About Kenpo


Jean-Guy Angell introduced Kenpo to Montreal, Canada in 1967. Lew Simms brought this relatively new form of combat to British Columbia in 1984. In 2001, Dan Blakey and Aileen Gilbertson opened a school in Nanaimo, British Columbia within the guidelines of the Jean-Guy Angell Kenpo Federation. In 2003 Matt Cardon earned his black belt and is now another of the instructors. Dan and Aileen continue to teach at the Nanaimo School, but the day to day operations and a majority of the instruction has been turned over to Matt Cardon.


Classes are held at Bayview Elementary School

Youth 9+ years
Tues and Fri 6:00-7:00PM

Adult
Monday 8:00-9:00
Tues and Fri 7:00-8:30PM

There are no classes when the school is closed for school activities,
statutory holidays or for PRO-D Days.


Kenpo Martial Arts offers:

  • Classes in traditional Chinese Kenpo.
  • Self Defense seminars.
  • Semi-contact and point fighting.

    While training you will learn Self Defense by practicing the techniques. You will learn the Sport of semi-contact sparing. Concentration is learned when practicing katas. Fitness is included because it is the most important way to maintain your health. Self Discipline is developed by controlling your reaction to other people, by controlling your power when working with a partner and by incorporating both fitness and Kenpo into your daily life. The final result of being successful in all of these is the development of Self Confidence.

    For information on classes please contact us at (250) 713-7134 or E-mail: matt@kenpo-martial-arts.com