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In this booklet, you will learn some of the rich history of the martial arts as well as the modern application of American Kenpo Karate. We live in a remarkable time where the martial arts are no longer taught and practiced in secrecy; only being taught to select family clans or those of noble birth right. We each have the privilege and honor to study and practice our martial art openly and without persecution.
There are countless stories in which the masters of old would require students to prove themselves before they were given access to the highly valued martial arts techniques. The potential students would arrive before dawn and wait all day for an interview with the master—hoping to prove themselves worthy students. At dusk, a messenger was sent out to inform the prospective students that the master would not see them today; they would be invited to return the following day. This process continued until there was only one prospective student remaining; only then would the student be accepted into the academy. It is with this tradition in mind that the American Institute of Kenpo declares: Black Belt is only the beginning.
The only other means of access was to receive a personal invitation from an existing student—who could attest to the character and discipline of the prospective student. And so it is with the American Institute of Kenpo. We ask each of our students—during the month of testing—to give an invitation to likeminded individuals and afford them the opportunity to experience American Kenpo Karate.
“The highest honor and greatest respect you can show your Master Instructor is to compliment and refer this school to others.”
We commend you for the courage you showed by taking the first step in your training and look forward to the day when you stand beside us… An AIK Black Belt
 
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