MISSION STATEMENT

To make our members of all ages confident, healthy, and respectful contributing members of society

through high quality fitness and Martial Arts instruction.

East Taunton Kenpo Karate opened in December of 1999 and has stood the test of time and recession!

We are committed to provide direction for every client to complete their goal of Black Belt and beyond.

We provide training in self-confidence, physical fitness and self-defense through the principals of

American Kenpo Karate.

Kenpo, as taught by Senior Professor Michael O'Handley Sr., incorporates the rules and principles of motion as

they apply to Kenpo Karate and Jujitsu. Self-defense is achieved through the use of target positioning,

striking, locking, joint manipulation and throws with an end result of escape, disarming and restraining.

East Taunton Kenpo Karate also teaches the use of traditional weapons including bo staff, nunchuk, sai

sword, spear, kama, Kwon Dao and broadsword.

Classes include cardio, physical fitness and conditioning, empty hand and weapons forms to develop the

mind through focus, self-defense techniques to defend against punches, kicks, grabs, holds and multiple

opponents. We also work on speed and timing through freestyle and tournament sparring in a

controlled environment.

The martial arts is a life changing experience. I truly believe at any given time you could be one

cheeseburger away from a heart attack, being mugged (or worse) or experiencing so much stress you

are about to implode. We relieve that pressure!

Please feel free to stop by and visit us during our normal business hours or contact us for further

information.