How does Kempo compare to Other Martial Arts?
Kempo and other martial arts have various similarities in technique and principle, primarily, because of the diverse and eclectic background of Kempo. Tae Kwon Do and Kempo Tae Kwon Do is primarily a sport and demonstration Martial Art. A lot of emphasis is placed on sparring, various breaks, and spinning aerial kicks. Kempo is first and foremost a very effective means of self defense with a strong emphasis on striking, overwhelming, and felling an opponent. Kempo Academy does offer sparring classes and we do compete in sparring competitions. The techniques we teach in sparring are very different from the Kempo curriculum. Karate and Kempo Karate is a Japanese Martial Art. Karate means Empty Hand. Karate is easily recognized by its hard driving linear movements. Kempo originated in the Shaolin temples as a Chinese Martial Art. It later migrated to Japan. Kempo has a mix of the circular flow and movement from its Chinese roots and the linear movements of its Japanese roots. Karate and K
