How to get started in Martial Arts
The First Step Toward a Stronger You Starting something new can be both exciting and intimidating, especially when it comes to martial arts. Many people
Charles Falk
November 18, 2025
Your child is about to become a teenager. (Don’t panic.) They’ll soon learn how to navigate new challenges in life while still working hard in school, keeping up with sports, and maintaining relationships. Get your children involved in Beginner Kenpo Karate Classes at Innovative Martial Arts academy today.
Beginner Kenpo can build your child’s self esteem and discipline as they prepare to enter some of the most formative years in their lives. Find IMAA Near you in Wake Forest today for Beginner Kenpo Karate Classes
American Kenpo or Kenpo Karate, is an updated system of martial arts based on modern day self-defense that is logical and practical. Innovative Martial Arts Academy does not teach for tournaments. We teach students how to appropriately react to real world situations; to enable your child to have the confidence to deal with bullies in middle or high school and in the rest of their lives.
Great school with wonderful teachers. My daughter has a great time learning and everyone is friendly. There is even an adult class that allowed me to try to see if I liked it and everyone was very patient with me. I am thankful to have my daughter be a part of the Innovative Martial Arts Academy in Wake Forest and know she is benefiting from it in more than one way. It amazes me how fast she is learning and how hard she is trying. They have her trying to develop at her fullest with her mind, body, and spirit. I would recommend this school to anyone interested in martial arts.
William D.
Kristi F.
In Beginner Kenpo, we introduce your child to the art of Kenpo Karate where they’ll focus on speed and efficiency. We will teach them how to strike and use their natural abilities to defend themselves. This class is designed for beginners, who will walk away with a better understanding of our classes and be able to work their way through the ranks.
From day one, our students learn:
We’ll help our students build mental and social skills, not just physical traits. We surround them with positive role models who will encourage them to practice to get better, keep trying when they’re not doing well, and build them up through a series of accomplishments. If you’ve been looking for a Kenpo class near you, Contact IMAA Today.
To gain a belt promotion, our students must show respect to their school teachers and parents, as well as perform satisfactorily in class. We use the term black belt as a metaphor for personal excellence.
Check out our Black Belt Wall to see who has earned the honor.
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