Karate For The Whole Family!

Empty Hands Martial Arts began in March 2008, and 11 years later, we are still here teaching Kenpo Karate to kids, teens and adults.

Our aim is to provide high-quality Kenpo Karate classes, in a positive and family-supportive environment.

Kenpo Karate develops environmental awareness, structural stability, balance, coordination, flow, speed, power and timing as the student progresses through our step-by-step curriculum.

Our students are taught not only how to execute the basic movements in our Program, but also when and why to use each basic.

In our classes, you are going to learn how to use your body to provide you with practical skills to defend yourself.

At Empty Hands Martial Arts, we pride ourselves on our family friendly training environment for you and your family.

While it’s true that an individual ’s progress is based on their own efforts, it can be amazingly motivating when training in a welcoming and supportive environment surrounded by friends on their own journey of self-development.

You can train with confidence knowing that all our instructors are internationally ranked and highly experienced, First-Aid qualified and with current (cleared) Child-Related Employment Screening.

While classes are geared toward self-defence, the real value comes in becoming a better person in terms of physical and mental health, and character development.

There are many benefits of training in Martial Arts at EHMA.

The physical benefits of exercise - improving physical condition and fighting disease – are well known… your doctor already probably mentions this whenever you see them!

Exercise is considered vital for both maintaining mental fitness, as well as reducing stress. When we exercise, endorphins are produced in our brain - they are our bodies natural stress fighters – as well as acting as natural painkillers.

Self-discipline begins with something as simple as turning up to your training sessions regularly. Learning new things requires both focus and discipline, as well as providing a welcome distraction to your day-to-day routines. Learn to set goals and experience the sense of accomplishment when you achieve them!

Exercising and training with like-minded people around you provides a strong sense of community. Become part of our community and make new friends along the way!

Remember those endorphins that help to reduce stress? Well, they also help to improve your sleep. Regular physical exercise will help you to sleep better at night, so you have increased energy levels during the day.

As you develop self-discipline and self-control, training in Karate will give you a focus point and a motivation to move on from unhealthy habits.

Setting and achieving goals provides a solid foundation on which to improve your confidence is - a common benefit of martial arts training. You will learn to perform without being self-conscious or being shy in front of others.

Studies have shown that exercise is very effective at reducing fatigue, improving alertness and concentration, as well as enhancing overall cognitive function. Be a better version of you!

For people struggling with mental health problems such as depression or anxiety, the supportive community at EHMA can go a long way in offering you friendship and a place to relax at ease.

At Empty Hands Martial Arts, we offer a family-friendly environment so that your whole family can enjoy the benefits of Karate together.

Yes, you will work hard… yes, you will learn new skills… yes, you will make new friends… but maybe most importantly… you will have fun at the same time!

In Martial Arts, you will hear the word “LINEAGE” frequently used… it is really a way of asking “WHERE are you from?”, or maybe “who is your FAMILY?”.

In “Martial Arts” this is important, asking any potential instructor “where did your martial arts ranks come from?”

We have a strong connection to the International Kenpo community, through our association with Mr Graham Lelliott (GLKenpo, California, USA). Mr Lelliott is a 1st generation student of Senior Grand Master Ed Parker – the Founder American Kenpo. Having received his 1st-4th degree Black Belts directly from Mr Parker, Mr Lelliott continues to teach Kenpo in Clovis, CA, USA, as well as travelling around the world as an invited guest instructor. He received his 9th degree black belt from Mr Lee Wedlake, as part of the Progressive Kenpo System (PKS) group in December 2017.

​Para Vista Shopping Centre
Shop 17, 296-306 Nelson Road
Para Vista, 5093
South Australia

Phone: 0439 812 244