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Please join us for a free trial in Northern Virginia!

Call/text ‭(571) 336-7021‬ or complete this short form to schedule a trial class or a one-on-one lesson.

What is Kempo?

We’re glad you asked!

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Kempo is a blend of Karate and Kung Fu with roots that go back in history more than 1,500 years to the Shaolin Temple in China. Since then, what we call Shaolin Kempo Karate spread to Japan and then the United States. It’s a thrilling story filled with zealous characters and a level of intrigue that could only come from the world of martial arts.

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But here at Potomac Kempo, we prefer to leave the drama to the historians. Kempo is a well-rounded Martial Art that trains both the body and the mind to improve the quality of your life! From it, you will learn self-defense and get in better physical condition, while relieving stress and increasing self-discipline. It has many similarities to Taekwondo, Krav Maga, and Tai Chi, with added benefits that you might expect from CrossFit, Yoga, or even Pilates.

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Wondering if Potomac Kempo is for you?

Our monthly membership includes weekly personal lessons and unlimited group classes. We hold martial arts classes on weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturday mornings/early afternoons for Little Ninjas (4-5), Kids (6-9), Juniors (10-14), and Adults (15+). Contact a dojo for pricing details and see more on our FAQs page.

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Fill out the form above and check it out for yourself! You can schedule either a one-on-one lesson trial or a trial group class at any of our five locations in Alexandria, VA.

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