Shorinji Kempo

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the martial art classification?Japanese martial art
2. What is the founder's full name?Doshin So (born Michiomi Nakano)
3. Who started Shorinji Kempo and when?Shorinji Kempo was founded by Doshin So in 1947. He was a Japanese man who learned many martial arts while living in China before and during World War II.
4. What are the three parts of Shorinji Kempo training?The training has three parts: self‑defense (hōkei), mental training (seishin tanren), and health training (kenkō shisaku). Each part helps the body, mind, and spirit grow together.

Shorinji Kempo: A Japanese martial art system founded by Doshin So, emphasizing holistic personal development.
Doshin So: The founder of Shorinji Kempo, a martial artist and former military intelligence agent.
Shinshin-ichinyo: A fundamental principle stating the inseparable nature of mind and body in training and life.
Kenzen ichinyo: A core concept signifying the integration of physical techniques ('fist') with mental or spiritual cultivation ('Zen').