Australian Kenpo Karate

KENPO HISTORY

Kenpo is believed to date back to 495 AD in China and equally to Japan. Kenpo is rich in history and acknowledges Mr Edmund Parker (1931 - 1990) as the foremost Grand Master of the American Kenpo Karate Association.

Mr Chuck Sullivan is a first-generation black belt of American Kenpo Karate, after Mr Parkers passing, Chinese Kenpo Karate (IKCA) was established.

Grand Master Sullivan has been inspirational in the development of kenpo in today's society. Australian Kenpo Karate was launched in 2016 (AKK), Head Instructor Mr Damion Linke continues to pass on knowledge to following generations as a foundation for further development.

ABOUT OUR HEAD INSTRUCTOR

Mr Damion Linke is an 8th Dan Black Belt, with over 38years of experience. 1985 was the beginning of Mr Linke's martial arts training, studying the art of Zen Do Kai, in 1997 he was promoted to probationary 4th degree black belt.

Mr Linke studied various other styles whilst undergoing his training in Zen Do Kai such as Muay Thai, Taramilliatai, Boxing, jujitsu and weaponry. In January 2000 Mr Linke began his study of Chinese Kenpo Karate (IKCA), in 2005 Mr Linke was promoted to 1st degree black belt and was last promoted in 2014 to 6th degree black belt, under the guidance of Senior Grand Master Sullivan.

In June 2016, Mr Linke, with permission from Mr Sullivan began implementing his own unique changes, with help from his wife Mandy they launched Australian Kenpo Karate (AKK).