kenpo
American martial art
Kenpo is a martial art blending Japanese and Chinese fighting techniques, emphasizing rapid hand strikes, kicks, and fluid movement.
It developed in Hawaii in the mid-20th century and spread through American martial arts schools.
Practitioners learn choreographed sequences called forms alongside practical self-defense applications.
Also spelled kempo.
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- focusConcentrated attention point
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
precision · consistency · commitment · patience · concentration · meditation · respect · etiquette
Forceful impact or stoppage
sparring · grapple · takedown · clinch · feint · jab · uppercut · hook
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
Unbroken forward movement
- speedRate of motion
- agilityQuickness and ease
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
flexibility · coordination · balance · timing · reaction · stance · angles · circular motion
State of perceiving reality
- escapeFlight from captivity
- threat assessmentEvaluating potential for harm
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
attacker · defense · resistance · empowerment · readiness · protection · counterattack · situational awareness
dedication
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- focusConcentrated attention point
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
practice · precision · consistency · commitment · patience · concentration · meditation · respect · etiquette · formality
strike
Forceful impact or stoppage
counter · sparring · grapple · takedown · clinch · feint · jab · uppercut · hook · sweep
karate
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
aikido · jiujitsu · kickboxing · hapkido
flow
Unbroken forward movement
footwork · flexibility · coordination · balance · timing · reaction · stance · angles · circular motion · linear motion
awareness
State of perceiving reality
- escapeFlight from captivity
- threat assessmentEvaluating potential for harm
- preventionStopping something before occurring
technique · attacker · defense · resistance · empowerment · readiness · protection · counterattack · situational awareness · deescalation
kenpoBrazilian jiu-jitsu
Ground-based submission wrestling
wrestling · grappling · judo · sambo · catch wrestling
kenponon-violence
Principled rejection of force
yoga · meditation · pacifism · tai chi · qigong