Our Mission

To enhance our community and its citizens through the positive personal development skills of our training. To provide a safe haven of positive energy and support for our student's mental and physical growth.

To provide inspiration of personal excellence through our example as black belts both in and out of the karate school. To ensure the long-term growth of the school and its staff by providing legendary student service.

About Us

Insights Karate Academy was opened in August 2004 in Milford, MA. We strive to serve it's students and the community with excellent service as well as a commitment to improve the lives of our students through martial arts. We keep students motivated and help themthrough each stage of development on the road to black belt.

The world of martial arts can be a very exciting and rewarding experience for students of all ages. Many of our students have found how martial arts have changed their lives for the best.

Our Martial Arts classes have a built in anti-abduction program that help teach your child how not to become a victim as well as what to do if someone were to approach them.

What is American Kenpo?

Although it is true that Kenpo roots date back to ancient China, the "Ed Parker system of Kenpo" also known as American Kenpo, is one of the most comprehensive and contemporary systems taught today. Ed Parker was considered a pioneer in the martial arts field, unafraid to make changes and enhancements to the Kenpo system, he literally disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt Kenpo to fit today's environment. Armed with basic principles and concepts of motion, students not only learn the “how’s” of movements, but also the "Why's". Today's American Kenpo is about 90% Ed Parker's creation.

Kenpo simply put is "pure intelligence of thought and motion". These innovations are what make his Kenpo system practical and logical. Mr. Parker also "Americanized" the system to make the terminology easier to understand and learn.

Ed Parker believed that a Karate system should be tailored to the individual because there are many different body types, and sizes and what might work for one may not work for another. He also believed in not keeping the system static. Ed Parker always believed in keeping an open mind.

The students of Kenpo come from all walks of life: students, housewives, athletes, construction workers, nurses, policemen, security guards, senior citizens, children and many others. Once again age, sex, natural ability, is never a negative factor, anyone can learn these skills. Most people study Kenpo for the practical self-defense techniques to protect themselves and their loved ones. Some like the sport aspect of training and compete in tournaments to test and refine their fighting or form skills. Others may want to enhance their spiritual being which is a product of dedicated training and usually comes with the seasoning of time. Whatever the reason, the benefits that Kenpo has to offer are always positive and many for mind, body, and spirit!