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Rick Fowler's Kenpo Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Irving, Texas
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Website & schedule rfkenpo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (972) 753-0002
The classes they run
“He is a deep well of martial arts knowledge, inspiring to kids and great at designing self-defense and conditioning programs for adults.”
“He is a deep well of martial arts knowledge, inspiring to kids and great at designing self-defense and conditioning programs for adults.”
“He is a deep well of martial arts knowledge, inspiring to kids and great at designing self-defense and conditioning programs for adults.”
Other martial arts here
“He is a deep well of martial arts knowledge, inspiring to kids and great at designing self-defense and conditioning programs for adults.”
What students say
“Rick Fowler was a very good instructor and my son enjoyed the class greatly.”
“The students at this karate school are very knowledgeable, respectful, and always ready to help.”
“He is always adding to the art, improving motion, tying in the core, working on proper breathing and how to add power/effectiveness in any technique.”
“He combines discipline with fun for the kids, is an expert on core Kenpo concepts, and enhances the Kenpo with attributes from the many other martial arts he has studied.”
“He combines discipline with fun for the kids, is an expert on core Kenpo concepts, and enhances the Kenpo with attributes from the many other martial arts he has studied.”
From the reviews
My two sons have been learning at the Rick Fowler Kenpo Karate facility for six months now. I appreciate the attention to detail that Mr. Fowler and the staff employ with the students. The experience at the facility has peaked their interest to achieve more skills and obtain higher skill levels in Karate....
I have a son who needed to learn discipline and have more of an 'awareness' of the environment around him. Kenpo Karate has been an excellent sport that my son really enjoys. The key however, is the skill of the instructor, and how he interacts with the kids.
I have been a student of Rick Fowler's Kenpo Karate School for over 2 1/2 years. I am currently working my way up to earn my black belt. The students at this karate school are very knowledgeable, respectful, and always ready to help.
Our whole family has been studying karate with Sifu Fowler for over 10 years. My kids started when they were 5 and now help teach the kids and study with the adults. My husband and I are 3rd degree black belts, and continue to grow along with Sifu Fowler.
Your first Karate class at Rick Fowler's Kenpo Karate
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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