Universal Kenpo Karate Dojos offers the absolute best in martial arts education. We are incredibly excited to now offer our program in the Boise area. Our Instrucor is Mr. Mike Simpson. Mr. Simpson is a personal student of Mr. Hughes
This site is designed to help link students to the valuable resources they will need. Right hear on line, you will be able to find class schedules, events calendars, curriculum sheets, important background information on your instructors, and the history of our unique and powerful art American Kenpo Karate!
What a question! Kenpo is an ancient martial art, with a 2000 year history that spans the globe. Ed Parker's American Kenpo is a modern edition of this art known for employing up to date scientific principles not utilized by many other systems.
Edmund K. Parker, Sr. was one of the true pioneers of Karate in the United States and was the first to create a truly American system of Karate. Because of this, and because he opened America's first professional Karate studio in 1956, he has been called the father of American Karate.
American Kenpo is known for its realistic approach to self-defense. It is known for its fast and powerful striking, as well as powerful kicking and vertical grappling.
Even though most people outside of Kenpo primarily see it as a system of self-defense, at UKK we stress the importance of becoming a complete Martial Artist. Students gain self confidence, respect, and a thirst for knowledge and self development.
Universal Kenpo Karate Dojos
Boise, Idaho
Phone: 208-860-2623
E-mail: chughes@iw.net