Tatakai Jikoboei Do Kempo was founded in March 2003 by Sensei John Paul Corrigan . Having studied numerous martial arts from the age of 11, Sensei Corrigan decided he needed a simple yet effective system of self defence. With this in mind TJD Kempo was formulated using the street experience Sensei Corrigan had aquired over the years. He has been employed in  nighclub security for over  5 years and has been employed in law enforcement since 1994. TJD Kempo has elements of a number of arts studied by it's founder. These include :  Shotokan Karate                                                     Combat Karate                                                      Kenpo Karate                                                      Freestyle Karate                                                       Jujitsu Specific elements from these arts plus many more are combined in this effective system of self defence. The system was first recognised by the Valadez Kenpo Association ( Sensei Corrigan has since gone on to be appointed a board member of the VKA). It is now recognised by the following associations: International Sungja Do Association Koreja Do Martial Arts Association Brotherhood of Martial Artists American Federation of Jujitsu American Martial Arts College International Combat Martial Arts Unions Association Eagle Federation Martial Arts Association - International  World Federation of Universal Combat Systems National Kempo Karate Federation International Fist Law Society American Modern Jujitsu International Combat Aikido and Jujitsu Federation Allstyle Kickboxing Martial Arts  International Tinh Vo Dao Federation Combat Warriors Martial Arts Association Diversified League of Martial Artists Yamaguchi Karate International Magnolia Shotokan Federation Dom Nai Arts Inc. International International Martial Arts Academies United States Jiu Jitsu Alliance World Black Belt Alliance