noun
Shorinji Kempo
A modern Japanese martial art founded in 1947, based on Shaolin kung fu techniques. Often contrasted with 少林拳 (Shaolin kung fu).
See also: 少林拳
彼は大学で少林寺拳法を習っている。
He is learning Shorinji Kempo at university.
少林拳 refers to Shaolin kung fu in general, while 少林寺拳法 is a specific modern Japanese martial art derived from it.
From 少林寺 (Shōrin-ji, 'Shaolin Temple') + 拳法 (kenpō, 'martial arts method'). The name reflects its origin in techniques inspired by Shaolin kung fu.