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

09/23/2026

Saturday, Sept 26, PLAY DAY: Dave Strobel will have the class this week. As always, if for some reason he is unable to attend, the highest rank will be in charge. Have a great class.

09/17/2026

Saturday, Sept 19, Week 22: Sword and Hammer, Obscure Sword, Spiraling Twig, Destructive Twins, Clipping the Storm, Snakes of Wisdom, Defying the Rod.

See you there.

09/11/2026

Saturday, Sept 12, Week 21: Attacking Mace, Twisted Twig, Sleeper, Gathering Clouds, Kneel of Compulsion, Blinding Sacrifice, Entwined Maces.

Apologies for posting so very late. Too many things got in the way. See you at class.

09/02/2026

Saturday, Sept 5: We do have the space for class this Saturday, even though it's Labor Day weekend. The plan is for anyone who can make it to show up and we'll have an extra 'Play Day'. See you there.

08/29/2026

Saturday, Aug 29: One of those rare five Saturday months. We do have class. See you there.

08/19/2026

Saturday, Aug 22, Week 20: Mace of Aggression, Thrusting Prongs, Twin Kimono, Gripping Talon, Intercepting the Ram, Thrusting Lance, Broken Rod.

See you there.

08/12/2026

Saturday, Aug 15, Week 19: Checking the Storm, Reversing Mace, Obstructing the Storm, Wings of Silk, Securing the Storm, Parting of the Snakes, Prance of the Tiger.

See you at class.

08/07/2026

Saturday, Aug 8, Week 18: The Pincher (Grasp of Death), Obscure Wing, Bow of Compulsion, Gift of Destiny, Cross of Death, Grasping Eagles, Capturing the Rod.

Lots of choking and grabbing and then they threaten to shoot you. See you at class.

07/29/2026

Saturday, Aug 1, Week 17: Captured Twigs, Locked Wing, Gift in Return, Flashing Mace, Twirling Sacrifice, Unfurling Crane, Escape from Darkness.

If this looks familiar, we modified what we had planned that last couple of weeks due to who was able to attend. We will try to get back on schedule. See you at class.

07/22/2026

Saturday, July 25: Where did July go?? The rest of the summer will fly by as well. Last Saturday of the month means 'Play Day'. A bit lighter attendance but GREAT class last week reviewing Yellow and Oranges. See you at class.

Address

6300 Walker Street
Saint Louis Park, MN
55416

Opening Hours

10:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+19528186468

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