American Kenpo is divided into four areas of study: Basic Movements, Forms, Self-Defense, and Freestyle (sparring). Basic movements form the "Alphabet of Motion". These are learned individually as stances, blocks, strikes, kicks, and foot maneuvers. Forms expand on the basics by creating patterns which increase your understanding of basic principles. Self-Defense techniques are comprised of basics and give definitions to your motion. Freestyle (sparring) training develops maneuverability, accuracy, and proper distance.

Combining Mind, Body, and Spirit, the study of American Kenpo is a fascinating, rewarding, and enriching experience regardless of age or fitness level.

No matter what your age, career, or interests, you will gain new confidence in handing daily concerns. At Aurora Martial Arts, students take pride in supporting each other, which enhances the learning process and creates a lasting positive attitude.

Here is what our Students say:
*It's a great work out, I feel fit, strong, and confident
*My child's focus and self esteem have sky rocketed!
*My children wanted to learn Karate, I now want them to stay because it teaches so much more
*We came for a birthday party and now we love the classes!
*Aurora Martial Arts is a very positive place, and the instructors love what they do.

Belts

White Belt

An introductory belt level. Basic skills are taught and developed.

Yellow Belt

The Yellow Belt introduces the student to the fundamentals while allowing the student to achieve a marked increase in physical conditioning.

Orange Belt

As an Orange belt, the student begins to create and develop speed and power in kicks and punches, while blocks and counter-punches are executed with amazing effectiveness. It takes an average student about 8 months to earn and Orange Belt.

Purple Belt

At the Purple Belt level, the student begins to learn free-style sparring with a marked increase in overall confidence. The student is now on the way to earning a Black Belt. It takes the average student about 1 year to earn a Purple Belt.

Blue Belt

Blue at the Blue Belt level, the student begins to perfect free-style sparring.

Green and Advanced Green Belt

At the Green Belt level, the student's posture and body stance will now express new found confidence, and both the hands and feel will become effective weapons. It takes the average student about 24 months to earn a Green Belt.

Brown and Advanced Brown Belt

As a Brown Belt, the student's mental and emotional outlook is deepened, as confidence is greatly increased with development of expertise in the Martial Arts. A Brown Belt takes about 3 years to earn.

Black Belt

Finally, the Black Belt is the ultimate achievement in rank. Upon reaching this standard, the student has earned lifelong benefits, quick reflexes, suberb instincts, amazing speed, and devastating power. It takes the average student between 3 and 5 years to earn a Black Belt.