Zanshin Karate, Kenpo, Jiu Jitsu & Traditional Japanese Weapon Of Billerica

New Student Special  4 weeks of lesson  Unlimited group classes 6 days a week $89 sign up before the end of month and get a free uniform 

Our classes and lessons are year-round and with your membership you can participate as many times as you can 7 days a week. We keep it simple, just pick any or all classes that fit your schedule. Classes for all levels are offered Monday through Friday evenings as well as Saturday & Sunday. You can choose to pay monthly with no contracts or you can choose to pay annually and save a few dollars.

Why learn martial arts?

“…martial arts programs are more effective than other physical activities at reducing aggression and hostility and increasing self-esteem, self-control and self-confidence.” (Source – Binder, Brad. “Psychosocial Benefits of Martial Arts: Myth or Reality? A Literature Review.”)

“People who continue to practice the martial arts for prolonged periods are different from the general populace in these ways: they have a lower level of anxiety; an increased sense of responsibility; they are less likely to be radical; they have an increased level of self-esteem; and they are more socially intelligent.” (Source – Psychology Today,)

Grand Master Paul Parent 

Zanshin Kenjutsu Kenpo Karate was founded by Grand Master Paul Parent in March of 2012. Grand Master Paul Parent began his martial arts career in 1994, studying American Kenpo until achieving the rank of Brown Belt. At that time he met Professor Nick Cerio and began learning Nick Cerio's Kenpo. After purchasing a license to open a Nick Cerio school from Professor Cerio, Grand Master Paul began training with Professor Cerio and achieved the rank of Black Belt and Sensei in 1996. After Professor Cerio's untimely death in 1998, Grand Master Paul approached Grandmaster Mark Sheeley and asked him to consider taking him as a student. Grand Master Paul and began training with Grandmaster Mark Sheeley in Cumberland Rhode Island. In April of 2006, he achieved the rank Godan (5th) and the title of Shihan, meaning ‘Master Teacher’. Grand Master proceeded to achieve his Rokudan(6th) and on November 12th 2011 he achieved the dan rank of Shichidan (7th) and the title of Kyoto. The "Kyo" in Kyoshi means "professor" or "philosophy". capable of teaching the philosophy of the martial arts.Therefore, Kyoshi equals a “professor" On June 1st, 2013, Kyoshi Paul was promoted to Hachidan(8th) by Grandmaster Steve Nugent and the International Kenpo Council of Grandmasters. On October 25th 2015 he achieved his Kudan(9th) rank and title of Grand Master from the Komushin Zanshin Ryu Federation headed by Soki Wali Islam! In addition to his excellence in mastering the martial arts, Grand Master Paul has accomplished many achievements. He has worked with numerous police departments throughout the united states as a Defensive Tactics Instructor. He has trained with Lew Hicks, President of Hicks Training Systems. In 2001 Grand Master Paul became a member of Grandmaster Sheeley's Hall of Fame. In response to community concerns Grand Master Paul holds Women's Self-Defense seminars, teaching basic methods of defense if confronted by an attacker. Grand Master Paul also has founded the Zanshin Kenjutsu Charity Foundation. The goal of the foundation is to raise money for one particular charity each year and to contribute to the community whenever possible. He is also very knowledgeable about weapons and specializes in weapons of all varieties

New Student Special  6 weeks of lesson  Unlimited group classes 7 days a week $69 sign up before the end of month and get a free uniform 

Monthly Single  $145  Unlimited group classes 7 days a week 

Monthly Family $185  Unlimited group classes 7 days a week 

History 

Zanshin Kenjutsu Kenpo Karate seeks to maintain the integrity of 

Nick Cerio's Kenpo Karate and to pass the teachings of Professor Cerio on to new generations of martial arts students. Professor Cerio was an admirer of Shotokan Karate, and in the development of his own uniquely powerful system of Kenpo drew upon many of the strengths of Shotokan while maintaining the fluidity, speed and devastating effectiveness of the art of Kenpo. Zanshin Kenjutsu Kenpo Karate maintains the blend of Shotokan's linear power along with the speed and ferocity of Kenpo that Professor Cerio developed.

Programs Tiger Tykes Karate

4-6 years of age,  Children & Teens,   Martial Arts for Adults 

Tiger Tykes

 A Pre-karate program for children ages 4-6 years of age. This program is designed to be an age appropriate introduction to a classroom situation. The curriculum repeats and rotates. The familiarity which comes from repetition helps build self-confidence in an environment where they can enjoy their introduction to Martial Arts.

Children & Teens

 Karate is often recommended as a way to help children and teens achieve greater social, physical, mental and emotional growth. As karate skills develop, a Child's self-confidence, agility, grace and attention span will be greatly increased. A positive self image will develop through karate's physical and mental training. The achievement of a Karate belt color provides a short-term goal structure that teaches children to be success oriented, some may advance quickly but at our school all children are successful. As children become teens the school provides a positive alternative to the sometimes undesirable peer pressures place on our youth. 

All students are taught strict code of conduct; 

Effort, 

Etiquette, 

Sincerity, 

Character, 

Self Control. 

We strive to help our students achieve a greater success throughout all areas of life.

Martial Arts for Adults 

 Both men and women are finding the Martial Arts to be the key to personal security. Skills and knowledge developed at our school will give people the capability to stand up to any situation. The flexibility and exercise combined with the kicking and punching of karate workouts provide a total body tone-up and weight control program that is far more interesting than most exercise programs that bore... and fail. These workouts also provide an excellent release from stress and frustrations that build up in all of us. The ability to defend oneself and one’s family, knowing that you are not vulnerable, is a tremendous feeling and an asset to any person