✦ Founder
Dōshin Sō
also known as Nakano Michiomi
Paired practice; goho/juho; Zen philosophy; mutual development
📍 Japan⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Feb 10, 1911 – May 12, 1980
Shorinji KempoChinese Kung Fu (Shaolin-derived)
Affiliated ·WSKO
Born Okayama. Lived in China. Founded 1947. Developing people not just fighters.
✦ Founded
Shorinji Kempo
Notable Achievements
Founder of Shorinji Kempo (1947); Combined Chinese martial arts with Zen Buddhism; Emphasized developing people over fighters
Documented Students
Yuuki So (daughter, current leader)