I Am Collingswood

I Am Collingswood: Andrew Faupel

Kenkojuku Karate owner Andrew Faupel explains how his practice embraces non-violence, discipline, and self-respect.

Collingswood's resident sensei, Andrew Faupel, discovered karate as a teen.  As owner and head instructor at Kenkojuku Karate on Haddon Avenue, he's been sharing his gift for martial arts for over 10 years. This week he tells Patch about how the philosophy he teaches his students extends beyond the doors of the dojo, fills us in on a new program for the littlest karate buffs, and gives us some tips on keeping ourselves safe when we're out and about. Collingswood Patch: What style of martial arts are you trained in and where did that style originate? Andrew Faupel: Primarily Shotokan karate. Shotokan came from Okinawa, Japan. Prior to that it came from China and if you go far enough back, from India. Patch: When and why did you start your …

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