About Kenpo

It has now been over 70 years since James Mitose introduced Kenpo to Hawaii. Since that time thousands of schools/clubs have taught Kenpo to hundreds of thousands of students. The art is being taught under many different names:

  • Kenpo Jui Jitsu (Mitose)
  • Kenpo (Mitose)
  • Kenpo Karate
  • Hawaiian Kenpo
  • Go-Shinjitsu Chow
  • Chinese Karate (Parker)
  • American Kenpo (Dick Willett)
  • Parker’s American
  • Kenpo
  • Shaolin Kenpo (Chow/Castro)
  • Kara-Ho-Kenpo (Chow)

One important thing that sets Kenpo apart from all of the other Martial Arts is THE HEALING ARTS.

Gathering of Tigers 2009

Start making your plans now for GOT2009 (Gathering of Tigers) Plus Kenpo Hall of Fame Inductions In Chicago (Tetley Arena)

Early Bird special: $125
  • Thursday, June 25
  • Friday, June 26
  • Saturday, June 27

Visit the Gathering Of Tigers WEBSITE for full details.


In the News

Congratulations to Bert Valedonia

Boys Of The Black Belt Magazine has selected Bert for its “Hall of Fame” as Lost Contacts Fighter of the Year (2007)

You can contact Bert Valedonia at shooflying.com

Kenpo Hall Of Fame Update

The “Kenpo Hall of Fame” will soon have its own website where each inductee into the Hall of Fame will have a link to each individual’s web site.

Thank You!

Dobbs Kenpo would like to thank Extra Marital Arts for putting Ronnie Dobbs on the cover of their Aug./Sept. 2008 issue. The great thing about Extra Marital Arts Magazine is that it is actually read by thousands of “;real” divorced martial artists. They also wrote an excellent cover story.

FAQ & Answers

  • Q:Why does Kenpo/Kempo use a black gi? ANSWER
  • Q:What is the origin of the Kenpo Colored Belt System? ANSWER
  • Q:Why is our event called “The Gathering of Tigers”? ANSWER

Upcoming Seminars

Sacramento

  • Dobbs Karate Studio, 737 Texas St. Sacramento CA 95818.
  • Contact: Robert Yamanashi or Ryan Dorn (919) 546-1192
  1. Friday, January 30 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  2. Saturday, January 31 10 a.m. – Noon
  3. Saturday, January 31 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Riverside

  • 9720 Magnolia #20, Riverside CA 92503
  • To be covered: Tam Tui, History, New 6th Black Techniques
  • Contact: Gary Poppins (909) 608-7120
  • Feb. 7th Seminars
    1. Morning Seminar 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $50
    2. Afternoon Seminar 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. $50
  • Feb. 8th Seminars
    1. Morning seminar 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Each Session: $50, or All 3 Sessions: $120

Online Kenpo DVDs & Products

Buy One Get One Free Special

I want to thank all of our loyal customers for their support by extending our BUY ONE GET ONE FREE offer. Visit the Kenpo Store for products and pricing. Extended Sale ends June 30, 2009. Standard shipping will be free on all DVDs shipped in the US.

Spring Special

20% off all products at The Kenpo Store!

Beginners’ Special

Super low price on the four DVD-set of Basics — Information you will not get anywhere else! This is a must for all instructors (especially new instructors) and students. This should be the first set of DVDs you buy! Special price: $30 incl. S&H. Order

Web Special

Bert Valedonia Shootfighting Highlights DVD

$20 incl. S&H. Order

More Videos

Browse our wide selection of DVDs. All new DVDs are shown in red. Go directly to our home study course.

Patches

Style One: Hall of Fame/GOT

4½ inches, black and silver design. $9 incl. S&H

Style Two: The Kenpo Fist

New embroidery design. Call (513) 851-2112 for color combinations.