Personalized Karate Training
Led by Master Poole, a 6th Dan black belt and International Kenpo Hall of Fame inductee, you'll gain the skills and confidence to protect yourself. Experience the transformative power of Kenpo Karate through our unique, individualized training approach.
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To master the art, you must understand the mechanics intellectually (in private) and then test them physically in your private lesson and furthermore in group; learning with different opponents improves your ability to adapt.
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The Foundation (1-on-1 Lessons): This is the academic portion of your training. New material—including specific Techniques, Kata (Forms), Basics, and Kicks—is introduced exclusively in private lessons. This ensures your mechanics are corrected instantly, preventing bad habits from forming.
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The Workshop (Group Classes): The group sessions are designed to enhance the material you learned in private. They provide the necessary repetition, conditioning, and variable partner feedback required to accelerate movements into a functional reflex.
Why Kenpo Karate with Master Poole?
The Way of the Teacher
After decades on the mats, I have learned that a Sensei does not simply command; I exist to guide the student along their own Path. My purpose is to place the necessary tools in their hands—the techniques, the discipline, and the mindset—so they may eventually walk without me, cultivating their own mastery.
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I teach as I have fought: with fluidity. Just as a fighter must adapt to any opponent, a teacher must adapt to every mind. I have seen that there is not one single way to throw a punch, nor is there one single way to grasp a truth. Therefore, I explain the essence of a technique from many angles, respecting the unique history and spirit each student brings to the dojo.
I hold to a simple truth: the failure to learn is rarely a lack of potential in the student, but a lack of clarity in the instruction. If the student does not understand, I do not blame their capacity; I look inward to sharpen my own communication. I must find the specific key that unlocks their understanding.
Finally, knowledge without application is merely a dance. I ensure that every form and theory is tested against the reality of the world. By connecting abstract principles to concrete experience, the student does not just memorize the move—they internalize it, ensuring it is there for them when the pressure is truly on.
About Master Poole
A lifelong student of the path, Master Poole has dedicated over three decades to the discipline of Kenpo Karate. He continues to sharpen his mind and technique under the guidance of Grand Master Steve Finn, embodying the truth that even a master remains a student at heart. Into every lesson, he brings not just years of hard-won experience, but a deep reverence for the art of teaching. Recognizing that every spirit is unique, he shapes his instruction to each individual, ensuring that each student receives the specific wisdom they need to flourish.
Contact us today to schedule your introductory session; lessons are offered in person or virtual.
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Call or email for lessons: 902-222-2242 or easternkenpo@gmail.com
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