Shaolin Kempo Karate
The combination of three ancient arts.

Shaolin Kempo is a sophisticated self-defense system that involves striking, kicking, and controlling an attacker. It can be practiced recreationally, or competitively, for men, women, and children of all ages. While speed and strength will always be factors in physical altercations, a well-trained Shaolin Kempo practitioner, male or female, will be able to negate most of his or her opponent's power through proper technique, leverage, and timing.

Kempo Karate

A martial art comprised of handstrikes, kicks, and blocks. Unlike many other styles that focus mostly on kicking, Kempo places equal emphasis on both hand strikes and kicks so that Kempo practiciners become well rounded. Kempo strategy calls for confusing an opponent by mixing multiple hand strikes and kicks to different targets of the body.

Shaolin Kung Fu

A martial art based on fighting characteristics of animals. Shaolin Kempo Karate focuses on the animal styles of the tiger, leopard, crane, snake, and dragon. Skills and abilities learned from these animals include:

Tiger - strength & tenacity
Leopard - speed & agility
Crane - grace & balance
Snake - inner strength & rhythmic endurance
Dragon - versatility & indomitable spirit

Traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu

A martial art comprised of joint locks and submission holds. Jiu Jitsu is considered the gentle art because practitioners have the option of controlling their attacker without having to strike or kick, although it is always an option.

Benefits of martial arts

Physical fitness is just one benefit from the training provided at Bluegrass Martial Arts. As early as just a few months, our students start to move, look, and feel better. Martial arts are ancient art forms with many wellness benefits for modern-day men and women, girls and boys. The movements of martial arts increase coordination, flexibility, and strength, and aids in obtaining a firm, toned and healthy body.

Stress Relief and to Maintain a Fresh Mind

Martial arts are popular, because not only are they exciting and fun, but no other activity can provide the same results as martial arts for each individual participant whether your goals are confidence, self-discipline, mental focus, physical fitness, self-defense or to earn a black belt, martial arts training at Bluegrass Martial Arts will get you there!

Self-Defense

A very common question asked is, Does Shaolin Kempo Karate really serve as effective self-defense? Definitely! We hear stories all the time from students who get out of a bad situation by using techniques and skills learned at Bluegrass Martial Arts.