History
With over 120 Jeff Speakman Kenpo 5.0 schools in over 20 countries, this system has a rich history and a large following. Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 North Bay Martial Arts is located in the heart of the wine country. JSK North Bay is the only school in Sonoma County to teach Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 system. Our school, was started by instructors Jason Bates and Renee Row to give the youth, in our community, the chance to learn the true essence of Kenpo; not only to become a warrior, but also a scholar. Our martial arts family not only offers self-defense classes, but it becomes the students second home, where their instructors and fellow students are there to help them achieve the most in karate and also help them achieve many goals in life. At Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 North Bay we strive to bring out the best in everyone!
Specialties
Kenpo 5.0 is a system designed to provide effective solutions to real world fighting situations. Kenpo 5.0 is not your ordinary karate! It is a self defense system developed for street situations. Develop physical skills for self-defense like coordination, speed, power, flexibility, balance and endurance through the practice of forms, self-defense techniques, striking, blocking, kicking, grappling and sparring. Develop life skills such as self-confidence, respect, self-esteem, and leadership. Kids: Watch your kids grow, develop and make everlasting friendships where they are encouraged to do well, strive for success, respect their parents, instructors and each other; get good grades and enjoy themselves. Teens: Help your teen learn effective self-defense applications through a belt-ranking system that teaches respect and discipline. Empower your teen and continue to build his or her self-esteem with a martial art that will positively change his or her life. Adults: Our program is dedicated to the serious-minded participant dedicated to learning both the physical side of martial arts and the science behind motion and self-defense. The adults get physical but also have a lot of fun! Kenpo Cardio & Conditioning: Fort those interested in high intensity cardio training through bag work and plyometric fight conditioning. This class is offered for those interested in getting lean while learning basic sparring combinations