Brennan's Kenpo Karate Association Hertfordshire

iation, all have given me great support and I am honoured to be associated with them. Currently I hold multiple black belt grades within these groups. Tae Keon-Do 4th Degree
Kenpo Karate 4th Degree
Kokuryu Kai 5th Degree (Renshi)

I am currently in the process of combining what I feel is the best of all these arts into an effective art that not only teaches pure deadly self defence techniques, but also incorporates various training techniques to increase not only body fitness but also mental health fitness and balance. The later of these have been taken from my professional career as a Mental Health Social Worker which include theories from practice such as Mindfulness, NLP and how to recognise the physical and mental changes in a person in Flight or Fight Mode. Kenpo is pure intelligence of thought and motion. Parker added concepts, theories, principles and innovations, not yet employed by other systems. This is what makes his KENPO system unique, practical, logical, realistic, and applicable. It has often been referred to as the ” University of Martial Arts “. It employs linear as well as circular moves, 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 one may encounter. Kenpo is a style of Karate developed in the west. The only difference between Kenpo and Kempo is in the translation of the Kanji to its English form. The words Kenpo and Kempo are both pronounced the same and both mean “Law of the Fist”. However, the more “traditional” forms of Kempo use the “Kempo” form, while the more non-traditional modern or contemporary versions use the term “Kenpo”. Kenpo is a martial art that teaches self-defence and self-control through three primary methods: self-defense techniques, forms, and sparring. However, Kenpo diverges from traditional Karate in several important respects. Students are encouraged to change and adapt the techniques. Kenpo emphasises vital point attacks using punches, strikes and kicks. Throws are also important in Kenpo. Self defence techniques help Kenpo students develop their skills by allowing them to practice with different threatening situations and experiment with what-if scenarios. Initially, forms and katas help students to develop mental concentration and mental discipline. As they progress, the forms and katas help them to develop self-awareness and self-expression. Kumite (also known as freestyle or sparring) is an exercise in which students test their skills, self-confidence, and self-control in a friendly competition among other classmates. It gives the opportunity to develop their reflexes and timing in a controlled environment while engaging in a sport activity. Kenpo also teaches students how to use weapons to increase their understanding of self-defence. In Kenpo, defence against knives and clubs are taught from the yellow belt and up. Weapon training often begins at the green belt level, although some schools restrict it to those of the black belt level and higher. The Kenpo style strives to maintain a balance between “martial” and “art”. The “martial” aspect is expressed by effective efficient self-defence concepts and techniques. The “art” is expressed by creativity, self-expression and presentation of form.