Welcome to the London Kempo Handbook.
This handbook is a central reference for London Kempo members. It brings together the club’s official documents, practical information, and articles to support your training both on and off the mat.
What You’ll Find Here
Official Documents
These include important club information such as:
- Membership Agreement
- Code of Conduct
- Training policies
- Grading information
- Other official club documents
These documents describe how the club operates and should be regarded as the current official versions.
Articles & Resources
Alongside the official documents, you’ll find a growing collection of articles covering topics such as:
- Kempo techniques and principles
- Training advice
- Club history and traditions
- Self-defence
- Frequently asked questions
- News and announcements
These resources are intended to help you gain a deeper understanding of Kempo and support your development as a martial artist.
A Living Handbook
Unlike a printed handbook, this online version will continue to grow over time. New articles and resources will be added regularly, and official documents will be updated whenever necessary.
Members are encouraged to check back from time to time to see what’s new.
We hope you find it useful, informative and enjoyable to read.
A Note on the Use of AI
This handbook has been written using a combination of the experience of London Kempo’s instructors, existing club notes and modern AI-assisted editing tools.
The AI has been guided by London Kempo’s history, syllabus, teaching philosophy and editorial style, and has been used to help organise ideas, improve clarity and develop educational content, drawing on existing notes and material. Every article has been reviewed and edited to ensure that it accurately reflects the principles, standards and ethos of London Kempo.
Like Kempo itself, we believe in respecting tradition while making thoughtful use of modern tools where they genuinely improve learning.