kenpo

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 拳法. Doublet of quanfa.

Noun

kenpo (uncountable)

  1. Any of various Japanese martial arts.
    • 2017, BioWare, Mass Effect: Andromeda (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, PC, scene: Human Artificer, Multiplayer:
      In the evenings, she trained students at the same kenpo dojo where she received her 4th-degree black belt. She's the embodiment of tough love. Nothing fazes her.
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