Live With Honor - Whatever It Takes - Until The Last Day
Shawn and Rebecca Knight are seventh degree black belts and senior professors in the lineage of Sigung Stephen LaBounty. They have over 60 combined years in the art of Kenpo Karate. Alongside their top-notch staff, they serve their students, whom they proudly call their “Kenpo Family”.
The Knight's unique way of teaching their students self defense and delivering personal empowerment is called Knight Method Kenpo. They are proudly committed to maintaining the integrity and legacy of the art in the Lineage of Sigung Stephen LaBounty. That makes their students members of the LaBounty-Knight Kenpo Lineage.
This extraordinary lineage also has the privilege and honor to be guided and mentored by Knight Method Kenpo's Masters Council consisting of the following members: Bob White RIP (basics and life coach), John Sepulveda (techniques, business, and life coach), Lee Wedlake (forms, tournament, and life coach).
We encourage each student to travel the path of self-discovery as he or she internalizes the concepts, theories and principles taught at Knight Method Kenpo.
Begin your Kenpo Journey today!
THE SYSTEM IS THE SOLUTION
We teach a comprehensive system of modern self-defense and physical fitness. We offer programs appropriate for martial arts students of all ages and all fitness levels, designed to improve coordination, strength and flexibility. We have offered both private and group instruction in Tucson Arizona for almost 25 years. We have served the community with physical eduction programs, after school programs, and Pima College courses. In addition, we also host and are available for seminars, workshops and international training camps.
THE LAWS OF THE SCHOLAR & WARRIOR
To bring balance to the physical lessons, we also teach a character development program called the LAWS of the Scholar & Warrior. Echoing the lessons of our mentor Lee A. W. Sprague. The program instills the values of truth, bravery, courtesy, compassion, sincerity, discernment and loyalty. Thus giving us faith that our students will not use the art improperly. Striving to always be protectors and to live with honor, whatever it takes - until the last day!
Knight Method Kenpo Facility
Our 4,000 square foot facility (located at 160 S. Kolb Rd., Tucson, AZ 85710) was designed to meet (and exceed) the training needs of all of our students! We have multiple restrooms, changing rooms and lockers for our Leaders and Instructors, as well as plenty of seating for our parents and family members in the lobby. With two large training decks we are able to offer multiple classes, and private instruction for students of all ages. Our students enjoy training on matted floors, working on our multiple BOB training bags as well as the pull-up bars and stretching racks on the second training deck. Checkout our virtual school tour video, and contact us today at (520) 296-8484 to schedule your in person tour!
Kenpo Karate is a comprehensive system of modern self-defense and fitness. At Knight Method Kenpo we offer programs appropriate for martial arts students of all ages and all fitness levels, designed to improve coordination, strength and flexibility. The foundation of karate is self-defense, but you'll find training in Kenpo offers you and your family many more benefits:
SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-DISCIPLINE, ACHIEVEMENT, PHYSICAL ITNESS, STRESS REDUCTION
In addition, parents often find that our programs help children to:
BUILD CHARACTER, DEVELOP FOCUS, RESPECT AUTHORITY, IMPROVE COURTESY, RESIST PEER PRESSURE, ACHIEVE GOALS, IMPROVE GRADES, CHANNEL ENERGY, IMPROVE ADHD
In your orientation class, you will learn the five ranges of combat, how to move with speed and power and self-defense techniques that you can instantly put to use. These movements can be practiced ANYWHERE - in your home or at work. No special attire or equipment is needed while you are practicing. Even if you only complete the new student special, you will have some strong basic tools of self defense and the foundations of black belt excellence.
Unlike strenuous sports such as football or wrestling, people of all ages can learn and enjoy Kenpo. Since we tailor our Kenpo lessons to fit your own physical capability, you can develop self-defense skills at your own pace. We offer programs starting from the young age of four.
People from all walks of life study Kenpo. Children, boys and girls, men and women - people who want to exercise and learn self-defense at the same time, people who are looking for different levels of athletic competition, higher levels of self-confidence, and improved coordination. Most importantly, people who study Kenpo want to be able to defend themselves and their loved ones with the most practical and effective martial arts system available today.
Contact or stop by the school and see for yourself! Kenpo Karate is a great system and the values and benefits of training will become obvious from your very first class. We look forward to training with you on your martial arts journey.