Welcome to United States Kenpo Karate Association

Welcome to the world's finest network based learning (NBL) environment for womens and personal self defense, Kenpo Karate, and personal and facilities security. The site is designed to be interactive with the student and teaches the most current concepts and principles in these areas.

Our site is dedicated to individuals and security specialists who wish to increase his or her knowledge in self defense and security issues. It is also dedicated to the student who aspires to become proficient in the art of Kenpo Karate (what we term street fighting) and to our former Master Edmund K. Parker, 10th degree black belt - The Father of American Karate; it is his system we teach to the Kenpo student.

Educational Programs Novice Education Advanced Curriculum Black-Belt Program Self-Defense Seminars School Certification Program

Mr. Parker's aspiration was to share self-defense concepts with all because of their extreme importance. You cannot know when you may be required to use your abilities. Should you find it necessary to utilize your skills and knowledge, it would be preferable to be skilled rather than unskilled! Which are you? Let us prepare you! ...Continue

USKKA to Launch Online Martial Arts, Security, and Self-Defense E-Journal

In the coming weeks, USKKA will launch the inaugural issue of Martial Arts, Security, and Self-Defense Journal (MASSDJ). The primary goal of the quarterly journal is to be the nation's leading academic publication that furthers the discussion and debate of important elements that comprise the martial arts, security, and self-defense arena on a personal, local community, and corporate level. The journal is meant to encourage relevant research and commentary by academics and practitioners and provide an outlet for the growing body of knowledge that addresses the diversity of martial arts, security, and self-defense issues and challenges in the private sector. The first issue features articles on self-defense and prevention. This is a peer reviewed journal. Click here for author guidelines.

Situational Awareness with Hearing

We have all been taught since childhood to ignore sounds. As the population density increases there are more sounds that are louder. It always amazes me when I go to a high population density area such as New York City or London, England and how the residents seem to go through life oblivious to the sounds around them. Yet there are published articles in the national news medias from both America and England describing how thieves target victims who are using portable music players as they walk down the street. ...Continue