My Kempo

Buffalo Grove, United States

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We are a unique martial arts studio in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, that offers Boxing, Tai Chi, Viet Vo Dao, Kickboxing/​Cardio Boxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs. We have more than 30 years experience in the teaching of these arts.

Meet the Business Owner

Alex S.

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Alex Stepul started boxing as a young adult in 1973. Through perseverance and passion for the sport, he progressed very quickly and in 1976 he was named boxing champion within his weight class in Kiev, Ukraine. He continued pursuing the martial arts and in 1990 he graduated from the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine with a master’s degree in Boxing. From 1979 to 1983, Alex focused his attention on a different branch of martial arts, which was Viet Vo Dao. He started learning the Vietnamese martial arts within the school of Dai Bang Phai and in the years of 1994 through 1998 and was awarded first and second place in the International Viet Vo Dao Championship. Throughout his career, Alex acquired the 5th dan in Viet Vo Dao, which is one of the highest ranks within the school of Dai Bang Phai. Along with these achievements, Alex also mastered Tai Chi, an ancient «soft» style of martial arts originating in China, which focuses on stress relief. While in the So