What You Can Expect

To begin… You must understand quickly… We deal with all forms of crisis, which include everything from daily well-being and functional living skills to physical forms of crisis and self defense… thus, you can expect:

  • Enhanced internal / external observational and awareness skills.

  • Improved balance along with better hand / foot co-ordination.

  • Increased Cardiovascular, Strength and Conditioning.

  • Breathing practices for improved mental function, reduced stress and anxiety reduction to various types of crisis.

  • Assessment and Re-modification of habits that may previously put you in harms way.

The Beginners and Intermediate programs taught… revolve around the Koga Ha Kosho Shorei Temple Dance and Escaping arts. The skills and drills within these programs, form the foundations of “The System” which once learned… the individual can carry with them for the remainder of their lives where ever they may go.

Kempo was designed to enhance a persons own natural abilities!

Kempo is based on natural Laws and universal principles, meaning…that Kempo is not a “Style” that one must conform too in order for it to be functional. It transcends ancient traditions and continues to stay true just as it has for centuries and even in today’s modern world.

Kempo is a system known as “The System”, which fully encompasses a philosophical approach along with its physical forms of self defense and protection skills. In it’s…

  • Physicality… it is a fully rounded protection system of mobility combining hand and foot combinations, grappling, throwing and striking.

  • Mentally… it develops focus, character and confidence through its self perseverance and survival base training.

  • Spirituality… in the spirituality sense, it is driven by one’s own moral compass… and the Ryu’s Motto:

    “Above all do no harm”

This System is for you and only you and you can expect that… while the program is the same for everyone, every individuals experience is customized. We recognize that every person, every body is different… so your program is modified to one’s own current level of fitness.

Kempo is a System of Survival and True Self Defense in every faucet of life, it’s a tool for you to protect yourself and others around you.

A system you can carry with you and practice thru the rest of your life.