Perth Martial Arts Academy

Kempo literally translates to ‘China fist’. The word Kempo was more widely used in Japan before the evolution of the term Karate, meaning ‘Open Hand’. Although Kempo technique has its origins in China, it has been significantly influenced by Japanese martial culture and incorporates elements of other native Japanese unarmed arts.

Kempo predominantly consists of the use of anatomy (fingers, palms, fist, elbows, head, knees, and feet) for striking, blocking, tripping, sweeping, and evasion – against single or multiple attackers. The methods of Kempo taught at the academy incorporate both the harder ‘external’ and softer ‘internal’ principles to deal with the variety of attack and defence scenarios. The art is suited to any body type, size, gender and age.

Kempo is great for developing practical self defence skills, conditioning, flexibility, reflexes, balance, coordination, correct breathing technique, and stress relief.