Kenpo 4 Life Adelaide
What is Kenpo Karate?
Based in Enfield, Founded in 2009 by Sensei Maurice Howie Master Instructor of the Year 2013 (L.T.K.K.A.) Sensei Maurice began his martial arts journey in Taekwondo at age 17. He has over 30 years coaching and training experience, which he imparts on his students. He has attended seminars with prominent modern Kenpoists such as Grandmaster Larry Tatum, Grandmaster Vic LeRoux, Ed Parker Jr, Ed Downey, Jeff Speakman, Graham Lelliott and Steve Stewart. Continuing to train under the guidance of Mr Tom Cullen, founder of Kenpo Karate Australasia (KKA), in 2013 Sensei Maurice was honoured in Ireland with an award from Grandmaster Larry Tatum for Master Instructor of the Year and entry into the L.T.K.K.A Hall of Fame.
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Sensei Maurice M: 0423 218 087
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From its earliest origins in China, the art of Kenpo Karate was further developed in Hawaii and later in the United States mainland by Senior Grandmaster Ed. Parker, founder of American Kenpo Karate. Kenpo 4 Life is a charter member of Grandmaster Larry Tatum’s Kenpo Karate Association (L.T.K.K.A.)
Kenpo 4 Life Adelaide Head Instructor Sensei Maurice Howie (Founder)
Sensei Maurice at Grandmaster Larry Tatum’s California Dojo in 2012
Teaching Practical Self Defence Kenpo Karate Australasia (KKA) was formed in 1996 by founder Mr Tom Cullen with the aim of sharing the skills, principals, concepts and theories of American Kenpo Karate. Mr Cullen is the Australian representative of L.T.K.K.A.
Based on Ed Parker’s American Kenpo Karate We welcome you to join our family oriented Martial Arts school where we teach Kenpo Karate for practical self-defence in a motivating, fun, friendly and rewarding bully-free team environment.
Sensei Maurice receiving his 2013 Hall of Fame Certificate from Mr Tom Cullen
More Peace… Less Punches Sensei Maurice currently has belts in: 5th Degree Black Belt Kenpo4Kids® 2nd Degree Black Belt Kenpo Karate Australasia 1st Degree Black Belt Larry Tatum Kenpo Karate Association (L.T.K.K.A.) 1st Degree Black Belt Mr Hockley’s Kung Fu Academy Green Belt Koshindo Jiu-jitsu Ranking System recognized World Wide
Let Your Journey Begin With Us Today!
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K a r a t e
Children
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Project and Protect
Designed specifically for kids Not a watered down adults system! Teaching the A B C’s of success:
A ttitude B ehaviour C haracter
Our Mission is to enable our students to be the best they can be in life.
We
Focus on individual strengths of each student to build confidence, self-esteem and life skills. Our Students improve coordination, focus and visual and auditory memory. Our programs are especially beneficial for children and adults with Visual and Auditory Perception and learning difficulties such as Dyslexia.
We Teach children and adults of all ages, gender Grading
Learning practical self-defence in a motivating, fun, friendly and rewarding team environment. Students are trained in a structured and progressive way to enable them to achieve the requirements of each specific belt level before being graded to the next belt level. All students are welcomed, valued and respected. K4K teaches self-control, respect for self and others, and improves your child’s focus and confidence!
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A c h i e v e m e n t s
Teens
Project Yourself and Protect All
(5 to 14 years)
Kenpo 4 Kids ® (K4K)
F r i e n d s h i p s
and fitness levels. Kenpo is more than just a selfdefence art and can be used in all stages of life. We also teach how to use Kenpo principles, concepts and theories in different sports e.g. netball, football and tennis.
No experience required… A great way to build fitness… and Meet new people while having fun !!! Our Journey is continual improvement and learning where training becomes a way of life and leads students on to other paths and successes
Annual Championships
Using Modern Day Self-Defence Techniques K4K develops your child’s mind, body and spirit. Kenpo teaches confidence to avoid bullying situations for all ages.
K4K World Championships, Sydney 2013
are currently held in September, and offer K4K students valuable life experiences to compete in a safe and supportive environment with other Kenpo students and to make lasting friendships.
(12 to 18 years)
And Women’s tactical Defence Australasia Based on Kenpo Karate Australasia this program is designed specifically for teenagers and women.
Adults Kenpo Karate Australasia A highly practical selfdefence system built on a solid foundation of basics.
Gain the confidence to handle difficult situations by learning how to effectively protect yourself against attacks, strikes, common holds, multiple attackers and weapons by using a practical system of sets, forms and techniques all based on commonly encountered situations. Learn about the rituals, formalities and customs of the Oriental tradition, while training in the sets, forms and techniques of modern Kenpo, blended together with the essential principles, concepts and theories that make Kenpo Karate a martial science.