Overview

Shorinji Kempo was established by Doshin So as a system for self-improvement and training in Japan in 1947, based on Shaolin kungfu.

Shorinji Kempo also incorporates an education system aiming to establish oneself and promote mutual comfort, employing well organized technical training schedules and a thick handbook for the philosophy and techniques.

Shorinji Kempo derives its basic philosophy from ancient buddhism and its basic techniques from old Chinese martial arts.