Since 1995, the Kenpo Karate & Kickboxing Center has offered the highest level of martial arts training available in the Tallahassee area. With a focus on practical and street-effective self defense, our certified instructors can help you get in shape, raise your self-confidence and teach you how to defend yourself. We offer classes in kenpo, modern arnis (Filipino stick fighting), self-defense, kickboxing and, for children, kenpo and self-defense.

We are an affiliate of Master’s Self Defense Centers based out of Boston, Mass. Our curriculum is overseen by Professor Robert Nohelty, an 8th degree blackbelt with over 40 years of martial arts experience. Professor Nohelty presents twice-yearly seminars at the Kenpo Karate & Kickboxing Center and conducts all blackbelt testing for our dojo.

All Kenpo Karate & Kickboxing instructors are certified through Master’s Self Defense. We take pride in being part of Master’s long tradition of excellence.


For more information call Master Jerry Ingle at (850) 386-7279 or stop by our facility at 2500 Allen Road, near the back entrance of the Tallahassee Mall.


Effort: Putting forth an exertion of strength or power — physically or mentally. Etiquette: The conventional code of good manners which governs behavior in society, professional and business decorum. Character: The total sum of the qualities making up an individual — moral excellence. Sincerity: Honesty of mind or intention — truthfulness. Self-Control: Control over ones’ own impulses, emotions or acts.