American Kenpo Karate
| Also known as | Kenpo Karate, Ed Parker Kenpo, Ed Parker Kenpo Karate, American-style Karate |
|---|---|
| Focus | Hybrid |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Creator | Ed Parker |
| Famous practitioners | |
| Parenthood | Kosho Shorei Ryu Kenpo, Kara-Ho Kenpo, Boxing, Judo |
| Descendant arts | Tracy Kenpo, American OkinawaTe, Kajukenbo |
| Olympic sport | No |
| Official website | International Kenpo Karate Association |
American Kenpo Karate (/ˈkɛnpoʊ/), also known as American Kenpo or Ed Parker’s Kenpo Karate, is a martial art system developed and codified by Ed Parker in the United States during the mid-20th century. Parker organized a structured curriculum of striking techniques, forms, and self-defense methods that became widely taught through schools in the United States and internationally. The system is characterized by its emphasis on rapid striking combinations, self-defense techniques, and an evolving instructional framework.