Kenpo traces its roots to Chinese martial arts, but Mr. Parker's system is predominantly his creation and one of the most comprehensive martial arts systems taught today. Adult classes cover beginning, intermediate and advanced students together.
Tuition: $120 per month
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday · 5:30pm–6:30pm
Learn from 9th degree masters
Train with 9th degree Masters Chuck and Bruce Epperson, whose American Kenpo experience reaches back to the late 1970s. Chuck continues his studies with Grandmaster Richard ‘HUK’ Planas, and Bruce was promoted to 9th degree by Planas in 2022. The Epperson family teaches every class, keeping instruction connected to the people and lineage behind the dojo.
Practical self defense
American Kenpo is a practical system built around real-world self defense. Although its roots trace to Chinese martial arts, Ed Parker developed a comprehensive system with its own approach to training. At the dojo, that tradition is taught through the Parker-Planas lineage, connecting self-defense study with decades of the Epperson brothers' experience.
All levels in one class
Beginning, intermediate and advanced students train in the same class, so previous martial arts experience is not required to get started. Whether you are new to Kenpo or continuing your studies, the adult program brings these stages of training together. We recommend observing a class before signing up so you can meet the dojo and see the training firsthand.
Decades of local teaching
Chuck has taught martial arts since 1979 and opened the dojo in Chico in 1984. Bruce began his American Kenpo training under Chuck in 1979 and continues that study today. Their long teaching and training history is part of a family-run dojo where the Eppersons remain directly involved in every class.
Your first visit
- We highly recommend observing the group class you are interested in before signing up.
- Schedule a sign up appointment by phone — it takes about 20 minutes.
- Bring height and weight so a uniform can be ordered.
- Payment is taken at the sign up appointment (cash, and on occasion PayPal).
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