First "Try Out" No Obligation Introductory Class £5
You wouldn't buy a car without test driving it first.
Your investment into martial arts and fitness should be no different. After taking the class you won’t believe how empowered and good you'll feel!!! You will also know that the investment you’re making in your safety and well being is more than worth it....
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Torquay Kenpo Karate Academy
What are just some of the benefits our classes can offer?
- Truly effective self-defence technique development for juniors, women and men
- Development of power, stamina, cardio-vascular fitness, strength, flexibility, concentration, balance, body conditioning
- Fun, camaraderie, self-discipline, self-motivation, confidence, respect, coordination, self control
- An outlet for frustration and aggression in a controlled environment
- Regular belt gradings that reward real attainment - not commercial prioritisation
- Opportunities to train at seminars in the UK, Europe, the USA and beyond with World renowned instructors
- No long term or 'rip-off' financial contracts - you can get more than you pay for through dedication and commitment!
How does the training attain these goals?
- Utilisation of positive reinforcement - particularly in respect of junior students - in a positive environment
- Pre-set self-defence techniques that teach motion and principles, allowing practitioners to develop spontaneous motion
- Use of impact pads for Kenpo Cardio and Kenpo Impact training
- Sparring to develop speed, awareness, hand-eye coordination, responsiveness, spontaneity, respect, control
- Encouragement of students to maximise their potential and maintain the class momentum
Welcome
Thank you for locating us, here is a brief synopsis of what Kenpo can do for you and your family.
Ongoing Starter Programs Available Now For
Little Dragons [Ages 4 & 5] 6 to 6:30 pm [Limited Spaces Available]
Children [Ages 6 to 12] 6:45 to 7:30 pm
Teen/Men & Women 8 to 9pm
LITTLE DRAGONS PROGRAM - AGES 4-5 - WEDNESDAYS ONLY SPACES LIMITED 6 - 6:30 PM
[Call 01803 -407289 for availability]
Fun classes structured to develop physical skills necessary for Martial Arts such as coordination, balance and proper form for basics. Classes develop life skills such as discipline, respect, focus and concentration.
KID'S PROGRAM - Ages 7-12 - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 6:45 - 7:30 PM
This Program develops the essential physical skills for self-defence like coordination, speed, power, flexibility, timing, balance and endurance through the practice of forms, self defence techniques, basic blocking, kicking, striking drills, and sparring. The program also develops the life skills necessary to be successful in life such as self confidence, respect, persistence, self-esteem team building and leadership to develop a positive peer pressure environment where kids feel comfortable
Whether it's your first time, or you are an "old hand" wanting to return to Kenpo we would be very pleased to see you. We train in a very open and friendly manner, the hardest part is walking through the door. Just do it you won't regret it, so what's stopping you?
ADULT'S PROGRAM - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS - 8 - 9 PM
The Kenpo System is a practical, logical, realistic system, and contains self protection skills which are designed to demonstrate principles which can be used or adapted to work in self defence situations on the street. These self defence techniques are fast and powerful, and are designed to overwhelm a would be attacker quickly and effectively. Kenpo practitioneers are known for their incredible hand speed and explosive power.
Kenpo teaches you how to cope with physical situations, hopefully you will never need to call on your Kenpo skills and will be able to avoid confrontations. However if all else fails and you need to physically defend yourself, your Kenpo skills are there, the newspapers are full of people who couldn't.