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KENPO HISTORY
Kenpo (also written as “Kempo”) has an extensive history as an evolving martial art that draws its roots as far back as approximately 520
BC... >>> 
GRANDMASTER
ED PARKER
(1931
- 1990)
Grandmaster Edmund Kealoha Parker, 10th Degree Black Belt, is the undisputed father of
American Kenpo
with the greatest modern day influence on the spread of Kenpo around the world...
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KENPO
- WAY OF THE FIST
“Kenpo” literally translates as “Way of the Fist”. This
does not mean that only the hands are used.
The entire body becomes a potential weapon... >>>
 KENPO TODAY
IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Kenpo was brought to WA from Dublin, Ireland by Sam
Purcell who moved to Perth in 1988.
Classes are now run by one of Sam’s first Black Belts, Slade
Norris... >>>
HOW WE TRAIN
The priority of how we train is to
be able to deal with real confrontations where an attacker (or attackers) are
following no rules. This
requires a balance between
realism and safety. The classes provide
the tools to manage a threatening situation
while remaining unharmed... >>>
"If
you plan to make modern students,
you must plan to use modern means."
--
Ed Parker
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