Be healthier, happier, and better. Do Kempo.

We help men, women, and children to become healthier, happier, and better through professional and personalized instruction in the versatile martial art of Shaolin Kempo. Shaolin Kempo is a historic blend of Karate and Kung Fu and has many similarities to Taekwondo, Krav Maga, and Tai Chi. Kempo is great exercise, it offers many of the same health and fitness benefits as Yoga and CrossFit and teaches practical self defense. We offer a variety of on-going programs with continual enrollment. Stude...

We help men, women, and children to become healthier, happier, and better through professional and personalized instruction in the versatile martial art of Shaolin Kempo. Shaolin Kempo is a historic blend of Karate and Kung Fu and has many similarities to Taekwondo, Krav Maga, and Tai Chi. Kempo is great exercise, it offers many of the same health and fitness benefits as Yoga and CrossFit and teaches practical self defense. We offer a variety of on-going programs with continual enrollment. Students are able to attend group classes and private lessons at any of our four studios in the Alexandria area. Come as often as you choose and experience how Kempo can improve the quality of your life. Adult Classes Potomac Kempo’s martial arts lessons and classes for adults are a unique path to better health. Our students improve muscular strength, balance, endurance, flexibility, and speed. This development of a healthy body moves in time with improvement of mental fitness. The study of Shaolin Kempo Karate leads to decreased stress, increased energy, improved focus, greater confidence, and self-discipline. Kids’ Classes Potomac Kempo’s martial arts lessons and classes for kids are dedicated to improving discipline and confidence. Classes and lessons focus on the ability to interact with other people as well as encouraging overall fitness, increasing strength, improving coordination, and enhancing both mental and physical balance.