Disciple Martial Arts is a participating school in the American Kenpo Federation (AKF). We utilize the 16 technique curriculum for Adults and the Junior curriculum as developed by Mr. Brian Duffy.
Mr. Duffy designed the 16 technique system in an effort to reduce the front end load of traditional Kenpo systems. No content has been removed and remains true to the Web of Knowledge.
The goal of the Junior Curriculum is to have more goals for younger students to work towards. The first belts also have fewer technique requirments. By the time the junior student reaches Junior Blue Belt, they will have covered all of the adult curriculum through Adult Orange Belt. At this point the instructor has many options for the further progression of the student. They can continue along the Junior Curriculum, take the equivalent adult rank, or the next test would be for the next equivalent adult belt.
Junior belt have a white stripe in the center of the belt color.
Little Tiger curriculum is designed for chidren 3 to 5 years old. They are introduced to basic Kenpo concepts through many “games”. Focus, discipline, and learning “how to learn” are the primary goals. Belt advancement is based more heavily on the instructor’s discretion.
Little Tiger belts are white with a stripe of color through the center.