Shaolin Kempo Karate uses traditional and modern training methods to fit the art to the person, not the person to the art. It is a no holds barred fighting system of offensive and defensive methods, with equal emphasis of striking techniques with the hands and feet, immobilization and controls, projections and take downs. Shaolin Kempo Karate uses both linear and circular techniques and focused multiple strikes to maximize effectiveness. At the heart of the Shaolin Kempo Karate system is the four ways of fighting:

1. With your hands (punching, striking - open or closed hand) or use of any part of the arms, elbows, forearms, etc.
2. Kicking (with foot, leg, knee, shin)
3. Felling - that is to knock an opponent off his feet by throwing, tripping, pulling, pushing, shoving, or scooping him
4. Grappling - by either wrestling, holding, breaking, locking bones or joints against nerve centers