Tapper’s Kenpo Karate is a safe, friendly environment where students can learn and grow in the art of American Kenpo
American Kenpo Karate is a modern martial art founded by Ed Parker that focuses on practical, street-effective self-defense. Designed for real-world situations rather than sport, it emphasizes power, precision, and adaptability—teaching students to respond instinctively with logic and efficiency. Known as “the science of motion,” American Kenpo equips practitioners with the tools to protect themselves while building confidence, discipline, and self-control.
People from all walks of life study Kenpo; Boys and girls, men and women of all ages; People who want to exercise and learn self-defense at the same time; People who are looking for different levels of athletic competition, higher levels of self-confidence and improved coordination. Most importantly, people who study Kenpo want to be able to defend themselves or their loved ones with an effective fighting system.
From the very first lesson, you’ll learn self-defense moves that you can instantly put to use. You’ll learn how a basic hand or foot maneuver can make an attacker helpless and you can practice these moves anywhere in your home or at work. Kenpo can be a valuable investment that will last for years to come, whether or not you desire to make it a lifelong pursuit.
We invite you to come in and talk with our instructors and students, inspect our facilities and watch a class. Make your life a little healthier, safer and much more enjoyable by coming to Tapper’s Kenpo Karate. Discover for yourself how you can develop self-confidence as well as a mind at peace.
