American Kenpo Karate MN - St. Louis Park

American Kenpo Karate MN - St. Louis Park American Kenpo Karate

Instructor: Dennis Bechly, 4th Degree BB, under Norm Rolando, 8th Degree. Learn basic moves and defense combinations/techniques.

We teach American Kenpo Karate - a no nonsense style of self-defense. Teenagers may join, but they must act as responsible adults. This is not a sport karate class. Saturdays 10:30 - 12:00, Central Community Center Cafateria
The last Saturday of the month is considered "Play Day". No formal instruction, but detailed work on specific aspects of the art. Register through St. Louis Park Public Schools Community Education or at your first day of class. This page is administered by Dennis Bechly

06/16/2026

Saturday, Jun 20, Week 15: Sword of Destruction, Shielding Hammer, Hooking Wings, Crossed Twigs, Conquering Shield, Dominating Circles, Unwinding Pendulum.

Yellow and Orange: (Left punch) how to handle range differences, Purple and Blue: double hand attacks from front (push) and rear (wrist grabs), Green and 3rd Brown: Lapel grab from different hands when it may be difficult to move back, 2nd Brown: combination attack of a Front Kick followed with a Punch.

06/11/2026

Saturday, Jun 13, Week 14: Alternating Maces, Repeating Mace, Darting Mace, Returning Storm, Capturing the Storm, Glancing Lance, Unfolding the Dark.

We start with some various usage of our fists (maces), move to some weapon attacks and finish off a stealthy guy from the corner. See you at class.

06/02/2026

Saturday, Jun 6, Week 13: Delayed Sword, Crossing Talon, Calming the Storm, Fallen Cross, Heavenly Ascent, Gathering of the Snakes, Circling the Storm.

We continue the technique progression Orange thru Brown but start over with the Yellows. An eclectic group of attack this week with Grabs, Chokes, Punches and Clubs. See you at class.

05/27/2026

Saturday, May 30: Okay, maybe we should have a class this week. It's the last Saturday of the month, which means 'Play Day'. Dave Strobel (or next highest rank) will be in charge. Have a great day.

05/23/2026

Need to make sure everyone is aware that we are canceling today's class (May 23). See you next week.

05/20/2026

Saturday, May 23: We are on the schedule for class this Saturday even though it is Memorial Day weekend. I plan to be there unless I hear that no one else is able to attend. Please post a comment as to whether or not you will be coming. That would be appreciated. Thanks.

05/14/2026

Saturday, May 16: We finished up with Week 12 techniques last Saturday. No one indicated that they are ready, so we will not be scheduling a Test Day this time around. That said, we will spend the next two weeks doing some reviewing with a 'Play Day' on the 30th. See you all at class.

05/05/2026

Saturday, May 9, Week 12: Grip of Death, Circling Wing, Tripping Arrow, Broken Gift, Courting the Tiger, Reprimanding the Bears.

This puts us at a spot to break for review. A test could be scheduled if anyone feels ready. Think about it. See you at class.

04/28/2026

Saturday, May 2, Week 11: Scrapping Hoof, Squeezing the Peach, Retreating Pendulum, Circle of Doom, Deceptive Panther, Reversing Circles. See you there.

04/23/2026

Saturday, Apr 25: Wow, where did this month go? Last Saturday of the month is 'Play Day'. See you at class.

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6300 Walker Street
Saint Louis Park, MN
55416

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10:30am - 12pm

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+19528186468

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