Rich Coppens Kenpo Karate

Kenpo Karate is a self-defense system based on the natural movements of the body, the basic law of science that for every action there is an equal reaction.  American Kenpo was founded by Ed Parker who believed that unlike many other martial arts, the art of self defense through Kenpo would change and grow as each student and instructor mastered the art and then incorporated their own strength and experience into it. 

This martial art is designed for self defense in a street fight.  Although the system is defined and precise, the strength of Kenpo is in its ability to defend against an attack from any opponent, from any angle regardless of the individuals size or strength. Kenpo is an art that anyone can learn and benefit from whether young or old, male or female. 

Kenpo is meant to be practical.  The techiques are built in response to an attack whether it is a kick, punch or grab, each technique is practiced until it becomes automatic and as the student progresses in his/her belt level they learn how to transcend the learned technique to respond to any situation.  Kenpo Karate is a system of self-defense that is usable, sensible and easy to learn.

A 4th degree Black Belt (Parker/Planas Lineage) Rich has been studying Kenpo since he was 10 years old.  His first instructor, Cliff Jewell, originally taught the Tracy system before converting to the original Parker System in 1988.  Rich has also trained and competed as a kickboxer, and is studying Ju Jitsu as a complement to his Kenpo training. 

Rich has been a karate instructor for over 15 years.  He spent 10 of those years teaching at Mike Cappi's American Kenpo Karate in Lansdale PA.  

Rich is dedicated to Kenpo, perfecting his own technique and continuing Ed Parker's legacy by introducing his students to the art he loves and watching them as they make the transition from student of martial arts to Martial Artist.