We are a resource library dedicated to Kenpo women as they pursue their journey in the martial arts. On this site we showcase women as they address personal and everyday challenges unique to women in the martial arts. Most often, martial arts classes and seminars are taught by men, and there is little input from women. However, we recognize that women are actively pursuing their dreams, influencing the martial arts, owning their own schools, and making a difference in the lives of others. This site will introduce you to the many leaders we have in Kenpo. You will gain insight into their personal journeys and find that though their experiences are uniquely theirs, we share similar challenges. Together, we can help each other. Thank you for visiting us.
-Barbara White, Founder
International Women of Kenpo Board of Directors
Founder/Chair
Barbara White
7th Degree Black Belt
BWKS, USA
Co-Chairs
Denise Plowman
6th Degree Black Belt
AKTS, USA
Heather Flessing
4th Degree Black Belt
BWKS, USA
Board Members
Marysol Céspedes Aranda
6th Degree Black Belt
Kenpo Karate Mario Gálvez Internacional, Chile
Christy Padigimus
3rdDegree Black Belt
Ultimate Impact American Kenpo Alliance, USA
Dawn Venton
3rd Degree Black Belt & European Ambassador
IKKA Jersey Kenpo Karate, Jersey
Joanne Fasano
2nd Degree Brown Belt
AKTS, USA
Rhiannon Leppert
1st Degree Black Belt
AKTS, USA
Karri Barnes
1st Degree Black Belt
SMAA, USA
International Women of Kenpo Ambassadors
Ashleigh Christian – USA
Helen Surman – USA
Reka Wilson – Jersey
Sharon Amondi – Kenya
Tabitha Howard – USA
