Application URL of the study session has been sent to all WSKO branch masters.

Schedule

December 2 (Tue), 2025: Special Dan Examination / Dan Examination

December 3 (Wed) to December 5 (Fri), 2025: Study Session

 

December 2 (Tue)	December 3 (Wed)	December 4 (Thu)	December 5 (Fri)
Special Dan Examination	Study Session Day 1	Study Session Day 2	Study Session Day 3
10:00 Assembly  Written Test Oral Test Technical Test	9:00 Assembly   Ends at 17:00 (planned)	9:00 Assembly   Ends at 17:00 (planned)	9:00 Assembly   Ends at 15:00 (planned)
			***
***	***	8:00–20:00 Social Gathering

2. Venue

WSKO Headquarters

3-1 Hondori, Tadotsu-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa, Japan

3. Contents

(1) Lectures: About WSKO, Teachings of Shorinji Kempo, and more

(2) Technical Training: Basics, Hokei, Q&A sessions

(3) Social Gathering: With instructors, participants, and staff

(4) Others:

• Special Dan Examination (4th Dan to 7th Dan)
• Dan Examination (2nd Dan and 3rd Dan, for Associate Group Member Countries only)

 

4. Instructors

• Kouma So, WSKO President
• Kazuhiro Kawashima, WSKO Chief Instructor
• Shoji Arai, WSKO Instructor (Secretary-General)
• Other WSKO Instructors

5. Eligibility

Participants must be active WSKO members, aged 16 or older, and hold 1st Kyu or above.

Note: Members below 2nd Kyu may also attend, but please understand that the content may not match their level.

6. Number of Participants

Limited to 200 (on a first-come, first-served basis)

7. Fees (including participation fee, lunch [3 meals], and social gathering)

• A Rank Countries: ¥30,000-
• B Rank Countries: ¥24,400-
• C Rank Countries: ¥18,800-
• D Rank Countries: ¥17,400-
• E Rank Countries: ¥16,420-

Note: Lunch on December 2 is not included. Please make your own arrangements.

8. Languages

The event will be conducted in Japanese and English.

If you are not proficient in either language, please bring a kenshi who can interpret.

9. Study Session Record

Attendance will be officially recorded for eligibility toward Dan and Hokai examinations.

 

10. Travel Information

(1) Travel Arrangements:

Participants are responsible for their own international airfare and domestic travel (e.g., JR trains).

(2) Accommodation:

Participants must make their own hotel reservations via booking sites.

WSKO will not provide recommended hotel information.

(3) Insurance:

All participants must purchase overseas travel insurance. Minor injuries during practice will be treated with first aid. Any illness or injury requiring hospital treatment must be covered by your own insurance.

 

11. Administrative Procedures

(1) Special Dan Examination

Ranks: 4th Dan, 5th Dan, 6th Dan, 7th Dan

Original application form must arrive at WSKO by September 21, 2025

 

Applicants must submit the original application form (with photo attached) to their Branch Master.

The Branch Master will submit it to the National Federation Secretariat if approved.

Once approved by the Federation, it should be mailed to the WSKO Secretariat.

*In countries without a national federation, the Branch Master should send it directly to WSKO.*

 

 [Note] Branch Masters may only apply for ranks above 6th Dan if they have received examination notification from SHORINJI KEMPO UNITY.

Branch Masters cannot apply for higher ranks on their own.

 

(2) Dan Examination (For Associate Group Member Countries Only)

Ranks: 2nd Dan and 3rd Dan

Original application form must arrive at WSKO by September 21, 2025

 

Applicants must submit the original application form (with photo attached) to their Branch Master.

If approved, the Branch Master should send it to the WSKO Secretariat.

 

12. Payment

(1) Participation Fee

An invoice will be sent by email via PayPal in early September.

Please make payment accordingly. PayPal handling fees will be added.

 

(2) Examination Fee

This will be invoiced by SHORINJI KEMPO UNITY in May or June 2026, along with the fees for the second half of FY2025.

 

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Some minor changes have been made to the guidelines in the Branch Masters’ page.

To All Branch Masters

 

As announced in 22-SUTO-12 dated September 16, 2022, the Guideline has been partially revised as of November 1, 2022.

Please download the new version of the Guideline from the Branch Master’s page on this website.

FY2022 WSKO Online Seminar for Project Japan 2023

 =Application Form for Official Class sessions = 

Official Class (Japanese – English), live sessions using Zoom

In the Official Class of WSKO Online Seminar, equivalent to official WSKO Study Sessions, we will go through the philosophy of Shorinji Kempo and the important points of its techniques. Participants will have their attendance registered as official attendance at an official study session to be counted for their future grading examination and have a training certificate. We look forward to seeing you in the sessions.

(1) Eligibility
     Active members of WSKO. All rank and age.
     Please understand that the techniques and philosophical subjects of the class will mainly cover the Dan holders’ curriculum.

(2) Participation Fee (Japanese yen, including PayPal handling fee)
Note: The classification from A to E below is based on the WSKO Bylaws.

A	5,000	Australia, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Qatar, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, U.K., U.S.A.,
B	3,000	Chile, Poland, Portugal
C	1,000	Malaysia, Russia
D	600	Brazil, Cuba, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor Leste, Ukraine, Viet Nam
E	300	Cambodia, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Tanzania

(3) Privilege
You can participate in the open class sessions as many times as you like with a single application.
Your attendance will be registered for your next Dan grading examination.

(4) How to Apply
1) Please apply with the application form above.
2) After receiving the application, the WSKO Secretariat will send you a PayPal invoice.
3) After confirming the payment, WSKO Secretariat will send you an e-mail confirming the payment.
4) WSKO Secretariat will send the Zoom ID to those who have completed the payment approximately one week prior to each class.

(5) Instructors 

 

 

 

 

(6) Class Date ＆ Time

Click the dates below and check your local time.

= 2022 =

(1) October 15, Saturday, 9:30-12:00　　＊Languages: Japanese, English, Indonesian
a. Goho & Juho (Techniques of 2nd Dan & below)　
   kaishin zuki, gyaku ten ichi, ryu nage – ryu gatame, gyaku te nage, shita uke geri kote nage
　 Instructor: SHIMURA Chikara
b. Philosophical Lecture　
　 Lecturer: SHIMURA Chikara
c. Questions & Answers　　
　Instructor: ARAI Tsunehiro 　

(2) October 15, Satuarday, 16:00-18:30　＊Languages: Japanese, English, French
a. Goho & Juho (Techniques of 3rd Dan & above)　
   keri ten ichi – sukui nage, chudan gaeshi, kubi jime shuho juji nage, kubi jime nage, ken jime dori
   Instructor: ARAI Shoji
b. Philosophical Lecture　
   Lecturer: ARAI Shoji
c. Questions & Answers　
   Instructor: ARAI Tsunehiro

(3) November 12, Saturday, 9:30-12:00　　＊Languages: Japanese, English, Indonesian
a. Goho & Juho (Techniques of 3rd Dan & above)　
   hangetsu gaeshi – sukui kubi nage, fukko chi ni, omote nage, ura nage, okuri katate nage, morote katate nage 　
   Instructor: ARAI Shoji
b. Philosophical Lecture　　　　　　　　　　　　　
   Lecturer: ARAI Shoji
c. Questions & Answers　　　　　　　　　　　
   Instructor: ARAI Tsunehiro

(4) November 12, Saturday, 16:00-18:30　　＊Languages: Japanese, English, Italian
a. Goho & Juho (Techniques of 2nd Dan & below)　
   gedan gaeshi, kinteki geri hiza uke nami gaeshi, gyaku tenshin geri, johaku nuki, juji nuki, sode nuki, johaku dori, hiki otoshi
   Instructor: SHIMURA Chikara　
b. Philosophical Lecture　　　　　　　　　　　　　
   Lecturer: SHIMURA Chikara
c. Questions & Answers　　　　　　　　　　　
   Instructor: ARAI Tsunehiro

(5) December 10, Satuarday, 9:30-12:00　　＊Languages: Japanese, English, Indonesian
a. Goho & Juho (Techniques of 3rd Dan & above)　
   suigetsu gaeshi, mikazuki gaeshi, kumade gaeshi, omote kumade gaeshi, katate kannuki nage, kannnuki katate nage 　
   Instructor: ARAI Shoji
b. Philosophical Lecture　　　　　　　　　　　　　
   Lecturer: ARAI Shoji c. Questions & Answers　　
   Instructor: ARAI Tsunehiro

(6) December 10, Satuarday, 16:00-18:30　　＊Languages: Japanese, English, French, Portuguese
a. Goho & Juho (Techniques of 2nd Dan & below)　
   tai ten ichi, harai uke chi ni, ryo muna otoshi, hiki muna otoshi, kata muna otoshi, eri juji
   Instructor: SHIMURA Chikara　　　　　　　　
b. Philosophical Lecture　　　　　　　　　　　　　
   Lecturer: SHIMURA Chikara
c. Questions & Answers　　　　　　　　　　　
   Instructor: ARAI Tsunehiro

= 2023 =

(7) January 21, Saturday, 10:00-12:00　　＊Languages: Japanese, English
a. Goho & Juho, Questions & Answers:
   Learn the correct use of techniques of 2nd Dan & below and also applied forms.
　Instructor: INOUE Hiromu
b. Philosophical Lecture　　　　　　　　　　　　　
   Lecturer: INOUE Hiromu

(8) January 21, Saturday, 16:00-18:00　　＊Languages: Japanese, English, Italian
a. Goho & Juho, Questions & Answers:
   Learn the correct use of techniques of 3rd Dan & above and also applied forms.
   Instructor: INOUE Hiromu　　　　　　
 b. Philosophical Lecture　　　
    Lecturer: INOUE Hiromu

(9) February 11, Saturday, 9:30-12:00　　＊Languages: Japanese, English, Indonesian
a. Goho & Juho (Techniques of 2nd Dan & below)　
   harai uke geri, keri ten san, oshi nuki, morote oshi nuki, uwa uke nage, uwa uke gyakute nage, maki otoshi 　
   Instructor: SHIMURA Chikara
b. Philosophical Lecture　　　　　　　　　　　　　
   Lecturer: SHIMURA Chikara
c. Questions & Answers　　　　　　　　　　　
   Instructor: ARAI Tsunehiro

(10) February 11, Saturday, 16:00-18:30　　＊Languages: Japanese, English, French
a. Goho & Juho (Techniques of 3rd Dan & above)　
   jun geri chi ichi, tanto tsukikomi shita uke uchi otoshi geri, makikomi gote, kiri kaeshi nage, nigiri gaeshi, gassho choji
   Instructor: ARAI Shoji
b. Philosophical Lecture　　　
　Lecturer: ARAI Shoji
c. Questions & Answers　　
　Instructor: ARAI Tsunehiro

Timetable (Japan time)　　　　　

9:30 (16:00)　Chinkon-gyo
9:40 (16:10)　Address by WSKO President
9:45 (16:15)　Warm-up and Kihon
10:05 (16:35)　Goho
10:30 (17:00)　Juho
11:10 (17:40)　Questions & Answers
11:40 (18:10)　Philosophy lecture
12:00 (18:30)　Closing

 

 

WSKO President Kouma So issued a statement on Russian Military Invasion of Ukraine.

Please see the video on WSKO Channel of YouTube. https://youtu.be/7jWdVZ5Oy6M

WSKO Online Seminar for Project Japan 2023

Please note the dates and time listed here are of Japan. Please check your local time in the sign-up forms.

Schedule 2022	Class Type	fee	Sign-up form	Sign-up close on
To be announced

 

To: Federation Presidents, Branch Masters, and Coaches
From: Kazuhiro Kawashima, Secretary-General, World Shorinji Kempo Organization

Gassho.
We have been informed that some scam e-mails have been sent mainly to branch masters in Europe on September 18 (Japan time) under the name of WSKO President asking them to wire money, which WSKO would never send. If you receive such messages, please ignore them. We will post this information on WSKO’s official website. Please inform your branch members to prevent any damage. For your information, the messages contain as below.
Thank you very much.
Kesshu.

Kazuhiro Kawashima
Secretary-General
World Shorinji Kempo Organization

[notes]
There seem to be some types of messages, but they have the same points below.
– Sender’s address: presidentboard90234232@gmail.com
– Name of sender: Kouma SO Souma
– Messages: Asking you to write money to help WSKO board

End.

The guidelines were partially revised on April 1, 2020, and the French language version has just been posted on the Branch Masters’ page.

Please refer to the outline of the revision explained in SHORINJI KEMPO UNITY Letter No. 19-SUTO-31, and read the guidelines.

To All Branch Masters and Kenshi
of the World Shorinji Kempo Organization

The restrictions by national governments around the world have been about the same so far, but now started to differ from country to country. Depending on the local circumstances with the COVID-19, some countries have lifted their lockdowns partially or allow people to go out conditionally, and economic activities are going back toward the normal state step by step. However, many countries still ban indoor activities. We will have to wait a little longer before we can fully return to our regular Shorinji Kempo practice. Also, the recent news reported mass infections occurred in China’s Wuhan and South Korea. These countries were thought that the virus was nearly eradicated.

On the whole, the COVID-19 cannot be eradicated easily; people’s careless acts may bring a possibility of a second outbreak, as wise people as you are well aware. You have been patiently staying at home for nearly two months with very limited freedom in your normal daily activities, in going to work, and in practicing Shorinji Kempo. To avoid wasting all these efforts, I believe what is required for us is calm assessment.

If you plan to resume your regular Shorinji Kempo practice, grading examinations, or various events, please check the guidelines below as the minimum conditions.

Each time I see the news reports on the tremendous work provided by health professionals and on the new medicines or vaccines being developed by medical institutes, I am assured that the current situation will not last forever. I believe you feel the same. Let’s all stay strong for a little longer to overcome the situation.

If you have any questions, please ask the WSKO Secretariat.

Kesshu.

Kazuhiro Kawashima
Secretary-General
World Shorinji Kempo Organization (WSKO)

[ Topics ]

1. Guidelines for Resuming Shorinji Kempo Promotional Activities Under this pandemic, WSKO gives the top priority to the safety and health of all the members, their families, and people concerned, because I am sure that this will be the base for our prosperity movement toward establishing the ideal society.
Therefore, please check the items below and give it a careful consideration before you decide to re-start your activities.
If you see any other matters to be considered, please give them your careful attention.

(1) Official announcements of WHO
(2) Safety announcement is declared by your government (the ministry of health or equivalent), or rules such as stay-at-home order or banned indoor activities are lifted or eased.
(3) If you are in a Regular Group Member (a national federation), please discuss in the federation and reach an agreement.
(4) If you are in an Associate Group Member (a country without a national federation), please discuss with the senior members of your branch. If there are neighboring branches, please also discuss with them.
(5) Agreement is made with the facility you use for your branch activities.

2. “Shorinji Kempo Group Channel” on YouTube Some videos of solo embu or lectures are posted on the above channel.
They are not educational materials but this channel is provided as supplement to easy at-home self-practice for kenshi in Japan.
Therefore, we do not plan to cover the techniques following the curriculums or to add subtitles in languages other than Japanese.
I believe that indoor activities are limited in many countries like in Japan. Planning and giving on-line training classes as you do in regular classes are encouraged.

(For Item 3, please read the e-mail sent from the WSKO Secretariat to Branch Masters)

To All Branch Masters and Kenshi
of the World Shorinji Kempo Organization

In many countries around the world, extraordinary measures such as border closures and home quarantines remain in order to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Many of them set the end of such measures to the beginning of May. We only hope that these harsh measures will end at the set dates. However, we do not see many good news and the possibility is high that they may be extended. Due to such circumstances, we wonder many of you are forced to live with less freedom not only to stop practicing Shorinji Kempo for a long time.

If there is any branch master or kenshi who is not well, we sincerely wish for speedy recovery.

If there is any branch master or kenshi who continues to work to support people’s lives, who is a healthcare professional, or who works in the field related to preventing the spread of the virus, we would like to express our deep appreciation and respect, and pray that they will keep themselves safe and healthy.

Under such a still difficult circumstances, we see wonderful activities; many kenshi are connected beyond their own branches or even country borders via online meeting applications or alike to stay together, exercise together, and cheer up each other. Some of you may already participate in such activities. Such wonderful efforts remind us that we have comrades of Shorinji Kempo in so many countries and continents, and that we can support each other.

What we need is to “Stay Home” for a little longer. All branch masters may have already been doing something for their kenshi who follow you. There may be some kenshi or their family who feel depressed. Even if it is via internet connection, or even if it is a short time, being connected to someone and doing physical exercise together, that would affect their minds positively, as a human is “Shin Shin Ichinyo” (Body and mind work together).
It would be wonderful if Shorinji Kempo can contribute to maintaining the bonds between people and their health.

Let’s believe that the human wisdom will end this pandemic in the near future. Then, let’s make the World Taikai next year an opportunity for many of you to talk about the wonderful power of Shorinji Kempo and its potentiality. For that purpose, let’s do our best now to maintain healthy body and mind.

Kesshu.

Kouma So, President
Kazuhiro Kawashima, Secretary-General
and Secretariat Staff
of the World Shorinji Kempo Organization (WSKO)

[TOPICS]
Please read three topics below and contact WSKO Secretariat if you have any questions.

1. Operations of the WSKO Secretariat
Like many other countries, Japan where the WSKO Secretariat is located is seeing more severe consequences of the novel coronavirus, and its government announced the state of emergency recently.
Based on the declaration, the WSKO Secretariat staff has been working from home since April 20. However, we have re-arranged our network system so that the staff can receive/send messages at wskohq@shorinjikempo.or.jp from home every day.

Due to the temporal closure of branches around the world, we are receiving less registration documents and orders for goods, but please feel reassured; we are open for documents and applications by e-mail as usual, and for any inquiries.
However, please understand that we have stopped mailing the membership cards, Kyu and Dan certificates and learning materials due to the suspension of the postal service in many countries. When the services are back in normal operation, we will start mailing them in the proper order.

2. Special Dan Examinations in FY2020
Among the UNITY Study Sessions scheduled in FY2020, some have already been cancelled. The examinations scheduled in Japan have also been canceled for the time being. Please understand that we do not announce any schedules for Special Dan Examinations to avoid inappropriate announcement under the circumstances where many countries including Japan are trying to deal with this extraordinary situation.

3. WSKO Membership Fees and Examination Fees (SHORINJI KEMPO UNITY) We made an announcement on this matter on March 24, 2020.
We will send you the invoices as scheduled in the mid-May. If you have any request regarding payment, please contact the WSKO Secretariat.

End.