American Kenpo
Martial arts based on modern day street fighting
美式拳法 · アメリカン拳法
- Country of origin
- United States
- Type
- hybrid martial art
American Kenpo (/ˈkɛnpoʊ/), also known as American Kenpo Karate or Ed Parker’s Kenpo Karate, is a hybrid martial art system developed and codified by Ed Parker in the United States during the mid-20th century. Parker organized a structured curriculum of striking techniques, forms, and self-defense methods that became widely taught through schools in the United States and internationally. The system is characterized by its emphasis on rapid striking combinations, self-defense techniques, and an evolving instructional framework.
Notable American Kenpo athletes and practitioners
- Thomas Ian Griffith United States
- Patrick Smith United States
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q525270 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.