Jimmy's Kenpo
Academy

A family-run Kenpo school led by a 10th Degree Grand Master and a 9th Degree Black Belt.

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Dan degrees

The Masters

Two lifetimes on the mat.

Black belt being tied

19 degrees of black belt under one roof.

Grand Master · 10th Degree

Jimmy Poland

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Founder and head instructor. Decades of Kenpo — precision, power and discipline that carries beyond the dojo.

9th Degree Black Belt

Mary Poland

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Co-leader of the Academy, renowned for technical mastery and building confident students of every age.

Train with us

Every age. Every level.

Kids
Mon · Tue · Wed

Kids

Focus, coordination, belt progression and real confidence.

Adults
Tuesday evenings

Adults

Traditional Kenpo, street-ready self-defence and serious fitness.

Class times

This week at the dojo.

Kids

3 classes a week
Monday7–8pm
Tuesday7–8pm
Wednesday7–8pm

Adults

1 class a week
Tuesday7–9pm

Techniques

The road to black belt.

Every technique required at each grade, in the order they are taught. Tap a belt to open its full list.

Yellow Belt10 techniques+

Katas & sets — Short 1 (Right side A) · Blocking Set 1

  1. 01Delayed SwordFront — right-hand lapel grab
  2. 02Alternating MacesFront — two-hand push
  3. 03Swords of DestructionFront — left straight or roundhouse punch
  4. 04Deflecting HammerFront — right front thrust kick
  5. 05Captured TwigsRear bear hug, arms pinned
  6. 06The Grasp of DeathLeft flank — right arm headlock
  7. 07Checking the StormFront — right step-through overhead club
  8. 08Mace of AggressionFront — two-hand lapel grab, pulling in
  9. 09Attacking MaceFront — right step-through straight punch
  10. 10Sword and HammerRight flank — left-hand shoulder grab
Orange Belt24 techniques+

Katas & sets — Short 1 (Right A & Left B) · Kicking Set 1

  1. 01Clutching FeathersFront — left-hand hair grab
  2. 02Triggered SaluteFront — right-hand straight push
  3. 03Dance of DeathFront — right straight punch
  4. 04Thrusting SaluteFront — right step-through kick
  5. 05Gift of DestructionHandshake
  6. 06Locking HornsFront headlock
  7. 07Lone KimonoFront — left-hand lapel grab
  8. 08Glancing SaluteFront — right-hand cross push
  9. 09Five SwordsFront — right step-through roundhouse punch
  10. 10Buckling BranchFront — left step-through kick
  11. 11Scraping HoofFull nelson
  12. 12Grip of DeathLeft flank — right arm headlock
  13. 13Crossing TalonFront — right-hand cross wrist grab
  14. 14Repeating MaceFront — left-hand push
  15. 15Shielding HammerFront — left step-through hooking punch
  16. 16Striking Serpent's HeadFront bear hug, arms free
  17. 17Locking WingsHammerlock
  18. 18Obscure WingRight flank — left-hand shoulder grab
  19. 19Reversing MaceFront — left step-through straight punch
  20. 20Thrusting ProngsFront bear hug, arms pinned
  21. 21Twisting TwigFront wrist lock
  22. 22Obscure SwordRight flank — left-hand shoulder grab
  23. 23Raining ClawFront — right uppercut punch
  24. 24Crashing WingsRear bear hug, arms free
Purple Belt24 techniques+

Katas & sets — Long 1 (Right A & Left B) · Finger Set 1 · Coordination Set 1

  1. 01Twirling WingsRear — two-hand stiff-arm shoulder grab
  2. 02Snapping TwigFront — left-hand chest push
  3. 03Leaping CraneFront — right step-through punch
  4. 04Swinging PendulumFront — right roundhouse kick
  5. 05Crushing HammersRear bear hug, arms pinned
  6. 06Captured LeavesRight flank — finger lock
  7. 07Evading the StormFront — right step-through overhead club
  8. 08Charging RamFront tackle
  9. 09Parting WingsFront — two-hand push
  10. 10Thundering HammersFront — right step-through punch
  11. 11Squeezing the PeachRear bear hug, arms pinned
  12. 12Circling WingRear — two-hand choke, arms bent
  13. 13Calming the StormFront — right step-through roundhouse club
  14. 14Darting MaceFront — two-hand wrist grab
  15. 15Hooking WingsFront — two-hand low push
  16. 16Shield and SwordFront — left step-through punch
  17. 17Gift in ReturnFront handshake
  18. 18Bow of CompulsionFront wrist lock against opponent's chest
  19. 19Obstructing the StormFront — right step-through overhead club
  20. 20Twin KimonoFront — two-hand lapel grab, push out
  21. 21SleeperFront — right step-through straight punch
  22. 22Spiraling TwigRear bear hug, arms free
  23. 23Cross of DestructionRear — two-hand choke
  24. 24Flight to FreedomRear hammerlock
Blue Belt24 techniques+

Katas & sets — Short 2 (Right A & Left B) · Striking Set 1 · Stance Set 1

  1. 01Begging HandsFront — two-hand grab to wrists
  2. 02Thrusting WedgeFront — high scoop kick
  3. 03Flashing WingsFront — right step-through punch
  4. 04Hugging PendulumFront — right thrusting knife-edge kick
  5. 05Repeating DevastationFull nelson
  6. 06Entangled WingFront arm lock
  7. 07Defying the StormFront — right step-through roundhouse club
  8. 08Raking MaceFront — two-hand lapel grab, pulling in
  9. 09Snaking TalonFront — two-hand push
  10. 10Shield and MaceFront — right step-through punch
  11. 11Retreating PendulumFront — right thrusting heel kick
  12. 12Tripping ArrowRear bear hug, arms free
  13. 13Fallen CrossRear — two-hand choke
  14. 14Returning StormFront — inward roundhouse and backhand club
  15. 15Crossed TwigsRear — two-hand grabs to wrists
  16. 16Twist of FateFront — two-hand push
  17. 17Flashing MaceFront — right step-through punch
  18. 18Gift of DestinyFront handshake
  19. 19Wings of SilkRear — two-arm hammerlock
  20. 20Gripping TalonFront — left direct right wrist grab
  21. 21Gathering CloudsFront — right step-through punch
  22. 22Destructive TwinsFront — two-hand choke, pulling in
  23. 23Broken RamFront tackle
  24. 24Circling the HorizonFront — right step-through punch
Green Belt24 techniques+

Katas & sets — Long 2 (Right A & Left B) · Short 3 (Right A & Left B)

  1. 01Obscure ClawRight flank — left-hand shoulder grab
  2. 02Encounter with DangerFront — two-hand push
  3. 03Circling DestructionFront — left step-through punch
  4. 04Detour from DoomFront — right roundhouse kick
  5. 05Squatting SacrificeRear bear hug, arms free
  6. 06Escape from DeathRear — right-arm choke
  7. 07Brushing the StormRight flank — right step-through overhead club
  8. 08Menacing TwirlRear — left-hand belt grab
  9. 09Leap from DangerRear — two-hand push
  10. 10Circles of ProtectionFront — right step-through overhead punch
  11. 11Circle of DoomFront — right straight kick
  12. 12Broken GiftHandshake
  13. 13Heavenly AscentFront — two-hand choke, arms straight
  14. 14Capturing the StormFront — right step-through overhead club
  15. 15Conquering ShieldFront — left stiff-arm lapel grab
  16. 16Taming the MaceFront — right step-through punch
  17. 17Twirling SacrificeFull nelson
  18. 18Cross of DeathFront — two-hand cross choke
  19. 19Securing the StormFront — right step-through roundhouse club
  20. 20Intercepting the RamFront tackle
  21. 21Kneel of CompulsionRight flank — right step-through punch
  22. 22Clipping the StormFront — right thrusting club
  23. 23Glancing WingFront — left uppercut punch
  24. 24The Back BreakerRight flank — right step-through punch
3rd Degree Brown Belt24 techniques+

Katas & sets — Long 3 (Right A & Left B) · Striking Set 2 · Stance Set 2

  1. 01Glancing SpearFront — right direct wrist grab
  2. 02Thrust into DarknessRear — right step-through punch
  3. 03Circling FansFront — right and left straight punch combination
  4. 04Rotating DestructionFront — right snap kick and left spinning back kick
  5. 05Falcons of ForceFlank — left and right shoulder grab by two men
  6. 06The Bear and the RamFront right punch and rear bear hug, arms free
  7. 07Raining LanceFront — right step-through overhead knife
  8. 08Desperate FalconsFront — two-hand grab to both wrists
  9. 09Leap of DeathFront — right step-through punch
  10. 10Protecting FansFront — right and left punch combination, opponent's left leg forward
  11. 11Deceptive PantherRight front snap kick (low) and right roundhouse kick (high)
  12. 12Courting the TigerFlank — left and right arm grab by two opponents
  13. 13Gathering the SnakesFront left punch and rear right punch by two men
  14. 14Glancing LanceFront — right knife thrust while your arms are down
  15. 15Dominating CirclesFront — right shoulder grab by opponent's right hand
  16. 16Destructive FansLeft flank — right punch, opponent's right leg forward
  17. 17Unfurling CraneFront — right and left punch combination, opponent's right leg forward
  18. 18Grasping EaglesFront right lapel grab and rear right arm grab by two men
  19. 19Parting of the SnakesFront right punch and rear attempt by two men
  20. 20Trusting LanceFront — right knife thrust while your arms are down
  21. 21Blinding SacrificeFront — two-hand grab or choke
  22. 22Snakes of WisdomFlank — left and right shoulder grabs by two men
  23. 23Entwining LanceFront — right knife thrust
  24. 24Falling FalconFront — right direct lapel grab
2nd Degree Brown Belt24 techniques+

Katas & sets — Form 4 · Two Man Set (both sides)

  1. 01Fatal CrossFront — two-hand attempted grab or push
  2. 02Twirling HammersFront — left step-through punch
  3. 03Defensive CrossFront — right snap kick
  4. 04Dance of DarknessFront — right kick followed by a right punch
  5. 05Marriage of the RamsRight and left shoulder grabs (close) by two men
  6. 06The Ram and the EagleFront right punch and left collar grab by two men
  7. 07Escape from the StormRight flank — right overhead club
  8. 08Circling WindmillsFront — two-hand push followed by a right punch
  9. 09Destructive KneelFront — right step-through punch
  10. 10Bowing to BuddhaFront — right roundhouse kick while kneeling on the ground
  11. 11Reversing CirclesFront — left roundhouse kick followed by a left punch
  12. 12Reprimanding the BearsFront right punch and rear bear hug by two men, arms free
  13. 13Circling the StormFront — right club thrust (poke)
  14. 14Unfolding the DarkLeft step-through punch from the right rear flank
  15. 15Unwinding PendulumFront — right kick followed by a right punch
  16. 16Piercing LanceFront — right knife thrust while your arms are up
  17. 17Escape from DarknessRight punch from the right side
  18. 18Capturing the RodFront — right pistol holdup against your chest
  19. 19Prance of the TigerRight flank — step-through uppercut punch
  20. 20Broken RodRear — right-hand pistol
  21. 21Entwining MacesFront — right and left punch, opponent's left leg forward
  22. 22Defying the RodFront — right pistol holdup
  23. 23Fatal DeviationFront — right and left punch, opponent's left leg forward
  24. 24Twisted RodFront — right pistol holdup
1st Degree Brown Belt24 techniques+

Katas & sets — Form 5 · Kicking Set 2

  1. 01Clutching FeathersFront — left-hand hair grab
  2. 02Triggered SaluteFront — right-hand straight punch
  3. 03Dance of DeathFront — right straight punch
  4. 04Thrusting SaluteFront — right step-through kick
  5. 05Gift of DestructionHandshake
  6. 06Locking HornsFront headlock
  7. 07Lone KimonoFront — left-hand lapel grab
  8. 08Glancing SaluteFront — right-hand cross push
  9. 09Five SwordsFront — right step-through roundhouse punch
  10. 10Buckling BranchFront — left step-through kick
  11. 11Scraping HoofFull nelson
  12. 12Grip of DeathLeft flank — right arm headlock
  13. 13Crossing TalonFront — right-hand cross wrist grab
  14. 14Repeating MaceFront — left-hand push
  15. 15Shielding HammerFront — left step-through hooking punch
  16. 16Striking Serpent's HeadFront bear hug, arms free
  17. 17Locking WingsHammerlock
  18. 18Obscure WingRight flank — left-hand shoulder grab
  19. 19Reversing MaceFront — left step-through straight punch
  20. 20Thrusting ProngsFront bear hug, arms pinned
  21. 21Twisting TwigFront wrist lock
  22. 22Obscure SwordRight flank — left-hand shoulder grab
  23. 23Raining ClawFront — right uppercut punch
  24. 24Crashing WingsRear bear hug, arms free
1st Degree Black Belt24 techniques+

Katas & sets — Staff Set · Blocking Set 2

  1. 01Twirling WingsRear — two-hand stiff-arm shoulder grab
  2. 02Snapping TwigFront — left-hand chest push
  3. 03Leaping CraneFront — right step-through punch
  4. 04Swinging PendulumFront — right roundhouse kick
  5. 05Crushing HammersRear bear hug, arms pinned
  6. 06Captured LeavesRight flank — finger lock
  7. 07Evading the StormFront — right step-through overhead club
  8. 08Charging RamFront tackle
  9. 09Parting WingsFront — two-hand push
  10. 10Thundering HammersFront — right step-through punch
  11. 11Squeezing the PeachRear bear hug, arms pinned
  12. 12Circling WingRear — two-hand choke, arms bent
  13. 13Calming the StormFront — right step-through roundhouse club
  14. 14Darting MaceFront — two-hand wrist grab
  15. 15Hooking WingsFront — two-hand low push
  16. 16Shield and SwordFront — left step-through punch
  17. 17Gift in ReturnFront handshake
  18. 18Bow of CompulsionFront wrist lock against opponent's chest
  19. 19Obstructing the StormFront — right step-through overhead club
  20. 20Twin KimonoFront — two-hand lapel grab, push out
  21. 21SleeperFront — right step-through straight punch
  22. 22Spiraling TwigRear bear hug, arms free
  23. 23Cross of DestructionRear — two-hand choke
  24. 24Flight to FreedomRear hammerlock

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