|
HOME
WHAT
IS OUR PROGRAM?
WHAT IS THE CURRICULUM?
WHAT IS KENPO?
KENPO
CREED. SALUTATION, PATCHES,
TYING YOUR BELT
INSTRUCTOR
ARTICLES, NEWSLETTERS
& VIDEOS
PHOTO
GALLERY
CONTACT
US
COLORED BELT
STUDENTS
LINKS |
Adult / Teen
Class Focus
We offer classes
for Adult and Teens targeted at beginners (or those who
might have taken a martial art years ago), and focus on both
the physical and mental.
Physically, we look to help:
- Improve Reflexes and Coordination which
increases your performance in all physical activities
- Increase Strength and Stamina, boosting
energy so you feel great all day
- Increase Flexibility for better overall
fitness
- Teach you practical Self Defense
Mentally we look to help:
- Stress Reduction & Increased Levels of
Relaxation for a longer, healthier life
- Bring Peace of Mind that comes from
knowing that you are able to Protect Yourself & Your
Family
- Increase Self Confidence & Self
Discipline to develop a positive attitude toward life.
Classes are held Tuesday Evenings from
7:15 to 8:15
Typical Class Format / Content
-
Warm-up
– Each class starts with a number of warm-up and
stretching exercises to prepare you to
participate safely in the class.
-
Karate Basics
– Kenpo karate, as are all martial art, is based on a set
of basic movements, blocks and strikes that can be
compared to letters of the alphabet. The knowledge and
combination of this alphabet of movements is what helps
students progress in the art. These basic movements are
divided into four main areas:
• Stances and Foot Movements
• Blocking
• Upper body strikes - Punches,
other Hand Strikes, Elbows, ...
• Lower Body Strikes - Kicks,
Knees, ...
-
Forms (Katas)
- these are a combination of basic movements in an order
that allows easy learning. They begin as a few simple
movements strung together (the basics above), and increase
in complexity as students advance. They help with memory
and coordination, as well as providing an imaginary
encounter with different opponents.
-
Self Defense Techniques and
Principles
– The core of American Kenpo, the techniques consist of
defined defensive movements and principles aimed at
different situations. Over time, you will make /
tailor your own techniques and react instinctively in any given
situation.
-
Karate
History – this is a portion of the class,
typically near the end, where we briefly review what we
have learned, and discuss Martial Arts history and facts.
Requirements and Belt Progression 
Ten Self Defense Techniques
Short Form 1
Blocking Set 1
|
Sixteen
Self Defense Techs
Long Form 1
|
Sixteen Self Defense Techs
Short Form 2
Co-ordination Set 1
Stance Set 1 |
Sixteen Self Defense Techs
Long Form 2
Finger Set 1
Striking Set 1 |
|
Sixteen Self Defense Techs
Short Form 3
Co-ordination Set 2 |
Twenty Self Defense Techs
Long Form 3
|
|
Twenty Self Defense Techs
Blocking Set 2
Stance Set 2 |
Twenty Self Defense Techs
Two Man Set
Finger Set 2 |
|
Twenty Self Defense Techs
Long Form 4
|
24 Technique Extensions
Long Form 5
Club Set |
|
24 Technique Extensions
Long Form 6
|
24 Technique Extensions
Long Form 7
|
|
 24 Technique Extensions
|
Manual of Concepts, Basics,
Techniques, Forms, and Sets |
|
