Essay On Kempo

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Austin Hoadley
Mr.Fredericks
English 12 Period 5
3, April, 2014
Kempo
Even though Kempo is a martial art style that combines the Five Animals of Shaolin Kung Fu., everyone should join because it helps people learn self-defense, improve self-confidence, become physically fit, have mutual respect for others, and it is cheap at most if not all kempo academies.
Kempo teaches self-defense. Self-defense is the defense of one's person or interests through the use of physical force. The art of Kempo is a process of learning a skill through repetition. As stated in the article written by Pamela Knudson, she states “Aug. 05--Watch Casey Mihalek lead the white-clad, barefoot members of his karate class at ATA Martial Arts in Grand Forks and you'll see a well-orchestrated training regimen with a purpose: self-defense infused with discipline and respect”(Knudson). When you learn techniques such as the kicks and blocks from an instructor you will need practice to build these skills and the more you practice Kempo the more it seem like second nature. As stated in the article written by Kristin E. Holmes, she states “Genell, 46, a safety director for a demolition company, operated a karate studio for seven years, but decided to focus on teaching adaptive martial arts after being inspired during a stint at a camp for children with disabilities”(Holmes). Once you have acquired these skills you no longer have to think about the techniques you will automatically react with self-defenses moves.
Self-confidence is gained through Kempo. When you know some of these skills can better demonstrate the Art of Kempo. As stated in the article written by Nicholas C. Stern, he states “Learning the types of mart...

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... improve your self-confidence, become physically fit, have mutual respect for others in and out of classes, and it is cheap at most if not all kempo academies. Kempo can be done in and out of class by using the equipment given to you in the class.
Works cited

Holmes, Kristin E.. "Student Research Center." Self-Defense With No Excuses. Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA), 17 July 2013. Web. 7 Apr 2014.
Knudson, Pamela. "Student Research Center." Local karate teacher instills lifelong lessons through Taekwondo. Grand Forks Herald (ND), 05 Aug 2013. Web. 7 Apr 2014.
O’Leary, Michael. Personal Interview. 02 Apr 2014.
Stern, Nicholas C.. "Student Research Center." Karate instructor finds reward in watching students grow. Frederick News-Post, The (MD), 04 Apr 2012. Web. 7 Apr 2014.
TryATA. Martial Arts and Respect. Rev Marketing 2 U, Inc, 05 May 2013. Web. 7 Apr 2014.

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