Shaolin meaning “a place with few trees” or “small forest” is credited as the birthplace of Martial Arts systems practiced today. Kung Fu means hard work and our martial art system is based on this principle.

Our martial art teaches us to use the most effective techniques to deal with any situation so we use both linear and circular techniques using modern interpretations and applications.

Kenpo Kung Fu when practically applied is a combat effective art. It contains many different aspects, levels and stages. Training mind and body, understanding martial application of each movement and to know ones self is all encompassing in this art.

Starting with empty hand techniques traditional weapons are introduced at the appropriate stage of the student’s development to increase strength, skill and co-ordination. The use of the Traditional Animal System - tiger, crane, leopard, snake and dragon adds a unique dimension to the art.

There is plenty of variation and so much on offer at Rising Dragon. This means that the student will not get bored and there are many areas in which they can excel.

On top of this we also have incorporated Jeff Speakman 5.0 Kenpo Karate System.

Kenpo 5.0-Kenpo 5.0 is highly effective Mixed Martial Art (MMA) combining American Kenpo Karate with elements of grappling and ground fighting into a formidable self defence system. American Kenpo was created by the late Ed Parker, an innovator, visionary and modern martial arts master. He created American Kenpo to be a Martial Art for everyone and anyone, realising that what would be effective for a 6’0 tall man may not work for a 5’5 lady or a child and as a result, American Kenpo is a martial art built upon the principles of motion, the knowledge of human anatomy and its weaknesses and the application natural movements. This enables Kenpo to be tailored to suit the student.

Kenpo is a Japanese word used to describe Chinese Martial Arts (Chuan Fa), and the Kenpo that Ed Parker learnt from his teachers in Hawaii is often considered to be 2000 years of Chinese Martial Arts development, from its birthplace at the Shaolin Temple.

You will be taught by qualified Black Belt Instructors in a safe and friendly environment.

We take a unified approach to martial art techniques to create well-rounded martial artists with practical effective skills emphasizing the development of health, strength and self defence.