The UK Shorinji Kempo Federation organized a one-day free online seminar led by the Acton Branch on September 6, 2020. The event was attended by close to 200 kenshi from 17 countries worldwide. It was the first online Shorinji Kempo event attended by so many countries.
Mr. Jonny Daymond, Acton Branch Master, opened the event at 8:55am (UK time) followed by an opening address by Mr. Steve Williams, UK Federation President. Introduced by the host, Mr. Kouma So, WSKO President and the third generation Shike of Shorinji Kempo, spoke to the participants from Rensei Dojo at the headquarters in Tadotsu, Japan, expressing his appreciation to the organizers and instructors as well as all the participants from around the world.
Mr. Kazuhiro Kawashima, WSKO Secretary-General and Instructor, then led kihon practice of various tsuki and keri and solo forms. After a break, Mr. Jonny Daymond led Chinkon-gyo and warm-up, and Mr. Anders Pettersson gave a technical session followed by a philosophical lecture.
In the afternoon Mr. Steve Williams explained the principles and differences of randori and self-defense. During the last session, Mr. Pettersson showed various unusual basic techniques and answered questions from the participants.The event ended at 15:00pm (UK time) with voices and pouring text messages of gratitude to the organizers from the participants.
