RICH COPPENS KENPO KARATE STUDIO

A 5th degree Black Belt (Parker/Planas Lineage) Rich has been studying Kenpo since he was 10 years old, has been an instructor since his 20's and continues his lifelong education in the Kenpo by attending seminars with Huk Planas.

 

His martial arts education began with the Tracy System taught by Cliff Jewell, then transitioned to the original Kenpo system in 1988. Rich has also trained and competed as a kickboxer and studied Jiu Jitsu under the instruction of  Rosendo Diaz of Harleysville, PA.  

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Inspired by Master Zach Whitson's re-counter program, Rich developed a system of drills utilizing Kenpo techniques called Kenpo Combat. Kenpo Combat trains students at every level to respond instinctively to an attack utilizing learned techniques which prepares them for real world self defense while also offering a challenging training experience.  

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Rich has competitive experience in boxing and kickboxing and has trained amateur boxers for professional matches as a licensed trainer/coach by the Pennsylvania Boxing Commission.  In addition, he has worked with college and Pro football players to improve their hand speed and footwork through Kenpo training.

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Rich is dedicated to the Martial Arts; perfecting his own technique and continuing to teach his students the art he loves and watching them transition from student of martial arts to Martial Artist.  

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