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Shôrinji-kempô
少林寺拳法



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theory teachings

Shôrinji-kempô which originated about 1.500 years ago is a branch of Chinese kempô which emphasizes an active, external show of force, with daring, vigorous attacks. But as practiced today the school draws on techniques introduced into Japan in 1947 by Sô Dôshin. This school does not determine winners and losers in combat. Rather, emphasis is placed on training and on exercises between two people, each taking turns in applying basic techniques on the other.


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founder Sô Dôshin
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greeting ritual
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 fighing technics
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certificat - black belt
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Überwurftechnik
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training of falling and rolling
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training of falling and rolling  (2)
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