Santa Clara Kenpo Academy

Santa Clara Kenpo Academy offers Little Dragons, Junior Kenpo, Adult Kenpo, Adult Kenpo Technique Line, Grappling, and Kickboxing. The schedule includes Little Dragons on Tue 6:50–7:20 PM and Sat 9:00–9:20 AM; Junior Kenpo on Tue 6:00–6:45 PM, Thu 6:00–7:00 PM, and Sat 9:20–10:00 AM; Adult Kenpo on Mon 6:00–7:00 PM, Mon 7:00–8:00 PM, Mon 8:00–9:00 PM, Tue 7:00–8:00 PM, Wed 6:00–7:00 PM, Thu 7:00–8:00 PM, Thu 8:00–9:00 PM, and Sat 10:00–11:00 AM; Adult Kenpo Technique Line on Mon 7:00–8:00 PM; Grappling on Tue 8:00–8:30 PM; and Kickboxing on Wed 7:00–8:00 PM.

Programs

• Little Dragons — Ages 4–6 · Tue 6:50–7:20 PM; Sat 9:00–9:20 AM
• Junior Kenpo — All levels · Tue 6:00–6:45 PM; Thu 6:00–7:00 PM; Sat 9:20–10:00 AM
• Adult Kenpo — Adult · Mon 6:00–7:00 PM; Mon 7:00–8:00 PM; Mon 8:00–9:00 PM; Tue 7:00–8:00 PM; Wed 6:00–7:00 PM; Thu 7:00–8:00 PM; Thu 8:00–9:00 PM; Sat 10:00–11:00 AM
• Adult Kenpo Technique Line — All levels · Mon 7:00–8:00 PM
• Grappling — Adult · Tue 8:00–8:30 PM
• Kickboxing — Ages 16 & Up · Wed 7:00–8:00 PM

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

The academy has served since 1979. Its mission is providing expert Kenpo instruction that builds unshakeable confidence and practical self-defense skills. The program notes a supportive community, and says that community and family are emphasized. Group classes and individual instruction are available.

Group classes and individual instruction are available.

What families say

“I love this place. Not overcrowded, supportive and inspiring environment. My son loves it too! He is always happy after a class.” — Svetlana R.

“One of the best parts of my day is my martial arts journey at Santa Clara Kenpo. I have been at the school over five years, and it's the best martial arts school I have ever attended. It has a warm family atmosphere with highly knowledgeable instructors.” — Jeffrey P.

“Wonderful! We send our children here for a brief and very effective class every week. Instructor Sandra is amazing! She teaches kids self-defense while they are having a blast getting a great workout! Great class if you have a timid child as she encourages them to speak and follow instructions, instilling confidence!” — JY

Last updated September 20, 2026.