Kenpo
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Strikingπ―π΅ Japan
Written with AI, so it may contain mistakes.
Why train this
At a glance
IntensityMedium
ContactMedium
For beginnersModerate
Originπ―π΅ Japan
Belt systemKyu/Dan (white to black belt)
CompetitionIKKA tournaments, Open martial arts tournaments
Who it's for
Self-DefenseTraditionalFitness
What you'll learn
Rapid-fire hand combination sequences
Self-defense technique trees (if/then logic)
Joint locks and takedowns from striking range
Situational awareness and street-defense scenarios
Kata (forms) with combat applications
Your first class
Watch and learn
Gallery
Legends of Kenpo
Dan Inosanto
Dan Inosanto is a martial arts instructor, actor, and the foremost authority on Jeet Kune Do after Bruce Lee. He is one of only three people certified by Bruce Lee to teach JKD and has dedicated his life to preserving and advancing Filipino martial arts, Silat, and Southeast Asian combat systems.
Benny Urquidez
Benny "The Jet" Urquidez retired undefeated across six weight classes, making him one of the most dominant kickboxers in history. His 1981 fight against Kurosaki in Japan is considered one of the greatest kickboxing matches ever, and he later became a respected fight choreographer in Hollywood.
Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris is a martial artist, actor, and cultural icon who won six consecutive Professional Middleweight Karate Championships before transitioning to a Hollywood career. He holds black belts in multiple disciplines and founded his own system, Chun Kuk Do.
Ed Parker
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