Curriculum

TAI CHI CHUAN

  • Taste of Tai Chi – An introduction to basic movements for beginners

  • Yang Style 24-Step Short Form – The most widely practiced form in the world

  • Combined Tai Chi Form (67 Movements) – A deeper exploration of Tai Chi principles

  • Tai Chi Sword – Graceful, flowing sword routines emphasizing balance and precision

  • Qigong / Chi Kung – Including the 8 Pieces of Brocade, to enhance breath, posture, and energy flow

Curriculum

DYNAMIC FIST LAW/KENPO

FORMS

Karate

  • Taikyoku

  • Heian 1–5

  • Tekki 1–3

  • Basai Dai, Empi, Kanku Dai, Gankaku

Kenpo

  • Cat 3, Circle of the Tiger – Nick Cerio’s Kenpo

  • Honsuki – Kenpo

Kung Fu

  • Lian Huan Quan – Long Fist Kung Fu

  • Yi Lu Mai Fu – Long Fist Kung Fu

  • Er Lu Mai Fu – Long Fist Kung Fu

  • Lin Wan Kune – Sil Lum Kung Fu

WEAPON FORMS

Okinawan

  • Kama – Kanigawa No Nicho Gama

  • Tonfa – Matsu Higa No Tonfa

  • Sai – Matsu Higa No Sai

  • Bo – Shushi No Kon Sho

American

  • Bo – Cerio No Kon Sho

  • Nobanu – Don Rodrigues

Chinese

  • Staff (Right Hand Stick) – Wah Lum Kung Fu

  • Continuous Broad Sword – Wah Lum Kung Fu

  • Basic Broadsword – Standardized Wushu

Note: Sensei Keefe has mastered over 20 additional forms not included in the core curriculum. These are available upon request for black belt students or those seeking specialized instruction.

SELF-DEFENSE / STREET DEFENSE

  • Kenpo-based defense techniques

  • Jujitsu-based defense techniques

SPARRING / FIGHTING

A dynamic blend of Boxing, Taekwondo, and various martial arts styles focusing on timing, distance, and strategy.

SPORT KARATE

  • Point sparring

  • Competitive combinations and tactics

  • Tournament forms

  • Personalized traditional or creative form development

“Martial Arts”

TRADITIONAL - Students build discipline, focus, and confidence through structured martial arts training. They learn proper punching, blocking, kicking, and movement, while developing respect and self-control. The base system are kata/forms from Karate, Kung Fu, and Kenpo. This phase focuses on forms (katas), which sharpen technique, rhythm, and mental clarity.

“Martial Fighting”

STREET/SELF DEFENSE- This is real-world training. Students learn to defend against punches, grabs, and weapons using Kenpo and Jujitsu-based techniques. Offense is also developed with strikes and kicks from Boxing, Taekwondo, and other arts. The result is practical, effective self-defense skills for real-life situations.

“Martial Sport”

TOURNAMENTS - For students who want to compete, KMA offers experienced guidance. We’ve produced champions and hosted top-level tournaments throughout New England. Sensei John Keefe regularly judges at national events, especially black belt divisions.