American Kenpo
| Also known as | Kenpo Karate, Ed Parker Kenpo, Ed Parker Kenpo Karate, American-style Karate |
|---|---|
| Focus | Hybrid |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Creator | Ed Parker |
| Parenthood | Kosho Shorei Ryu Kenpo, Kara-Ho Kenpo, Boxing, Judo |
| Descendant arts | Tracy Kenpo, American OkinawaTe |
| Olympic sport | No |
| Official website | International Kenpo Karate Association |
American Kenpo Karate (/ˈkɛnpoʊ/), also known as American Kenpo or Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate, is an American martial art founded and codified by Ed Parker. It is synthesized mainly from Japanese and Okinawan martial arts such as karate and judo, with influence from Chinese martial arts. It is a form and descendant of Kenpō.