Kenpo Defense Systems is a school that teaches Character, Strength and Intent.

Through years of Instruction we have learned that the most important point of any training in a physical skill is RETENTION of both Knowledge and skill, or the ability to retain and execute what you have been taught. For this reason we have based our programs on the Kenpo System, which has been developed through logical analization of all the components that make up a Martial Art.

Kenpo is simple, practical and devastatingly effective. It has been proven in the streets and on the battle fields of the world. Kenpo has attack specific themes; these themes will assist in the retention of knowledge and skill, therefore making it easier to recall necessary information in defensive situations.

Being able to execute the materials taught to you while you are dealing with your own physical and emotional responses to danger is a key factor to success, KDS will train you in how to deal with this "Adrenaline Dump" we will teach you how to navigate your way through, and this will also assist you in your ability to overcome the moment regardless of the type of attack or the number of assailants.

Our programs are specifically designed to improve the defensive capabilities of everyone who feels a need to be more secure in their personal or professional environments.

KDS programs were developed through 45 years of research and experience in real world combative situations.

Kenpo Defense Systems' entire instructional strategy is based around levels of learning. Our programs range from the short term to the more protracted and sophisticated.

We have a program to fit your needs.

Our chief Instructor is Mr. Sean Waugh, a native of Sydney Australia. Mr. Waugh has been a student of the Martial Arts for over 40 years having studied many different arts and having achieved Instructor - level certification in Goju Kai, Yamabushido Kempo and Ed Parker’s American Kenpo.

He has experience in law enforcement having been a transit cop in Sydney. He then served a religious mission for his church. At the completion of his religious service Sean started his own security company that provided security and bouncers at local pubs, bars and restaurants.

Sean has also provided security for celebrities such as Little River Band, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, Midnight Oil and Air Supply. He has provided security to such political dignitaries as the Turkish, Syrian Ambassadors to Australia as well as Dignitaries from The LDS church.

Sean also spent 13 years as an adjunct professor at Utah State University, teaching their self defense and Karate classes.