A technical foundation
Practice stances, strikes, blocks, and footwork with attention to how the movements connect.
AMERICAN KENPO • TEENS & ADULTS
Learn the movement.
Understand the skill.
Build a foundation in American Kenpo through structured practice, instructor feedback, and progressive challenges.
8747 Grissom Rd · San Antonio, TX 78251
For teens and adults interested in martial arts technique and self-defense training, including complete beginners and students returning after time away.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Know what you’re
coming to learn.
Control and application
Work on timing, coordination, and applying techniques through coached practice.
A path for progress
Develop your fundamentals, revisit the details, and take on new material as you learn.
UNDERSTAND THE TRAINING
More than a collection
of techniques.
Kenpo connects strikes, blocks, and footwork. Practice focuses on how your balance, distance, and timing influence each movement—and how those movements fit together.
Stance, balance & footwork
Learn to move with a stable base, change direction, and manage distance. These fundamentals support everything that follows.
Strikes, kicks & blocks
Practice individual movements with attention to position, alignment, and control before combining them.
Combinations & sequences
Work on connecting movements smoothly. Learn why a technique is used and how position affects the next action.
Forms & movement patterns
Use structured patterns to practice coordination, remember sequences, and refine the details of your technique.
Coached partner practice
Explore timing, distance, and controlled responses with a partner. Ask the instructor how partner work fits your experience level.
Skills you can build on
Revisit the basics while learning new material. Progress comes from consistent practice and instructor feedback, rather than a promised belt deadline.
Self-defense starts before physical contact.
Awareness, boundaries, creating distance, and leaving a situation matter alongside physical practice. Training develops skills; it does not guarantee safety in a real confrontation.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
Arrive with
a clear picture.
Comfortable workout clothes. Water. Your questions.
Ask the team: (210) 891-9351Can I start as an adult with no experience?
Yes. Tell us about your experience and goals when you book. Your introductory assessment helps the instructor recommend a starting class.
How is Kenpo different from kickboxing?
Kenpo is the martial arts pathway, emphasizing a broader technical curriculum and self-defense practice. Kickboxing focuses on striking skills and conditioning. Try the introduction and talk with the team about your goals.
How quickly will I move through the belts?
Ask the instructor about Legacy’s curriculum and testing requirements. Progress depends on your practice and readiness; there is no fixed promotion date promised with enrollment.
What should I know about partner training?
Discuss your experience, comfort level, and any training limitations with the instructor. Ask which partner drills are appropriate for your starting class and what protective equipment is needed.
What does membership cost?
Request current pricing for this program, including class frequency, equipment costs, and membership terms. The free introductory assessment lets you experience the training before choosing a membership.
YOUR FIRST CLASS · FREE
Come meet us.
Leave with a plan.
Meet your instructor, experience the training, and find the right starting point for you or your child.
- Choose your program.Tell us who will train and what you want to work on.
- Reserve an introduction.Select an available appointment in the booking calendar.
- Come ready to move.Wear comfortable workout clothes and bring water. Ask about equipment before your visit.
Find your first class.
What are you interested in?
See available appointmentsTeen / adult Kenpo
Tell the team your experience and self-defense goals so they can help you choose a starting class.
Mention your chosen program when booking. Complete the calendar steps to reserve your introduction.
Need a time or program you don’t see?Call (210) 891-9351
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8747 Grissom RdSan Antonio, TX 78251
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