Kenpo Karate, is one of the most rapidly expanding martial arts in the world today, and is known for it's explosive speed and power. Based on the practical application of self defense techniques, Kenpo Karate, simply stated, is designed to work.

If you are ever faced by a real attacker, it becomes crucial to dispense with him (or them) immediately. In order to accomplish this you need to have trained in a marital art that, not only built your confidence and self-esteem, but provided you with effective self defense techniques.

Futhermore your school must have taken the time to train you in how to apply these techniques effectively. Anything less is simply not acceptable.

In order to achieve power the Kenpo stylist starts by relaxing the muscles. The arms and legs move much faster when they are relaxed than when they are tense. Then, just prior to contact, the muscles exert their entire force. As a result a student, properly trained in the art of Kenpo, is capable of creating tremendous power.

Of course, being powerful is good, but if you're beat to the punch, all is lost. In order to achieve the greatest speed possible, the Kenpo stylest conserves motion/time. This is done is three major ways. First, movements are direct; unnecessary cocking or winding up motion is eliminated. Second, at the advanced stage the "ands" are eliminated. Instead of blocking "and" striking, the defense and offense occur simultaneously. In other words, we strike "with" our block. Third, by combining several strikes into one basic motion, combinations of multiple strikes become much faster.

During the early stages of Kenpo training, considerable attention is given to pre-set sequences. This develops the students coordination and builds confidence. At the advanced level the student becomes able to alter the technique sequence at will.