About Black Dragon.

Our studios in Manheim and Harrisburg are atypical in that students are not taught your standard martial arts. American Kenpo was made for use on the street. We don't break boards or fight for points. We train hard in the event that we will need to use the skills that we practice.

In class we work strength training, lung capacity improvement, stamina and power. We have discussions on legal ramifications and the use of force ladder - or use of force continuum. We do our techiniques on one another, practicing in the air only goes so far. We spar and fight, this is where you learn to use your strikes, your blocks and your speed to your advantage.

We use real-world situations to prepare you in case you ever have to use what is learned. American Kenpo is not pretty, flashy or impractical. It is designed to get you out of trouble and back home safely - I cannot say as much for the one who attacks you. We work hard, we train hard and we fight hard. Because Kenpo relies on speed and brutal striking instead of physical strength, it is extremely effective and can be performed by people of any body type or experience.

What You can Expect.

Expect to be pushed to your physical limit - this is how we get stronger

Expect to be challenged mentally - our system requires intelligence, not mindless patterns repeated

Expect to leave class sweaty, tired and bruised - this isn't a sport, it's preparedness to protect ourselves and our loved ones

Expect to gain strong friendships through shared experiences in class - we work together, train together and support one another

About Your Instructor.

Mr. Sollenberger trained directly under 9th Degree Black Belt Mr. Gary Ronemus and is one of Master Ronemus's Black Belts. Mr. Sollenberger started Black Dragon after gaining Mr. Ronemus's blessing to start a studio. Mr. Sollenberger is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and has traveled the world extensively while on active duty in various units and teams doing what Marines do best.