Shorinji Kempo Curriculum -

To progress to the next kyu rank, students must fulfill practice time requirements. For example, a 6th Kyu candidate needs a minimum of 16 days of practice over at least a 2-month period after membership acceptance. The training process is not a race; it's a personal journey. The curriculum guidelines emphasize that it's important not to compare technical mastery or the speed of rank promotion with others, but to focus on improving one's own technique and spirit.

: Striking-based defenses including punches ( tsuki ), kicks ( keri ), and blocks ( uke ). shorinji kempo curriculum

Emerging in postwar Japan, Shorinji Kempo sought to rebuild individual and communal strength. Its curriculum reflects that dual mission: To progress to the next kyu rank, students