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The first chairman of the Japan Student Shorinji Kempo Federation was President Shigeyoshi Matsumae of Tokai University.

We heard that “The reason why Mr. Shigeyoshi Matsumae became the chairman of the Japan Student Shorinji Kempo Federation” is because he was struck and was impressed by the way of life of the founder of the Shorinji Kempo, Doshin So, the excellence of the Shorinji Kempo, and because he himself was a rank holder in Judo, he wanted Shorinji Kempo to be a martial art comparable to Judo.

President Shigeyoshi Matsumae of Tokai University
President Shigeyoshi Matsumae of Tokai University
President Shigeyoshi Matsumae of Tokai University
President Shigeyoshi Matsumae of Tokai University

International Exchange

Through the extraordinary love of Tokai University alumni Mr. Kizumi Hirate, we are able to convey the attraction of Shorinji Kempo not only to Japan, but also to the world.

International Exchange

2004: Third Humboldt University Exchange Camp
A total of 8 people exchanged at Berlin and did a martial art demonstration at Matsumae Memorial Budokan in Vienna

International Exchange

2006: International Workshop in Sweden | Training Camp at Humboldt University
The Shorinji Kempo Club at Humboldt University was established in 1998 by students who trained here at Tokai University Shorinji Kempo Club

International Exchange

2013: Shorinji Kempo Exchange between Tokai University and Humboldt University
15th Anniversary Joint Training Camp (International Workshop in Germany)
A total of 8 exchange was made between The Humboldt University branch in Germany. Students also came here for exchange from Berlin.

The Origin of Tokai University Shorinji Kempo Club and Tournament Records

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Practice Scene

Practice SceneDirector Kobayashi and members
Practice SceneGreat teacher Hiate and members
Practice SceneJoint practice with Keio University

Future Plans

Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans

Practice day:2 hours each from 18:00 every Tuesday and 17:30 every Friday. It will be changed during the holiday period.

Alumni Association

Alumni AssociationCelebration of the 60th birthday with the 15th members
Alumni AssociationCelebration of the 60th birthday with the 16th members
Alumni AssociationCelebration of the 60th birthday with the 17th members
Alumni AssociationCelebration of the 60th birthday with the 18th members

Words of Alumni

Kenji Watanabe(Captain of the 19th generation of Tokai University Shorinji Kempo Club)

“Experiencing Shorinji Kempo”I longed for the punch, kick and technique of my seniors, and wanted to become stronger myself, so I entered the Shorinji Kempo Club.
During the four years, I learned that it is important for me, as well as my peers, to grow the same way.
When I entered society, I faced many difficulties.
I had a hard time learning how to organize people in an organization.
Instead of thinking only about the consequences, I act and move forward with courage if I think it is a good move, and I am working hard every day for my company and for the sake of society without forgetting “Live half of your life for yourself, and the other half for other’s happiness”.