so that you can…
Be Better Than Yesterday
Hello! I’m Gary, and I run a martial arts school in Alexandria, VA. The style we teach is Shaolin Kempo. I am honored to be a student of Shihan Chris Santillo, headmaster of this school, and four others in this area. He founded Potomac Kempo over 23 years ago.
This website is my interpretation of his curriculum. What began as a method for me to process my own lessons is now a tool I share with my students. This site is intended for current Potomac Kempo students to use as an aid alongside “The Art of Shaolin Kempo,” written by Headmaster Chris Santillo. Together, these sources can augment your individual and group lessons and help you train today to be better than yesterday.
Curriculum
Potomac Kempo curriculum is based on 3 age categories. The categories are Kids 4 to 8, Juniors 8 to 15, and Adults 16 and up. It is divided by Skills, Line Drills, Kempo’s and Kata’s.
| look up by belt rank | look up by category |
|---|---|
| Kids Curriculum | Skills |
| Juniors Curriculum | Kempos |
| Adult Curriculum | Katas |
Life Skills
A sample of our mat chats:
- It takes 21 days to develop a good habit
- Make Someone Smile
- You know what I like about you?
- Attitude for Gratitude
- You never get a second chance to make a first impression
- Look for the good in people and situations
Extra’s
Potomac Kempo encourages its students to learn beyond the stated curriculum. In fact our head-master holds multiple black belts from other arts. It’s fascinating to find connections in techniques across these arts.
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Testimonials
The best kempo dojo. Gary and his staff have helped raise three of our children into respectable successful young adults, ready to face any of life’s challenges and humbly enjoy life’s brightest moments.
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More than 50 Reviews!
Potomac Kempo Kingstowne
Potomac Kempo has 5 studios in the greater Alexanderia area. The Kingstowne location is located at:
5958 Kingstowne Center Suite 110 Alexandria VA 22314
703-206-8064 please text or call
