Kenpo martial arts

Our adult classes cover the full spectrum of martial arts. From basic karate kicks, punches and blocks, over sparring, kickboxing and self defense techniques to traditional forms (kata) and weapons.
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Kids karate

Our kids programs provide a great opportunity for children ages 4 and up to participate in an activity that is both educational and fun. We focus on increasing self esteem, discipline, motivation, coordination, focus & attention, socialization and leadership skills.
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FREE women's self defense

Our weekly 'smash class' is a service CHKA has been providing to the neighborhood for years. Learn proper punching and kicking and how to face and take down attackers. All women are welcome, every Tuesday at 7:00 pm, FREE!
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Sifu Jack F.C. Shamburger

Sifu Jack is one of a few living instructors who was born into a family of martial artists, and can therefore claim a direct lineage in Kenpo. More than 35 years of experience as a martial artist, competitive fighter, body guard and US marine, makes training under Sifu an experience hard to find anywhere else...
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About Kenpo

Kenpo was one of the first martial arts to be shown openly to Americans, and quickly gained popularity amongst civilians as well as military personnel. It's a martial art which traces its origins as far back as the Shaolin temples themselves. It has evolved into a blend of many martial arts from Okinawa, China, Japan, (and in our system) Hawaii...
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Find us

34 Avenue A
(between 2nd & 3rd Streets)
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10009

hello@chka.org
646-692-6155
In memory of
Patrick Henry
Phil Stern
Mike Sitrin