Adult Kempo

 Keep Fit, Build Confidence and Gain Strength
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After a long day at work The School of Martial Arts Kempo classes provide an excellent opportunity to de stress and to re-energize the body and mind while learning practical self-defense techniques and improving fitness. You don’t have to be super fit, flexible or conditioned to start Kempo, we provide an excellent introduction to martial arts for men and women of all ages through our introductory and beginner level programmes.
Whatever your current skill level Kempo training is perfect for strengthening the whole body. People who train with us report improvements to their hips, knees, spine and overall fitness. Breathing exercises incorporated into training also strengthen heart and lung function.

Instructors are on hand to ensure your posture is correctly aligned, helping to keep you safe and build a stronger body capable of delivering powerful techniques for both health and self-defense.
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How to get started learning Kempo
The 6-week introductory/foundation course is suitable for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Laying a solid foundation is extremely important if you want to learn Kempo and gain the benefits from practicing this amazing form of exercise.
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We focus on the following modules within the Foundations of Kempo 6 week course and continue to build upon these modules beyond the course.

Stance/Posture
Balance, stability and power begins in the legs and is transferred through the waist and spine into the arms. Kempo stances are dynamic and energise the whole body. Once alignments are corrected and refined people find a comfortable depth that increases muscle tone, maintains good skeletal alignments and increases blood circulation throughout the whole body.

Self Defence
With improved posture we add basic hand forms and defensive stances that help protect the body. Traditional and modern methods are taught and explained in detail so people understand the principles and learn to apply them in applications. We learn to fight so we don’t have to fight. Kempo is primarily a striking art with some effective kicking techniques. Close range grappling and takedown skills are also taught as part of the Beginner’s Course.

Breathing, grounding and calming techniques
Breathing is critical to performance, health and the ability to remain composed under pressure. In a stressful situation where you are on edge, senses heightened and adrenaline pumping, it is likely your natural breathing pattern will become shortened, heavy and louder.

Additional courses specifically designed for women, men 40+ and Self Defense are also available, please contact us directly to find out when and where the courses are on offer.
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More experienced students, Kempo Black Belts and Instructors continue their training and learning with Sifu Quintin Derham.

Adult classes are $240 per quarter (12 weeks) for one class per week.
To register your interest and to receive 1 FREE lesson, contact us through our Free Trial form.