This is the "healing fist." Based on acupuncture meridians (without needles), Seihō is first aid.
Shorinji Kempo’s kumite is non-competitive. It is called Yakusoku kumite (agreed sparring) and Jiyū kumite (free sparring). However, even jiyū kumite is not competition; it is a mutual training session where power is controlled and intent is cooperative. Strikes are pulled ( sun dome ). The goal is not to win but to test waza against a resisting partner while maintaining rikai (understanding). shorinji kempo curriculum