WHO WE ARE

Whether you're looking for practical self-defence, improved fitness, or a rewarding long-term hobby, London Kempo offers expert instruction in a welcoming and supportive environment.​

We teach Kempo, a traditional martial art with a UK history dating back to 1936, combining practical self-defence skills with a structured approach to technical development.

Based in Harrow on the Hill, our aim is simple: to help ordinary people learn martial arts in a safe, supportive, and professional environment.
No hype. No unrealistic claims. Just consistent training, motivational instruction, and steady progress.
​

Practical Self-Defence

​Learn to recognise and respond to common forms of aggression through realistic training designed to build awareness, confidence, and practical skills.​​

Structured Progression​

​Our curriculum provides a clear path from complete beginner through increasingly advanced techniques and principles, helping you understand not just what to do, but why.​

Supportive Community

​Train alongside people of different ages, backgrounds, and experience levels in a welcoming club environment where everyone helps each other improve.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Our complete martial arts curriculum includes:
  • Defences against common attacks
  • Escapes from grabs and holds
  • Personal safety and awareness
  • Striking and movement skills
  • Ground survival fundamentals
  • Understanding and responding to common weapon threats​
  • Traditional Kempo techniques and principles
  • Balance, coordination, and body mechanics
As you progress, you'll develop greater confidence, control, fitness, and technical understanding.​

​WHAT MAKES LONDON KEMPO DIFFERENT?

At London Kempo, we place equal importance on:
  • Practical self-defence
  • Traditional martial arts knowledge
  • Structured learning and progression
  • Attention to detail
  • Long-term development

Our curriculum has been carefully developed to help students build skills systematically over time.  Whether you train for one year or twenty, there is always more to learn.

WHO TRAINS WITH US?

Whether you're completely new to martial arts or have years of experience, you'll find a place at London Kempo.

Our members include:
  • Adults of all ages
  • Teenagers
  • Complete beginners
  • Martial artists from other styles seeking a deeper understanding of self-defence, application, and technical development

Our structured curriculum supports steady progress from the fundamentals onwards, helping each student develop confidence, skill, and understanding at their own pace.

EXPERIENCED, QUALIFIED AND SUPPORTIVE INSTRUCTORS

Training should be challenging, enjoyable, and conducted with professionalism and respect.

Our instructors are:
  • Experienced Black Belt practitioners
  • Licensed and certified through the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association
  • DBS checked
  • First-aid qualified
  • Committed to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment​

TRY LONDON KEMPO FOR FREE

The best way to understand what we do is to experience it yourself.
  • Our Foundations class run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8pm.
  • No equipment required.
  • No obligation to join.
  • Just come along and see if London Kempo is right for you.
London Kempo 2026