Shorinji Techniques are separated into Goho, Juho and Seiho.
Goho "Hard method" techniques involve strikes such as punches and kicks, as well as knees and elbows. Blocking with the limbs, as well as eluding by moving the body (Tai sabaki) or stepping (Ashi sabaki) are also part of Goho.
Juho "Soft method" techniques are typically responses to grabs, and range from eludes and releases through to throws, joint locks and takedowns.
Seiho "Correcting method" is a restricted form of acupressure. When performing techniques, we target specific pressure points (Kyusho) which are derived from Japanese Shiatsu. These overly nerves and the insertion points of muscles, and gentle pressure can relieve tension in muscles and loosen joints after training. We can use these techniques to treat minor injuries sustained during training also.
(NB: This is the only part of Shorinji Kempo your friends will appreciate you demonstrating on them.)
Goho "Hard method" techniques involve strikes such as punches and kicks, as well as knees and elbows. Blocking with the limbs, as well as eluding by moving the body (Tai sabaki) or stepping (Ashi sabaki) are also part of Goho.
Juho "Soft method" techniques are typically responses to grabs, and range from eludes and releases through to throws, joint locks and takedowns.
Seiho "Correcting method" is a restricted form of acupressure. When performing techniques, we target specific pressure points (Kyusho) which are derived from Japanese Shiatsu. These overly nerves and the insertion points of muscles, and gentle pressure can relieve tension in muscles and loosen joints after training. We can use these techniques to treat minor injuries sustained during training also.
(NB: This is the only part of Shorinji Kempo your friends will appreciate you demonstrating on them.)
Embu
Embu demonstrations are where you and a partner put together a series of techniques to demonstrate an awareness of distance, opportunity and an ability to flow from one technique to the other. Both Goho and Juho techniques are used, and defences against weapons are sometimes included.
Below is a demonstration Embu that Jame McCrae (Branch Master, Edinburgh Dojo) and his training partner, Iba Brayne (Assistant instructor, Glasgow University Dojo) showed at Edinburgh University's Japan Day celebrations:
Below is a demonstration Embu that Jame McCrae (Branch Master, Edinburgh Dojo) and his training partner, Iba Brayne (Assistant instructor, Glasgow University Dojo) showed at Edinburgh University's Japan Day celebrations:
...and now a second video explaining the techniques we demonstrated above (NB: apologies for sound quality in this one).
