We improve lives by challenging working professionals and their families to become healthier, happier, and better. We do this through personalized instruction in the versatile 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, offering many of the same health and fitness benefits as Yoga and CrossFit. Kempo teaches practical self defense, while relieving stress, and improving focus. 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.
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Sherwin M.

04/01/2014

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I have been going to Potomac Kempo for a little over a year.



This is a great place to study the martial arts. The instruction is top rate, the hours incredibly convenient, and the staff are truly dedicated. I can tell that they are there to not only teach an extraordinary art form, but also the philosophy and dedication that goes behind it.



I have tried several different dojos and art forms. This is by far the best that I have found. After eight years in the Marine Corps I am lucky (?) enough to see a martial art that is useful. This is. And, again, the instructors "get it."



I would, and have, recommend Potomac Kempo to anyone who's interested in studying martial arts, or a fascinating way to get in shape.

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nacomyr

07/19/2013

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I spent about 2 years with Potomac Kempo, and, while I was with them I enjoyed myself thoroughly. When it comes to giving people a friendly atmosphere and a safe place to exercise, PK is a great choice. They do have a major flaw however, in the sense that they present their art, Shaolin Kempo, in an inadequate and somewhat cult-like manner. They offer many weapons, the lessons for were devised by the instructors themselves as opposed to an actually trained master of that weapon, and their manner of teaching cranks "black-belt" students out like a factory every three years or so. While it is a great place for training, it is not the best, and for it's high cost, much better options exist.

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persony2k

06/08/2013

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I have been a student at Potomac Kempo for 6 1/2 years it has taught me to be more mature I have been more athletic it is full of physical and mental challenges. It teaches you to have more self confidence. It is a great place. The teachers are great too.

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mglaze

02/07/2013

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senseicassie

12/10/2012

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As an employee, this may seem ...

As an employee, this may seem biased, however, I’d like to offer my opinion anyway. Whatever your goals and motivations for wanting to do martial arts, Potomac Kempo is an awesome place to train! Way before deciding to teach it, I was just a student. Simply put, I was hooked within a month! I was looking for a fun and interesting way to workout and thought self defense was a worthwhile skill to learn. I immediately found how kempo helped me with my fitness and self defense goals, but also quickly noticed other benefits such as stress relief, improved memory and cognitive function, social camaraderie, and just plain FUN! Several years later, I couldn’t be happier with my life!

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YOU can be healthier, happier, and better. YOU can do Kempo!

Hours
Regular Hours
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Wed - Thu:
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Sat:
SunClosed
Payment method
debit, all major credit cards
Location
In the Carlyle Complex across from the Westin Hotel, facing the courtyard.
Neighborhoods
Portners Landing, Downtown Alexandria, Old Town North, Eisenhower East - Carlyle District, Taylor Run
Category
Martial Arts Instruction
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