The 8th episode of "The Way of the Warrior" series, a documentary on the Martial Arts of Asia, originally broadcasted on the BBC in the early 1980s which featured top Masters of each system. Each episode features rich historical background, philosophy, methods and practices of each system with numerous footage of demonstrations, explanations, and practical applications. A rare gem for those who practice any system of martial arts.

This episode follows the recently developed Shorinji Kempo from Japan which has close ties to new school of Buddhism. Shot at the main temple on Shikoku Island and talks about the history of its founding and founder, its current state in Japanese society and the future of the form.

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