“ Go no sen ,” Kenji whispered. “The initiative after the attack. Not resisting force. Guiding it.”
For the Western student, the challenge is often the pacing. A blue belt in BJJ might take 18 months; a blue belt in Shorinji Kempo takes 2–3 years. However, graduates of this curriculum report not just physical ability, but a profound sense of Nintai (perseverance). shorinji kempo curriculum