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Shorinji Kenpo is one of Japan’s most respected martial arts… but its name literally means Shaolin Temple Fist Method. So is it really Japanese? With roots linked to Chinese martial arts and Shaolin Kung Fu, Shorinji Kenpo sits in a unique position between two traditions. In this video, we explore the life of its founder Doshin So, his time in China, and how this system was built in post-war Japan. Is it a continuation of Shaolin… or something entirely new? #martialarts #martialartshistory #shorinjikenpo #shaolinkungfu #japanesemartialarts #kungfu #kempo #budo