Q: What is Kenpo Karate?
A: Kenpo is a true self- defense system of karate, that use's punches, kicks, throws, joint locks and bone breaking techniques
Q: Why is Olympik spelled with a "k"?
A: We replaced the "c" with a "k" is to represent Kenpo Karate
Q: Why the black uniform?
A: Black was chosen by James Mitose (originator of Kenpo in the US), so that people would not mistake his art with others
Q: What does Kenpo mean?
A: Kenpo translated is "Fist Law" Q: How long will it take to become a Black Belt? A: It depends on your training habits Q: What age do I have to be to become a Black Belt? A: 17, we do not believe in "Junior Black Belts" Q: How long is the program? A: Martial Arts cannot be effectivly taught in 3-6 week programs, it is a continious learning process, even after you have earned you Black Belt Q: How do I know if my instructor is an OSMAS Black Belt? A: OSMAS Black Belts are listed as 1st Generation or 2nd Generation Q: What system of Karate do you teach? A: We teach the Kenpo Kenpo System, but maintain Ed Parkers ideology that it must evolve and enhance it with the Cobra Karate Fighting System. Q: Who is Ed Parker? A: Ed Parker is credited for introducing Kenpo Karate to the continental United States, he had three systems of Kenpo that he taught 1st was Kenpo Karate as taught to him by William KS Chow then he added to it and called it Chinese Kenpo, finally making all the changes he wanted and called this American Kenpo Q: What is the Cobra Karate Fighting System? A: The Cobra Karate Fighting System was designed by Grand Master Dan McManness, from his years of experience as a Boxer, Kick Boxer, Point Tournament Fighter and training from the US Navy Special Forces Q: What is Sport Karate? A: Sport Karate is Traditional Karate modified for compition Q: Why should I study Kenpo Karate? A: Kenpo will help you develope self- confidence and the ability to defend yourself, in this time of uncertainty personal safety is an issue Q: What can I expect in class? A: Each lesson is about 50 minutes long and starts out with a 15-20 min. sport specific cardio and streaching warm up and finishes with self- defense techniques or drills Q. Who Studies Kenpo Karate? A. We have Grade, Middle, High School and College Students, Law Enforcement and other Professionals along with Prior Military, both men and women |