a system of martial arts

From India to China and then into the islands of Japan and Okinawa and beyond, kenpo is a system of martial arts not a style.

a form of martial arts originated in Japan

Kenpo is a form of martial arts originated in Japan.

the name of several Japanese martial arts

Kenpō is the name of several Japanese martial arts.

a unique and versatile martial art

Kenpo is a unique and versatile martial art - a system that utilizes traditional and modern training methods.

(fist law)

Kenpo (fist law) teaches you how to block, counter and strike with your hands, arms, legs and feet.

a martial art that teaches self-defense and self-control through three primary methods: self-defense techniques, forms, and sparring

Kenpo is a martial art that teaches self-defense and self-control through three primary methods: self-defense techniques, forms, and sparring.

a style of Karate developed in the West

Kenpo is a style of Karate developed in the West.

a way of life and just one step out your door

Just goes to show you, Kenpo is a way of life and just one step out your door leads you to another brothers door.

martial art

From adults to children, the martial art known as Kenpo can teach self-defense, harmony, self-control, self-confidence – and how students can help others in the world live a better life.

a mixture of five cultures

Kenpo is a mixture of five cultures; First and most important, Chinese; second Japanese, followed by Okinawan, Hawaiian (before Hawaii became a state) and American.

a stand-up martial art

Kenpo is almost exclusively a stand-up martial art, using various hand strikes, kicks, elbows, knees, throws, and in some cases, grappling joint locks.

a form of martial arts that's characterized by the use of quick and powerful strikes delivered from all of the body's natural weapons, powered by rapid stance transitions, called 'shifting

Kenpo is a form of martial arts that's characterized by the use of quick and powerful strikes delivered from all of the body's natural weapons, powered by rapid stance transitions, called 'shifting.'

the name of several Japanese martial arts school

Kenpō is the name of several Japanese martial arts school.

Karate

Kenpo Karate is one such form of martial arts that is commonly and widely practiced.

a form of martial arts that emphasizes rapid hand and coordinated foot strikes

Kenpo is a form of martial arts that emphasizes rapid hand and coordinated foot strikes.

a Japanese word that is the translation of the Chinese term “fist law”

Kenpo is a Japanese word that is the translation of the Chinese term “fist law”.

modern martial art

Kenpo is a relatively modern martial art that first travelled to Hawaii from China, and from there to the US.

a very practical martial art based on real-world application

Kenpo is a very practical martial art based on real-world application.

a time tested martial art specifically for self defense and personal development

Kenpo is a time tested martial art specifically for self defense and personal development.

an umbrella of martial arts that means “law of the fist”,

Kenpo is an umbrella of martial arts that means “law of the fist”, and Shaolin Kenpo employs the five Shaolin animal postures to create different types of strikes: tiger, leopard, crane, snake and dragon.