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American Kenpo

Martial arts based on modern day street fighting

美式拳法 ·

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

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.

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