Although Kenpo is considered a modern form of martial arts, its origins can be traced back to China as early as the 16th century. Kenpo, as generally taught today, can be credited to the late Senior Grandmaster Edmund K. Parker. Mr. Parker is considered by most to be the father of American Karate.
Kenpo Karate is a self-defense system based on the natural movements of the body. The movements are quick, concise and to the point. There are no awkward movements in Kenpo. Kenpo is an art that anyone can learn: Young, old, athletic, non-athletic, men, women, boys and girls.
The heart of Kenpo has always been strong emphasis on practical effective self-defense techniques . These base techniques are practiced until they become automatic. Students learn defenses against: punches, kicks, holds, grabs, locks, pushes and sticks/clubs and multiple attackers.
Kenpo Karate is not a sport. It is not an attacking art. It is a system of self-defense that is practical, effective and easy to learn.
Why so many systems?
There are 4 ranges of self-defense:
- Long (kicking range),
- Middle ( punching range),
- Close (knees and elbows range),
- Grappling range (holds, hugs, lock, grabs).
Using Kenpo as our base art, we slowly add these other systems to provide each student with the skills needed to effectively answer virtually any attack. We want every student who reaches the level of Black Belt to be Complete Martial Artists, physically , emotionally and mentally.
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