Shaolin Kempo Karate We challenge men, women, and children to become healthier, happier, and better through professional and personalized instruction in the versatile martial art of Kempo. Kempo is great exercise, and in addition to the health and fitness benefits it teaches practical self defense. We offer a variety of on-going programs with continual enrollment. Students are able to attend group classes and private lessons at any of our three studios in the Alexandria area. Come as often as you choose and experience how Kempo can improve the quality of your life. Potomac Kempo's martial arts classes are a unique path to better health. Our students improve muscular strength, balance, endurance, flexibility, and speed. This development of a healthy body moves in time with improvement of mental fitness. The study of Kempo leads to decreased stress, increased energy, improved focus, greater confidence, and self-discipline.