Why users love this gym? American Kenpo version 5.0 is the hybrid of the last generation version of American Kenpo taught directly from Senior Grand Master Ed Parker to Jeff Speakman and ground fighting brought into the equation by Mr. Speakman. Mr. Speakman create Kenpo answers to defending against an opponent with these skills in the street. What users can expect to achieve by attending this gym? A Kenpo karate student also learns respect, self-esteem, and self discipline. Students are taught to respect their parents, adults, teachers and above all themselves. There is a great deal of self worth in knowing that if you work hard and do your best that you can accomplish and handle anything that comes your way.