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Shaolin Kempo School of Martial Arts

4.8
(33 reviews)

Business Details

264 Hester Street, Shepherdsville, KY
40165, United States
(502) 921-0193
http://www.shaolinkempoky.com

About

Martial Arts SchoolSelf Defense SchoolFitness Center
Shaolin Kempo School of Martial Arts, located at 264 Hester Street in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, has been proudly serving Bullitt County and the surrounding communities since 2004. Founded and operated by Mr. Anthony Reeser, a 6th Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate with more than 40 years of martial arts experience, our school is dedicated to helping students of all ages build confidence, discipline, respect, focus, and practical self-defense skills. We offer professional martial arts instruction for children (ages 4+), teens, and adults in a clean, safe, and family-friendly environment. Our comprehensive Shaolin Kempo Karate system combines techniques from Shaolin Kung Fu, Karate, and Jiu-Jitsu to provide effective self-defense while improving physical fitness, coordination, and mental focus. Whether you're looking to help your child develop confidence and leadership skills, improve your own fitness, or learn practical self-defense, Shaolin Kempo School of Martial Arts provides structured classes for beginners through advanced students. Our mission is to help every student reach their full potential through quality instruction, positive encouragement, and traditional martial arts values. Conveniently located in Shepherdsville, we proudly serve students from Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Hillview, Brooks, Lebanon Junction, Louisville, and throughout Bullitt County. Visit us today and discover why families have trusted Shaolin Kempo School of Martial Arts for over 20 years to help build stronger, healthier, and more confident individuals.

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  • Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable

Location

Shaolin Kempo School of Martial Arts
264 Hester Street, Shepherdsville, KY
40165, United States

Hours

Monday4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FridayClosed
Saturday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SundayClosed

Products & Services

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Explore offerings from Shaolin Kempo School of Martial Arts on 264 Hester Street in Shepherdsville, with popular karate / martial arts classes and aerobic kickboxing classes available at this location.

Karate/ Martial arts Classes

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Karate / Martial Arts Classes

At Shaolin Kempo School of Martial Arts we are a top martial arts school in Shepherdsville, KY, We make learning fun and easy for our students. We welcome all members of the family to receive instruction from us. Whether you’re looking for ways to improve your physical health or defend yourself in dangerous situations, we’ll teach you all the proper moves that are intended to make you feel more empowered.

Pre School Classes
Pre School Classes
per month or $255.00 every 4 months

This Program is designed for children from the ages 4 to 6 years of age. This program is designed to enhance a young child's ability to concentrate, focus on the task at hand, as well as the basic skills needed to prepare them for school. Such things as counting, learning colors, learning right from left and coordination are covered. Along the way way they will learn basic self defense skills in an adjusted time frame to accommodate their short attention span

Children Karate Classes
Children Karate Classes
per month or $255 every 4 months

At Shaolin Kempo School Of Martial Arts, we believe that everyone should understand, at the very least, the most basic tenets of self defense. More than just a means of protecting one’s self, self defense classes provide a well rounded exercise regiment and can imbue your child with a strong sense of self confidence. Childhood is of course the most instructive point in a person’s life, and skills obtained in childhood remain ingrained forever. That’s why Shaolin Kempo School Of Martial Arts has devoted its services to teaching kids self defense. We believe it’s best to teach young people to protect themselves at an early age, so that the ability to defend one’s self remains permanently etched in their memories. Our highly trained instructors understand that material taught in self defense classes is often forceful or rough in nature. That’s why Shaolin Kempo School Of Martial Arts’s instructors take a more hands-on, nurturing approach to teaching. We emphasize defense as merely that: defense, never to be used against another person. Shaolin Kempo School Of Martial Arts’s well rounded program draws from a variety of martial arts sources, as well a various philosophies and basic common sense. We want our students to understand that good self defense includes more than physical skill. Our program also emphasizes discipline, restraint, tolerance and respect.

Teen / Adult Karate Classes
Teen / Adult Karate Classes
per month or $255 every 4 month

Many people think that self-defense classes are meant to teach you how to fight, but that's only in the worst case scenario. In reality, self defense actually means doing everything in your power to avoid getting into a fight. That's where we come in. Although combat technique is an important part of our self-defense courses, we also teach a wide array of skills that can help you steer clear of a fight in the first place. For example, verbal de-escalation can be a very effective technique in fending off a would-be attacker. But the most important thing you can take away from our classes is the self-confidence that comes from training in realistic scenarios. Our classes are taught in an extremely supportive environment and training is tailored to help each individual be prepared to encounter an actual assault. Regardless of your size, speed or athletic skills, we can provide you with training on how to: • Avoid being a target • Assess your surroundings • React to a confrontation • Conduct yourself in a crisis • Anticipate your attacker's next move • Breaking an attacker's grasp • How, when, and where to strike if assaulted This course is designed to prepare you for an assault, but it also gives you the tools you need to avoid the fight altogether. So whether you want to learn how to fight, or more importantly, how to avoid fighting, we can help. For more information about group classes or to set up a course for a private or corporate group, please contact us today.

Aerobic Kickboxing Classes

Created and organized by Mr. Anthony Reeser, who is not only the Chief Instructor of the martial arts program, but is an IFA ( International Fitness Association) Certified aerobics Instructor, as well as a certified personal trainer. This program is designed to build cardiovascular health and physical fitness as well as teach self defense with the intent to have fun. Applied with upbeat music, it make for a really good time.

Teen / Adult Aerobic Kickboxing
Teen / Adult Aerobic Kickboxing
per class or get 10 classes for $30.00

Shaolin Kempo School Of Martial Arts prides itself on having a top kickboxing program in Shepherdsville, KY. Our highly experienced instructors are qualified to teach students of all ages and know how to demonstrate the proper techniques safely. We maintain a positive atmosphere that encourages students to form positive relationships with one another. You can benefit in many different ways when you enroll in one of our aerobic kickboxing classes. Some of the benefits you’ll likely notice quickly include • Improved balance • Increased endurance • Greater flexibility Better hand-eye coordination When you sign up for a class at Shaolin Kempo School Of Martial Arts, you’ll see for yourself why we’re a top Aerobic kickboxing program in the Shepherdsville area. We offer flexible lesson times in order to better accommodate our clients' schedules. Call today to find out our current course times and to have all your questions answered by one of our attentive staff members.

Reviews

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  • JH
    Joseph Harris33
    Jun 29, 2026
    5.0
    Great karate school they are very professional and great with kids.
  • RR
    Rhanmery Rodriguez
    Jun 28, 2026
    3.0
    My son and I are very grateful to Mr. Tonny; he is a wonderful person and a great teacher. However, I had an unpleasant issue with Ms. Molly on Friday: since my son didn't have his lunch with him, I sent one via DoorDash. She said she couldn't accept it because other children might want some—even though the other kids didn't even pay attention and simply ate their own food! She insisted that he couldn't eat until the day was over; I had never been informed of this policy when enrolling him, and I felt it was very unfair. She told me that if he ate that food, he wouldn't be allowed to return. Naturally, I apologized and explained that I hadn't known the rule but couldn't leave my son without food, promising it wouldn't happen again. But she said he could no longer attend the summer camp, so I simply accepted the decision. My son Pedro is sad because he wanted to take karate classes; it’s a shame what happened—they’ve lost a customer simply because they didn't understand that it was a one-time mistake caused by not knowing the rule. Thank you for everything, Mr. Tonny.
  • GD
    Gary Dickman
    May 21, 2026
    5.0
    My Girls love the Challenge of Karate . And the staff is great and Mr Tony is unbelievable teaching people and kids this form of self defense!! Excellent Place!
  • CN
    Christopher Nowell
    May 20, 2026
    5.0
    My daughter has attended the dojo for a couple years now and loves it. She gets really good Instruction and benefits alot from it. Everyone here is really great! If your looking for a really good martial arts school, this is the place to go for all ages.
  • WL
    William Latham
    May 17, 2026
    5.0
    I have been attending classes here for over 4 years, and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. It has helped me lose weight and build my endurance. It is good for learning self-defense and how to protect yourself in a variety of situations. This school is a good, safe environment for all ages. Mr. Tony is a great instructor, he is kind and fair; he will help you reach your goals, but you have to put in the work. Try it, practice, give your best effort and in time you'll be amazed at what you can do!

Frequently Asked Questions About Shaolin Kempo School of Martial Arts

What types of martial arts classes does Shaolin Kempo School of Martial Arts offer?

They offer group and private classes in Shaolin Kempo Karate, combining 5 Animal Shaolin Kung Fu, Kempo Karate, and Jiu-Jitsu (Chin-na), for men, women, and children, including aerobic kickboxing.

Where is Shaolin Kempo School of Martial Arts located?

The school is located at 264 Hester Street, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, USA, just 8 miles south of Louisville off Interstate 65 at exit 117.

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