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October2018 Information

To: Federation Presidents, Branch Masters, and Coaches

Thank you for your continuing support for and understanding of WSKO.

The earthquake that hit Sulawesi Island, Indonesia may have been of your knowledge and concern. 

WSKO has tried to get in communication with the Indonesian Shorinji Kempo Federation to gather information concerning the damages.  It was only recently that we have confirmed the situation in the areas due to great confusions and damaged communication infrastructures.  Fortunately, all the members and related personals of the Indonesian Shorinji Kempo Federation have been reported to be safe.  The Indonesian Federation has started sending Shorinji Kempo members to provide humanitarian supports in the damaged areas. 

WSKO has decided to send a special funding to support the humanitarian supports provided by the Indonesian Federation.  We also ask each federation and branch to support the Indonesian Federation in helping people in distress. 

Please read the information below.  We ask you for your help. 

Notes

  1. Request: Provide funding to support humanitarian works of the Indonesian Federation. Each federation should decide the unit (federation or branch) for providing funding. Please keep this within a reasonable and possible range. 
  2. Beneficiary’s Name: PB PERKEMI
  3. Address: Pusdiklat Shorinji Kempo, Jl. C.62 RT 03 RW.06, Jatimakmur, Pondok Gede, Bekasi 17431, INDONESIA
  4. Account Number: 0004467787
  5. Bank Name: BNI
  6. Branch: BNI RATU PLAZA SENAYAN
  7. Swift Code: BNINIDJA
  8. Bank Address: Jl. Jend .Sudirman Kav 09, Grand Floor, Jakarta pusat, Jakarta 10720, Indonesia (For this request, we only accept bank wire transactions. Please make direct transactions to the bank account of the Indonesian Federation to reduce the handling fees. )
  9. Acceptance: Until the end of November 2018
  10. Additional Info.: Please see the pictures provided by the Indonesian Federation.

When the earthquake hit at 17:55 on September 28, 2018, there were about 20 kenshi practicing on the second floor of the dojo. They ran outside to save themselves.

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In July 2018, Ukrainian Federation SHORINJI KEMPO UNITY Study Session was held in Odessa of Ukraine, with Instructor Kazuhiro Kawashima (WSKO Secretary-General), and Instructor Mitsuru Sakashita (Manager of Religious Affairs Department, Kongo Zen Sohonzan Shorinji).

Study Session was held from 6th to 8th of July, participated by instructors and kenshi from 10 different countries; Japan, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain.

On the day before the study session were held 4th Dan Special Examination and Branch Master Qualification Certification Seminar for those who wish to open a branch.

During the unforgettable 3 days, kenshi from different countries met and made friends while practicing together, becoming the bridges between the countries.

The atmosphere of the session was constructive; participated kensi could get answers to their interesting questions about philosophy and techniques from the highly respected Shorinji Kempo Instructors such as Kawashima Sensei and Sakashita Sensei.

Two Hokai Lectures were given during the UNITY Study Session. Hokai Lecture participants learn Kongo Zen philosophy, and it aims for WSKO kenshi who do not belong Doin of Kongo Zen Sohonzan Shorinji. Instructor Sakashita (Kongo Zen Sohonzan Shorinji Religious Affairs Department Manager) explained Kongo Zen and Dharma.

At the end of the session, a solemn presentation of certificates was held. Training certificates were given to all the participants, and Dan certificates were presented to those who passed the 4th Dan examination. A lot of positive emotions were shared, motivating each participant to continue self-improvement and contribute to development of Shorinji Kempo in respective countries.

Contributor: Oleg Krotenko, President, Ukrainian Shorinji Kempo Federation