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Yo-fi presents shorinji_kempo Japanese martial art

What is Shorinji Kempo?

Shorinji Kempo developed directly out of an “ethic and philosophy” [known as Kongo Zen], without any transition through or association with any sport. Shorinji Kempo reflects a process of intellectual, mental exploration, aimed at a contemplation and understanding of the ‘ego’. Shorinji Kempo explains and teaches the profound technique of NON VIOLENCE.

VIOLENCE

Non-Violence, In Japanese, is not just a technique, but a way of life. The ideogram “bu”, if you analyze it, also means to stop the sword, cease the combat

Practicing Shorinji Kempo, involves the “how” of living, the education of the ego, the way that leads to an understanding of the depths of one’s own mind. Buddhism, or ‘Butsudo’ in Japanese, means the way of the Buddha, or the way to discover our true, original nature.

How effective is Shorinji Kempo?

Shorinji Kempo does not require muscle power. It is based on the human anatomy and on acupressure system. Acupressure points are used as switches, to stop an opponent; similar to the way you switch on/off the fan or lights. You don’t have to beat up the fan or light to stop it. The Physiological effects of Shorinji Kempo are fundamental and far-reaching. The posture creates perfect muscle tone with neither too much tension nor slackness, balances the nervous system, and creates harmony between ourselves and the universe.

Shorinji Kempo does not require muscle power. It is based on the human anatomy and on acupressure system. Acupressure points are used as switches, to stop an opponent; similar to the way you switch on/off the fan or lights. You don’t have to beat up the fan or light to stop it. 1. Mind and body are one, 2. Strength and Love stand together, 3. Defense precedes offense 4. Not to Kill but to give Life 5. Hard and Soft work together 6. Pair work is fundamental Shorinji Kempo is based on How effective is Shorinji for adults and children classes.

 

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EAT LESS Studies show that the longer time you spend chewing, the lesser calories you consume. Chewing for longer prevents over-eating, by giving the brain more time to receive signals from the stomach that it is full. It is not only great for digesting, but it also helps in limiting your portion size. Try chewing your food 35 to 50 times per mouthful.

DON'T SKIP BREAKFAST No matter how late you are running to work, avoid missing breakfast. There is a reason why it is called the most important meal of the day. Your body (rather your brain) expects to be refueled a few times each day, so when you skip breakfast, you feel so hungry that when lunch time comes, you overeat or maybe choose foods items that are not the healthiest choices. Missing breakfast slows down your metabolism. More importantly, always eat your breakfast, within an hour of waking up, as your body has gone without food the entire night.

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DON'T OVERCOOK YOUR MEALS Overcooking food kills or reduces the number of nutrients your meal contains, and when you don't get enough nutrients, you don't feel satisfied and soon start to get junk food cravings. To combat this, try eating more raw foods like sushi and salads. Steam, bake, blanch or grill vegetables and grill or bake meat and fish. Avoid microwaving.

FRUITS BEFORE MEALS It is advisable to eat fruits at least 30 minutes before any heavy meal. This way, the fruits will digest quickly. Eating fruits on an empty stomach detoxifies your system and supplies you with a great deal of energy for losing weight.

HAVE SMALLER MEALS, MORE OFTEN Ideally, you should eat five to six times per day, with a two to three hour break between each meal or snack. Eating more frequently gets your metabolism going and keeps it working at an elevated level continuously throughout the day. But don't use this rule as an excuse to overeat.

AVOID EATING AFTER 8 PM It's good to eat your last meal before eight in the evening. This way you don't land up binging on a snack before dinner time. If you find it hard to resist, have some herbal tea or brush your teeth after dinner immediately to switch your mind off from the idea of eating.

THINK AND DRINK While everyone knows it's necessary to drink at least eight to 10 glasses of water, very few know when one should consume it. When you drink is as important as what you drink. If you drink water in-between meals, the liquid slows down digestion, diluting the acid in your stomach and so the nutrients from the food that you eat are not well absorbed. To avoid this try to drink water 15 minutes before or after a meal, and if you really need to drink while you eat, limit yourself to small sips only.

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