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American Institute of Kenpo
AIK-Knight
7038 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85710-2805
(520)296-8484
Shawn & Rebecca Knight
aikhq@me.com
www.aik-knight.com

6 Weeks of Martial Arts Instruction
Classes available for ages 4 and up
See website for more information on our programs

The American Institute of Kenpo is an organization dedicated to the development of character, confidence, physical well-being, and internal peace through the medium of the art of self-defense.

We are a professional black belt organization, which means we extend the invitation to each student to realize his or her own goal of achieving black belt excellence.

We are committed to maintaining the integrity and legacy of American Kenpo as developed by Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker; nevertheless, we encourage each student to travel the path of self-discovery as he or she internalizes the principles of Kenpo.

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Shawn and Rebecca Knight run the AIK Headquarters school and have over 35 combined years in the art of Kenpo. They, along with their top-notch staff, serve their students, whom they call their “Kenpo family.”

Contact or stop by the school and see for yourself!  Kenpo is a great system and the values and benefits of training will be obvious from your very first class.

We look forward to walking (and training) with you on your martial arts path.

WHAT IS Kenpo?

Kenpo karate is a comprehensive system of modern self-defense and fitness. At the American Institute of Kenpo we offer programs appropriate for martial arts students of all ages and all fitness levels, designed to improve coordination, strength and flexibility. The foundation of karate is self defense, but you'll find training in Kenpo offers you and your family many more benefits:

    •Self confidence
    •Self esteem
    •Self discipline
    •Achieve goals
    •Physical fitness
    •Reduce stress

In addition, parents often find that our programs help children to:

    •Build character
    •Develop focus
    •Respect authority
    •Improve courtesy
    •Resist peer pressure
    •Achievement
    •Improve grades
    •Channel energy
    •Improve ADHD

Kenpo does not take years to learn

In your introductory lesson, you will learn the five ranges of combat, how to move with speed and power and self-defense techniques that you can instantly put to use. These movements can be practiced ANYWHERE - in your home or at work. No special attire or equipment is needed while you are practicing. Even if you only complete the beginner's course, you will have some basic tools of defense and the foundations of black belt excellence.

Age is no factor

Unlike strenuous sports such as football or wrestling, people of all ages can learn and enjoy Kenpo. Since we tailor our Kenpo lessons to fit your own physical capability, you can develop self-defense skills at your own pace. We offer programs starting from the young age of 4 and up.

Who studies Kenpo?

People from all walks of life study Kenpo. Kindergarten children, boys and girls, men and women - 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 and their loved ones with the most practical and effective martial arts system available today.

testimonials

I wish it to be known by all that I have had the good fortune to asked by Associate Professor Shawn Knight and Associate Professor Rebecca Knight to be teacher and guide in their martial journey.

This was a decision that took some hard questions to be asked of myself, i.e. How do they move really? Are they performers, actors looking for a Senior Kenpoist to add his name as a figure head to give them some credentials as authentic? Do they wish to entertain me with flattering and ego building statements, trips, awards, etc? All serious and inclusive thoughts of genuineness and honor.

Both of these fine people, foreseeing and quite expecting these mis-givings, made sure that they "proved" themselves as truly genuine. They brought me in, allowed me to teach their cadre of advanced belts, took private lessons, updated their required forms for inclusion in their curriculum, and most of all, befriended their soon to be extended family of the LaBounty lineage.

Completing every task given to them, working to stay sharp with Kenpo, even through injury, participating in lively and up close and personal training sessions, they never wavered in their desire to continue to learn as they say, "Until the last day".

It is therefore, my acceptance of them both as my personal public and private students. I also accept their students and schools as part of my ongoing lineage, and give these two personal students permission to teach all and everything that I teach them, with the understanding that with this lineage they show the true calling of an American Kenpo Black Belt of their rank.

As Senior Belt in the AIK, I insist on Shawn Knight AP, to guide and keep the high standards of the  Rough and Tumble application of this system while teaching the principles and concepts as set down by our Senior Grand Master Edmund K. Parker with all due diligence and honor.

Stephen LaBounty
Nidan - 9th Degree Black Belt
North San Juan, CA

In the world of martial arts, it is hard to tell who possesses the passion, knowledge and driving force to influence people in the right way.  It must be someone who has a moral and ethical structure plus a professional presence and training to rise above the normal as well as the ability to teach the true essence of self defense for today’s environment.

I feel that Shawn Knight is just that type of person. The martial arts community would benefit greatly to have more people like Shawn in it and I would greatly recommend to people who are on the journey of the martial arts to seek his training.

Ed Parker Jr.

Item Special Note

Valid for new students only. Not redeemable for cash.