KENPO KARATE

The modern iteration of Kenpo Karate was developed in the United States during the 1950s by Edmund K. Parker Sr., who adapted and modernized traditional Chinese and Japanese martial arts techniques to create an effective and dynamic self-defense system.

Parker trained under William K. S. Chow in Hawaii, where he learned traditional Kenpo from both Chinese and Japanese influences. By incorporating Western scientific principles of movement and timing, Parker created a unique style that emphasizes speed, precision, and continuous motion patterns. Since then, this modern form of Kenpo has spread globally and continues to be an integral part of modern self-defense training.

Kenpo Karate also places a strong emphasis on individual development and adaptation, which means that techniques can be modified to suit each practitioner's physical abilities. The training includes not only strikes and kicks but also blocks, throws, and various forms of self-defense techniques. This makes Kenpo a versatile martial art that can be practiced by people of all ages and skill levels. As students progress through the ranking system, they learn more complex techniques and principles, with the goal of achieving both physical and mental balance.