Joseph D.
7/31/2015
I'm as new as it comes to martial arts, and when I decided to start practicing I had no idea where to start. There are so many different forms, styles, and practices that it becomes a bit...
Shorinji Kempo Downtown New York
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64 E 4th St Apt 3
New York, NY 10003
Shorinji Kempo Downtown New York City Branch is an authentic Japanese martial arts organization that aims to create harmony between strength and love. With a history dating back to 1947, this non-profit and non-commercial establishment offers a disciplined study of unique hard and soft mixed martial arts techniques, providing students with self-defense skills, improved physical condition, and a balanced spirit in all aspects of life.
With over 30 countries practicing Shorinji Kempo, the Downtown New York City Branch, established in 1982, offers approximately 600 technical variations designed to be applicable in real-life situations, regardless of physical stature or muscular strength. Under the authority of the United States Shorinji Kempo Federation and the World Shorinji Kempo Organization, this branch embraces a purely humanistic philosophy, aiming to contribute towards a peaceful society through the strength of the mind and actions.
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Jessica K.
10/6/2014
I've practiced Shorinji Kempo for over 15 years. It has a great mix of hard (kicks, punches, blocks, etc) and soft (throws, releases, locks, etc) techniques as well as a deep philosophical study...
Naoko O.
10/2/2013
My health has been improved by this practice :) also it will help you in your daily life physically and mentally. It makes your mind clear and everybody can do it . You can contact them to just...
David B.
10/22/2014
I came to my first Shorinji Kempo class in 2005, and right away I knew I had stumbled onto something special. My initial attraction to Shorinji Kempo was admittedly superficial - the style of...
Kevin O.
4/21/2016
A superior martial arts experience. It is not boring, you get involved quickly - there are no expensive tests as not for profit and it has a real history and purpose behind a very tough martial...
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