Thus, the two reasons stated simply are, first, its against the teachings of Kongo Zen to start an attack and second, from a purely practical technical point of view, it is easier to defend and much safer as well. This is the thinking behind “Shushu Koju.”

1. TAKE THE FIGHT TO THE ENEMY
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2. THE THOUGHT OF WINNING
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Many think , that it is more gallant and
brave to take the fight to the enemy
and that the chances of winning are
greater.
But if one really considers the matter, it
is better to secure ones own
position first, before thinking of
winning.

3. THE UNDERSTANDING
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There is a difference between
<winning> and <not being
defeated>.
In the word ‘win’ there is a feeling of
beating up the opponent. While in
the word of ‘not being defeated’
there is the feeling of prevention or
protecting one self from being hurt.

4. THE SIMPLE ACT
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The idea is simple, wait for the attack,
take proper defense steps, then
disarm or prevent the opponent
from further attack.
But the initiative does not come from
oneself but based on the opponent’s
move.

5. THE SPIRITUAL MARTIAL RULE
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Shorinji Kempo is one of the practices
of Kongo Zen which is spiritual.
Being a spiritual martial methodology it
is used to stop the lawless from
harming innocent people and for
maintaining the safety of oneself
and neighbors. Thus this injunction.

6. THE ADVANTAGE
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The first to make an aggressive move
exposes himself and is open for
ShorinjiKempo techniques and counter-attack.
After opponent initiates an attack, it is very
hard for him to stop or change mid-way..
he must continue on until completion
of the move.
The moment the opponent moves, a trained
person can tell what is going to come and
can prepare for defense in the same
instant almost.

7. THE PRINCIPLE – SHUSHU KOJU
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defeat others.
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Thus, the two reasons stated simply
are, first, its against the teachings of
Kongo Zen to start an attack and
second, from a purely practical
technical point of view, it is easier to
defend and much safer as well.
This is the thinking behind “Shushu
Koju.”

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