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Listed below are some of the basic punching, kicking and guarding techniques of Shorinji Kempo. Detail explanations are given for those who would like to practice them at home. Click on each figures to see detailed explanation.

Name of the techniques Movement Explanation
Jun duki,
front hand punch(04.9.19)		 jun zuki Jun duki, or a jab in boxing, is used to activate sequence of techniques because it can be delivered without big movement of the body.
Gyaku duki,
back hand punch(04.10.2)		 gyaku zuki Gyaku duki is a powerful blow in nature, because it travels long distance to earn enough energy. However, because of this, it is rather easy to anticipate or to dodge.
Jun geri,
front leg kick(03.3.2)		 jun geri Jun geri is useful to stop your opponent's attack. You can deliver Jun geri with small action.
Speed is very essential for this technique.
Gyaku geri,
rear leg kick(04.10.17)		 gyaku geri Gyaku geri is a powerful straight kick. But, it is rather easy to dodge it because it travels long way. Apply it after you make your opponent unable to guard or dodge, that is, after putting him in unstable condition.
Mawasi geri,
round kick
(04.10.31)		 mawashi geri Mawashi geri is a hook kick to hit your opponent horizontally. To deliver Mawashi geri, lift your knee aimed at the target and then give your foot circular momentum by turning your hip.
Yoko geri,
side kick
(04.8.9)		 yoko geri Yoko geri is used to kick an opponent standing just your left or right side. To give this kick enough power, you have to push out your hip toward the target.
Uwa uke,
upper guard(04.6.13)		 uwa uke Uwa uke is mainly used to block a punch aiming at your face. Try to move your body so that you will not be hit even if you do not use your arm to block it.
Shita uke,
lower guard(04.7.4)		 shita uke Shita uke is used to block a body blow or kick aiming at your body. Try to move your body so that you will not be hit even if you do not use your arm to block it.
Uchi uke,
inside guard(03.5.30)		 uchi uke Uchi uke is a blocking technique using your arm from outside to inside of your center. It can be used to block a punch or kick. Try to move your body so that you will not be hit even if you do not use your arm to block it.
Harai uke,
sweep guard(03.6.14)		 harai uke Harai uke is used to block a kick such as Mawashi geri. To give Harai uke enough power to block a powerful Mawashi geri, you have to twist your hip to transfer the body power to your arm.
Ren uke,
Sequential guard(03.6.28)		 Ren uke is used to block sequential punch of your opponent. Apply Uwa uke and then Shita uke sequentially. Shita uke must be accompanied with Uchi uke to gauard your face in case your opponent's second punch comes to your face.
Furiko duki,
Pendulam punch training(03.7.13)		 Furiko duki( Furiko zuki ) is a method to practice straight punch.

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