, we can have the tender mercy same to the divine mercy. This and the

meaning of god are very different from the monotheistic religion in Europe.

Seigan Profession

We swear that while we learn this way, Shorinji Kempo,

we will not disgrace our ancestors nor double-cross our instructors, and will show respect for the elderly, will not hold younger members in contempt, will make friendship each

other and help each other, and will do our best for the way Shorinji Kempo shows.

We will not stick to our past, and as a infant baby learner of the Shorinji Kempo, purely seek to practice the way Shorinji Kempo shows.

We will practice the way Shorinji Kempo shows, not for our own fame but for helping other people.

Note:

"as a infant baby learner": We have to empty a bottle before we put something new in it.

Raihaishi prayer

We express our deepest worship to Dharma from far away.

We make a confession about all the sin we have made since our birth inspired by our earthly desire.

We will believe in Buddha, Teaching of Buddha and leaders, and obey the guidance.

Please give us good guidance and divine aid.

Note:

Buddha, Teaching of Buddha and leaders; Buddha, his Teaching and Buddhist priest are said to be the three treasures in Buddhism world. Original Raihaishi use the word “sanpou”

meaning the above “three treasures”. The author of this site prefer leaders instead of Buddhist priest and is sure that Doushin So does not necessarily ment to Buddhist priest.

System Structure

Techniques

and how to

learn them.

The system of Shorinji Kempo

Shorinji Kempo

Mental Power

Shin Shin means mind, the faculty of reason and control. Many believe that dependability goes hand in

hand with developing mental power.

Physical

Techniques

"Eki Kin Gyou"

Juho Juho is a set of techniques which let you escape from holds and enable you to throw someone

who is attacking you.

Goho Goho is a set of self-defense techniques using kicking and punching.

Seiho Seiho is a set of techniques of theraputic massage and relaxation techniques.

Intelligence

Chi Chi means wisdom, intelligence, mental ability. Practicing Shorinji Kempo develops one's mental

faculty through human relations and the disciplined execution of physical techniques.

Shorinji Kempo is a conglomerate of the above three. Even to execute physical techniques there always must be Shin, mental power, to overcome the fear and Chi, to find out the weak

point of the aggressor. And also, in physical techniques, Goho and Juho are not independant, they can work best with other's help.

Zazen

Zazen is a way of meditation came from Zen. Shorinji Kempo incorporate Zazen as an important way of mental training. When practicing Zazen, release your mind.

Below is a way of sitting for Zazen. When standing up, take the reverse steps for sitting.

(1)Stand in Kesshu gamae.

(4)Put your right knee to

your right hand side and

down your hip right after

your right ankle.

(2)Put your right foot back.

(5)Set your hip on the floor

and put your right leg bent in

front of your hip as shown in

the left figure.

(3)Set your right knee on the floor.

(6)Pull your left ankle on to

your right ankle, you may

use your hands to help

pulling your left ankle.

Principles in learning physical techniques

The body and the heart, they must go together.

Development of one's body is greatly aided by one's control of one's mind.

Power and love, they must go together, too. Power without love is nothing but violence. Love without the power to

sustain it is useless.

Do not try to defeat someone without thinking of defence. Offense without defense will lead you to lose.

Do not try to harm anyone. Shorinji Kempo is intended to assist and develop people.

Goho and Juho cannot be separated. They will work most beautifully in combination. You must practice both of them for

good results.

Try to practice Shorinji Kempo with a partner, who can help you practice in realistic situations. You can learn from each

other.

Training tips

Seek to understand the principles behind each technique. If you know why a technique, a waza, works, then you can learn it more quickly.

Practice as often as you can. Repeated practices will make your techniques almost instinctive.

Try to practice a variety of techniques. They will work well in combination. Well balanced training will develop your skill best. For example, try to use both hands until you feel

equally comfortable with both.

Do not go overload. Shorinji Kempo is not asceticism. Practice it at level suitable to your skill, physical condition, and range of interests.

Continuity is the most important factor for development. You may feel your progress is slow at first, but continuity can make you an expert in Shorinji Kempo.

Three stages in learning

The literal meaning of these three characters are Obey, Break and Leave. Their meanings are thought to be essential for learning the profound techniques.

Obey, in this context, means "do exactly as you are taught". Sometimes, you will think of a better way to execute some technique or other however, such kind of casual idea will not help

your progress. Understanding each technique can be achieved only if you have come to be able to do it as you are taught..

Break means modifying what you are taught to fit yourself, but after you fully understand what you were taught. You come to a level of modifying the techniques for better performance

and bigger effect.

Leave means establishing ones own techniques. You can develop your own techniques after going through the Break level.

Always try to go through these steps. You have to be modest to master the important fundamental techniques of Shorinji Kempo.

About Enbu

Enbu, or prearranged sequence of offending and defending techniques, is the most Shorinji Kempo like exhibition.

Actually it is not just for an exhibition, it is for mastering Shorinji Kempo, and is the ultimate style of Kumite, major practicing way of Shorinji Kempo's techniques.

Kumite means practicing techniques in cooperation with a partner. He can give you a chance to learn how an opponent may react to your movement, or your techniques such as joint

locking is effective or not, and what do you feel in the pressure of his attack. Thus via Kumite you can learn from your partner and you can teach him at the same time.

Shorinji Kempo's techniques are well fitted for sequence of movement. Imagine that you are attacked by someone, it is not realistic that he attacks you only once with one blow and does

nothing right after. He will continue to offend you till he is stopped or succeeds to take you down. Thus, to prepare for the sequence of blows or kicks is very important and Enbu is one

of the best way to train you to be ready for such situation.

Although Enbu is prearranged, people in higher level can change the arrangement occasionally or arbitrary. They have profound knowledge of the opponent's action and reaction.

However, while you are in beginner's level try to do as exactly as it is prearranged. The point here is that you must, for example, deliver your blow so that it will hit your partner unless

he dodges it. If you deliver your blow not to reach him even if he stands still, Enbu becomes nothing but tracing the sequence without the partner. This cannot be called "Enbu", nor do

anything meaningful for your development.

How and where to learn?

Shorinji Kempo is a sophisticated set of techniques and it is hard to gain an appreciation for how the techniques are interrelated. It's hard to learn by oneself. You have to feel the effect of

the techniques by practicing it with others. And since you have to start from the Obey stage, you need an expert to learn from.

It is strongly recommended that if you want to learn Shorinji Kempo, join a Dojo or Doin where people who want to learn Shorinji Kempo gather. You can find Dojo or Doin all over the

world. There are many expert teachers of Shorinji Kempo, graduates of special training course in Honzan, which is the head quarter of Shorinji Kempo. Honzan, in Shikoku prefecture

of Japan, is where Shorinji Kempo was founded. Every Dojo and Doin is ready to welcome you.

The Body and its parts

In this page red arrow means that it is a vital point.

atama for a head. kubi for a neck.

kata for a shoulder. mune for a chest.

ude for an arm.

ashi for a leg. Sometimes kyaku is used instead of ashi, such as kyaku tou, which means using a leg like a

sword to mow down your opponent.

dou for a trunk or a body, but it does not include arms, legs nor a head, usually.

hara for an abdomen.

koshi for a waist, and it includes hips.

hitai for a forehead.

me for an eye.

hana for a nose.

kuchi for a mouth.

ago for a jaw.

bukkotu for a secret point just under the Adam's apple.

mikazuki for a secret point in a jaw.

keichuu for a secret point in the neck bone.

mimi for an ear.

mayu for an eyebrow.

hiza for a knee

mukouzune for a shin.

kurubushi for an ankle.

kakato for a heel.

fukurahagi for a calf.

futomomo for a thigh.

kou for an instep.

tumasaki for a tiptoe.

zenzokutei for the front part of the sole of a foot.

ashinoura for the sole of a foot.

tushifumazu for the arch of a foot.

suigetu for a pit of the stomach.

sanmai is a secret point in the side of a chest.

yokosanmai is a secret point in the side of a chest.

jouwan for an upper arm.

zenwan for a forearm.

hiji for an elbow.

bosikyu is a key of juho.

oyayubi for a thumb.

hitosashiyubi for an index finger.

tenohira for a palm.

shuto is a little finger side of a palm.

wantou is left side of your right forearm when the palm facing you.

chuin is a secret point near the elbow.

nakayubi for a middle finger, kusuriyubi for a ring finger, koyubi for a little finger.

Kyusho and Seiho

Arms - Pressure Points on the Inside and Outside

Legs - Pressure Points on the Front and Back

Head - Pressure Points on Head and Face

Torso - Pressure Points on the Trunk

Torso - Pressure Points on the Back

Elemental techniques

Establish a basic

skill level through

illustrated tips.

Basically, you have to learn Shorinji Kempo at a branch where an official instructor can teach you each techniques. Shorinji Kempo is not suitable for self learning. Especially, you need

your partner to learn Juho to know how it works and what kind of pain each Juho technique causes.

However, it may be worth you practice some techniques by yourself at home after you have been taught them at the branch. This page may be helpful for you to remind you of some tips

of each techniques. Practice those techniques as many times as possible, to make these techniques part of your inherent ability.

Listed below, basic movements and technical words and tips for some important techniques.

English names given to each techniques may different from the WSKO's authorized technical term. I put them just for your ease of understanding. If you find out the difference between

the names used in this page from the WSKO's terminologies, please let me know by email, thank you.

Basic technique

Index Comments

Basic stance Foot positions and basic way of standing and how to sit.

Basic postures Basic postures of Byakuren chool and Giwa shool.

Body movement How to move your body and dodge.

Basic steps Basic way of carring your body.

Body parts Body parts used in offense and defense.

Elemantal techniques in Goho Basic movement in Goho, such as punch, kick and guard.

Tips and explanation Important tips about specific techniques.

Basic stance

Basic stance is called Sokui ho in Shorinji Kempo. Listed below are some of basic stances.

Example of several foot position.

Foot position Name Foot position Name

Kaisoku

open stance

Heisoku,

closed stance

Gyaku choji,

regular stance

Mae kagi ashi,

front foot right angle stance,

a transitional stance.

Ushiro kagi ashi,

rear foot right angle stance, a transitional stance.

Yoko kagi ashi,

front foot step over stance, a transitional stance.

Hachiji ashi,

kanji "eight" figure stance.

kawashi ashi,

cross leg stance, a transitional stance.

Listed below are basic way of standing.

Stance Name Stance Name Stance Name

Zenkutu dachi,

front weight position

Koukutu dachi,

rear weight position

Nekoashi dachi,

front kick position

Kiba dachi,

low weight position

Fukko dachi,

knee position

Ku no ji dachi,

standard standing position

Basic postures

Tai gamae, or posture, is a position useful in guarding yourself and initiating offence.

Eight postures of Byakuren school

Gassho gamae Manji gamae Midare gamae Hasso gamae Taiki gamae Gyaku taiki gamae Aiki gamae Byakuren chuudan gamae

Nine postures of Giwa school

Kesshu gamae Ichiji gamae Niou gamae Chudan gamae Gedan gamae Gyaku gedan gamae Fukko gamae Tachi muso gamae Yoko muso gamae

Fujin hou, Relative positioning

There are three types of positionings as shown below.

Seitai gamae

You face your opponent as shown in the left figure.

Tai gamae

When your opponent stands with his left (right) foot forward, you

stand with your left (right) foot forward.

Hiraki gamae

When your opponent stands with his left (right) foot forward, you

stand with your right (left) foot forward.

Body movement, or Taisabaki

Taisabaki means "body movement" to dodge punches and kicks and the way of changing body direction.

Listed below are some of the basic way of moving the upper body to dodge your opponent's attack.

Name Movement Explanation

Yoko furimi

Side sway

Step your right leg to your right a little and sway your body to the right.

Ryusui

Sway forward

Step your right leg to your right a little and sway your body to the 45 degree of angle to the right with

your left shoulder leading your upper body's right turn.

Sorimi

Sway back

Putting your weight to your rear leg, sway back.

Hikimi

Drawing body

Draw your middle body back to put it out of your opponent's reach.

Listed below are some of the basic way of changing the body direction.

Name Movement Explanation

Han tenshin

Simple shift

Pull your rear leg behind your left leg to turn right and

shift your body to the left.

You can dodge your opponent's strait punch or kick with

this technique.

Gyaku tenshin

Reverse shift

Pull your front leg behind your right leg to turn left and

shift your body to the right.

You can dodge your opponent's strait punch or kick with

this technique.

Han tenkan

Half turn

Put your front leg slightly forward to turn right.

Put your rear leg a step forward to turn left.

Zen tenkan

Full turn

Put your front leg in front of your rear leg and turn right

180 degree of angle to face your opponent on your back.

Nisoku zentenkan

Two steps full turn

You can turn 180 degree in two steps. This technique is

important to throw your opponent with Juho.

Ukemi

Ukemi is a guarding technique to save your body from falling down and hit your body to the floor. There are several types of Ukemi techniques but the basic two techniques are shown

below. Click on each figure to see the detail explanations.

Mae ukemi

Front turn guard

To save your body from falling down damage, make your body turn forward.

Ushiro ukemi

Backward turn guard

To save your body from falling down damage, make your body turn backward.

Mae ukemi

Mae ukemi is a defense technique when you can not stand upright and forced to fall down. By using Mae ukemi, you will be able to guard your head hitting the floor or ground and

stand up quickly.

(1)Put your right foot forward.

(2)Put down your right hand, so that it will touch the floor first.

(3)Push your right elbow forward to make a circle as shown in Fig.(5).

(4)Bend your neck and put your head inside the circle.

(5)Turn your body forward.

(6)Turn on.

(7)Use your left hand to push you up, if necessary.

(8)Lift your hip.

(9)Turn back to see your opponent.

(10)Take Fukko gamae.

The blue line shown in the left must hit the floor continuously. That is, the blue line must make a circle to touch the floor.

Ushiro ukemi

Ushiro ukemi is a defense technique when you can not stand upright and forced to fall down. By usingUshiro ukemi, you will be able to guard your head hitting the floor or ground and

stand up quickly.

(1)Stand up with your left foot back.

(2)Step back your left foot to prevent falling down shock,

(3)and put down your left hip,

(4)so that it will touch the floor first.

(5)Bend your neck and put your head close to your chest.

(6)Guard your head with your hands and touch the floor with them.

(7)Turn over.

(8)Use your both hands to push the floor, to that you can stand up far from your opponent.

(9)Push up your body.

(10)Take Fukko gamae.

The blue line shown in the left must hit the floor continuously from left foot to right hand, except dotted line part. That is, the blue line must make a circle to touch the floor.

Basic steps

Listed below are some of the basic steps of Shorinji Kempo.

Name of the techniques Movement Explanation

Fumikomi ashi,

Front leg forward step

Put your front leg a step forward.

Mae yose ashi,

Rear leg forward step

Draw your rear leg toward your front leg.

Sashikomi ashi,

Forward steps

Put your front leg a step forward and then

draw your rear leg toward your front leg.

Sashikae ashi,

Forward steps changing legs

Put your rear leg a step forward beyond

your front leg. As shown in the left FIg.

first, draw your right leg near your front

leg and then put it in front of the left leg in

45 degree of angle.

Tobikomi ashi,

Rear leg jump forward

Jump forward jumping with rear leg.

Mae kumo ashi,

Front leg jump forward

Jump forward jumping with front leg. As

shown in the left Fig. land on your rear leg

first.

Elemental techniques in Goho

Listed below are some of the basic punching, kicking and guarding techniques of Shorinji Kempo. Detail explanations are given for those who would like to practice them at home.

Jun zuki

Jun zuki (Jun zuki) is a punch with your left (right) hand when you stand with your left (right) foot in front of you. It is very similar to a jab of boxing. The power of Jun zuki is not so

large but it takes less time to reach your opponent.

In the following figures, Jun zuki after you step forward is shown, however, there are many variations for Jun zuki. In the following way, you can learn much easily how to turn your

shoulder and hip. After you find out how to use the power of your shoulder and hip turn in the movement shown below, try many variations such as, stand still Jun zuki , without

stepping forward , and so on.

The animation in the left shows a

practice method of jun zuki while

moving forward.

Learn how to move forward and how

to use your hip movement and

switching your shoulders.

(1) Put forward

your left foot as

shown in the left

figure.

(3)Turn your

shoulder and hip

clockwise. With

this turning power

stretch our your

left fist to your

opponent. Pull

your right hand in

front of your chest.

Also use this

movement to

accelerate the

turning speed.

Do not put your

left fist stretched

out so that your

opponent will not

have any chance to

seize your left

hand.

(2)Withdraw your

right foot a little.

At the same time,

turn your shoulder

counterclockwise.

By this movement

you can store up an

energy to throw

your left punch.

Gyaku zuki

Gyaku zuki (Gyaku zuki) is a punch with your right (left) hand when you stand with your left (right) foot in front of you. Gyaku zuki is a very powerful blow, but it travel long

distance before it reaches your opponent, so there is a big chance for your opponent to dodge it.

Therefore speed is very important for this technique. To earn speed, turn your shoulder and hip as quickly as possible.

Gyaku zuki is a very basic punch, therefore it is very important for you to master it completely. You must ask your instructer in a branch you joined about its tips.

The left animation shows how to practice Gyaku zuki in moving

forward situation.

Although in the animation a short pause is added after delivering a

gyaku zuki for illustrative purpose, you must draw back your fist as

soon as you can after delivering your gyaku zuki.

In the following figures, Gyaku zuki after you step forward is shown, however, there are many variations for Gyaku zuki. In the following way, you can learn much easily how to turn

your shoulder and hip. After you find out how to use the power of your shoulder and hip turn in the movement shown below, try many variations such as, stand still Gyaku zuki ,

without stepping forward , and so on.

(1) Put forward your

left foot as shown in

the left figure.

(3)Turn your shoulder

and hip

counterclockwise. With

this turning power

stretch our your right fist

to your opponent. Pull

your left hand in front of

your chest. Also use this movement to accelerate

the turning speed.

Do not put your right fist

stretched out so that your

opponent will not have

any chance to seize your

right hand.

(2)Withdraw your

right foot a little. At

the same time, turn

your shoulder

clockwise. By this movement you can

store up an energy to

throw your right

punch.

Never pull back your elbow like the figure on the

left. You may think that pulling back your elbow

will add the power to your punch. However it helps

nothing good but slow down your punch.

Let your instructor check your form if your elbow is

drawn backward.

The punching power must be assisted with the

force kicking the ground with your right foot

same as jun zuki as shown in the left figure.

Put your elbow beside your body, this will help

transfering the power of your turing hip to your fist.

Turn your shoulder sharply. Turning your shoulder

will give you a longer reach.

Jun geri

Jun geri is a kick with your left (right) foot when you stand with your left (right) foot in front of you. The power of Jun geri is not so large but it takes less time to reach your opponent.

Try to turn your hip to reach out and give it enough energy to stop your opponent's coming forward to you.

Speed is very essential for this technique and try to pull back your leg as soon as possible so that it cannot be caught and held by youropponent.

In the following figures, Jun geri without foreward step is shown, however, there are many variations for Jun geri. When practicing Jun geri, imagine as if your opponent is standing in

front of you, and when you feel that your imaginary opponent begins to move, initiate Jun geri as shown in the figures below.

(1) Stand with your left

foot in front of you as

shown in the left figure.

(3)Turn your hip clockwise.

With this turning power stretch

our your left leg to your

opponent.

Do not put your left foot

stretched out for a while so that

your opponent will not have

any chance to seize your left

foot.

The trajectory of your foot shall

be in the blue arrow shown left,

not the red arrow.

(2)Pull your left foot a

little. At the same time,

turn your hip

counterclockwise a

little. By this movement

you can store up an

energy to throw your

left foot.

Gyaku geri

Gyaku geri is a kick with your right (left) foot when you stand with your left (right) foot in front of you. The power of Gyaku geri is large but it takes much time to reach your

opponent.

The left animation shows how

to practice Gyaku geri in

moving forward situation

continuously. This is a good

way to learn how to move

forward and deliver gyaku

geri.

In the following figures, Gyaku geri after stepping foreward is shown, however, there are many variations for Gyaku geri.

(1) Stand with

your left foot

in front of

you as shown

in the left

figure and

step foreward

your left foot.

(3)Turn your hip counterclockwise.

With this turning power stretch our

your right leg to your opponent.

Do not put your right foot stretched

out so that your opponent will not

have any chance to seize your right

foot.

The trajectory of your foot shall be

the blue arrow shown left, not the

red arrow.

(2)Pull your

right foot a

little

foreward. At

the same

time, turn

your hip

clockwise a

little. By this

movement

you can store

up an energy

to throw your

right foot.

Mawashi geri

Mawashi geri is a kicking technique used when you want to kick your opponent horizontally. Mawashi geri is a very powerful kick because it utilize a spinning energy of the body. It is

very important to get the biggest power by turning your hip quickly.

It is sometime difficult to dodge Mawashi geri. Stepping aside is an effective way to dodge a strait kick. However, Mawashi geri is a hook kick which can follow your side step. Sway

back or blocking with arm or knee is an effective countermeasure against Mawashi geri.

The left animation is a stepping forward contiguous mawashi geri practice

method.

In the following figures, Mawashi geri after stepping forward is explained for every motion, however, there are many variations for Mawashi geri. You may kick your opponent with

your front leg, and/or without stepping forward.

(1) Stand with your left

foot in front of you as

shown in the left figure

and step forward your

left foot.

(3)Lift your knee aimed at

the target and,

(2)Put your left foot as

shown in the left figure.

Your left toe must point

to the left hand side. Pull

your right foot a little

forward. At the same

time, bend your left leg a

little. By this movement

you can store up an

energy to throw your

right foot.

(4) give your foot circular

momentum by turning your

hip counterclockwise. With

this turning power stretch

out your right leg to the

tatget.

Do not put your right foot

stretched out long time so

that your opponent will not

have any chance to seize

your right foot.

The trajectory of your foot

shall be the blue arrow

shown left.

(4) give your foot circular momentum by turning your hip counterclockwise. With this turning power stretch out your

right leg to the tatget.

Do not put your right foot stretched out long time so that your opponent will not have any chance to seize your right

foot.

The trajectory of your foot shall be the blue arrow shown left.

Yoko geri

Yoko geri is a kicking technique used when you want to kick your opponent standing your right or left hand side. Yoko geri is a very powerful kick because it utilize full energy of your

hip movement. However it takes longer time for your foot to reach your opponent, speed is vital for this kicking technique.

The left animation shows a practice of Yoko geri kicking your left

and right hand side opponents.

In Yoko geri, your Soku tou part of a leg,

circled with a blue orval in the right figure, is used

to hit your opponent, therefore this technique is

also called Sokutou geri.

In the following figures, Yoko geri after stepping forward is shown, because it is easy for you to learn how to turn your hip for Yoko geri in the movement shown in the figure below.

There are many variations for Yoko geri. You may kick your opponent with your front leg, and/or without stepping forward.

(1) Stand with your left

foot in front of you as

shown in the left figure

and step forward your left

foot.

(3)Lift your right leg as shown in

the left figure. With this

movement you can store up an

energy to stretch out your right leg

to your opponent.

(2)Put your left foot as

shown in the left figure.

Your left toe must point to

the left hand side. Pull

your right foot a little

forward. At the same time,

bend your left leg a little.

By this movement you can

store up an energy to throw

your right foot.

(4)Stretch out your right foot. You

must hit your opponent with your

right Soku tou. Do not put your

right foot stretched out long time

so that your opponent will not

have any chance to seize your

right foot.

The trajectory of your foot shall

be the blue arrow shown left.

Uwa uke

Uwa uke is a basic guarding technique against your opponent's punch into your face or head. It is important to use your body movement to make your opponent's punch miss your face

and apply Uwa uke so that it has no chance to hit your face.

In the following figures, Uwa uke after you step backward is shown, however, there are many variations for Uwa uke. Try many variations such as, stepping forward, aside standing still

and using backside arm as well as front side arm, so on.

An animation below is an example of practicing Uwa

uke, without reseeding, standing at the same place.

You have to move your arm as shown below. You can

transfer the turning power of your hip and shoulder to your

arm when you follow the movement shown below.

Do not move your arm as shown

below, that is, do not swing your

arm with a pivot at your elbow.

Use the red circle part in Uwa uke. Stretch out

your fingers to make the red circle part's muscle

inflated. This will help weakening a shock of

being hit by your opponent.

(1) Put your right foot

backward as shown in the left

figure.

(3)Turn your hip clockwise.

With this turning power

stretch out your left hand

up. Pull your left hand in

front of your chest. Also use

this movement to accelerate

the pushing up speed of

your left hand.

(2)Withdraw your left foot a

little. At the same time, turn

your shoulder counterclockwise

a little. By this movement you

can store up an energy to throw

your left hand for guarding.

Shita uke

Shita uke is a basic guarding technique against your opponent's punch or kick into your body. It is important to use your body movement to make your opponent's punch or kick miss

your body and apply Shita uke so that it has no chance to hit your body.

Please contact your instructer to learn Shita uke , for this is a very basic movement.

Practice to learn basic movement in Shita uke standing at the same plece.

Use the red circle part in Shita uke. Stretch out

your fingers to make the red circle part's muscle

inflated. This will help weakening a shock of

being hit by your opponent.

In the following figures, Shita uke after you step forward is shown, however, there are many variations for Shita uke. Try many variations such as, stepping backward.

(1) Put your left foot forward as

shown in the left figure.

(3)Turn your hip

clockwise. With this

turning power stretch

out your left hand

down. Pull your left

hand in front of your

chest. Also use this

movement to accelerate

the pushing down

speed of your left hand.

(2)Withdraw your right foot a

little. At the same time, turn

your shoulder counterclockwise

a little. By this movement you

can store up an energy to throw

your left hand for guarding.

Uchi uke

Uchi uke is a basic guarding technique against your opponent's punch or kick into your face or head. It is important to use your body movement to make your opponent's punch or kick

miss your face and apply Uchi uke so that it has no chance to hit your face.

In the following figures, Uchi uke after you step forward is shown, however, there are many variations for Uchi uke. Try many variations such as, stepping backward, aside standing still

and using backside arm as well as front side arm, so on.

This is a self

practicing of Uchi uke

defending technique.

Make sure that your

face is off your

opponent's punching

line.

(1) Put your left foot forward as shown in the left figure.

(3)Shift your position with

the movement above.

(2)And pull your right foot

forward.

(4)Pull your forearm

forward as shown in the left

Fig. Pull your left hand in

front of your chest. Also

use this movement to

accelerate the pushing

speed of your left hand.

------------------- -----------------

You have to move your

arm as shown left. Do not

swing your arm with a

pivot at your elbow.

Harai uke

Harai uke is a basic guarding technique against your opponent's punch or kick into your body. It is important to use your body movement to make your opponent's punch miss your body

and apply Harai uke so that it has no chance to hit your body. You have to make your elbow bent at the time of impact with your opponent's kick. There are many chances to break your

arm if you make your elbow stretched against your opponent's Mawashi geri.

In the following figures, Harai uke after you step backward is shown, however, there are many variations for Harai uke. Try many variations such as, stepping forward using backside

arm as well as front side arm, so on.

(1) Put your right foot backward as shown

in the left figure.

(2)Withdraw your left foot a little.

(3)At the same time, turn your hip

clockwise a little. By this movement you

can store up an energy to throw your left

hand for guarding.

(3)Turn your hip counterclockwise. With

this turning power sweep out your left hand.

Pull your left hand in front of your chest.

Also use this movement to accelerate the

pushing up speed of your left hand.

Ren uke

Ren uke is a basic guarding technique against your opponent's sequential punches into your face and body. First you guard your face with Uwa uke and then guard your body with Shita

uke, and at the same time, guard your face with Uchi uke. This guarding technique, Uchi uke for your face and Shita uke for your body, is called Ren uke. As your opponent may hit

your face with his second brow, Uchi uke is a kind of insurance.

There are many variations for Ren uke. Try as many variations as much.

(1) Put your right foot

backward as shown in the

left figure.

(2)Withdraw

your left foot a

little. At the

same time, turn

your shoulder

counterclockwise

a little. By this

movement you

can store up an

energy to throw

your left hand for

guarding.

(3)Turn your hip clockwise.

With this turning power

stretch out your left hand up.

Pull your left hand in front

of your chest. Also use this

movement to accelerate the

pushing up speed of your left

hand.

(4)Guard your

body with Shita

uke and your

face with Uchi

uke. Withdraw

you body so that

your opponent's

middle punch

will miss your

body.

(5)Pull your left knee up,

(6)and turn your

hip clockwise

and kick into

your opponent.

Furiko duki

(Furiko zuki)

Furiko means "pendulum". Furiko duki is a exercising method swinging your body like a pendulum and punch straight forward right and left in turn. It is good for your practice to

assume your opponent standing in front of you and when swing your body, imagine your opponent's punch coming to you.

Do not twist your wrist. Push out your fist straight forward by the turning power of your shoulder.

(1)Stand up in Kaisoku

chuudan gamae.

(3)Swing your body to the left and turn your

hip and shoulder counterclockwise and by this

turning power, push out your right fist straight

forward. Pull your left fist in front your chest.

Repeat (2) and (3).

(2)Swing your body to the right

and turn your hip and shoulder

clockwise and by this turning

power, push out your left fist

straight forward. Pull your right

fist in front your chest.

Wonderful Enbu

Houkei, or Standard Formation

Doshin So classified and arranged techniques into categories and defined basic standard sequence of the movements, called Houkei, or standard formation. Many of them are practiced

by a pair of person. They are called Kihon Kumi Enbu, or basic pair formation. It is the best way to learn Shorinji Kempo by practicing Kihon Kumi Enbu. But some of Houkei are

defined so that you can practiced by yourself, without a partner.They are called Tan En Houkei, or single standard formation. Thus, we have another way of training our skill by ourself,

without a partner.

Although Houkei is prearranged sequence of the movements, it is sure that you can apply it to the real situation by changing the arrangement arbitrary after you have got to a certain

level of skill by practicing Houkei.

When practicing Houkei, always try to imagine that there is an opponent in front of you. Repeat as many times as you can to achieve a level where you do not have to command your

body the next movement.

There are four Tan En Houkei, or single standard formation, as listed below. They are Giwa ken, Tenchi ken, Byakuren ken and Manji no kata. Ryuou ken is added because some of

its Houkei is defined as a single standard formation.

Name Explanation

Ryuou ken Starting from the situation that your opponent has seized your arm or hand.

Giwa ken This is to train consecutive movement of offending and defending for the beginners.

Tenchi ken This is to teach a most basic movement of Shorinji Kempo to biginners.

Byakuren ken This is made of Goho of Byakuren techniques.

Manji no kata This is to exhibit Goho and Juho.

Ryuou ken

Name Explanation

Ryuou ken 1st This is composed of basic Juho technique, Kote muki, and consecutive counterattack.

Giwa ken

Name Explanation

Giwa ken 1st This is composed of basic techniques offending with punch and kick.

Giwa ken 2nd This is composed of uchi uke, punch and kick, and han tenkan, half turn.

Tenchi ken

Name Explanation

Tenchi ken 1st This is composed of techniques offending with punch and kick, and defending by basic guard techniques.

Tenchi ken 2nd This consists of basic rengeki, two punches, kicks or mixed, in sequence without no pause in between.

Tenchi ken 3rd This consists of basic rengeki. Change the direction of offense while practicing.

Tenchi ken 4th This consists of advanced rengeki , tobi-rengeri.

Tenchi ken 5th This consists of sequence of Uchiharai uke and consecutive kick techniques.

Tenchi ken 6th This consists of sequence of Uchiharai uke and consecutive Sokutou kick, or side kick, techniques.

Byakuren ken

Name Explanation

Byakuren ken 1st This is composed of techniques offending with a hand used for a guard.

Ryuou ken 1st

Ryuou ken 1st is a pair basic standard formation. You can learn basic movements of Kote nuki and the following techniques. The same formation for single person is defined as

Tan En Houkei, or single standard formation. The movement is not exactly same to the right hand side person in the right animation. In case you are to have an examination,

follow the movement as described below.

Prepare to start in Kesshu gamae. Keep your breath

steady. Draw your right leg back. Take Chudan gamae.

Do not let him seize your hand for the first time. Use Shita

uke to guard your hand.

Apply Kote nuki. Push your right elbow completely. Throw Uraken in his face. Stepping aside to the right, punch his body with your left

hand.

Kick his face or body with Mawashi geri. Put your right leg in the former position and ready for the

next movement.

Guarding with left Shita uke, draw your right leg behind

your left leg.

Stop motion illustration of Ryuouken 1st.

Step 1,

Start with chuudan

gamae.

Step 2,

Guard in kagite

position with

your left hand at

chuudan position.

Step 3,

Deliver meuchi to

your opponet with

your left hand.

Step 5,

Deliver uraken

punch to your

opponent's face

at sango critical

point.

Step 4,

Step your right foot

foward.

And apply

kotenuki to your

right hand.

Completely push

forward your

elbow.

Step 6,

Move your right

foot right and

punch in your

opponent's body

with your left

hand.

Step 10,

Step back your

right foot and

shitauke with

your left hand.

Step 8,

Swing your body to

the left and punch

in your opponent's

face with your right

hand.

Steo 9,

Mawashi geri with

your right leg. After

the kick, put your

right leg where it

was.

<Tips>

Do not try to pull your hand when seized. Use his force to pull to take Kagite guard position.

The following is the explanation before the revision.

Ryuou ken 1st is a pair basic standard formation. You can learn basic movements of Kote nuki and the following techniques. The same formation for single person is defined as

Tan En Houkei, or single standard formation. The movement is the same of the right hand side person in the right animation.

Prepare to start in Kesshu gamae. Keep your

breath steady.

Draw your right leg back. Take Chudan

gamae.

Do not let him seize your hand for the first

time. Use Shita uke to guard your hand.

When he seized on the second time, take

Kagite guard position at once and deliver

Meuchi with left hand.

Apply Kote nuki. Push your right elbow

completely. Throw Uraken in his face.

Stepping aside to the right a little, punch his

face with your left hand.

Dodging to the left a little, throw your right

punch in the middle.

Kick his face or body with Mawashi geri. Put your right leg in the former position and

ready for the next movement.

Guarding with left Shita uke, draw your right

leg behind your left leg.

Take Ichiji gamae position and prepare for

the next movement.

Gassho rei.

Giwa ken 1st

Giwa ken is made of basic movements for the beginners. It is useful for training beginners and also useful for senior people as an exercise.

Prepare to start in Kesshu gamae. Keep your

breath steady.

Draw your right leg back and take

Chudan gamaeposition.

Stepping forward in 45 degree of angle to

dodge your opponent's punch, throw your left upper punch.

Draw your right leg a little forward and deliver

your right middle punch.

Draw your right leg back, Soto uke with your

right hand and Uchi uke with your left hand, or

Niou uke. Take Ichiji gamae position.

Kick with your left leg and put the leg in

the previous position.

Step your left leg in the position 45 degree

right of your right leg and turn your head

back.

Turning your body back, or Zentenkan, try

Uchiharai uke with your right hand. Take

Gedan gamae position.

Start the same movements from right hand.

<Tips> Try as many time as you can so that you can do it fluently.

Giwaken 2nd

Giwaken 2nd is usually practiced in consequence with Giwaken 1st. This causes Giwaken 2nd to start in hidari mae chuudan gamae. Han tenkan, or half turn, is used in

Giwaken 2nd. However, you may apply Zen tenkan, or full turn, arbitrary after you master han tenkan.

Hidari mae chuudan gamae Step your left foot diagonally forward,

and uchi uke. Right middle punch. Right kick.

Put your right foot in the previous position, and

recede a little and left shita uke.

Left kick, and put the leg in the previous

position.

Turn your face right, and step your left

leg forward, turn right using han tenkan

technique.

Start again with right uchi uke.

Tips

The animation on the top of this page is simplified, one han tenkan is omitted. Giwaken 2nd shall be completed in the position after you apply four right han tenkan.

Tenchiken 1st

This consists of basic offending and defending techniques.

In the illustration below, an opponent is added for better understanding of the each movement.

Stand in Kesshu form. Drawing back your right leg, stand in left Chudan gamae.

Step forward in 45 degree of angle, throw left punch in the face.

Draw your right leg a little forward. Throw your right punch

to the body.

Guarding with right Sotouke, punch into the body with left

Kagiduki, or hook punch.

Draw your left leg wide, and guard

your face with right Uwauke.

Guard your face with Uchiuke and

body with Shitauke at the same

time.

Guard your body with right

Uchiharai uke, apply left Soto uke

at the same time.

Counterattack with right kick.

Guarding your body with

Shitauke, prepare for the next

movement in left Ichiji gamae.

<Tips>

Practice as many times as you can.

Tenchiken 2nd

This consists of basic offending and defending techniques. It includes rengeki, two punches, kicks or mixed, punch and kick, in sequence without no pause in between.

Stand in left ichiji gamae. Upper left furiduki stepping

diagonally forward.

Right middle punch right after the

upper furiduki.

Duck and guard your face with

uchiage uke. Throw left middle kagi

duki at the same time.

Stepping forward your right leg,

throw right upper punch.

Throw left middle punch right away.

Guard your face with soto uke

and uchi uhiotoshi uke at the

same time, niou uke.

Right middle kick and put your

right leg where it was. Draw back your right leg.

Prepare for the next movement in

left ichiji gamae.

<Tips>

Practice as many times as you can. Do not lose a rhythm of rengeki.

Tenchiken 3rd

This consists of basic offending and defending techniques. Changing the direction of offense is one of the feature of it.

Stand in left ichiji gamae. Upper left furiduki stepping

diagonally forward.

Right middle punch in the direction

of 30 degree of angle to the right.

Mawashi geri in the direction of 60

degree of angle to the right.

Stepping forward your right leg in

the triangular direction to the right,

throw right shutou giri.

Throw left middle punch right away. Draw back your left leg and shita

uke.

Right middle kick and put your right

leg where it was. Turn back, using zentenkan.

Prepare for the next movement in

left ichiji gamae.

Tips

Change the direction of offense as shown in the left figure; furiduki(1), gyaku duki(2), mawasi geri(3), shutou giri(4).

Tenchi ken 4th

This consists of basic offending and defending techniques. It includes four consecutive offense, two with rengeki and two with tuki.

Stand in left ichiji gamae. Jump with your left leg. Right kick and, left kick immediately. Stepping forward your left leg, throw

left shutou giri.

Throw right middle punch right

away.

Draw back your right leg and shita

uke.

Left middle kick and put your left leg

where it was. Turn right, using hantenkan.

Prepare for the next movement in

rightichiji gamae.

Tips

For tobi ren geri, use

your leg as shown in the left

figure. Second kick may be

mawashi geri instead of

choku geri.

Tenchiken 5th

This consists of sequence of Uchiharai uke and consecutive kick techniques

Start with right Ichiji gamae so that you can practice Tenchiken 5th right after Tenchiken 4th.

Right Ichiji gamae. Step aside your left foot and

Uchiharai uke with right hand.

Kick with right leg and put it on

the same spot.

Step forward your right leg in

Kagiashi position and

Uchiharai uke with left hand.

High kick with left leg and put it in front of

you.

Uchiharai uke with right hand and

step forward left leg in Kagiashi

position.

Side kick to your front with right

leg.

Turn left using the momentum of

pulling back right leg and stand

with your left foot.

Stepping forward your right

foot, upper punch with your

right hand.

Soto uke with right hand and middle

punch with left hand.

Swaying back and Uchiharai uke with

right hand.

Gedan gamae, or lower hand

position. Stepping forward your right foot,

Uchiharai uke with left hand

and Zen tenkan, or full turn.

Prepare to the next movement with left

Ichiji gamae.

Tips : Stand still in Kakuritu position, or single foot standing position.

Tenchiken 6th

This consists of basic offending and defending techniques. It includes uchi harai uke and sokuto geri and others.

Stand in left ichiji gamae position. Tenchiken

6th is continued from Tenchiken 5th.

Pull forward your right leg, uchiharai uke

with your left arm. Sokuto geri with your left leg to your right.

Put the leg in front of your right foot.

Uchiharai uke with right arm and soto

uke with left hand.

Sokuto geri to your right. Tsuru ashi dachi. Step forward diagonally to your right and

right upper punch. Left middle punch.

Modori duki with right hand.. Right kick. Uchi harai uke with left hand and left han

tenkan.

Left ichiji gamae, kesshu dachi and

gassho rei.

Tips : Modori duki is a punch used while you move backward. In the above animation, each movement is stopped a while for the better understanding. When you practice, do not stop

at each movement. You must move very smoothly and quickly.

Byakurenken 1st

When your opponent tries to punch in your face, block the punch with uchiuke and using the hand used for the block to counterattack. This technique is called Tubamegaeshi.

Byakurenken 1st is a hokei to practice the consequential movement by oneself.

Take taikigamae with your left leg

forward.

Move diagonally to the left and block

upper punch with uchiuke. Hit the opponents neck with your left hand. Right middle punch.

Recede and shitauke. Kick with left leg and put it down in the

same position.

Step your left leg in 45 degree of angle in front of

your right leg and turn your head back.

Uchiharai with right arm, turning back

your body. Repeat again.

Tips,

Speed is essential. Do not pause after uchiuke.

Illustrated Techniques

Techniques

with animated

illustrations

Here is a list of several basic physical techniques to give you a quick glance of the fine art of Shorinji Kempo.

Doshin So classified various Kempo techniques he had learned in China as below based on their nature and structure. Click on the title of a technique to see an illustrated explanation.

Although illustrations are consist of simple short sequence of techniques, try to add more movements to brush up your skill when you practice.

The following list of techniques are not all of Shorinji Kempo's techniques. There are far more techniques including variations. Many of them can not be mastered without

proper help and instructions you will have in a branch of Shorinji Kempo. The background color of the following tables show to which level each technique belongs.

3-kyuu 2-kyuu 1-kyuu 1-dan 2-dan and

higher

Note: The "Romanji" representation of names of techniques are not consistent, throughout this web site, with ones used in WSKO official curriculum. The author uses traditional

"Romanji" representation, which can be used in most advanced Japanese input method including such as MSIME to get correct Kanji characters. However, this principle is not

applied to all of the names. Some names are written using newer representation. It is used in mixed way. The author of this site is sorry about the inconvenience caused by these

mixture. Although the author would like to continue to use traditional "Romanji" representation, he will add WSKO official "Romanji" representation at the same time, so far as it

will not make page design uneasy to read. It will be shown in parentheses like, Nio(u) Ken which means that you have to use Niou Ken to use MSIME etc. but in WSKO

curriculum Nio Ken is used.

Techniques classified by the level

3-kyu(u) techniques

Nio(u) Ken Ryusui geri Uwauke duki Uwauke geri Uchiuke duki

Sango(u) Ken Shita uke geri Shita uke jun geri

Tenno(u)u Ken Tsuikiten ichi

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Kote nuki Katate yori nuki Ryoute yori nuki Maki nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Gyakugote Katate okurigote Okuri maki tenbin

Kongo(u) Ken Ude juuji gatame Mae yubi gatame Tachi gasshou gatame

2-kyu(u) techniques

Nio(u) Ken Uchiuke geri Tenshin geri

Sango(u) Ken Han tenshin geri Yoko tenshin geri Juuji uke geri

Byakuren Ken Tsubame gaeshi Chidori gaeshi

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Kiri nuki Juuji nuki Gasshou nuki Kirikaeshi nuki Sankaku nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Ryoute okurigote Okuri yoko tenbin Juujigote Ryaku juujigote Ryoute juuji gote Kirigote

Kongo(u) Ken Ura gatame Juuji gatame

1-kyu(u) techniques

Nio(u) Ken Sotouke duki Sotouke geri Soto oshiuke duki Kusshin duki Kusshin geri

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Jouhaku nuki Oshi kiri nuki Sode nuki Eri nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Uragaeshi nage

Rakan Ken Sode maki Sode dori Sodemaki tenbin Jouhaku dori Kata munaotoshi

Ude maki Eri juuji

1-dan techniques

Sango(u) Ken Harai uke geri

Tenno(u)u Ken Furiten ni Keriten san Tsukiten san

Kakuritsu Ken Kintekigeri hizauke namigaeshi Gyakugeri hizauke namigaeshi Mawashigeri sanbou uke namigaeshi

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Katate oshi nuki Morote juuji nuki Nidan nuki Morote hiki nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Maki gote Katate oshigote Ryoute oshigote Kotemaki gaeshi Morote juujigote

Kongo(u) Ken Mae tenbin gatame Kannuki gatame

2-dan and upper level techniques

Nio(u) Ken Uchiage duki Uchiage geri Kaishin duki Hangetu geri

Sango(u) Ken Gedan gaeshi Chuudan gaeshi Gyaku tenshin geri

Tenno(u)u Ken Keriten ichi Gyakuten ichi Tsukiten ni

Byakuren Ken Hangetsu gaeshi Harai uke danduki Suigetsu gaesi Mikaduki gaeshi

Chio(u) Ken Jungeri chi ichi Gyakugeri chi ichi Fukko chi ni Harai uke chi ni Jungeri chi san

Gyakugeri chi san

Kakuritsu Ken Sokutougeri hikiashi namigaeshi Dangeri sanbouke dangerigaeshi

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Tsuki nuki Morote tsuki nuki Morote maki nuki Age nuki Morote oshi nuki

Hiji nuki Morote wa nuki Uchi nuki Ryoute uchi nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken

Morote gyakugote Gassgho gyakugote Gyaku gasshou nage Nigiri kaeshi Gyakute nage

Kote nage Makikomigote Ryuu nage Sotomaki tenbin Morote okurigote nage

Okuri dori Konoha okuri Okuri gasshou Kumade gaeshi Tsuri otoshi

Goka Ken Uwa uke nage Uwauke gyakute nage Uwauke se nage Katate nage Gyaku katate nage

Bukkotsu nage

Kongo(u) Ken Tachi ichiji gatame Sekoshi ichiji gatame Okuri yubi dori

Rakan Ken Sodeguchi dori Sodeguchimaki Gyaku sode dori Sodemaki gaeshi Sode juuji

Classified by techniques

There ara several ways to counterattack your opponent grasping your hand or arm.

Nio(u) ken

Niou ken is a set of essential elements of Goho. Each of them consists of single counterattack action.

Ryusui geri, Uwauke duki, Uwauke geri, Uchiage duki, Uchiage geri, Uchiuke duki, Uchiuke geri, Sotouke duki, Sotouke geri, Soto oshiuke duki,

Kaishin duki, Tenshin geri, Kusshin duki, Kusshin geri, Hangetu geri, Machi geri

Sango(u) ken

Sango ken is a set of basic techniques of Goho, using your hands as guards and counterattack with kicks.

Harai uke geri, Gedan gaeshi, Chuudan gaeshi, Shita uke geri, Shita uke jun geri, Gyaku tenshin geri, Han tenshin geri, Yoko tenshin geri, Juuji uke

geri

Ten(n)o(u) ken

Tennou ken is a set of techniques of Gohoand consists of a sequence of defending and counterattack actions triggered by an opponent's punch.

Tsuikiten ichi, Keriten ichi, Gyakuten ichi, Furiten ni, Tsukiten ni, Keriten san, Tsukiten san

Byakuren ken

Byakuren ken is a set of techniques of Goho, in which a hand or arm used for guard is used for counterattack.

Tsubame gaeshi, Chidori gaeshi, Hangetsu gaeshi, Harai uke danduki, Suigetsu gaesi, Mikaduki gaeshi

Chio(u) ken

Chiou ken is a set of techniques of Goho in which a sequence of guarding and counterattack actions are triggered by an opponent's kick.

Jungeri chi ichi, Gyakugeri chi ichi, Fukko chi ni, Harai uke chi ni, Jungeri chi san, Gyakugeri chi san

Kakuritsu ken

Kakuritsu ken is a set of techniques of Goho consisting mainly of a sequence of guarding against kicks and counterattacking with kicks.

Kintekigeri hizauke namigaeshi, Gyakugeri hizauke namigaeshi, Sokutougeri hikiashi namigaeshi, Mawashigeri sanbou uke namigaeshi, Dangeri

sanbouke dangerigaeshi

Ryu(u)o(u) ken

Ryuou ken is a set of techniques of Juho consisting of techniques for escaping from holds.There ara several ways to escape from your opponent

grasping your hand or arm

Kote nuki, Katate yori nuki, Ryoute yori nuki, Tsuki nuki, Morote tsuki nuki, Maki nuki, Morote maki nuki, Age nuki, Katate oshi nuki, Morote oshi

nuki, Kiri nuki, Juuji nuki, Morote juuji nuki, Gasshou nuki, Nidan nuki, Hiji nuki, Morote hiki nuki, Morote wa nuki, Jouhaku nuki, Oshi kiri nuki,

Kirikaeshi nuki, Uchi nuki, Ryoute uchi nuki, Sankaku nuki, Sode nuki, Eri nuki

Ryu(u)ka ken

Ryuka ken is a set of techniques developed from Ryuou ken enabling one to throw one's opponent. These techniques are central to Shorinji

Kempo.There ara several ways to counterattack your opponent grasping your hand or arm,

Gyakugote, Morote gyakugote, Gassgho gyakugote, Gyaku gasshou nage, Nigiri kaeshi, Gyakute nage, Maki gote, Kote nage, Uragaeshi nage,

Makikomigote, Ryuu nage, Sotomaki tenbin, Katate okurigote, Ryoute okurigote, Morote okurigote nage, Okuri dori, Konoha okuri, Okuri gasshou,

Kumade gaeshi,Tsuri otoshi, Okuri maki tenbin, Okuri hijizeme,Okuri yubi gaeshi, Okuri yoko tenbin, Okuri tsukitaoshi,Okuri shishi dori, Katate

oshigote, Ryoute oshigote, Kotemaki gaeshi, Uchi nuki oshigote, Juujigote, Ryaku juujigote, Ryoute juuji gote, Morote juujigote, Kirigote,

Kirikaeshigote,Kirikaeshi maki tenbin, Kirikaeshi nage,Katatenage kirikaeshi, Konoha gaeshi,Chouji nage, Gasshou chouji,Gasshou tsukiotoshi

Goka ken

Goka ken is a set of techniques of Juho, including some offensive Juho techniques and some defensive techniques such as guarding against Goho

and counterattack with Juho.

Uwa uke nage, Uwauke gyakute nage, Uwauke se nage, Oshi uke nage, Katate nage, Okuri katate nage, Gyaku katate nage, Gasshou katate

nage,Katate kannuki nageRyoute kannuki nageKannuki uchi tenbinKannuki soto tenbinBukkotsu nage, Harai bukkotsu nage,Ushiro bukkotsu

nage,Gyaku tenbin nage, Hiki tenbin nage,Tenbin nage,Tsuki tenbin

Kongo(u) ken

Kongou ken is a set of techniques of Juho enabling one to lock and hold your opponent in a various ways.

Ude juuji gatame, Okuri gatame, Okuri yubi dori, Okuri tenbin dori,Kannuki okuri, Mae yubi gatame, Osae yubi gatame,Mae tenbin gatame,Mae ude

gatame, Ura gatame, Tachi ichiji gatame, Sekoshi ichiji gatame, Ushiro ude gatame, Kannuki gatame, Konoha gatame,Sankaku gatame,Tsuriage dori,

Soto gyakute dori,Uchi gyakute dori, Juuji gatame, Tsuriage ura gatame,Kumogarami, Tachi gassho gatame, Ura gasshou gatame,Ura hiza gatame

Rakan ken

Rakan ken is a set of the most profound techniques succeeded from very old Juho forms.

Sode maki, Sode dori, Sodeguchi dori, Sodeguchimaki, Sodemaki tenbin, Gyaku sode dori, Sodemaki gaeshi, Sode juuji,Ushiro sode dori,Ushiro

sodemaki, Jouhaku dori, Hikiotoshi, Kata munaotoshi, Hiki munaotoshi,Ryou munaotoshi, Ude maki, , Makiotoshi,Soto makiotoshi, Eri juuji, Kata

muna otoshi, Okuri eri dori,Tekubi dori,Chouji dori, Ushiro eri dori,Yotsukumi koshinage,Maegami dori, Obi dori,Hangetsu kubinage,Maki uchi

kubinage, Sukui kubinage,Yahazu nage,Kubijime nage, Juuji nage,Ken shime dori,Omote nage, Ura nage

Tips and explanations

Basic technical explanations and tips are listed below.

Direction of force in Nuki waza

By understanding the right direction of the force you have to apply in Nuki waza, you can easily escape from a grip.

Those animals developed thumb can grab things tightly. That means if you can make a force of the thumb grabbing your wrist weaken,

you can easily escape from the grip.

Thumb can resist against the forces shown by red arrows in the left figure, but can not resist forces shown by green arrows.

Shorinji Kempo utilize this fact, using (1) direction are Kote nuki and others, using (2) direction are Kiri nuki and others.

Another way of escaping is applying force in the direction of locking techniques and make your opponent release his grip because of the pain the locking techniques causes.

Meuchi

Once your opponent is prepared for your next move, it may have become difficult to execute a technique, that is, your waza on him. Especially if your opponent is stronger than you,

some special techniques are called for. You should try to make it difficult for your opponent to concentrate on the essential elements that determine the effectiveness of your techniques.

This category of techniques is called Meuchi and consists of flapping at eyes with fingertips. Delivering Meuchi, you can create a window of opportunity to getting rid of his

concentration. You do not have to actually flap at your opponent's eye balls, just waving your finger tips in front of the eyes is sometimes enough. Use Meuchi whenever you try to

execute Juho.

Kagite

Do not try to pull the hand

grabbed.

Point in the right description

to see Kagite.

Kagite is a typical guard style used for preventing your opponent from controlling you once your opponent has seized your wrist.

Once one of your hands is in your opponent's grip, do not try to free your hand by pulling it directly back towards you.Your opponent,

with greater strength, will hold fast to your hand. Rather, treating your hand-arm-body system as a lever, try to position the fulcrum of that

system close to your body. The leverage gained will magnify your strength. This is a simple physical principle.

Open your hand as illustrated in the left figure. By opening your hand, your wrist becomes thicker and this makes your opponent a little bit

difficult to fasten the grip. However, this gives your opponent a chance to grip your finger at the same time. Therefore do not be in Kagite

style for long. Move to the next technique as soon as possible.

Remember, to effect this guard style, put your body and not your opponent's grip, near the fulcrum.

Sankaku shuhou or Triangle guard position

Sankaku shuhou is a guard technique against your opponent's offense, trying to twist your arm in a direction shown in the left Fig.

Do not pull your wrist toward you, but rather put yourself near to your wrist seized and put it as close as your side body. Your arm will make a triangle

shown in the left figure below.

As you can see, your opponent's grip has already weakened just after you take Sankaku shuhou guard position.

Point in the

right description

to see Sankaku

shuhou.

Nisoku tenkai

As illustrated at left, Nisoku tenkai, which means two steps full turn, is a way to turn 180 degree in two steps.

The quickness and economy of movement this allows is important in throwing techniques.

Tips on Boshikyu

Boshikyu , or thenar, refers to the part of

your palm just at the base of your thumb.

Usig Boshikyu, the aim is to control and push the back of

your opponent's hand in such a way that your arm and

your opponent's arm form a straight line.

One man training:(Figs. below)

(1)Put the palm of your left hand against the back of your right hand so that both palm faces you. Your left hand is to execute this maneuver on your right hand, which plays the

part of your opponent's hand.

(2)Hook the middle and ring fingers of your left hand around the fleshy base of your right thumb.

(3)Using the leverage afforded by your palm, press the Boshikyu of your left hand against the back of your right hand to fold your right wrist. You shall be able to easily fold your

right wrist as far as it will go and, thereby, point the fingers of you right hand at your chest. This will make your arms form a straight line

(4)Twist your left hand to check a direction of the force you should apply to give the maximun pain.

You can feel how the leverage gives your left hand control over your right hand.

In step 3, it is important to press your Boshikyu against the back of your opponent's hand and not twist your opponent's wrist with your thumb.

Beginners sometimes try to twist their opponent's wrist, however this allows your opponent to escape from your grip. It does not work to your

advantage at all, especially when your opponent is stronger than you.

Yubidori

This technique is used to lock an opponent's wrist and thumb. Use your Boshikyu firmly attached to the back of his hand and twist his thum in the direction shown in the right Fig.

3-kyu(u) techniques

Nio(u) Ken Ryusui geri Uwauke duki Uwauke geri Uchiuke duki

Sango(u) Ken Shita uke geri Shita uke jun geri

Tenno(u)u Ken Tsuikiten ichi

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Kote nuki Katate yori nuki Ryoute yori nuki Maki nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Gyakugote Katate okurigote Okuri maki tenbin

Kongo(u) Ken Ude juuji gatame Mae yubi gatame Tachi gasshou gatame

Ryu(u)sui geri

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "ryuu-sui", meaning "running water", and the last one character part is pronounced "geri", meaning "kick". Thus this technique means "Sway your body in ryuu-sui form and counterattack with a kick". See the following explanation about ryuu-sui.

Techniques

You must tilt your body forward and your right shoulder and hip to right leg must be in smooths line along which water can run down very smoothly. Thus the name "ryuusui" comes

from this form.

When your opponent try to hit your face with his hand, you bend down to make his punch miss and counterattack with your kick.

Forward dodge style;

The opponent try to hit your face with

his left hand.

You step forward at a 45 degree

angle and bend to make his punch

miss you.

Guard your face with Soto uke and

your body with Shita uke preparing

against his kick that may follow.

Counterattack with middle kick. Step back and prepare for the

next movement.

Backward dodge style;

The opponent try to hit your face

with his left hand.

You move your weight onto your

right foot.

Twist you waist and upper body to

right and make your opponent's

punch miss your face.

Counterattack with your left kick.

Put your left leg back with Juuji

ashi sagari moving technique.

Prepare for the next movement.。

＜これがコツ＞

Forward dodge style ;Do not afraid of being hit. Bend down forward and aside to let his punch miss your face. It is better keep

your back straight.

Backward dodge style; Make sure that your left leg and your left waist and shoulder make smooth line.

Stop motion illustration of Ryusui geri. dodging forward.

Step 1,

Your opponent(left) and you(right)

stand in left chuudan gamae.

Step 2,

Your opponent deliver his right punch

to your face. You step your left foot

forward and,

Step 4,

Thus make your opponent's

punch miss your face.

Guard your body with right

shita uke and left soto uke

for just in case your

opponent deliver his right

kick.

Step 3,

turn your body counterclockwise and

tilt your body forward.

Step 5,

Counter attack with your

right kick.

Stop motion illustlation for Ryuusui geri, dodging backward.

Step 1,

Your opponent(left) stand

in left chuudan gamae

and you(right) stand in left

ichiji gamae.

Step 3,

You twist

your waist

and

shoulder to

right, and

Step 2,

Your opponent deriver his

right punch to your face.

You step your right foot

right a little and,

Step 4,

make your opponent's

punch miss your face.

Guard your body with left

Icghiji gamae in a little

high position against

possible consecutive

attack.

Step 5,

Counterattack with your

left kick.

Uwauke duki

(Uwa uke zuki)

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Uwa uke", a name of the Shorinji Kempo guard technique, the last one character part is pronounced "zuki", meaning "a punch".

Thus this technique means "Guard with uwa uke and counterattack with a punch.

Techniques

This technique is a very fundamental one, practice as many time as possible so that your body moves automatically.

When your opponent try to hit your head or face, guard it with Uwa uke, and counterattack with middle punch.

Try as many variation as possible.

Your opponent try to hit you by Shuto

uchi.

You step forward diagonally right

and guard your head with Uwauke. Middle punch with right hand. Kumade duki with your left hand. Prepare for the next movement.

Stop motion illustration of Uwauke duki.

This illustration is different from the animation. Try as many variation as possible, such as shown below.

Step 1,

Prepare for the

movement. You (right)

stand in left chuudan

gamae.

Step 3,

You step your left foot

aslant forward and

start left uwa uke

twisting your hip

counterclockwise,

Step 2,

Your opponent (left)

step his left foot

forward and start

delivering right

shutou uchi on to

your head.

Step 4,

and with your hip's

turning power, stretch

out your right forearm

to guard your face

with uwa uke.

Step 5,

Turn your hip

clockwise, and deliver

your left middle punch

into your opponent's

body.

Uchiuke duki

(Uchi uke zuki)

What it means

The first two charactors of are pronounced "Uchi Uke" meaning "Inside guard" and the last one charactor is pronounced "duki" meaning a punch.

Techniques

When your opponent try to punch your face, you step aside with Uchi uke and counterattack with middle punch followed by middle kick.

The opponents try to punch

your face.

You make his punch miss your

face by stepping forward at 45

degree angle. Apply Uchi uke at

the same time.

Make sure that you guard your

face with Uchi uke so that he

can not hit you any more.

You punch his body with

the opposite hand. You kick his body.

Step back and prepare for the

next movement.

TIPS: Do not wipe off your opponent's hand with your hand. You have to step forward at 45 degree angle to make his punch miss you even if you do not use your hand to block his

punch.

Stop motion illustration of Uchiuke duki.

Step 1;

Prepare.

Step 4;

Guard your

face with Uchi

uke.

Step 2;

Watch your

opponet's

movement.

As soon as

detecting

his

movement,

initiate

your

movement.

Step 5;

Counterattack with right

middle punch.

Step 3;

Step

forward at

45 degree

angle.

Shitauke geri

This is a very essential movement. You must practice it as many times as you can so that it comes out instinctively.

When your opponent try to punch your body, step forward aside a little with Shitauke and counterattack with middle kick. Practice both left and right, and also step back and

forward.

Take Hassou gamae to let your opponent think

of punching or kickking your body.

You stepping forward aside, guarding your body with Shitauke. Counterattack with Gyaku geri middle

kick.

Tips:

Although Shitauke is an early stage technique, it is not easy to do it in a refined style. It is important to slide down your arm. Do not try to wipe off the offending hand or leg.

Counterattack shall be done almost at the same time with Shitauke.

Shita uke jun geri

This is a very essential movement. You must practice it as many times as you can so that it comes out instinctively.

When your opponent try to punch your body, withdraw your body a little with Shitauke and counterattack with jun geri. Practice both left and right.

Take Hassou gamae to let your opponent

think of kickking or punching your body.

Your opponent trys to punch your body, you

withdraw your body and apply shita uke. Counterattack with jun geri. Prepare for the next movement.

Tips:

Although Shita uke is an early stage technique, it is not easy to do it in a refined style. It is important to slide down your arm. Do not try to wipe off the offending hand or leg.

Counterattack shall be done almost at the same time with Shita uke.

Tsukiten ichi

This technique is used, when your opponent has thrown consecutive punches to your face and body, to counterattack them with your kick.

Your opponent trys to throw a punch

to your face.

You sway and guard it with

Uwauke.

Your opponet throws middle punch.

You guard it with Shitauke. Guard

your face at a same time.

You kick back. Kick almost at the

same time of guarding. Prepare for next movement.

<Tips>

Speed is essential for this technique. The animation above makes several stopping for better understanding. Practice as many times as you can to achieve smooth movement.

Kote nuki

Kote nuki works well when your opponent seizes your right (left) hand with his right (left) hand as illustrated in the right figure.

The opponent seizes your

right wrist by his right hand.

Deliver Meuchi right away

and,

take Kagite guard style.

Move to Kote nuki.

Turn your palm down and

push out your elbow from inside out, not moving the

pivot.

Turn your elbow out till your

wrist is released completely.

Hit into his face with the

hand just released.

Wrong: This will not work well, if you

try to escape when his arm is not

stretched straight. He can follow

your movement if his arm has

freedom to bend.

Never try to escape by pulling your

hand.

Katate Yorinuki

Use Yorinuki to free your hand from your opponent's grip when he seized your hand as shown in the right Fig.

Your opponent seizes your

hand.

You deliver Meuchi and guard

in Kagite.

Pull your body near to the point

your hand is seized.

Turn your palm down and

push your elbow out from

under, twisting your hand

clockwise.

Keep pushing out your elbow

until your hand is completely

freed.

Punch.

＜Tips＞

When starting Yorinuki turn your palm down and then twisting your hand

clockwise, push your elbow toward your opponent's body.

Get back to safe position as soon as you escape.

Do not pull your hand toward you when you try to escape.

Ryo(u)te Yori nuki

Ryoute Yori nuki is used when both your hands are seized with your opponent's both hands. Use Yori nuki to free your hand from your opponent's grip. It is

applicable when he seized your hand as shown in the right Fig.

Your opponent seizes your both

hand. Guard in Kagite position.

Pull your body near to the point

your hand is seized. Apply

Yorinuki to your right hand.

Apply meuchi with your right hand. Middle punch.

Apply yorinuki to your left hand. Upper punch with your left hand. Use your right hand in the same

way as uchiuke, and kick in his head.

Step down your leg in front and

ichiji kamae.

＜Tips＞

Before you apply second Yorinuki, make your body close to your opponent and set your left hand close to you so that you can easily turn your elbow in Yorinuki movement.

You may step forward your right foot when applying second Yori nuki, but in advance phase you must be able to apply second Yori nuki without stepping forward your right foot

as shown in the animation.

Do not pull your hand toward you when you try to escape.

Maki nuki

This technique is used when your opponent seizes your right (left) wrist with his left (right) hand as shown in the right figure.

He seizes your right wrist

with his left hand. You deliver Meuchi at once.

Take Kagite style and move

to Maki nuki at once.

Turn your right palm down

and push out your right

elbow horizontally.

Push out your elbow till your

wrist becomes free.

Hit his face with your hand

just freed.

Tips: Try to move your hand to the position shown in the left figure by sliding your palm around his wrist. Then push out your elbow

counterclockwise. Do not move the pivot while pushing out your elbow.

Gyaku gote

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "gyaku", meaning "reverse", and the last two characters part is pronounced "gote", meaning "wrist". Thus this technique means "lock your opponent's hand in reverse".

Techniques

You will learn Gyaku gote at early stage of learning Shorinji Kempo. This technique is most suitable for learning how to use Boshikyu, because without using Boshikyu properly it will

not work well. You can take your opponent down by Gyaku gote, moreover if you can do Nisoku tenkai smoothly you can throw him away. Practice this technique as many times as

possible to master this most Shorinji Kempo like technique.

When your opponent seizes your right (left)

wrist with his right (left) hand like the grip same

as Kote nuki, take his wrist locked and throw

him down.

His arm looks like this in the left figure when you can lock his wrist and

arm successfully.

He seizes your wrist. You deliverMeuchi and

take Kagite style.

Hook your left hand to his

hand and make your wrist

free from his grip.

Use your Boshikyu to lock

his hand as shown in the

tips bellow.

Use Nisoku tenkai to throw

him down.

immobilize him by applying

Yubi gatame.

Tips:

Unlike Kote nuki, use your right arm in the direction that your arm push the base

of his index finger to turn his wrist bent.

Use your left hand's Boshikyu to bend his wrist together with your right arm.

Push out your left elbow to make his right elbow come close to you.

Stop motion illustration of Gyaku gote.

Step 1, You ( right ) put your right hand forward to let your opponent ( left ) grab your right wrist with his right hand.

Step 2,

When your opponent seizes your right wrist, step forward your left foot.

Step 3.

And deliver Meuchi with your left hand to make his left hand grabbing your right hand be streched. Your

right hand must be in Kagite guarding position.

Step 3,

Atach your left hand on to the back of your opponent's right hand and step forward your right foot.

It is very important at this point that you push out your right elbow and with the help of your left hand turn

your right hand as shown in the left figure. Do not make your right wrist go far from your body. Make it as

close as possible to your body.

Step 4,

Turn your body as shown by the blue arrow in the left figure. Keep forcing your opponent's right elbow be

bent and pushed out with the power of your left hand as shown by the red arrow.

Step 5,

By turning your

body your

opponent will fall

down.

Your left elbow

must be pushed

out as shown in

the left figure.

If it is not

properly pushed

out as shown in

the right figure.

Your opponent

will not fall down.

Katate Okurigote

When your opponent has seized your wrist as shown in the right Fig., use this technique to lock his wrist.This sequence to techniques is same as that of Maki

nuki to the stage at which you make his grip lose power.

Your opponent try to

seize your right hand by

his left hand.

You throw Meuchi at

once and turn your right

hand counterclockwise

like Maki nuki.

Put your left hand on his

left hand.

Push out your right elbow

from under and press his

left thumb. Use your left

Boshikyu to lock his

wrist.

Using your both arm,

pull down his left hand to

your left knee.

Firmly lock his left wrist

by your both hand. You

have to learn from an

instructor about the tips.

Kick and try Yubidori to

immobilize him.

TIPS:

Use your left Boshikyu as shown in the right Fig. And use your right arm to make his left thumb lose its power.

Stop motion illustration of Katate okuri gote.

Okuri maki tenbin

When you apply Okuri gote to your opponent and he tries to escape by twisting his body, use Okuri maki tenbin.

Your opponent seizes your right hand with

his left hand.

You throw Meuchi at once and turn your

right hand counterclockwise like Maki

nuki.

Put your left hand on his left hand and

apply Okuri gote.

Your opponent twists his body to escape from

Okuri gote, or to try to decrease its effect,

You tightly fasten his elbow in between your

right elbow and your side body.

Press and lock his elbow without giving him

any moment to escape. Kick in his body. Prepare for the next movement.

TIPS: Do not pause after fasetning his elbow, move as quick as possible.

Ude ju(u)ji gatame

Although you will learn Ude juji gatame in early stage, it includes essence of Shorinji Kempo such as how to use Boshikyu. When this technique works well you can throw a big man

very easily.

Ude juji gatame is an offensive technique. You seize your opponent's right (left) hand with your right (left) hand and twist his hand counterclockwise to make his palm face you.

Then lock his elbow with your left (right) arm and throw him down.

You seize his hand and twist it.

Deliver Meuchi to make him unable

to counterattack.

Slide your arm along with his arm

twisted till it comes to his elbow.

Twist his hand to make his palm

turn up.

Lock his elbow and push out your

right hand.

Put his waist onto your waist and

throw him backward.

Apply Tachi gassho gatame to

immobilize him after he falls down.

Stop motion ilustration of Ude juji gatame

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4 5 6

Tips: You must twist his hand using your Boshikyu to make his palm turn up and even make it face to you. This will make him difficult to punch you with his free hand.

Do not lift your hand up to throw him back.

Mae yubi gatame

Mae yubi gatame, or Front Finger lock, is a technique to lock your opponent's finger as shown in the right Fig..

This technique is useful after you take down your opponent with Gyaku gote.

Tips Apply this technique after you throw down

your opponent with Gyakugote.

You must make your opponent's elbow

straight by pushing it with your knee as in the

left figure.

Twist your opponent's right hand with your

Boshikyu counterclockwise, and make your

opponent's middle finger bend by pushing it

with your right hand's finger.

Right animation shows the

above explanation.

Do not forget to keep the angle

X large.

(A)Make your palm and fingers straight.

(B)Then, try to bend your palm with your

fingers straight. You can see that the angle X

is large.

(C)Next, bend your fingers in such a way that

you make a fist. You will see that this time the

angle Y is much smaller than the angle X.

Maeyubi gatame uses this fact. Holding your

opponent's hand in (B) shape and then forcing

its fingers in (C) shape while keeping the

angle X large will give your opponent severe

pain.

Tachi gassho(u) gatame

Tachi gassho gatame is used to lock and hold your opponent after you have ececuted a throw, such as Ude juji.

Your oponent will be locked in the position shown in the right Fig. with his velly facing the ceiling.

<Tips>It is important to keep your opponent's arm straight while removing your opponent's control over that arm by twisting it.

2-kyu(u) techniques

Nio(u) Ken Uchiuke geri Tenshin geri

Sango(u) Ken Han tenshin geri Yoko tenshin geri Juuji uke geri

Byakuren Ken Tsubame gaeshi Chidori gaeshi

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Kiri nuki Juuji nuki Gasshou nuki Kirikaeshi nuki Sankaku nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Ryoute okurigote Okuri yoko tenbin Juujigote Ryaku juujigote

Ryoute juuji

gote

Kirigote

Kongo(u) Ken Ura gatame Juuji gatame

Uchi uke geri

When your opponent try to punch your face,you guard your face with Uchi uke and counterattack with a side kick.

Satrt. Your opponent try to punch your face. Make sure that you guard your face with

Uchi uke. Counterattack with a side kick.

TIPS: Try not to move widely because this technique is not Tenshin geri which use foot work to make your opponent's punch miss your face.

Tenshin geri

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Ten", meaning "roll, move or change", the next one character part is pronounced "shin", meaning "body" and the last one characters part is pronounced "geri", meaning "a kick". Thus this technique means "shift your your body to make your opponent's punch or kick miss you and counterattack with a kick".

Techniques

This technique is a very fundamental one, practice as many time as possible so that your body moves automatically.

When your opponent try to hit your face, dodge it by shifting your body, and counterattack with middle kick. Try as many variation as possible.

Your opponent try to hit your face with his

right hand. You step aside,

and shift your body so that his punch miss

your face. Counterattack with your right kick.

Tips,

There are many variation to shift your body. Ask instructers to learn them.

Stop motion illustration of Tenshin geri.

Step 1,

Start.

Step 4,

Make his punch pass by

your face by shifting

your body. And initiate

your right kick.

Step 2,

Your opponent steps

forward and start

upper right punch.

Step 5,

Kick with your right leg.

Step 3,

You step forward

and left to dodge his

punch.

Han tenshin geri

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Han", meaning "half" and the middle two characters part is pronounced "tenshin", meaning "turning body or moving the position". And the last one character part is pronounced "geri", meaning "kick". Thus this technique means "counter attack with a kick using half turn defense technique".

Techniques

When your opponent tries to kick your body, turn your body using half turn defense techniques, or Han tenshin, and counterattack with middle kick.

Take left middle position, let your opponent

think of kicking your body.

Stepping your right leg back to your left leg

and make half turn, Han tenshin.

By Han tenshin make your opponent's kick

miss your body. Guarding your face with

Soto uke and your body with Uchi otoshi.

Counterattack with a middle kick.

Tips:

It is important to make your opponent's kick miss your body by Han tenshin body movement. Counterattack shall be done almost at the same time with Han tenshin.

Stop motion illustration of Han tenshin geri.

Step 1,

Prepare in left

middle position.

Step 4,

Shift your body by Han

tenshin to make your

opponent's kick miss your

body.

Apply Soto uke with your

right hand and Uchi otoshi

with your left hand to

guard your face and body.

Step 2,

Your opponent's

steps forward to

kick your body.

Step 5,

Counter attack with your

kick.

Step 3,

Step back your right

foot to make Han

tenshin.

Yoko tenshin geri

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Yoko", meaning "side or aside", the next two characters part is pronounced "ten shin", meaning "Change the position of the body" and the last one character part is pronounced "geri", meaning "a kick". Thus this technique means "shift your your body to make your opponent's punch or kick miss you and

counterattack with a kick".

Techniques

When your opponent try to kick your body, dodge it by shifting your body, and counterattack with a middle kick.

Your opponent try to kick your body

with his right kick. He steps forward, and

kick your body with his right leg. You shift your

body to the right with your right foot stepping right.

Guard your body with left Uchi harai uke and

apply right Soto uke at the same time.

Counterattack with your left kick. Pull back your left foot. Prepare for the next movement.

Tips,

There are many variation to shift your body. Ask

instructers to learn them.

Stop motion illustration of Yoko tenshin geri.

Step 1,

Start.

Step 4,

Guard against your

opponent's middle kick

with your left Uchiharai

uke. Apply right Soto uke

at the same time against

possible consecutive attack.

Step 2,

Your

opponent

steps forward

and

Step 5,

Counterattack with your

left kick.

Step 3,

start right

middle kick.

You step

aside to the

right to make

your

opponent's

kick pass by

your body by

shifting your

body.

Ju(u)ji uke geri

This technique is used, when your opponent tries to kick your body with Mawashi geri, to counterattack it with your kick. Juuji uke is a guard technique against Mawashi geri with

Uchi uchiotoshi uke and Uchiharai uke at the same time.

Start. Your opponent tries to kick your

body with Mawashi geri. You guard it with Juuji uke. Counterattack with a kick Prepare for the next movement.

<Tips>

Speed is essential for this technique. The animation above makes several stopping for better understanding. Practice as many times as you can to achieve smooth movement.

Tsubame gaeshi

For this technique speed is essential. Practice as many time as you can to achieve maximum speed.

When your opponent try to hit your face, You guard your face with Uchi uke and step in to counterattack his neck by your hand just used for Uchi uke. Block and counterattack must

go almost at the same time.

Let your opponent try to hit

your face by making your upper

guard absent.

Your opponent trys to

punch your face. You block

it with Uchi uke.

Slide your arm used for Uchi

uke at once to hit his neck. Middle punch shall follow. Punch in his face.

Kick and step back to prepare

for the next movement.

Tips: Do not wait a moment after Uchi uke. Without speed this technique works wrong giving your opponent a chance to deliver a following punch.

Chidori gaeshi

When your opponent try to hit your face, You guard your face with Uchi uke and step forward in 45 degree of angle to counterattack his face or eyes by your hand just used for Uchi

uke. Block and counterattack must go almost at the same time.

Let your opponent try to hit

your face by making your upper

guard absent.

Your opponent trys to punch

your face. You block it with

Uchi uke.

Use your arm used for Uchi

uke at once to hit his face. Middle punch shall follow.

Kick down his rear leg by

your right Sokuto geri, side

kick.

Hit his neck bone.

Tips:

Do not wait a moment after Uchi uke. Without speed this technique works wrong giving your opponent a chance to deliver a following punch.

Kiri nuki

Kiri nuki works well when an opponent seizes your right (left) wrist with his left (ritgt) hand as illustrated in the right figure. Kiri nuki let your hand escape from his grip.

The opponent seizes your wrist by

his left hand. Deliver Meuchi right away.

Take the guard style Kagite and

move to Kiri nuki at once.

Turn your wrist counter

clockwise as if you cut his thumb by your wrist.

When your wrist is set free,

counterattack with that hand.

Caution: Do not try to pull your wrist straight down. Pulling

it straight down will end up in "force to force

competition".

Tips: Try to turn your wrist slightly to make the palm face

you and use your wrist and arm as if you cut his thumb.

After his grip is unlocked turn your parm down and draw

your wrist to your body.

Ju(u)ji nuki

This technique is used when your opponent seizes your right (left) wrist with his left (right) hand as illustrated in the left figure. It is the same grip as Kiri nuki, but

Juji nuki is used when he trys to push the grip toward you.

Your opponent seizes your

wrist and try to push it

forward.

You take guard style Kagite

with Meuchi. And move to

Juni nuki.

Lift up your elbow without

moving the pivot. Put your elbow over his arm.

Push down your elbow near

to your body.

Hit his face to prevent his

further attack.

Tips: First turn your elbow sideways and after your

elbow becomes higher than his arm, then push

out your elbow over his arm to the position in

figure(3), now just pushing down your elbow

without moving the pivot will make your wrist

free.

Gassho(u) nuki

What it means

The first two character part of is "Gasshou", the last one character part is pronounced "nuki", meaning "escape". Thus this technique means "escape from your opponent's grip using Gasshou type movement".

Techniques

This technique is basically same to Kiri nuki . It can be said that Kiri nuki applied to both hand is Gasshou nuki.

This technique is used when your opponent seizes your both wrists with his both hands.

Start, You must guard in Kagite

position.

Make your both palm slap

together and

pull down your hands quickly,

turning your palm. Punch.

Tips: Do not pull down your elbow while pulling down your wrists. Try to use your hand as if cutting your opponent's thumb with it.

Stop motion illustration of Gasshou nuki.

Step 1,

Start.

Step 3,

Twist your palm as

shown in the left fig.

The illustration is

exaggerated, you do

not have to see your

palm as shown in the

left fig.

It is drawn just to

show the direction of

turning.

Step 2,

Gasshou, as fast as

you can, so that it

makes sound and

you can take

advantage of

reaction.

Step 4,

Pull out your hands

as shown left. Do not

pull down your

elbows through step

2 to step 4.

Kirikaeshi nuki

What it means

The first two character part of is pronounced "kiri kaeshi", meaning "counter" or "use your opponent's movement in your counterattack", the last one characters part is pronounced "nuki", meaning "escape". Thus this technique means "escape from your opponent's grip in the way that is most fitting to his offense".

Techniques

When your opponent grabs your wrist with his both hands and trys to twist it toward your back, apply Kirikaeshi nuki.

Put your left hand forward to let your

opponent seize your left hand.

When seized, deliver Meuchi and put your

left elbow affixed to yous side body.

Turn your left hand counterclockwise and

make your left palm go over your opponent's

left wrist.

Push out your left elbow to free your hand

seized.

Tips Move your left hand counterclockwise and make sure your left palm go over your opponent's left wrist.

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Sankaku nuki

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Sankaku", meaning "a triangle" and the last one character part is pronounced "nuki", meaning "escape or unlock". Thus this technique means "guard your arm with Sankaku guard position and unlock his grip". Sanakaku guard position is named because your arm makes a triangle.

Techniques

When your opponent grips your hand with his both hands and try to twist your arm to your back, use this technique. First guard your arm with Sankaku guard position and then apply

this Sankaku nuki.

Put your right hand forward to let your opponent seize it. When seized,

take Sankaku guard position. Push out your elbow and push it down. Deliver your elbow to your opponent's body.

Tips Use your arm as if you cut your opponent's thumb down.

Stop motion illustration of Sankaku nuki.

Step 1,Start

Step 3,

Take Sankaku guard position.

Even at this moment, by the effect of

Sankaku Guard, his grip has already

weakened.

Step 2,

Let your opponent seize your left

arm with his both hands.

Step 4,

Push down your elbow as if you cut

your his thumbs.

Ryo(u)te Okuri gote

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Ryou", meaning "both", the next one characters part is pronounced "te", meaning "a hand", and the last three characters part is pronounced "okurigote", a name of one of the Shorinji Kempo technique. Thus this technique means "Okurigote applied when your opponent seizes your both hands ". This is a

variation of "Okurigote".

Techniques

Ryoute Okuri gote is used when both your hands are seized with your opponent's both hands. Practice Katate Okuri gote before you try this technique. Okuri gote

is applicable when he seized your hand as shown in the right Fig.

Your opponent seizes your both hand. Guard in Kagite position. Apply Yorinuki to your right hand. Apply meuchi with your right hand.

Apply Okuri gote to your left hand. Use your right hand in the same way as Katate

Okuri gote.

Tightly hold your opponent's hand with

your right Boshikyuu. kick in his body.

＜Tips＞

You may use Maki nuki to free your hand instead of Yori nuki depending on the situation. Do not pull your hand toward you when you try Yori nuki. Keep your hands low

and close your body when locking your opponent's hand with Okuri gote.

Okuri yoko tenbin

(Okuri yoko tembin)

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "okuri", meaning "deliver or send". However, it is easier to understand that it takes a part of Okurigote , a Shorinji

Kempo technique. The second one character part is pronounced "yoko", meaning "side", and the last two characters part is pronounced "tembin", a name of the critical point at the arm

joint. Thus this technique means "Apply tembin press technique , that is, push your opponent's arm sideways, actually downward, at the critical spot "tembin" in case your Okurigote

technique does not work well.

Techniques

When your Okurigote technique does not work well, use this technique to lock his arm and throw him down.

You (right) put your right hand forward

to let your opponent seize it.

Your opponent (left) seizes your right

wrist.

You take Kagite guard position and deliver

Meuchi.

Attach your left hand to your opponent's left hand

and,

apply Okuri gote. But assume your

opponent's wrist is too strong to be

locked.

Strike your opponent's left arm joint

down and push up your left hand.

Turn your body counterclockwise and throw

him down. Deliver your left punch to his face.

TIPS:

Use your left Boshikyu in the same way as Katate okurigote and keep your left arm in Kagite angle. And attach your right arm at his left Tembin

critical point and push it downward to make him down.

Ju(u)ji gote

Juji gote is used in the situation that your opponent seizes your hand from under your wrist. This technique uses "S character shape locking" same as Katamuna otoshi.

You put your right hands upright position so

that your opponent easily seizes your hand.

You guard in Kagite position so that he

can not take any advantage and apply

meuchi.

Turn your left hand over his wrist and

attach your left palm on to the back of his

hand.

Turn your both hands counterclockwise and put

your right elbow over his left elbow and bend his

arm in "S" shape.

Pull down and control him. Hit sanmai to prevent his further attack. Prepare for the next movement.

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Tips

Attach your left hand so that he may escape away. Turn

your right elbow to the position over your opponent's right

elbow. Use your left Boshikyu to suppress his left hand.

Try to make S character shape figure with his right hand.

Use your right elbow to bend his left arm to make S

character shape.

Juji gote never works if his arm is not bent in S character

shape.

Ryaku ju(u)ji gote

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Ryaku", meaning "simple or not-in-the-strict-way", the next two characters part is pronounced "juji", meaning "a cross" and the last two characters part is pronounced "gote", meaning "hand or wrist". Thus this technique means "lock your opponent's hand in the same way as Juji gote , but in much simpler

way". This is a variation of "Juji gote".

Techniques

Ryaku jujigote is used when your left(right) hand is seized with your opponent's right(left) hand. Practice Juji gote before you try this technique.

Start. Your opponent seizes your left hand with

his right hand.

Attach your right hand on to his right

hand's back.

Push out your left elbow to bend his arm in

"S" shape.

Push down your left elbow and lift up your right

elbow. Kick to prevent his further attack. Prepare for the next movement.

Tips

Push out your right elbow to lock his right hand.

Your right hand must be kept in the figure shown left. This will help you to make his arm bent in "S"

shape.

If your right hand is rather straight, this technique will not work effectively.

Stop motion illustration of Ryaku juji gote.

Step 1,

Your opponent

seizes your left

wrist with his

left hand as

shown in the

left figure.

Attach your

left hand onto

the back of his

right hand.

Step 3,

Turn your left

elbow over your

opponent's right

elbow to make

his arm bent in

"S" shape.

Step 2,

Hold his right hand not to slip

away.

Step 4,

Push down your

left elbow and

pull up your right

elbow. Use your

right hand's

"Boshikyu" to

bend his wrist.

Be sure that his

arm is in "S"

shape.

Ryo(u)te Ju(u)ji gote

Ryoute Juuji gote is used in the situation that your opponent seizes your both hand from under your wrist. This technique uses "S character shape locking" same as Katamuna

otoshi. You can apply this technique in case your wrist is seized by one hand.

You put your both hands upright position so

that your opponent easily seizes your both

hands.

You guard in Kagite position so that he can

not take any advantage.

Because your both hands are not free, use a

kick for atemi.

Turn your right hand counterclockwise

attaching your left hand on to his left hand.

Put your right elbow over his left elbow and

turn your left hand in the direction of your

right tumb is pointing.

Pull down and control him. Hit sanmai to prevent his further attack. Prepare for the next movement.

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4 5 6

Tips

Turn your right elbow to the position over your opponent's right elbow. Attach your left hand so that he may escape away. Use your left Boshikyu to suppress his left hand.

Try to make S character shape figure with his right hand. Use your right elbow to bend his left arm to make S character shape.

Juuji gote never works if his arm is not bent in S character shape.

Kiri gote

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Kiri", meaning "cut" and the last one character part is pronounced "gote" in this case, it is also pronounced "kote", meaning "wrist or back of a hand". Thus this technique means "lock your opponent's wrist in the way such as cutting it with your hand".

Techniques

This technique is used in case your opponent seizes your right (left) hand with his right (left) hand to twist your hand into your back. Guard in Kagite position and lock his

arm in "S" shape.

Your opponent seizes your right

hand with his right hand to twist it

into your back.

You deliver Meuchi and turn your

right hand clockwise. And guard in Kagiteposition.

Attach your left hand from under

his right hand so that it may not

slip away. Turn your right hand

vertically to make his arm "S"

shape.

Lock his arm in "S" shape and kick

to prevent his further attack..

<Tips>

When you succeed to turn your opponent's

hand in the position shown in the middle of the

left upper Fig, attach your left hand with its

palm facing up to his hand.

You have to make "S" shape with his hand and

arm to effectively apply this technique.

How to use your left hand.

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Ura gatame

Ura gatame is a technique to lock an opponent's arm and shoulder as shown in the right Fig..

Use your boshikyu and your abdomen to press and lock your opponent's arm. Try to stretch your opponent's arm so that this technique works well.

Ju(u)ji gatame

What it means

The first two characters part of sounds "Juuji" which means that this technique is used in combination with such as "Eri juuji" or "Juuji gote". The last one character sounds "gatame", meaning "Lock" or "make something unable to move".

Thus, this technique is used right after Eri juuji or Juuji gote and instead of let your opponent go away but make him unable to move or run by locking his hand.

Techniques

Juuji gatameis applicable right after Eri juuji or Juuji gote. This technique take your opponnet down as shown in the right animation.

Apply Juuji gote or Eri juuji, and take him down with Juuji gatame.

(note 1) Make sure that his arm makes S shape.

Tips: You have to learn how to make "S" figure shown below when learning Eri juji or Juuji gote. After you make his hand and arm "S" figure, turn his palm counterclockwise as shown

below.

Use Boshikyuu when turning his palm.

1-kyu(u) techniques

Nio(u) Ken Sotouke duki Sotouke geri

Soto oshiuke

duki

Kusshin duki Kusshin geri

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Jouhaku nuki Oshi kiri nuki Sode nuki Eri nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Uragaeshi nage

Rakan Ken Sode maki Sode dori Sodemaki tenbin Jouhaku dori

Kata

munaotoshi

Ude maki Eri juuji

Soto uke duki (Soto uke zuki)

This technique is used, when your opponent has thrown upper punch to your face, to counterattack them with your punches and kick.

Your opponent tries to throw a

punch to your face.

You dodge and guard it with Soto

uke.

Throw a middle punch while

guarding your face with Soto uke. Upper punch.

And a kick, three consecutive

counterattack, san renkou.

<Tips>

Speed is essential for this technique. The animation above makes several stopping for better understanding. Practice as many times as you can to achieve smooth movement.

Soto uke geri

This technique is used, when your opponent has thrown upper punch to your face, to counterattack with a kick.

Ready. Your opponent tries to throw a punch to your

face. You guard your face with Soto uke. Counterattack with a kick.

<Tips>

Speed is essential for this technique. The animation above makes several stopping for better understanding. Practice as many times as you can to achieve smooth movement. Try left

and right also. You may use Kumo ashi sagari after the kick as shown below.

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5

6 7 8 9

Soto oshi uke duki

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Soto", meaning "out or outside" and the next two characters part is pronounced "oshi uke", meaning "push guard". And the last one character part is pronounced "zuki", meaning "a punch". Thus this technique means "counterattack with a punch while guarding with Soto oshi uke, or outside push guard.

Techniques

This technique is used, when your opponent has thrown furi duki, or a swing punch to your face, to counterattack it with a punch. Soto oshi uke is used to guard your face against

your opponent's furi duki.

Your opponent tries to throw a punch, Furi

duki, to your face.

You step forward and guard it with Soto oshi

uke. Counterattack with a right middle punch Follow with left kumade duki, palm punch.

<Tips>

Since furi duki is a powerful swing punch, you have to use your body movement to prevent it hitting your face. Practice as many times as you can to achieve smooth movement.

Stop motion illustration of Soto oshi uke duki.

Step 1,

Start.

Step 4,

Counterattack with your

right middle punch.

Step 2,

Your opponent

deriver right

furi duki. Step

your right foot

forward.

Step 5,

Follow with left

Kumade duki, palm

punch.

Step 3,

Guard your face

with Soto oshi

uke, outside

push guard.

Kusshin duki (Kusshin zuki)

This technique is used to counterattack your opponent's hook punch with your punch.

Your opponent trys to punch in your face. Duck guarding your face. Go under your opponent's hand and

counterattack with a punch. Prepare for next movement.

Tips

Guard your face and body while ducking.

Kusshin geri

This technique is used to counterattack your opponent's hook punch with your kick.

Your opponent trys to punch in your

face. Duck guarding your face. Go under your opponent's hand. Kick your opponent. Prepare for next movement.

Tips

Guard your face and body while ducking.

Jo(u)haku nuki

Use Johaku nuki when your opponent seizes your upper arm/arms with his hand/hands. The right animation shows the movement of Johaku nuki when he seizes your upper arms.

Your opponent seizes your upper arms with his hands. Take Kagite guard position so

that you do not lose the control.

Turn your right arm

counterclockwise and, stretch it down.

Hit your opponent's face

with uraken.

Apply the same movement to your left arm. Stretch down your left arm. Hit your opponent's face with

uraken. Throw middle punch.

You may apply Johaku

nuki to your left arm first

and then to the right arm,

depending on the condition.

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3 4

Tips

Turn your arm so that it

goes by your ear and your

opponent's grip becomes

ineffective.

Oshi kiri nuki

Use Oshi kiri nuki when your opponent seizes your upper arm/arms with his hand/hands. Turn your forearm to set it inside of your opponent's hands and then push it out.

Apply Oshi kiri nuki, when your opponent seizes your

upper arms with his arms bending, pushing his elbow

outside as in the left Fig.

Try Johaku nuki when your opponent seizes your upper arms as

shown in the right Fig.

Your opponent seizes your upper arms with his hands.

Take Kagite guard position so that you do not lose the control.

Turn your right forearm clockwise to

put your right arm inside of your

opponent's left hand.

Push your right forearm out to kill your opponent's left wrist.

Stretch out your right hand to release it from your

opponent's grip.

Hit your opponent's back neck with Wantou

uchi.

Apply Johaku nuki to your left

hand. Prepare for the next movement.

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4 5

Tips

Push your forearm out to cut your

opponent's lock. Try to push it out a little bit

backward.

Sode nuki

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Sode", meaning "sleeve" and the last one character part is pronounced "nuki", meaning "escape" or "make it free". Thus this technique means "escape method when seized by sleeve".

Techniques

When your opponent seized your right(left) upper sleeve from over your hand by his left(right) hand, use Sodnuki to escape.

Put your right hand forward to let your opponent seize your

right upper sleeve. Take Kagite guard position. Deliver meuchi.

Turn your right hand counterclockwise. Make your opponent's

wrist bent.

Push down your hand to

escape.

Hit his face with your right

Uraken.

Follow with left middle punch. (And prepare for

the next movement.)

Tips Make sure that your opponent's wrist bent after you turn your elbow counterclockwise.

Eri nuki

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Eri", meaning a lapel, a red part of . The last one character part is pronounced "nuki", meaning "escape" or "make it free". Thus this technique means "escape method when seized by a lapel".

Techniques

When your opponent seized your neckband , use Eri nuki to escape.

Make a space in front of your chest to let your opponent seize your

lapel. Deliver meuchi. Strike down your right elbow on to your opponent's left hand.

Turn your right hand counterclockwise. Make your opponent's wrist bent. Push down your hand to escape. Hit his face with your right Uraken and left middle punch.

Tips Make sure that your opponent's wrist bent after you turn your elbow counterclockwise so that he has to let your lapel free because of pain caused by keep holding your lapel.

Uragaeshi nage

You will learn Uragaeshi nage at early stage of learning Shorinji Kempo. This technique can be easily practiced once you know its tips.

Apply this technique with Gyaku gote or Maki gote to bring your opponent down in reverse position, his chest facing the ground,

You are applying Gyaku gote or Maki gote. At the moment your opponent's hip hits

the floor,

push your left hand to make him turn around

the point where his hip is contacting the floor. Then turn his wrist clockwise and pull.

He will be forced to roll down with his back

facing up. Fix his shoulder with your left hand.

Step forward your right foot and apply

Uragatame.

Tips

It is essential that you should turn your opponent exactly when

his hip hits the floor. After his back lies on the floor, it is impossible

to turn him around.

As you can see in the right animation, turn him making the + mark

in the animation as a pivot of turning. Make his head go through

under your hands.

After his body turned, twist your opponent's wrist clockwise and

pull it low. By this action your opponent will be forced to roll to the

chest down position.

It is important to make enough space to make him turn and roll by

moving your feet. Try as many time as possible to get the tips. 1 2 3

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Sode maki

When your opponent seized your right(left) upper sleeve from under your hand by his left(right) hand, use Sodemaki.

Put your right hand forward to let your opponent seize your right

upper sleeve. Deliver meuchi and,

put your left hand on to your

opponent's left hand.

Turn your right hand clockwise. Make your opponent's hand in "S"

shape. Pull down your hands.

Kick his body while keeping his hand

in "S" shape. Prepare for the next movement.

Tips Keep your opponent's hand tightly fixed to your right hand's angle by pushing it with your left hand. Make sure your opponent's hand is in "s" shape.

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5 6 7

Sodedori

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Sode", meaning "a sleeve" and the last one character part is pronounced "dori", meaning "catch or lock". Thus this technique means "lock your opponent's hand when he seizes your sleeve".

Techniques

When your opponent seized your right(left) upper sleeve from over your hand by his left(right) hand, use Sodedori.

Put your right hand forward to let your opponent seize your right

upper sleeve.

Deliver shuto giri, as shown below,

ormeuchi and,

put your left hand on to your opponent's

left hand.

Turn your right hand clockwise. Make your

opponent's arm in " " shape. Pull down your hands While keeping his arm in " " shape, kick his body.

Stop motion illustration of Sode dori.

Step 1,

Your opponent

seizes your

right sleeve

with his left

hand as shown

in the left

figure.

Step 3,

Squeeze his

left hand with

your right

inner elbow

and your left

hand. And turn

your hand as

shown in the

left figure.

Step 2,

Attach your left

hand on to his

left hand.

Step 4,

Pull down your

hands, and

make his left

arm in " " shape.

Tips

Keep your opponent's hand tightly fixed to your right hand's angle by pushing it with your left hand. Make sure your opponent's hand is in " " shape.

While keeping your opponent's arm in " " shape twist his palm as shown in the left figure and push its little finger root.

You must do this with your right upper arm while bending your joint. This is based on the same principle as Johaku dori.

Sodemaki tenbin (Sodemaki tembin)

What it means

The first two character part of is pronounced "Sode maki", a name of the Shorinji Kempo technique, the last two characters part is pronounced "tembin", meaning "a balance" and also a name of the critical spot in an elbow joint. Thus this technique means "lock your opponent's hand at the critical spot "tembin" in case your opponent tries to escape

from "Sode maki".

Techniques

When your opponent tries to escape from your Sodemaki. lock your opponent's arm at the critical spot Tembin,

Put your right hand forward to let your opponent seize your right upper

sleeve. Deliver meuchi and,

put your left hand on to your opponent's

left hand.

Turn your right hand clockwise. Make your opponent's

hand in "S" shape.

Your opponent tries to escape by twisting

his body, turing back.

Fix his elbow between your body and

your right elbow.

Use your right elbow to lock his arm and

lift your left hand for effective force.

Stop motion illustration of Sode mak tenbin.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your left sleeve with his left hand as shown in the left figure.

Step 2,

Attach your left hand onto the back of his right hand. Hold his left hand not to slip away.

Step 3,

Turn your left elbow over your opponent's right elbow to make his arm bent in "S" shape.

Step 4,

When your opponent tries to escape, pull your left hand to your chest. Turn your right elbow over his elbow.

Step 5,

Fix his elbow between your side body and your right elbow. At this moment, your right elbow has to be pressed at your

opponent's "tembin" critical spot. Also you must use your left Boshikyu to lock your oppopnent's wrist.

Step 6,

Pull up your left elbow and push down your right elbow hard and quicklly.

Tips Keep your opponent's elbow tightly fixed at your side body.Apply this technique hard and quickly. Slow attack will let your opponent have a chande to escape.

Jo(u)haku dori

Johaku dori locks your opponent's hand, when he seized your upper arm as shown in the right Fig.

Your opponents seizes your

upper arm.

You deliver Meuchi and

guard in Kagite.

Lock his hand with your

fold arm and the opposite

hand.

Take down his hand with

your arm.

Try to twist a little to push

down his hand. Kick.

＜Tips＞

You must make your opponent's hand and arm to form the figure as shown in the left Fig.

Try to fix your your opponent's hand as firm as possible so that it may not slip away.

Effective form

How to fix your opponent's hand.

Katamuna otoshi

Although this technique may relatively be easy to learn, it is very effective. The principle of this technique is very useful and it can be applied in various situations. Many Juho use this

technique to lock a wrist.

Katamuna otoshi is applicable when your opponent grabs your clothes at your chest as illustrated in the right figure and push the hand

toward you.

He grabs your clothes at your

chest and push forward.

You deliver Meuchi and

attach your right hand to his

left hand from under his fist.

Add left hand to grab his left

hand from over his fist.

Make your both arms straight

and turn them

counterclockwise. Turn his

fist 180 degree.

When your elbow comes

higher than his, turn your

elbow over it and push down

your elbow without moving

the pivot.

Kick his body so that he will

not attack you any more.

Tips: Catch his fist grabbing your clothes as shown below, from under and from top. After fastening your grip of both hands, turn them 180 degree of angle to make the base of his little finger turns up. At

this point, his arm and hand must be look like the right most figure below.

You have to learn that this "S" figure is essential for success of Katamuna otoshi. After you make his hand and

arm "S" figure, turn his palm clockwise ( looked from his palm side) in the vertical plane.

Ask an instructor how to make his hand and arm "S" figure.

Ude maki

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Ude", meaning "an arm", the last one character part is pronounced "maki", meaning "wind or wrap". Thus this technique means "Use your arm as if wrap your opponent's hand with your arm and lock it.

Techniques

Ude maki can be applied when your opponent seizes your lower lapel. Apply Erinuki technique to the earlier stage of this technique. And then use another hand not to let your

opponent's hand slip away. Lock your opponent's hand in S character shape.

Let your opponent seizes your lower

lapel.

Your opponent seizes your lower lapel

with his left hand.

Deliver meuchi with your left hand and

strike down your right elbow onto your

opponent's left wrist.

Use the same technique as Erinuki to your right

hand.

Attach your left hand onto the back of

your opponent's left hand. Turn your arm

counterclockwise. Raise your right

elbow.

Make sure your opponent' arm is in S

character shape. Pull your right elbow down.

Use your both hand to make your opponent

immobilized.

Tips

Turn your arm so that it goes by your ear and your opponent's grip becomes ineffective. Make sure that your opponent's hand is in S character shape.

Stop motion illustration of Udemaki.

Step 1,

Raise your right hand and

Step 3,

Turn your right hand

counterclockwise and attach

your left hand onto the back of

your opponent's left hand.

Step 2,

strike it down on to your

opponent's left wrist to loosen

his grip.

Step 4,

Keep moving. Turn your elbow

counterclockwise. Push your

opponent's left hand into the

angle of your right lebow with

your left palm.

Step 5,

Pull down your right elbow.

Be sure that his hand makes S

character shape.

Step6.

Take your opponent down completely.

Eri juji

What it means

The first character of sounds "Eri" meaning the red part of . The last two characters sounds "Juji" meaning a cross. This comes from the shape that your arm and your opponent's arm makes in the stop motion illustration below, upper right most

fig with green background color.

Comments

Although this technique may relatively be easy to learn, it is very effective. The principle of this technique is very useful and it can be applied in various situations. Many Juho use this

technique to lock a wrist.

Techniques

Eri juji is applicable when your opponent grabs your clothes at your chest as illustrated in the right figure and push the hand toward you.

He grabs your clothes at your chest and push

forward. You deliver Meuchi and

attach your left hand to his left hand

from over his fist.

Hit his left wrist with your right hand from under his

wrist, to bend it.

Turn your both arms counterclockwise.

When your elbow comes higher than his,

turn your elbow over it and push down

your elbow without moving the pivot. Keep his arm in S shape.(note 1)

Kick his body so that he will not attack you any

more.

(note 1) You may grab his palm with your both hands, while in this figure you grab his palm with one hand and use another hand to hold his elbow to make it sure that his arm makes S

shape.

Tips: Catch his fist grabbing your clothes as shown below, from over. After fastening your grip, turn them counterclockwise to make the base of his little finger turns up.

You have to learn that this "S" figure is essential for success of Eri juji. After you make his hand and arm "S" figure, turn his palm clockwise ( looked from his palm side) in

the vertical plane.

Ask an instructor how to make his hand and arm "S" figure.

Stop motion illustration of Eri juji.

Step 1,

Grab his fist from over his hand.

Step 2,

Hit his wrist

with your

right hand

from under

his wrist, so

that his wrist

can be bend

easily.

Step 3,

Your right arm and his left arm makes a cross. His wrist must be

bent by your right hand hit.

Step 5,

Keep

turning until

your elbow

comes in the

position to

be pushed

down over

his elbow.

Step 4,

Turn counterclockwise.

Step 6,

Push down

your right

elbow over

his elbow.

1-dan techniques

Sango(u) Ken Harai uke geri

Tenno(u)u

Ken Furiten ni Keriten san Tsukiten san

Kakuritsu Ken Kintekigeri hizauke

namigaeshi

Gyakugeri hizauke

namigaeshi

Mawashigeri sanbou uke

namigaeshi

Ryu(u)o(u)

Ken Katate oshi nuki Morote juuji nuki Nidan nuki

Morote hiki

nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken Maki gote Katate oshigote Ryoute oshigote

Kotemaki

gaeshi

Morote

juujigote

Kongo(u) Ken Mae tenbin gatame Kannuki gatame

Harai uke geri

This technique is used, when your opponent kick your body with Mawashi geri, to block it with Harai uke and kick back.

Let your opponent tries to kick

your body by raising your right guard..

Your opponent tries to kick your

body.

You guard his Mawashi geri with

Uchi harai uke.

Counterattack with a middle kick Prepare for the next movement.

<Tips>

Speed is essential for this technique. Practice as many times as you can to achieve smooth movement.

Do not stretch your elbow when blocking his kick. There is a chance to damage your arm if your elbow is hit when it is straight.

Furiten ni

This technique is used, when your opponent has thrown consecutive punches to your face, to counterattack them with your kick.

Your opponent tries to throw a

punch, Furi duki, to your face.

You sway and guard it with Soto

oshi uke.

Your opponent throws upper

punch, Furi duki again. You guard it with Uchi otoshi uke.

Counterattack with a side kick Prepare for the next movement.

<Tips>

Speed is essential for this technique. The animation above makes several stopping for better understanding. Practice as many times as you can to achieve smooth movement.

Keriten san

This technique is used to counterattack your opponent's sequence of punches and kick with your kick. The movement is essential and useful in various situations.

Your opponent trys to punch in your

face with his front hand.

You sway back and guard your

face with Uwauke.

Your opponent throws his punch to

your body. You guard it with Shitauke.

Your opponent kicks your body. You

guard it with Jujiuke, blocking with both hands crossed.

You counterattack with kick at

once.

Tips

Speed is essential. Illustrative animation stops at the end of each movements for better understanding. Do not pause at each end of the movements when you execute this

technique. Try to counterattack almost at the same time you block your opponent's kick.

Tukiten san

This technique is used, when your opponent has thrown consecutive punches to your face and body, to counterattack them with your kick.

Your opponent tries to throw a

punch to your face.

You sway and guard it with

Uwauke.

Your opponent throws middle

punch. You guard it with Shitauke.

Guard your face at a same time.

Guarding the following punch with

Uwauke, counterattack with a kick.

<Tips>

Speed is essential for this technique. Practice as many times as you can to achieve smooth movement.

Kinteki geri hizauke namigaeshi

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Kinteki", a name of critical point, the next one character part is pronounced "geri", meaning "a kick", the middle two characters part is pronounced "Hiza uke", meaning name of the Shorinji Kempo technique using a knee as a guard against a kick, and the one before the last character is pronounced

"nami", meaning "wave", and the last one is pronounced "Gaeshi", meaning "a counterattack". Thus this technique means "counterattack like wave coming back and forth, defense and

then offense, right after Hiza uke guard against kinteki kick.

Techniques

This technique is used to guard your kinteki critical point from your opponent's kick. You counterattack with a kick into your opponent's kinteki critical point.

Start. Your opponent offend with Kinteki geri. You block it with Hiza uke. You counterattack with your right kick.

Tips;

When you guard with Hiza uke or knee guard, try to prepare for the next movement with the leg used for Hiza uke.

Speed is the most important for this technique. Try to kick back as soon as you block the kick with Hiza uke.

A stop motion explanation of Kinteki geri hizauke nami gaeshi.

Step 1,

Start.

Step 3,

You guard

your kinteki

critical point

with your

right hiza

uke, knee

guard,

Step 2,

Your opponent

steps forward his

right foot and

then left foot, and

is going to kick

into your kinteki

critical point.

Step 4,

and counterattack

with your right

kick into his

kinteki critical

point. Use the

turning power of

your hip.

Gyaku geri hiza uke namigaeshi

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Gyaku geri", a name of the Shorinji Kempo technique, the middle two characters part is pronounced "Hiza uke", meaning name of the Shorinji Kempo technique using a knee as a guard against a kick, and the one before the last character is pronounced "nami", meaning "wave", and the last one is

pronounced "Gaeshi", meaning "a counter attack". Thus this technique means "counter attack like wave coming back and forth, defense and then offense, right after Hiza uke guard

against Gyaku geri.

Techniques

This technique is used to guard your low, middle zone of the body at the same time from your opponent's kick, Gyaku geri. You counterattack with a kick. Apply Juuji uke at the

same time.

Start. Your opponent offend with Gyaku geri. You

block it with Juuji uke and Hiza uke. You counterattack with a kick. Prepare for the next movement.

Tips;

When you guard with Hiza uke or knee guard, try to prepare for the next movement with the leg used for Hiza uke. Speed is the most important for this technique. Try to kick

back as soon as you block the kick with Hiza uke.

A stop motion explanation of Gyaku geri hizauke nami gaeshi.

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4

7

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8

3

6

Mawashi geri sanbou uke namigaeshi

This technique is used to guard your low, middle and upper zone of the body at the same time from your opponent's kick. It consists of Uchi uke for upper, Juji uke for middle and Hiza

uke for low kick and your counterattack with kick. Sanbou uke means defending three zones at the same time.

First guard your face with Uchi

ukefrom the opponent's punch.

He continutes to offend with middle

punch. You block it with Shita uke.

He continues to offend with upper

kick. You block it with Juji uke and

Hiza uke.

You counterattack with high kick. Prepare for the next movement.

Tips: When you guard with Hiza uke or

knee guard, try to prepare for the next

movement, high kick, with the leg used

for Hiza uke.

Speed is the most important for this

technique. Try to kick back as soon as

you block the kick with Hiza uke.

Katate Oshinuki

Katate Oshinuki is used to free your right(left) hand from your opponent gripping it with his left(right) hand from under your wrist.

Your opponent seizes your right

wrist by his left hand.

Counterattack with left Shuto to

prevent his further attack.

Attach your left hand to his left

elbow to make it stretched and turn

your forearm vertically.

Try to let your right elbow hit his

arm. Throw Kumadeduki.

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Tips

If your opponent's left arm is not straight,

Oshinuki can not work well. Try to stretch his arm by

attaching your left hand to his elbow.

Turn your forearm in vertical plane so that your elbow

hit his arm.

Morote Ju(u)ji nuki

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Moro te", meaning "both hands", the last three characters part is pronounced "Jujinuki", a name of Shorinji Kempo technique. Thus this technique means "Juuji nuki applicable in case your opponent seizes your hand with his both hands.

Techniques

This technique is used when your opponent seizes your wrist with his both hands. The principle of escaping is same as Juji nuki.

Your opponent seizes your wrist with his

both hands and try to push it forward. You take Kagite guard position and deliver Meuchi. Lift up your elbow and put it over his arm.

Push down your elbow near to your body. Hit his face to prevent his further attack. Middle punch. Prepare for the next movement.

Stop motion illustration of Morote juuji nuki.

Tips: First turn your elbow up and after your elbow becomes higher than his arm, then push out your elbow over his arm. Do not try to pull your wrist.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your

right wrist with his both

hands as shown in the left

figure.

Step 4,

over your opponent's left hand .

Step 2,

Turn your right elbow up.

Step 5,

Push down your elbow. Make sure your elbow drawn to your body

( The left figure shows your elbow in the middle of the way to your

body.)

Step 3,

Push it forward and

Nidan nuki

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Nidan", meaning "two steps", the last one character part is pronounced "Nuki", meaning "escape or unlock". Thus this technique

means "First try Yori nuki ( 1st step) and when your opponent twist your hand not to apply Yori nuki, then apply this technique as a second step."

Techniques

When you try to apply Yori nuki and your opponent twist your hand making you unable to apply Yorinuki, then apply this technique as a second step.

Put your both hands forward to let your opponent seize your hands.

You try to guard in Kagite position.

Your opponent twist your right hand

and push it so that you can not apply

Yori nuki.

You flip your palm and

turn your elbow over your wrist cutting your

opponent's thumb with your forearm.

Turn your body and pull your hand

off. Ura ken punch. Apply Yori nuki to another hand.

Stop motion illustration of Nidan nuki.

Tips Keep your opponent's elbow tightly fixed at your side body.Apply this technique hard and quickly. Slow attack will let your opponent have a chande to escape.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your left

hand with his left hand as shown

in the left figure.

Step 4,

Flit your palm as shown in the

left Fig. to make space between

your wrist and his palm.

Step 2,

When you try to apply Yori

nuki, he twists your hand to

prevent your Yori nuki.

Step 5,

Turn your elbow over his grip

as if you cut his thumb with

your forearm.

Step 3,

You can not apply Yori nuki

while your hand is in the

position shown left. Now, you

have to apply Nidan nuki.

Step 6,

Turn your elbow over his grip

completely and pull your hand

off.

Morote hiki nuki

What it means

The first two character part of is pronounced "Moro te", meaning "both hands", the middle one character is pronounced "hiki", meaning "pull" and the last one character is pronounced "nuki" meaning "escape" or "unlock". Thus this technique means "Free your hand from your opponent's both hands by pulling out your hand".

Techniques

This technique is same to Kiri nuki in principle. The difference is that Morote hiki nuki is used in case that your opponent seizes your hand with his both hands where Kiri

nuki is applicable when your opponent seizes your hand with one hand.

Put your right hand forward to let your opponent seize it with his both

hands.

Guarding in Kagite position deliver

Shuto to his neck.

Attach your left hand on to your right

hand and

Turn your right hand in character shape while

pulling down your right hand.

Pull down and out your right hand

completely. Punch in his face. Prepare for the next movement.

＜Tips＞

Cut your opponent's thumb in a direction in which you will get minimum resistance, that is toward the fingertip of the thumb. If you try to move your hand in a wrong direction

you can not free your hand, because your opponent seizes your hand with his both hand. You can not win unless you use the technique in two to one situation.

Stop motion illustration of Morote hiki nuki.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your right hand with

his both hands as shown in the left figure.

Suppose his right hand seizes upper portion

of your forehand and his left hand in the

lower position.

Step 4,

Cut his lower thumb in the

direction shown in the left figure.

Step 2,

Cut your opponent's upper thumb. You have

to swing your hand as shown in the left

figure so that you can cut his thumb without

hard obstruction.

Step 5,

Pull your hand down completely.

All the above steps make your

hand move in shape. If his right hand in the lower

position and his left hand in the

upper position, then you have to

move your hand in "S" character

shape.

Step 3,

Turn your right hand as shown in the left

figure so that you can cut his lower thumb

without hard obstruction in the next step. At

this step your opponent's upper grip has to

be lost taken off.

Maki gote

You will learn Maki gote at early stage of learning Shorinji Kempo.

Practice this technique as many times as possible to master this most Shorinji Kempo like technique.

When your opponent seizes your right (left) wrist with his both hands, take his wrist locked and throw him down.

It is also applicable when your opponent seizes your wrist with his left or right hand only.

Your opponent seizes your right wrist with

his both hands.

You take Kagite position and grab his hand

with your left hand, and kick.

Putting down your leg forward, push out

your right elbow and use your left

Boshikyu to lock his right wrist.

Using Two step turn, throw your opponent

down.

Kick in body to prevent further attack. Prepare to the next movement.

Tips:

Use your left hand's Boshikyu to bend your opponent's right wrist together with your right arm.

Push out your right elbow and pull it down to make his right wrist to be locked with the help of your left Boshikyu.

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Katate oshigote

This technique is a little bit complicated, but if you can follow your instructor, it can be easily learned. The way your opponent's wrist is locked is same as Gyaku gote, it is different in

the use of your hands to lock his wrist.

This technique also requires the skill to use your Boshikyu.

When your opponent seizes your right (left) wrist with his left (right) hand as illustrated in the right, lock his hand using your left hand's Boshikyu and throw

him down.

He seizes your hand. You deliver Meuchi and take kagite

style.

Attach your left hand to his left

hand from under and hook it to the

base of his thumb.

Throw him down using your hands

as illustrated below.

Immobilize him with Kanuki

katame.

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4 5 6

Tips: First twist your right hand

clockwise as shown in the left

animation and set his grip near to

you.

Then attach your left hand to the

back of his hand from under his

hand.

Turn your hands clockwise, with

your left hand's help pushing the

back of his left hand.

After your right hand becomes free,

put it on to your left hand and now

use your both hands to lock his

wrist.

Because you can use both hands in a

way that both hands can cooperate

easily, sometimes Oshi gote is

easier than Gyaku gote for the

beginner.

2-dan techniques

Nio(u) Ken Uchiage duki Uchiage geri Kaishin duki Hangetu geri

Sango(u) Ken Gedan gaeshi Chuudan gaeshi Gyaku tenshin geri

Tenno(u)u Ken Keriten ichi Gyakuten ichi Tsukiten ni

Byakuren Ken Hangetsu gaeshi Harai uke danduki Suigetsu gaesi Mikaduki gaeshi

Chio(u) Ken Jungeri chi ichi Gyakugeri chi ichi Fukko chi ni Harai uke chi ni Jungeri chi san

Gyakugeri chi san

Kakuritsu Ken Sokutougeri hikiashi namigaeshi Dangeri sanbouke dangerigaeshi

Ryu(u)o(u) Ken Tsuki nuki Morote tsuki nuki Morote maki nuki Age nuki Morote oshi nuki

Hiji nuki Morote wa nuki Uchi nuki Ryoute uchi nuki

Ryu(u)ka Ken

Morote gyakugote Gassgho gyakugote Gyaku gasshou nage Nigiri kaeshi Gyakute nage

Kote nage Makikomigote Ryuu nage Sotomaki tenbin Morote okurigote

nage

Okuri dori Konoha okuri Okuri gasshou Kumade gaeshi Tsuri otoshi

Goka Ken Uwa uke nage Uwauke gyakute nage Uwauke se nage Katate nage Gyaku katate nage

Bukkotsu nage

Kongo(u) Ken Tachi ichiji gatame Sekoshi ichiji gatame Okuri yubi dori

Rakan Ken Sodeguchi dori Sodeguchimaki Gyaku sode dori Sodemaki gaeshi Sode juuji

Uchi age duki (Uchi age zuki)

This technique is a very fundamental one, practice as many time as possible so that your body moves automatically.

When your opponent try to hit your head or face, guard it with Uchiage uke, and counterattack with middle punch. Try as many variation as possible.

Start in leftchuudan. You guard your face with Uchiage

ukeagainst your opponent's upper punch.

Counterattack with your middle punch. Right upper punch.

Tips Uchiage uke is one of the quickest guard of Shorinji Kempo. Try as many times as possible with variations. When practicing Uchiage uke, try to raise your elbow first.

Uchiage geri

This technique is a very fundamental one, practice as many time as possible so that your body moves automatically.

When your opponent try to hit your head or face, guard it with Uchiage uke, and counterattack with a kick. Try as many variation as possible.

Your opponent is going to hit your face

with his left hand.

You guard your face with Uchiage uke

and

counterattack with a right kick. Prepare for the next movement.

Tips Uchiage uke is one of the quickest guard of Shorinji Kempo. Try as many times as possible with variations. When practicing Uchiage uke, try to raise your elbow first.

Kaishin duki

What it means

The first two character part of is pronounced "Kaishin", one of the Shorinji Kempo's moving technique, meaning "open space in front of your body" and the last one character

part is pronounced "zuki", meaning "a punch". Thus this technique means "counterattack with a punch while dodging your opponent's punch by shifting aside".

Techniques

This technique is base on the body maneuvering technique to make your opponent' punch miss your face or body. Counterattack with a punch.Try many variations.

Your opponent tries to throw a punch, You step aside widely to make his punch miss

your body.

Counterattack with a right upper punch Follow with leftkumade duki, palm punch.

<Tips>

Make sure your opponent's punch does not hit you even if you do not guard with your hand, that is, step aside enough to make such safe positioning. Try as many times as you can to

achieve

Stop motion illustration of Kaishin duki.

Step 1,

Start.

Step 2,

Your opponent deriver right straight punch into your

face.

Step 3,

Step your right foot aside widely and guard your face

with Kakete or Oshiuke.

Step 4,

Counterattack with your left punch.

Step 5,

Follow with left Kumade duki, palm punch.

Hangetsu geri

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "hangetsu", meaning the half moon and , the last one character part is pronounced "geri", meaning "a kick".hangetsu comes from

the shape of your hand used in the guard phase of Hangetsu geri. Thus this technique means "guard with your hand forming the half moon shape and counterattack with a kick.

Techniques

When your opponent try to punch your face,you guard your face with Hangetsu uke and counterattack with a kick. Try left/right, open/close positions as many variations as possible.

Satrt. Your opponent try to punch your face. Make sure that you guard your face

withHangetsu uke. And pull down your

opponent's hand.

Counterattack with a kick.

Stop motion illustration of Hangetsu geri.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your right wrist with his both hands as

shown in the left figure.

Step 2,

Turn your right elbow up.

Step 3,

Push it forward and

Step 4,

over your opponent's left hand .

Step 5,

Push down your elbow. Make sure your elbow drawn to your body.

( The left figure shows your elbow in the middle of the way to your

body.)

Gedan gaeshi

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "gedan", meaning "low" and the last one character part is pronounced "gaeshi", meaning "a counterattack or return".

Thus this technique means "Counter attack against your opponent's lower kick (actually a middle kick) with a kick".

Techniques

This technique is used, when your opponent kick your body , to block it with Harai uke and kick back.’The counter kick in the above animation is corrected from left middle kick

(wrong) to right middle kick (correct). (03.02.08)

Let your opponent tries to kick your body. Your opponent tries to kick your body

with Sashikomi geri..

You guard his kick with Uchi harai uke, and

counterattack with your right middle

kick.

Prepare for next movement.

Stop motion illustration of Gedan gaeshi.

Step 1,

Start.

Step 2,

Your opponent deriver left kick.

You step your left foot forward and

aside.

Step 3,

Guard your body with your right sweep

gard.

Step 4,

And counterattack with your right kick

(as shown in the red arrow in Step 3).

Chudan Gaeshi

Counterattack against middle kick with kick Speed is the key factor for this technique.

You try to make your opponent

kick your body by setting your

guard loose.

He trys to kick your middle. Preparing for the counterattack,

you guard your body with Shita

uke.

At the same time with Shita uke,

counterattack with your high kick, or

middle kick.

Step back and prepare for the next

movement.

Tips:

Prepare for the counterattack when you guard your body with Shita uke.

Gyaku tenshin geri

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "gyaku", meaning "reverse", and the middle two characters part is pronounced "tenshin", meaning "shift a body" in Shorinji

kempo, and "gyaku tenshin" is a name of the Shorinji Kempo technique of shifting your body to make your opponent's punch or kick miss your body, and the last one character part is

pronounced "geri" meaning "a kick". Thus this technique means "Gurad your body with tenshin shifting-body technique and counter attack with a kick".

Techniques

Gyaku tenshin geri is used to counterattack your opponent's punch. Use Gyaku tenshin to dodge the punch and counterattack with kick.

You stand withHassogamae guard position. Your opponent step forward and punch in

your body. You dodge it withGyaku

tenshin.

Guarding your body with Shita uke,

counterattack withMawashi geri.

Prepare for the next movement.

<Tipps>

Be sure to dodge the punch with Gyaku tenshinand prepare for counterattack with kick at once.

Stop motion illustration of Gyaku tenshin geri.

Step 1,

You ( left ) stand in Hasshou gurad position to let your opponent ( right ) deliver his

punch in your body.

Step 2,

Your opponent step his left foot forward and try to punch into your body.

You step your right foot back to make Tenshin body shift.

Step 3.

You guard your body with your left Shita uke against his right middle punch.

You must shift your weight to your right leg to prepare for your left Mawashi geri.

Step 4,

Counter attack with your left Mawashi geri into his body.

Keriten ichi

This technique is used to counterattack your opponent's sequence of punch and kick,mawashi geri, with your kick and throw him withsukui nage.

Ready.

Your opponent trys to punch in your face

with gyaku duki.

You step forward to dodge his punch and guard your face with right hand soto uke. Guard your body with uchi harai

uke against your opponent's mawashi

geri and hold his leg.

Counterattack with a kick. Stepping forward your leg used to kick, Throw him with sukui nage. Prepare for the nest movement.

Tips

Speed is essential. Illustrative animation stops at the end of each movements for better understanding. Do not pause at each end of the movements when you execute this technique. Try

to counterattack almost at the same time you block your opponent's kick.

Tsukiten ni

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Tsuki", meaning "punch" and the middle one character part is pronounced "ten", meaning "sky, upper or heavn". And the last one

character part is pronounced "ni", meaning "two or second".

In Shorinji Kempo, tsuki ten is a name of the group technique of Tennou ken,

Thus this technique means "A second technique of Tsuki ten group technique".

Techniques

This technique is used, when your opponent has thrown consecutive punches to your face, to counterattack them with your kick.

Your opponent tries to throw his left

punch to your face.

You sway and guard it with Uchiage

uke.

He throws a punch to your face with his

right hand. You guard it with Uchi

otoshi uke.

Counterattack with your right kick.

<Tips>

Speed is essential for this technique. Practice as many times as you can to achieve smooth movement.

Stop motion illustration of Tsukiten 2.

Step 1,

Start.

Step 2,

Your opponent deriver right straight punch into

your face.

Step 3,

Step your right foot aside widely and guard your

face with Kakete or Oshiuke.

Step 4,

Counterattack with your left punch.

Hangetu gaeshi

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Hangetu", meaning "half moon" and the last one character part is pronounced "gaeshi", meaning "counter" or "return". This technique is given the name because it uses "Hangetu uke" as a defenc technique. "Hangetu uke" is named so because the shape

of your palm in Hangetu ukelooks like a half moon as shown in the left figure.

Techniques

When your opponent try to hit your face, You guard your face with Hangetu uke and counterattack his face with your hand just used for Hangetu uke. Block his following punch by

pressing your hand onto his hand at the same time.

Let your opponent try to hit your face by making your

upper guard absent.

You are supposed to be in Midare gamae.

Your opponent trys to punch your face. You block it

with Hangetu uke.

At the same time, use your left open hand to block your

opponent's middle punch.

Punch with kumade. Middle kick. Prepare for next movement.

Tips: Without speed this technique works wrong giving your opponent a chance to deliver a following punch. Use your left hand, press it onto your opponent's left forearm, so that he

will not be able to initiate his right punch.

Stop motion illustration of Hangetu gaeshi.

Step 1,

Prepare in Hasso gamae.

Step 2,

Start your movement of Hangetu uke.\

Step 3,

Use your right arm to hook your opponent's left hand.

Step 4,

And at the same time, press your left hand onto your

opponent's left forearm so that he will not be able to initiate his

left punch.

Step 5,

Initiate your counter punch.

Step 6,

Push into your opponent's face.

Harai uke danduki

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Harai uke", one of the Shorinji Kempo's guard technique, meaning "sweep guard" and the last two characters part is

pronounced "dan zuki", meaning "a consequential punch".

In Shorinji Kempo, dan duki is a technique using the same hand used just before, such as conseqtive punches using the same hand or "guard with one hand and punch with the same

hand",

Thus this technique means "Use harai uke against your opponent's kick, and counterattack with a punch using the same hand just used for harai uke".

Techniques

Apply harai uke against your opponent's kick and deliver uraken with the same hand used forharai uke. Smooth and quick movement is essential.

You start from Ichiji gamae. Your opponent steps forward and

try mawashi geri.

You guard your body with harai uke. Step your right foot forward and

counterattack with right uraken.

Follow with left middle punch. Step forward and deriver right punch. Right side kick. Prepare for next movement.

<Tips>

Speed is essential for this technique. Practice as many times as you can to achieve smooth movement.

Stop motion illustration of Hayrai uke dan duki.

Step 1,

Start.

Step 2,

Your opponent deriver left Mawashi geri into your side body.

You guard your body with your right Harai uke.

Step 3-1,

With your right hand used for Harai uke,

Step 3-2,

counterattack into your opponent's face.

Step 4,

Follow with left middle punch.

Step 5-1,

With your right foot,

Step 5-2,

deliver side kick into your opponent's body.

Suigetsu gaeshi

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Suigetsu", a name of a critical point in a body, the last one character part is pronounced "gaeshi", meaning "counterattack". Thus

this technique means "Counterattack into your opponent's body at Suigetsu critical point.

Techniques

When your opponent try to hit your face, You guard your face with Uchi uke and step aside in front to counterattack his body with yourhiraken. Block and counterattack must go almost

at the same time.

Let your opponent try to hit your face by making your

upper guard absent.

Your opponent tries to punch your face. You block it with Uchi uke. Strike his body atSuigetsu critical point

with your right hirakenswing punch.

Draw your right hand to your opponent's back and hit

his neck with it. Push him down with your both hands. Prepare for the next movement.

Tips:

Do not wait a moment after Uchi uke. Without speed this technique works wrong giving your opponent a chance to deliver a following punch.

Stop motion illustration of Suigetu gaeshi

Step 1,

You(right) stand in Taiki gamae with your left foot

forward. Your opponent stand in Chuudan

gamae with his right foot forward.

Step 2,

Your opponent deliver his right punch into your

face. Guard your face with your left Uchi uke,

Step 3,

Hit your opponent's Suigetu critcal point in his

body with your right hira ken swing punch.

Step 4,

Withdraw your right hand up to hit his neck.

Step 5,

Hit in your opponent's Keikotucritical point at tha

back of his neck.

Mikaduki gaeshi (Mikazuki gaeshi)

What it means

The first three characters part of is pronounced "mikazuki", a name of the critical point in your face, the last one character part is pronounced "gaeshi", meaning "a

counterattack". Thus this technique means "counter attack at your opponent's Mikaduki critical point.

Techniques

When your opponent try to hit your face, You guard your face with left (right) Uchi uke and step forward in 45 degree of angle to counterattack his face at Mikaduki critical point with

your right (left) Hira kenswing punch. Block and counterattack must go almost at the same time.

Let your opponent(right) try to hit your face by making

your upper guard absent.

Your opponent tries to punch your face

with his right hand. You block it

with Uchi uke.

Push down his right hand with your left

hand ( Kake te uke )

Hit his face atMikaduki with your

right hira kenswing punch.

With your right Shutouhit his neck at Keichuucritical

point. Kich with your right foot. Pull back withkumoashi sagari. Prepare for the next movement.

Tips: Do not wait a moment after Uchi uke. Without speed this technique works wrong giving your opponent a chance to deliver a following punch.

Jungeri chi ichi

Jungeri chi ichi(1) is a technique used to counterattack your opponent by a kick when he has attacked you with his low kick.

Start, Your opponent steps forward and draw your

attention to his hand.

You guard his kick withKen uke, "fist

guard".

Counterattack with a kick.

Upper punch. Middle punch. Prepare for next movement.

Gyakugeri chi ichi

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "gyaku geri", a name of the Shorinji Kempo technique, the middle one character part is pronounced "chi", meaning "ground",

and the last one character is pronounced "ichi", meaning "one or first". Thus this technique means "Guard against your opponent's gyaku geri low kick at your kinteki critical point and

counterattack with a kick".

Techniques

Gyakugeri chi ichi(1) is a technique used to counterattack your opponent by a kick when he attacks you with his low kick at kinteki critical point. The differnce with Jungeri chi ichi is

that your opponent's kick is gyaku geri in case of Gyakugeri chi ichi while in case of Jungeri chi ichi it isjun geri.

You(right) stand with your right foot

forward.

Your opponent steps forward and draw your attention to

his hand.

You guard his kick with Ken uke, "fist

guard".

Counterattack with a kick.

Upper punch. Middle punch. Prepare for next movement.

Fukko chi ni

Fukko chi ni is used when you are sitting down and your opponent tries to kick and punch in your face.

You are sitting down and your

opponent stands upright.

He walks towards you and tries to

kick your face with mawashi geri.

Guard it with your right hand.

Guard your face withuchi

uke against the following punch in

your face.

Counterattack with your right

hand punch.

Stand up using your left hand to

hook up his left leg to throw him

down.

<Tipps>

Try to draw up your knee as soon as possible to keep your freedom of your body movement.

Harai uke chi ni

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "harai uke", a name of the Shorinji Kempo defense technique, the middle one character part is pronounced "chi", meaning

"ground" and the last one character is pronounced "ni", meaning "two or second". Thus this technique means "Second classification of counterattack technique against your opponent'

kick, guard with harai uke".

Techniques

This is a technique used to counterattack your opponent by a punch when he has attacked you with his middle mawachi geri.

You (right) stand inKesshu gamae. Your opponent comes close to you and try to

deliver left mawashi geri to your body.

You step aside with your left foot and

guard your body withuchi harai

uke.

Your opponent step forward with his left foot, and

delivers right upper punch. You turn your body

a little and gurad your face withuchi uke.

You strike your opponent's body with

your right middle ;unch. Prepare for next movement.

Tips; Use your hip's turning power to guard against your opponent's mawashi geri. When guarding with uchi harai uke, your arm mast be bent a little to avoid possible injury at your elbow

joint.

Jungeri chi san

Jungeri chi san(3) is a technique used to counterattack your opponent by a kick when he has attacked you with his kick followed by upper blow and middle punch

Start, your opponent steps forward to kick

you.

You guard his kick with Uniharai

uke, "wipe off guard".

Guard upper blow following the

kick withUwauke.

Use Shitauke to guard

succeeding middle punch and

counterattack with kick.

<Tips>

Speed is essential. Exercise as many times as you can so that you can perform the techniques automatically.

Sokutou geri hiki ashi nami gaeshi

What it means

The first three characters part of is pronounced "Sokutou geri", a side kick, the middle two characters part is pronounced "hiki ashi", meaning "withdraw a foot",

the next one character part is pronounced "nami", meaning "wave". and the last one character part is pronounced "gaeshi", meaning "counterattack". Thus this technique means "Guard

against Sokutou kick by withdrawing your foot and counterattack like wave coming back and forth.

Techniques

When your opponent tries to kick your nee withSokutou kick, guard your foot by withdrawing it and counterattack with a kick.

Put your right leg forward to let your

opponent kick your leg.

Your opponent kick at your right knee

withSokutou kick.

Withdraw your right foot to escape from

your opponent's kick,

and counterattack with your right kick at

onece.

ips When withdrawing your foot, prepare for the next counterattack.

Dangeri sanbouke dangerigaeshi

This technique is used to guard your low, middle and upper zone of the body at the same time from your opponent's Dangeri kick.

Sanbou uke means defending three zones at the same time.

Your opponent steps in to kick your lower body and you guard

with Hiza uke, knee guard.

He tries to kick in your face and

you guard your upper body

with Sanbou uke.

Without putting down your leg,

counterattack with your kick.

Middle kick.

Tips:

When you guard with Sanbou uke, try to prepare for the next movement, Dangeri.

Speed is the most important for this technique.

Dangeri is a technique kicking twice using the same leg without putting down the leg used for the first kick. Because the second kick is started while you are standing on one foot, you

have to use the momentum of pulling back your leg from the first kick and the power generated by twisting your waist to start the second kick.

Tsuki nuki

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Tsuki", meaning "push or punch", the last one character part is pronounced "nuki", meaning "escape or unlock". Thus this technique

means "unlock your opponent's grip by pushing down your hand".

Techniques

When your opponent push down your hand after griping your wrist to put in a situation that you can not use Yori nuki, try this technique.

The animation above shows a case that your opponent grips your both hands. In this case, use Tsuki nuki for your front hand and apply Yori nuki for another hand. There are many

variation such as your opponent grips your right hand with his right hand, or with his both hands. Try as many variations as possible.

Put your both hands forward to let your opponent seize your hands. Twist your hand and push out your elbow

and push down your hand.

Deliver your elbow to your opponent's body.

Tips Move your hand as if you cut your opponent's thumb holding your wrist. Twist your hand and push out your elbow.

Stop motion illustration of Tsuki nuki.

Step 1,

Start. Let your opponent grip your wrist.

Step 2,

Your opponent trys to push down your hand so that

you can not use Yori nuki.

Step 3,

Turn your right hand counterclockwise and push out

your elbow so that your arm cut your opponent's

thumb.

Step 4,

Push down your hand rapidly keep sticking out your

elbow.

Morote maki nuki

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Moro te", meaning "both hands", the last two characters part is pronounced "maki nuki", a name of the Shorinji Kempo

technique. Thus this technique means "a variation of Maki nuki in case your opponent seizes your hand with his both hands".

Techniques

A variation of Maki nuki, applicable when your opponent seizes your right (left) wrist with his both hands.

Your opponent seizes your right wrist with his

both hands.

You turn your right hand counterclockwise

and make your right hand go outside.

Take kagite guard position and

delivermeuchi.

Push our your right elbow and turn your

right hand counterclockwise.

Deliver urakenpunch into his face. Middle punch. Prepare for the next movement.

Tips:

Make sure that in kagiteposition, your right hand is outside of your opponent. Then push out your elbow counterclockwise. Do not move the pivot while pushing out your elbow.

Stop motion illustration of Morote maki nuki.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your right wrist with his both hands as shown in the left figure.

Turn your right hand counterclockwise; make the back of your right hand go under your opponent's left hand.

Step 2,

Turn your right hand clockwise, and lift up your right fingers.

Step 3,

Make sure your right hand is in the position shown in the left figure. At Kagite guard position, your right hand must

be as shown left.

Then turn your right hand counterclockwise, make the palm of your right hand go over your opponent's left hand.

Step 4,

Push out your right elbow as shown in the left figure.

Morote oshi nuki

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "morote", meaning "both hands",and the last two characters part is pronounced "Oshi nuki", a name of Shorinji Kempo

technique. Thus this technique means "Oshi nuki applicable in case your opponent seizes your hand with his both hands".

Techniques

This techniqe is a variation of Oshi nuki. When your opponent seizes your right ( left ) hand with his both hands and try to twist your hand clockwise ( counterclockwise ), apply this

techniqe.

Your opponent( right) seizes your right hand

with his both hands.

You take kagiteguard position and

deliver meuchi.

Attach your left hand to your right hand

push it out through your opponent's

hands.

Turn your right elbow forward so that it hits

your opponent's arm.

With your right arm hit your opponent's neck at the critical

point. Prepare for the next movement.

<TIPS>

Your opponent will try to twist your hand clockwise to takeGyaku tembin . Use his power to twist your hand and turn your right palm up and step forward to take kagite guard

position.

Attach your left hand to your right hand and push it our through your opponent's hands. And then turn your right palm counterclockwise 90 degree of angle.

Push out forward your right elbow to free your right wrist from your opponent's grip. Your elbow shall draw vertical circle and your wrist must not be moved while pushing out your

elbow.

Stop motion illustration of Morote oshi nuki.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your right wrist with his both hands. Your turn your right hand

clockwise and take Kagite guard position.

Step 2,

Attach your left hand to your right hand and push it out through your opponent's hands

as shown in the left figure.

Step 3,

Then turn your right hand counterclockwise.

Step 4,

Push forward your elbow onto your opponent's hands.

Step 5,

Your right elbow is supposed to hit your opponent's elbow as shown in the left figure.

Morote wa nuki

What it means

The first two character part of is pronounced "Moro te", meaning "both hands", the middle one character is pronounced "wa", meaning "circle" and the last

one character is pronounced "nuki" meaning "escape" or "unlock". Thus this technique means "Free your hand from your opponent's both hands forming a circle ". See

the left Fig.

Techniques

This technique is same a combination of Yori nuki and Kote nuki. This technique is applicable when your opponent seizes your right ( left ) hand with his both hand and tries to twist

your hand to your back.

Let your opponent seize your right

hand.

Your opponent tries to twist your right hand to your

back.

Guard in Kagiteposition and

deliverMeuchi.

Attach your left hand to your right finger

top.

Push out your right elbow. Upper punch. Reced with Shita uke. Prepare for the next movemant.

＜Tips＞

Apply yori nuki to your opponent's left hand and kote nuki to the right hand respectivly, but at the same time. When your right hand has difficulty to unlock your opponent' left grip,

turn your right palm to your chest a little. Ask your instructer for the tips.

Stop motion illustration of Morote wa nuki.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your right hand with his both hands as shown in the left figure.

Step 2,

Guard in Kagite position. But turn your right palm to the ground as shown left.

Step 3,

Push out your right elbow, applying yori nuki to your opponent's left hand and kotenuki to

the right hand.

Step 4,

Keep pushing out your right elbow.

Step 5,

Push out your right elbow completely.

Uchi nuki

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Uchi", meaning "hit or strike", the last one character part is pronounced "nuki", meaning "escape or slip away". Thus this technique

means "when sezeid your hand, hit his wrist and escape".

Techniques

When your opponent seizes your hand, hit the critical point on his wrist with your Choji in the other hand and escape from the grip.

Put your right hand forward to let your opponent seize your right wrist. You deliver Meuchiwith the left hand. Make the Choji in your left hand aim at your

opponent's critical point in his left wrist.

Strike it with yourChoji. Hit your opponent's face with your

leftUraken.

Ask your instructor aboutChoji and the critical point in the wrist.

Stop motion illustration of Uchi nuki.

Step 1,

Aim at your opponent's left critical point in the wrist with your left Choji.

Step 2,

Hit through it as shown in the left figure. Your opponent has to release his

grip by the damage given with yourChoji strike.

Morote gyaku gote

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Moro te", meaning "both hands", the last three characters are pronounced "Gyaku gote", a name of Shorinji Kempo's

technique. Thus this technique means "Gyaku gote applicable when your opponent seizes your hand with his both hands.

Techniques

When your opponent seizes your right (left) wrist with his right (left) hand like the grip same as Kote nuki, take his wrist locked and throw him down.

He seizes your right wrist with his both hands. You deliverMeuchiand take Kagite style. Hook your left hand to his right hand and

make your wrist free from his grip.

Use yourBoshikyu to lock his

right hand.

Use Nisoku tenkai to throw him down. immobilize him by applying Yubi gatame.

Tips: Because your opponent seizes your hand with his both hands, you have to apply this technique correctly. Unless you can apply morote wa nuki properly, you will not be able

to free your hand nor apply morote gyaku gote.

Gasshou gyaku gote

What it means

The first two character part of is pronounced "Gasshou", meaning "put palms together", the last three characters part is pronounced "Gyakugote", a name of the Shorinji

kempo juhotechniques. Thus this technique means "Throwing technique similar to Gyaku gote, but you attach your palm onto your opponent's palm".

Techniques

This technique is similar to Gyaku gote. However locking way is absolutely different each other. In Gyaku gote, your opponent's wrist is bend inside, however, in Gasshou gyaku gote,

your opponent's wrist is bend outside.

Nisoku tenkai technique used in Gasshou gyaku gote is same to that of Gyaku gote.

When your opponent seizes your right (left) wrist with his right (left) hand like the grip same as Kote nuki, take his wrist locked and throw him down.

He seizes your wrist. You deliverMeuchiand take Kagitestyle. Hook your left hand to his hand and Use your Boshikyuto lock his hand as

shown in the tips bellow.

Use Nisoku tenkaito throw him down. and immobilize him by applying Tachi gasshou

gatame.

Tips;Attach your left hand as shown below. Push hisboshikyuu with your boshikyuu and turn his hand counterclockwise

Gyaku gassho(u) nage

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "gyaku", meaning "reverse", the middle two characters part is pronounced "gasshou", meaning palm to palm grapple, and the

last one character part is pronounced "nage", meaning "throw". Thus this technique means "Throwing technique similar to Gyaku gote, which shall be applied when your hand is seized

palm to palm position like arm wrestling".

Techniques

This technique is similar to Gyaku gote. However it is applicable when your opponent seizes your hand in the same way as arm wrestling.

Nisoku tenkai technique used in Gyaku gasshou nage is same to that of Gyaku gote.

When your opponent seizes your right (left) hand with his right (left) hand like the grip same as arm wrestling, take his hand and lock it, and throw him down.

He seizes your hand, as if playing arm

wrestling.

You deliverMeuchiand take Kagite style. Hook your left hand to his hand and Use your Boshikyu to lock his hand as

shown in the tips bellow.

Use Nisoku tenkai to throw him down. and immobilize him by applying Tachi gasshou

gatame.

Tips;Attach your left hand as shown below. Push the back of his hand with your boshikyuu and turn his hand counterclockwise

Detail illustration of Gyaku gasshou nage.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your left hand with his right hand

Step 2,

as shown in the left figure.

Step 3,

Attach you left palm to the back of his hand. Hook your left

fingers to you opponent's right hand.

Step 4,

And use your left boshikyuu and your right hand to bend your

opponent's right wrist. And turn your opponent's hand

counterclockwise.

Step 5,

Completely turn and lock his wrist.

Nigiri kaeshi

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Nigiri", meaning "grasp", the last one characters part is pronounced "kaeshi", meaning "return" or "counterattack", The first one

character can make with the character meaning "hand", this means "shake hands". Thus this technique means "lock your opponent's hand in the situation such as griping each

other's hand in shaking hand form".

Techniques

This technique is a kind of a variation of Gyaku gote. The differnce is starting position, this technique is rather an offensive technique while Gyaku gote is a defensive technique. Basic

principles are same toGyaku gote, therefore you will feel easy to master this technique if you have had good training in Gyaku gote.

Start in shaking hands position, take your opponent's wrist with your left hand and lock it in the same way as Gyaku gote.

Start in shaking hands position. You deliverMeuchiand make your opponent's arm stretched. Hook your left hand to his hand and

use your Boshikyuto lock his hand as shown in the tips bellow. Use Nisoku tenkaito throw him down. immobilize him by applying Yubi gatame.

Tips: Use your left hand's Boshikyu to bend his wrist together with the help of your right hand. You must place the grip near to your body. Push out your left elbow to make his right

elbow come close to you in the same way as Gyaku gote.

Stop motion illustration of Nigiri kaeshi.

Step 1,

Shake hand and apply Meuchi with your left hand.

Step 2,

Attach your left hand onto the back of his right hand.

Step 3,

Turn your left hand as shown in the left Fig. Use Boshikyu.

Step 4,

Turn your opponent's hand with help of your right hand. Use your left

hand's Boshikyu.

Step 5,

Turn your opponent's hand completely. Rock your opponent's wrist in

the same way as Gyaku gote.

Gyakute nage

What it means

The first one character of is pronounced "gyaku", meaning "reverse" , the middle one character is pronounced "te", meaning "a hand" and the last one character is pronounced

"nage", meaning "a throw". Thus this technique means "lock your opponent's hand in reverse and throw him down.

Techniques

This technique is a variation of Gyaku gote. When you applyGyaku gote to your opponent and it is very hard to take him down with Gyaku gote, apply this technique as soon as you

feel difficulty to take him down with Gyaku gote.

Your opponent seizes your right wrist with his

right hand.

You deliverMeuchiand

take Kagitestyle.

Apply Gyaku gote. Apply Gyaku gote. (continue)

As soon as you find difficulty to

take him down,

Make your right hand go under his right hand

and

hook it onto your opponent's back of the

right hand.

Lock his hand with your both hands and turn your body to

make a space to take him down. Apply Yubi gatame.

Tips:

Do not hesitate to apply this technique whenever you find difficulty in taking down your opponent

Stop motion illustration of Gyakute nage.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your right wrist with his right hand as shown in the left

figure.

Attach your left hand onto your opponent's back of the hand.

Step 2,

Apply Gyaku gote.

Step 3,

Apply Gyaku gote.(continue)

Step 4,

When your opponent is very tough to be taken down with Gyaku gote, release

your right hand and

Step 5,

turn it under your opponent's right hand.

Step 6,

And hook it on your opponent's right hand from under his arm as shown in the

left Fig.

Step 7,

Use your both hands to throw him down.

Kote nage

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Kote", meaning " a wrist", the last one character part is pronounced "nage", meaning "a throw". Thus this technique means "lock

your opponent's wrist and throw him down".

Techniques

When your opponent tries to hit your body, guard it with Shita ukeand lock your opponent's hand and then apply Kotenage. However you can apply Kotenage in more offensive

situation. You can use this technique while your opponent is just standing still.

Take Hasso gamaeposition to let your opponent(left)

initiate middle punch.

You guard his right middle punch with

left Shita uke.

Attach your left hand used for Shita uketo

his right hand.

And kick him with your right leg.

Pull up your opponent's hand to make his position

unstable. Turn his right hand locking his wrist.

Throw him down by moving his hand

largely. Apply kick, punch or locking technique.

Tips Turn your both hands very largely while twisting your opponent's wrist as shown below. This technique uses swinging power of your both hands with a help of the turning energy of

your body.

Ryu(u) nage

What it means

The first one character of is pronounced "ryuu", meaning "a dragon" , the last one character is pronounced "nage", meaning "a throw".

Techniques

This technique is a variation of Gyaku gote. When you applyGyaku gote to your opponent and it is very hard to take him down with Gyaku gote, apply this technique as soon as you

feel difficulty to take him down with Gyaku gote.

Your opponent seizes your right wrist with his right hand. You deliverMeuchiand

take Kagitestyle.

Apply Gyaku gote. Apply Gyaku gote. (continue)

As soon as you find difficulty

to take him down,

Step forward your left foot a little and turn your right hand

clockwise and make it go under his right elbow, and

hook it to your opponent's upper

arm.

Lock his hand with your both hands and turn

your body to make a space to take him

down.

Apply Yubi gatame.

Tips: Do not hesitate to apply this technique whenever you find difficulty in taking down your opponent.

Stop motion illustration of Gyaku te nage.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your right wrist with his

right hand as shown in the left figure.

Step 2,

Attach your left hand onto your opponent's back

of the hand.

Apply Gyaku gote.

Step 3,

Continue Gyaku gote.

Step 4,

When your opponent is very tough to be taken

down with Gyaku gote, make your right hand go

under his right elbow.

Step 5,

Hook your right hand as shown in the left Fig.

Turn your body and throw him down.

Morote Okurigote nage

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "morote", meaning "both hands", the middle three characters part is pronounced "okurigote", a name of the Shorinji

Kempo technique, the last one character part is pronounced "nage", meaning "a throw". Thus this technique means "Throwing down technique, the essence of which technique is same

to Okurigote , applicable when your opponent seizes your hand with his both hands".

Techniques

When your opponent seizes your wrist with his both hands, use this technique to lock his wrist and throw him down.

Your opponent is going to seize your

right wrist with his both hands.

You take kagite guard position, and deliver left middle punch to prevent his

further movement.

Turn your right hand counterclockwise likeMaki

nuki and attach your left palm onto the back of

his left hand.

Apply Okurigote technique and Make a big swing of your opponent's shoulder to

throw him down. Lock his wrist with your both hands. Kick his body to prevent his further movement.

Tips; This sequence to techniques is same as that of Maki nuki to the stage at which you make his grip lose power. To throw him down make the movement of your arms as large as

possible, that is, swing his arm hard locking his wrist withOkurigote technique

Stop motion illustration of Morote okurigote nage.

Step 1,

Your opponent seizes your right wrist with his both hands as shown in the left figure.

Step 2,

Turn your right palm and push it out under his left hand as shown left.

Step 3,

Attach your left palm on to the back of his left hand as shown left. Hook your

leftring finger to the little finger side of the palm and affix your boshikyuu on to

thebase of the thumb.

Step 4,

Push out your right elbow. Use your left boshikyuu to bend his wrist as shown left.

Okuri dori

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "okuri", an abbreviation of Okuri gote, a name of the Shorinji Kempo technique, the last one characters part is pronounced "dori",

meaning "fix or immobilize". Thus this technique means "lock your opponent's hand with the okurigote technique".

Techniques

This is an offensive version of Okuri gote. Catch your opponent's right (left) hand with your right (left) hand in a way you can apply Okuri gote. You can apply Okuri yubi

doritechnique in the last stage of this technique.

Catch your opponent's right (left) hand with your right (left)

hand in a way you can apply Okuri gote

Attach your left (right) hand and, turn his arm with a large and quick swing.

Lock his arm in Okuri gote style.

Okuri gasshou

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "okuri", an abbreviation of Okuri gote, a name of the Shorinji Kempo technique, the last two characters part is pronounced

"gassho", meaning "setting two hands palm to palm". Thus this technique means "When your palm and your opponent's palm is clasped palm to palm, apply "Okurigote" technique.

Techniques

When your right(left) hand and your opponent's left(right) hand are clasped plam to palm with the fingers pointing up, attach your left(right) hand to the back of your opponent's left

hand, and apply Okurigote technique.

Let your opponent(left) clasp your right hand in palm to palm style. You bend your right wrist to your

side.

Deliver Meuchi.

Attach your left hand on to the back of your opponenti's left hand. Use your leftBoshikyuu likeOkurigote. Lock your opponent's left wrist.

Stop motion illustration of Okuri gasshou.

Step 1,

Lock up your palm with your opponent's palm as shown in the

left figure and in Step 2.

Step 2,

Let your opponent bend your wrist to your direction.

Step 3,

Attach your left hand over the back of your opponent's hand.

And turn your opponent's left hand counterclockwise with your

both hands.

Step 4,

Use your left Boshi kyuu power to lock your opponent's left

hand in the same way as Okuri gote.

Step 5,

Use your right hand power also to lock your opponent's left

hand.

Uwauke nage

When your opponent try to hit your head or face with Ura ken, guard it with Uwa uke, and counterattack with Uwauke nage.

The opponent ( left ) tries to hit your face

with ura ken.

You step forward and guard your face with Uwa

uke.

You hit his body with right hand. Seize his right hand with your left hand and

hold his elbow with your right hand as shown

in the tips below.

Withdraw your left leg and lock his arm. Throw him by turning quickly while locking his

arm.

Kick him so that he can not easily attack you

again. Prepare for the next movement.

Tips Hold your opponent's right elbow with your left hand from under his arm. Use your left hand to turn his right arm counterclockwise to make the back of his hand face you.

Withdraw your left leg and turn your body to throw him.

Uwauke gyakute nage

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Uwa uke", a name of the Shorinji Kempo guarding technique, the middle one character part is pronounced "gyaku",

meaning "reverse", the next character is pronounded "te", meaning "hand", and the last one character part is pronounced "nage", meaning "throw". Thus this technique means "lock your

opponent's hand in reverse direction right after guarding with Uwa uke".

Techniques

When your opponent try to hit your head or face with Ura ken, guard it with Uwa uke, and counterattack with this technique.

Your opponent ( left ) tries to hit your face

withura ken.

You step forward and guard your face

withUwa uke.

You hit his body with right hand. Seize his right hand with your left hand and make

your right hand go under his right hand to

attach it to your left hand.

Use your right elbow to lock his hand. Turn

your body by withdrawing your left

foot.

Throw him down. Kick. Prepare for the next movement.

Hold your opponent's right hand with your both hands. Use your right elbow to turn his right hand. Withdraw your left leg and turn your body to throw him.

Uwauke se nage

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "Uwa uke", a name of the Shorinji Kempo guarding technique, the middle one character part is pronounced "se", meaning

"back (of a body)", the last one character is pronounced "nage", meaning "throw". Thus this technique means "Guard with uwa uke and throw your opponent by setting him on your

back". Actuallly this name comes from Judo technique "Seoi nage", that is, "apply Seoi nage after guarding with Uwa uke".

Techniques

When your opponent try to hit your face with hira ken, guard it with Uwa uke, and counterattack with Judo technique Seoi nage as shown right.

Start. Your opponent ( left ) tries to hit your face

withhira ken.

You step forward and guard your face with

leftUwa uke.

Hit his body with right fist.

Seize his right hand with your both hands. Make your body go under his body and make it

set on your back.

Throw him down withJudo technique Seoi

nage.

Apply any technique to control him after he

was thrown down on the floor.

Gurading technique against "Seoi nage"

The best guard against Seoinage is "do not let your opponent grab your hand", but in case, unfortunately, you are set onto his back, try this technique shown right to avoid crashing down

on to the floor.

Put your left hand on to your opponent's back. Let your opponent(right) throw you. When your body decline enough, use your back

muscle power to bend your back.

Twist your body for safe landing.

TIPS of guarding technique Make your chest attached to your opponent's back. And make sure to use your back muscle to make your body turn.

Stop motion illustration of the guarding technique against Uwauke se nage, or seoinage.

Step 1,

Put your left palm onto your opponent's back with your fingers pointing the floor.

Step 2,

Let your opponent set you onto his back.

Step 3,

Make your chest tightly attached to his back and with the help of your back

muscles, flip your feet as quickly as possible, as shown in the left figure. This is

the most critical point of this technique.

Step 4,

At the top of the turn, twist your body in the direction shown in Step 5. Push your

left hand attached to your opponent's back to accelerate the turn.

Step 5,

If you moved properly in Step 3 and 4, you will

Step 6.

naturally stand on the ground.

Katate nage

This technique is rather an aggressive one to grasp the opponent's hand with your both hands and throw him by locking the hand.

Take the opponent's right (left) hand by your both

hands.

Lock his hand by twisting it counterclockwise

(clockwise) so that he cannot counter attack

you.

Put your left (right) leg forward and make your upper body as low as you can make

the locked hand go over your head. Use Nisoku tenkai, two step full turn. Pull

down his hand to throw him.

Keep locking his hand. good job. Kick his body to disable his counter attack. Prepare for the next movement.

＜Tips＞

When you go under your opponent's hand, you may be in danger of losing your balance unless you make your body as low as possible and move as quickly as possible.

This is the worst way.

You almost lose your balance.

Lock the opponent's right hand by your both hands.

And twist it counterclockwise.

Gyaku katate nage

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Gyaku", meaning "reverse" or "opposite direction", the last three characters part is pronounced "Katate nage", a name of

Shorinji Kempo's technique. This case "Gyaku" comes from "Gyaku gote", also a name of Shorinji Kempo's technique. Thus this technique means "Katate nage applied when your

opponent seizes your hand in the same way as Gyaku gote".

Techniques

When your opponent seizes your right (left) hand with his right (left) hand, apply this technique. You can throw your opponet in the same way as Katate nage.

Let your opponent seize your right hand. Your opponent seizes your right hand with

his right hand.

Deliver Meuchi with your left hand. Attach your left hand on to your opponent's

right hand.

Twist out your opponent's right hand with your

both hands.

Swing his hand up, so that he can not

counterattack.

Put your left leg forward and make the locked

hand go over your head. UseNisoku

tenkai, two step full turn.

Kick his body to disable his counter attack.

Prepare for the next movement.

When you go under your opponent's hand, you may be in danger of losing your balance unless you make your body as low as possible and move as quickly as possible.

Bukkotsu nage

What it means

The first two characters part of is pronounced "bukkotsu", the name of a critical point at your throat, the last one character part is pronounced "nage", meaning "throw". Thus

this technique means "Press into Bukkotsu critical point to throw your opponent down.

Techniques

Press bukkotsu critical point to throw your opponent down.

Let your opponent seizes your sleeve and lapel. Your opponent seizes your sleeve and lapel. You grab your opponent's left sleeve and seize

his left collar with your right hand. And

push into his Bukkotsu critical point at his

throat with your right thumb.

Turn counterclockwise to make space for him

to fall down, and pull down your left hand

to throw him down.

Kick into his body.

Tips Hold your opponent's left collar with your right hand and use your right thumb as shown in the left figure.

Withdraw your left leg and turn your body to throw him.

Tachi ichiji gatame

Tachi ichiji gatame is a technique to lock your opponent's arm as shown in the right Fig..

You can make your opponent unable to escape while you are standing and locking his arm with one hand.

This technique is applicable right after Uragaeshi nage. Your opponent shall be locked as shown below with his belly facing the floor.

Tips

It is important to use yourBoshikyu.

Do not let your opponent's arm bend, make it straight and twist and push it down toward

his shoulder.

Sekoshi ichiji gatame

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "se", meaning "back", the next one character part is pronounced "koshi", meaning "over", and the next two characters part is

pronounced "ichi ji ", meaning "figure of one, or straight", and the last one character is pronounced "gatame", meaning "lock". Thus this technique means "lock your opponent's arm

making straight line with your hand over his back".

Techniques

Sekoshi ichiji gatame is a technique to lock your opponent's arm and shoulder over his back. This technique is supposed to be used when you have to fight with another person while

locking your opponent.

Start from Ura gatame position. Step your right leg over your opponent's back. Also step your left leg over his back. Push your left hand down to immobilize

your opponent.

Use your boshikyu to turn your opponent's hand, and push down his arm so that his shoulder be fixed onto the floor.

Okuri yubi dori

This is an offensive version of Okuri gote. Catch your opponent's right (left) hand with your right (left) hand in a way you can apply Okuri gote. Lock his thumb after you lock his arm

in Okuri gote style.

Catch your opponent's right (left) hand with your right (left)

hand in a way you can apply Okuri gote

Attach your left (right) hand and, turn his arm in a large and quick swing.

Lock his arm in Okuri gote style. Twist his thumb with your left ( right) hand.

Tips Twist your opponent's thumb as shown in the right

figure.

Sodemaki gaeshi

When your opponent seized your right(left) sleeve from under your hand by his left(right) hand, use Sodemaki gaeshi.

Let your opponent seize your right sleeve. When seized, take stable position. Deliver meuchi, and attach the same

hand from under your opponent's left

back.

Turn your right hand clockwise and rock your

opponent's wrist same asOshigote.

Step forward your right leg and turn your right hand

completely. Take down your opponent.

Before he trys to get up,

take kannukiposition. Control him withkannukigatame.

ips

Fix your opponent's hand in the angle your right elbow makes. Rock it in the same way as katake oshigote.