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Kenpo Karate Basics Level 1

4.7
53 reviews

Created by: Joe Polito

Last updated September 2017

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What you will learn

  • At the end of this course you will be able to perform the basic positions and movements used in Kenpo Karate and have an understanding of the applications of those movements. You will also create four basic self-defense techniques to start building your technique library.

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  • Length1.2 hoursshorter than 82% of them
  • Last updatedSeptember 2017earlier than 90% of them

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Course Description



In this courseyou will be introduced to the basic skills needed

in foundational Kenpo Karate. These skills include basic stances, basic blocks and strikes

using both hands and feet.

Kenpo

Karate Basics Level 1 is recommended for students of any age who have had an

interest in martial arts but perhaps have never studied or may have taken some

lessons and would like a refresher course to brush up on fundamentals. This

course it very basic and at an introductory level.

The only requirements needed for this course is the ability

to understand and follow instruction in the English language both verbally and

written. Other requirements are to have an open mind to the information

presented and to have fun with learning.

Ive been studying martial arts for over 30 yearsand in that timeIve

had the privilege of training in various styles such as Kenpo Karate, Shotokan,

jiu-jitsu, Aikido and Boxing.

During this time I noticed that stances, striking, blocking,

positioning and movement are thefoundations common toKenpo and many

other traditional styles. This basic knowledgeis a requirement totruly understanding the

self-defense concepts of any traditional martial art.

Having a good understanding of these

fundamentals will improve your ability to perform many techniques effectively and

progress through Kenpo Karate or any of the various versions of Karate.

This course is designed for the absolute beginner or any

student whois looking fora refresher courseon the basics of Kenpo Karate.

This introductory levelcourse would be the

equivalent of trainingfor 2-3 weeks with an instructorat a local martial arts center.

This course is set up in an easy to follow format. It's

setup in a progressive manner containing 3 main sections which are broken down

into smaller subsections.

Each subsection contains information, commentary and tips and in some areas I've included breakdowns

of positions and body alignment diagrams.

In this course you'll learn basic stances, hand strikes,

blocks and kicks.
We'll use some basic drillsto reinforce and help you practice what you learn. As you progress through this course you'll be shown some basic techniques to help you better understand

the application of your new skills.

These techniques are for instructional purposes only

and not meant to be used exclusively as combative strategies.
These techniquescan be

practiced with or without a partner.

At the end of this course you will be able to perform the

basic positions and movements used in Kenpo Karate and have a general understanding of

the applications of those movements.

This course will take the mystery out of learning martial

arts and bring it down to a basic level using easy to follow steps and

language.

Keep in mind that practicing often and consistently will help you betterimprove your skills.
Who this course is for:
Kenpo Karate Basics Level 1 is recommended for students of any age who have had an interest in martial arts but perhaps have never studied or may have taken some lessons and would like a refresher course to brush up on fundamentals. This course it very basic and at an introductory level.
Read More Beginner Beginner Level product length iconTime: 1.2h

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Instructor Details

Joe Polito

My training began in early 1986 in East Boston, Massachusetts where my strong desire to learn the martial arts gave me the motivation to sign up at the local karate school where I trained 5 days a week. In the early 1990s I continued my training by learning Aikido and Jujitsu and then moving on to Thai style boxing and American boxing. After a couple of years of moving from one school and style to another I chose to settle into Kenpo Karate under Shihan Joseph Nesta who was one of Professor Nick Cerios highest rank students. I was tested and received 1st Shodan followed by 2nd Nidan ranks from the late Professor Nick Cerio (10th Dan). My 3rd dan rank (Sandan) was issued by Shihan Joseph Nesta (10th Dan). As of this writing, I am still a student of Shihan Nesta with whom I have been training for over twenty-two years.



Styles of Training: Kenpo Karate, Shotokan, Jiu-jitsu, Aikido and Boxing. I also had some lesser training in Thai style boxing and Tai Chi.

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4.7

53 ratings on Udemy

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By Jenn Santana on 10/2/2020

Im a beginner so this is nice and slow so I can learn the proper form and function.

By Jeff Cabilin on 9/24/2020

had marital arts experience before

By Richard Ouimette on 6/13/2020

it was ok, would of like to see some selfdefense techniques

By Anurag Kumar Aggarwal on 2/13/2020

explain more details and give fitness

By Michael Walker on 2/5/2020

I've been doing martial arts for just under 30 years, and I reviewed this course for a friend who was looking for a stress free introduction into the arts, to see if she was going to enjoy them, and pursue them further.
This course is definitely geared towards the beginner, giving just enough explanation to understand the content without being overwhelmed with decades of detail, lol.
My only complaint (the only reason for not giving a full 5 stars) is the inconsistency of the volume between sections, and even within a section (intro music was way louder that the rest of most videos).
Other than that sound work, I would personally put more emphasis on breathing out with the techniques. It was mentioned, and listed on the side, but just mentioned very seldom. I've seen new students pass out because they were focusing so hard on a technique, they overrode the body's tendency to breathe.
All in all, great course. Keep up the good work!

By Taloa Walters on 2/3/2020

Fantastic techniques ?

By Mickey F on 11/17/2019

Great course Ive taken martial arts for 4 years and I learned more here then in 4 years paying 960 a year

By Akash Bachhar on 10/6/2019

Really Helpfu!

By Gustavo Reyes on 5/13/2019

Excelente. Fcil de entender y aplicar. Me encanta...!

By David Naas on 8/24/2018

I enjoyed the punching drills. Coming from Shotokan and American Kenpo (Ed Parker) background, I like to see drills early on. your course did a good job
Also one recommendation in the foreword bow, I would recommend angling the lead leg 30 - 45 degrees. this closes the groan from kick a little better in a street fight.
Also I recommend using a checking or guard hand early on like Tai chi or American Kenpo such as in Delayed sword or sword of destruction. the checking hand is vital, also it may help beginners to know the the hand being pulled back is use to grab ab opponents GI or Arm to destabilize their balance to help prevent a counter. Just thoughts though.
Overall very good basic course. easy to use to help teach the basics.
Dave

By John on 4/1/2018

I enjoyed learning this course, easy to follow

By Michael Wheeler on 2/24/2018

Great investment for learning the basics. Thanks!

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