Developed by Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker, American Kenpo is the most comprehensive martial arts system in the world today. Recognized as the undisputed "Father" of American Karate, Mr. Parker and his pioneering efforts were vital to the introduction of Karate in America over forty years ago.

Kenpo simply put is "pure intelligence of thought and motion." Mr. Parker added concepts, theories, principles and innovations not yet employed by other systems. These innovations are what make his Kenpo system unique, practical, logical, realistic, and applicable. American Kenpo has often been referred to as the "University of Martial Arts." The system employs linear as well as circular movements, utilizing intermittent power when and where needed, interspersed with minor and major moves that flow with continuity. It is flexible in thought and action, allowing one to blend with confrontations that one may encounter.

At Price's American Kenpo Karate center we are dedicated to teaching the Parker System of American Kenpo, following in the tradition of the Parker-Planas lineage. Mr. "Huk" Planas is a first generation student of Mr. Parker. Read about Mr. Price's training and dedication to the system on the Instructor Info page.

Price's American Kenpo Karate Classes are broken into 4 basic age/skill levels: Little Panthers, Little Tigers, Dragons, and Adults. Below you will find information about the different classes as well as a few photos. If you would like to see more photos of our students and instructors in action, please check out our Image Gallery.

In some of the photos of the older children you may notice additional star patches worn on the legs of their uniform. These stars are part of Mr. Price's Report Card and Good Attendance Programs. In an addition to their Kenpo skills, Mr. Price places high importance on academic achievements, as well as the personal growth of the students including manners, respect, and responsibility. Occasionally, "Homework" is also given out that consists of a request by the parents for some non-Kenpo related task the child must perform.

The Report Card Program -- Students have to maintain good grades to continue their training. If they "slack off," Mr. Price will have a personal little meeting with them to try to keep them on track. They must stay consistent throughout each quarter in order to receive a Blue Star. At the end of the year, the student must have 4 stars to get an Academic Achiever Patch.

The Attendance Program -- Students are encouraged to come as much as possible, but they must attend a minimum of 8 classes in a month's time to receive an attendance stripe on their belt.

For more information about our classes, please feel free to stop by our school or give us a call. It would be best if you came about 10 to 15 minutes before the class you or your child would be interested in or call during the breaks between classes, as our instructors will be detained during class.

Please Note: Classes listed below in GREEN lettering indicate our private lesson evening available to all students. Lessons are scheduled in advance on a first come first serve basis and usually run for 30 minutes.

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Thursday Saturday 5:15pm to 5:45pm 9:15am to 9:45am Our panthers class is a structured preschool program designed to teach learning skills through the martial arts. In this program children are taught proper manners; we also have numerous ways to work on balance and coordination skills. We read stories, roll play, and at the end of each class we always have some kind of structured fun & games. As an end result of our program the children start feeling better about themselves that in turn builds the self-esteem and self-confidence that is anyone's first weapon no matter how old they may be.

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday 6:00pm to 6:45pm Private Lessons 6:00pm to 6:45pm 10:00am to 10:45am In the tigers program the children are now taking more than one command at a time, unlike the younger panthers. We also begin to instill more qualities such as self-respect, and respect for others. We teach them what self-esteem and self-confidence really are, and how to achieve them. At this level, they also start to learn the material essential for development in the belt levels of the Kenpo system. We believe that they need to have fun to learn, but the classes still stay very structured.

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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday 7:00pm to 7:45pm Private Lessons 7:00pm to 7:45pm 11:00am to 11:45am The dragons program is where we work on all of the important qualities a young person needs or should have. Qualities such as: self-confidence, self-worth, perseverance, and respect as well as learning how to defuse a situation mentally instead of physically. Students are now learning all of the material essential for the Kenpo system, but still have fun activities at the end of their classes. They receive the theory of the system as well as the application of movements. Students don't blink an eye or wiggle a toe without knowing why, thus they become very educated as well. Students will understand that martial arts are not all about hurting.

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday 8:00pm to 9:00pm Private Lessons 8:00pm to 9:00pm Noon to 1:00pm The adult's classes, much like the children's classes, have a lot of energy and involve fun activities. We start classes with fun warm-ups and exercises, then have a topic that we teach for the rest of the class. The adult is learning the material essential for the Kenpo system. The Kenpo system, very briefly, is a self-defense system. Our main goal is to get you to become spontaneous as quick as possible so you can react to any given situation. The body mechanics and movements you will be learning can also be very therapeutic if done correctly. The class can also help give you the catalyst you need to tone, lose weight and diet correctly. Students will receive the theory behind the system, much like the dragons, with hands on experience. All of the adults bring their notebooks to class to write down the things that they need to remember.

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