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Welcome to the Kajukenbo Arizona Picture Site! Please visit often to see all of the great activities KajuAZ has to offer. Thank you to all the great Kaju AZ support teams for providing pictures too.

Please visit our dojo at 2602 West Baseline Road, Suites 1, 2 and 3, in Mesa. We are conveniently located at the 101 and Baseline. We offer the best martial arts programs for all ages!

Enjoy our video site at http://www.youtube.com/kajukenboaz and sample our blogs at http://kajukenboarizona.blogspot.com .


Kajukenbo Motto: Train strong to remain strong!
Kaju AZ Motto: Live Clean. Fight Dirty.

Sifu Kelly and Simou Jennifer Corder
Kajukenbo Arizona

http://www.kajuaz.com
http://www.kajukenboarizona.com
mailto:simou@kajuaz.com

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Gathering of Eagles 2009 : Annual Kenpo event in Chicago.  More pictures coming!

Gathering of Eagles 2009

Annual Kenpo event in Chicago. More pictures coming!

Updated: Jun 29, 2009 4:09pm PST

BJJ Seminar with Coach Paul Nava :

BJJ Seminar with Coach Paul Nava

Updated: Jun 20, 2009 6:57pm PST

Brick Breaking Seminar : Congratulations to all our new additions to our brick breaking team! Everyone did a great job and learned a lot.  Thank you to Professor and Aunty Lim for your guidance and support!

Brick Breaking Seminar

Congratulations to all our new additions to our brick breaking team! E ...

Updated: Jun 08, 2009 7:25pm PST

Ladies MMA Promotions : Two our MMA students, Caryn Morrison and Phaidra Meyer, tested in class and did awesome! Congratulations on your promotions!

Ladies MMA Promotions

Two our MMA students, Caryn Morrison and Phaidra Meyer, tested in clas ...

Updated: Jun 06, 2009 4:21pm PST

Summer Classes Rock! : Summer classes in are in full swing at Kaju AZ! Welcome to our new summer program students, including our CrossPIT members!  Keep up the great work!

Summer Classes Rock!

Summer classes in are in full swing at Kaju AZ! Welcome to our new sum ...

Updated: Jun 20, 2009 2:47pm PST

May 30th Kaju AZ Test, Promotion & Potluck : Congratulations to all our new Kaju patches and colored belts!

May 30th Kaju AZ Test, Promotion & Potluck

Congratulations to all our new Kaju patches and colored belts!

Updated: May 30, 2009 6:44pm PST

Advanced Belt Pre-Test : Great performances by our upper belt testers. Thank you to all our supporters! Good luck on the test tomorrow!

Advanced Belt Pre-Test

Great performances by our upper belt testers. Thank you to all our sup ...

Updated: May 30, 2009 12:02pm PST

Pitmaster John Hackleman Visit! : Thank you to Kumu for visiting Kaju AZ! We had special CrossPIT classes (Three hard-core classes designed and led by Coach Kyle) and our regular BJJ, Sparring and Boxing.  It's always fun when the PitMasta visits!

Pitmaster John Hackleman Visit!

Thank you to Kumu for visiting Kaju AZ! We had special CrossPIT classe ...

Updated: May 29, 2009 1:28pm PST

Maui Services for Sijo Emperado : Services were held in Maui on May 23rd, 2009 for Sijo. We are grateful for the legacy he created and the impact it has had on Kaju AZ! Kajukenbo Forever!

Maui Services for Sijo Emperado

Services were held in Maui on May 23rd, 2009 for Sijo. We are grateful ...

Updated: Jun 16, 2009 9:39am PST

Self-Defense Saturday at Kaju AZ! : It was a great day to learn self-defense at Kaju AZ! Thanks to all our assistants and participants!  Our next seminars will be on August 22nd!

Self-Defense Saturday at Kaju AZ!

It was a great day to learn self-defense at Kaju AZ! Thanks to all our ...

Updated: May 23, 2009 5:09pm PST

Baby Shower for our MMA Ladies! : Good luck to Tilina (baby girl due in July) and Amber (baby boy due in August)! We are excited to welcoming two new Kaju AZ babies!

Baby Shower for our MMA Ladies!

Good luck to Tilina (baby girl due in July) and Amber (baby boy due in ...

Updated: May 11, 2009 7:49pm PST

CrossPIT Training Day in May! : It's awesome to be a part of Kaju AZ and CrossPIT Training Day! Thank you to all the participants and especially our coaches who made it all possible!  Special thanks to Kumu Hackleman for creating the innovative PIT system!  Our next CrossPIT day is November 21st!

CrossPIT Training Day in May!

It's awesome to be a part of Kaju AZ and CrossPIT Training Day! Thank ...

Updated: May 02, 2009 5:30pm PST

Sparring Seminar : What a great day to learn sparring at Kaju AZ! Coach Jonathan Hedden gave us so much information and training!  Thank you to Professor and Aunty and the Lim Kenpo students for their support!  We look forward to trying our new skills in the future!

Sparring Seminar

What a great day to learn sparring at Kaju AZ! Coach Jonathan Hedden g ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2009 7:09pm PST

Kaju AZ Juniors Love Jiu-Jitsu Classes! : Our Kaju AZ Juniors (9 years and older)  love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes with Coach Paul Nava! Our Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm classes are devoted to this training and the kids are doing great!

Kaju AZ Juniors Love Jiu-Jitsu Classes!

Our Kaju AZ Juniors (9 years and older) love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu clas ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2009 2:12pm PST

Self-Defense Saturday : Learning to be aware and safe is fun!  Thank you to all our participants and see you in our dojo soon!

Self-Defense Saturday

Learning to be aware and safe is fun! Thank you to all our participan ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2009 8:03pm PST

2009 STORM/SWAT Team Graduation : Congratulations to our 2009 STORM/SWAT Team! They had four training sessions over the past two months are ready for action!  Students learned many new leadership and teaching skills. Great job, team!

2009 STORM/SWAT Team Graduation

Congratulations to our 2009 STORM/SWAT Team! They had four training se ...

Updated: Mar 27, 2009 10:40pm PST

Ohana Celebration Luau and Awards Ceremony : What a honor to spend time with our Ohana!  We enjoyed the Kaju spirit, great food and memories! Thank you for making it so special! Thanks to DM Photo for capturing our special day. For more information, please go to www.dmphotogallery.com

Ohana Celebration Luau and Awards Ceremony

What a honor to spend time with our Ohana! We enjoyed the Kaju spirit ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2009 9:40am PST

Kaju AZ 1st Black Belt Testing : Thank you to DM Photo for our awesome pictures of our first ever Black Belt Testing on March 21, 2009. Congratulations to Sihing Armando Franco, 2nd Degree Kajukenbo, and Ms. Linda George, MMA Black Belts!  It was an inspirational day with our honored guests: Grandmaster Gary Forbach, Professor George Lim, Professor Joe Stubbs, Sigung Aunty Patrice Lim, Sigung Jack Wimbish and Sifu Randy Ong.

Kaju AZ 1st Black Belt Testing

Thank you to DM Photo for our awesome pictures of our first ever Black ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2009 8:34am PST

Black Belt Family Dinner : March 20, 2009 - Dinner for our Black Belt Candidate, Linda George, and her family hosted by Sifu and Simou and the STORM/SWAT Team. It was a great evening and a great start to an inspirational weekend.

Black Belt Family Dinner

March 20, 2009 - Dinner for our Black Belt Candidate, Linda George, an ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2009 2:47pm PST

Arizona Aloha Festival : It was a beautiful day as we celebrated Grandmaster Abad's birthday at the Arizona Aloha Festival.  Seeing old friends and Ohana members made the day even better! Thank you to all who participated and we look forward to next year!  Thank you to Sifu Hugo Dittfach for the pictures!

Arizona Aloha Festival

It was a beautiful day as we celebrated Grandmaster Abad's birthday at ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2009 6:32am PST

Ohana Cruise Training at Sea : Although the day started off cold and dreary, it wasn't long before hearts and bodies were warm!  We enjoyed training with Grandmaster Aunty Dechi Emperado, Grandmaster Harry Herrera, Grandmaster Vince Black, Sigung Henry Aiau Koa and Sigung Kailani Koa.  We were all "fishing for pearls" and enjoyed the Kajukenbo camaraderie and spirit!

Ohana Cruise Training at Sea

Although the day started off cold and dreary, it wasn't long before he ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2009 9:39am PST

Ohana Cruise Fun! : March 9th - 13th, 2009 aboard the Carnival Paradise was awesome!  We shared many Ohana memories and stories and even created new ones! With stops in Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico, it was an action packed week!  Thank you to Professor and Aunty for making it happen!

Ohana Cruise Fun!

March 9th - 13th, 2009 aboard the Carnival Paradise was awesome! We s ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2009 11:49am PST

Lim Kenpo Ohana Cruise Black Belt Promotion on March 9, 2009 : Our first day at sea started with a Belt Promotion in the Queen Mary Lounge.  Kaju AZ Promotions included Sifu to Master Instructor 5th Degree, Simou to Senior Black Belt, Sibak Nicolas to 1st Degree Black Belt and Sisuk Cameron to Green/Brown Belt. Kaju AZ also won the most improved dojo award from Professor and Aunty Lim!  Congratulations to all testers for your achievements!

Lim Kenpo Ohana Cruise Black Belt Promotion on March 9, 2009

Our first day at sea started with a Belt Promotion in the Queen Mary L ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2009 11:07pm PST

February Belt Testing, Promotion and Potluck : It was a great day for all Kaju AZ testers and supporters!  Congratulations to all our new belts. Keep training strong!

February Belt Testing, Promotion and Potluck

It was a great day for all Kaju AZ testers and supporters! Congratula ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2009 5:01pm PST

Black Belt Pre-Test #2 and Advanced Belt Pre-Test : What an inspirational evening! February 27th was our 2nd Black Belt Dry Run and Black Belt Candidate Linda George worked hard and demonstrated a lot of material!  Advanced Belt Testers Jessica Blatnick, Andy Blatnick and Jenni Monroe started the evening with a 2.5 mile run and ended in a non-stop, action-packed self-defense circle.  What was most impressive was the team attitude and support by our incredible Ohana and Uki's! Congratulations to all our testers! Keep training hard!

Black Belt Pre-Test #2 and Advanced Belt Pre-Test

What an inspirational evening! February 27th was our 2nd Black Belt Dr ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2009 4:43am PST

Black Belt Pre-Test #1 : Black Belt Candidate Linda George ran 5-miles before running material in her first Dry Run.  While there is always room for improvement, she gave her all in this inspiring event!

Black Belt Pre-Test #1

Black Belt Candidate Linda George ran 5-miles before running material ...

Updated: Jan 31, 2009 3:12pm PST

Lim Kenpo Black Belt Testing and Tribute to Grandmaster Abad : What an awesome day as Grandmaster Abad promoted Sifu Kelly Corder to 5th Degree Master Instructor!  Students from many schools participated in a Tribute demo to Grandmaster. It was touching and a great day for everyone in attendance!

Lim Kenpo Black Belt Testing and Tribute to Grandmaster Abad

What an awesome day as Grandmaster Abad promoted Sifu Kelly Corder to ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2009 6:08am PST

January Children's Self-Defense Clinic : Thank you to our participants and our assistants for another successful Self-Defense Seminar! Our next Seminars will be on Saturday, March 28th.  For more info, please call 480-755-3008 or simou@kajuaz.com!

January Children's Self-Defense Clinic

Thank you to our participants and our assistants for another successfu ...

Updated: Jan 12, 2009 10:42am PST

Kaju Patch Promotion : Congratulations to Coach Kyle Miller for his in class Kaju Patch Promotion!  Keep up the great work!

Kaju Patch Promotion

Congratulations to Coach Kyle Miller for his in class Kaju Patch Promo ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2008 6:01am PST

Testing, Promotion & Potluck : Congratulations to our new colored belts and Kaju patches!  It was an exciting day!  All students performed at their highest level!

Testing, Promotion & Potluck

Congratulations to our new colored belts and Kaju patches! It was an ...

Updated: Dec 13, 2008 7:30pm PST

December Advanced Belt Pre-Test : Kaju AZ advanced belt testers showed a great combination of heart and skill at our pre-test.  The event started with a 2.5 mile run, followed by CrossPIT #7 (a fan favorite!).  The three hours of testing was inspirational and testers left it all on the mat.

December Advanced Belt Pre-Test

Kaju AZ advanced belt testers showed a great combination of heart and ...

Updated: Dec 13, 2008 6:07am PST

Strength Training Classes Make Stronger Kaju AZ Students! : Coach Kyle Miller teaches our Strength Training and Conditioning classes each Tuesday and Wednesday at 5 - 5:30 pm. Kaju AZ students are taking advantage of this unique addition to our schedule and getting stronger every day!

Strength Training Classes Make Stronger Kaju AZ Students!

Coach Kyle Miller teaches our Strength Training and Conditioning class ...

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 4:51pm PST

MMA Program is Strong with Sparring, Boxing and MMA Classes! : Our MMA Program is growing every day!  Coach Jon is adding so much to our boxing and sparring classes too!

MMA Program is Strong with Sparring, Boxing and MMA Classes!

Our MMA Program is growing every day! Coach Jon is adding so much to ...

Updated: Dec 06, 2008 11:30am PST

In Class Kaju Patch Promotion : Congratulations to Matt Moore and Stephanie Shomperlen on their Kaju Patch promotions. They will be testing for their Yellow Belts at our next Test, Promotion and Potluck on December 13th.  Keep up the great work!

In Class Kaju Patch Promotion

Congratulations to Matt Moore and Stephanie Shomperlen on their Kaju P ...

Updated: Dec 03, 2008 7:40am PST

CrossPIT Training Day! : Thank you to all 80 of our participants!  It was a great day of PIT Training!  Special thanks to all our coaches and helpers!  More PIT Days coming soon!

CrossPIT Training Day!

Thank you to all 80 of our participants! It was a great day of PIT Tr ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2008 5:36pm PST

BJJ Classes Begin at Kaju AZ! : Welcome to Coach Paul Nava! We are excited to have him teaching at Kaju AZ and are already learning a lot!  Classes are Monday 8 - 9 pm and Wednesday from 7:30 - 9 pm.

BJJ Classes Begin at Kaju AZ!

Welcome to Coach Paul Nava! We are excited to have him teaching at Kaj ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2008 5:42am PST

Dai Shihan Ted Tabura Seminar : Thank you to Lim Kenpo for hosting this awesome event!  It's always fun and educational to learn from Dai Shihan!

Dai Shihan Ted Tabura Seminar

Thank you to Lim Kenpo for hosting this awesome event! It's always fu ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2008 9:34am PST

Arizona's Feast of Champions Tournament : Congratulations to all the Tournament participants and winners! It was a great day for everyone! Thank you to Sifu Jerry Shaw for inviting us to such a well-run and wholesome event!

Arizona's Feast of Champions Tournament

Congratulations to all the Tournament participants and winners! It was ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2008 9:19pm PST

Final Lim Kenpo Black Belt Test Dry Run : Another inspirational day at La Casita for the Black Belt Testers! Congratulations to all that participated and endured this action-packed day. As Professor Lim says "In Ohana there is strength."  The Black Belt test is Saturday, January 24th, 2009. Watch our site www.kajuaz.com for more details!

Final Lim Kenpo Black Belt Test Dry Run

Another inspirational day at La Casita for the Black Belt Testers! Con ...

Updated: Nov 01, 2008 11:59pm PST

Training for Feast of Champions : Our students are getting ready for Sifu Jerry Shaw's Feast of Champions Tournament on November 8th.  Come back for more pictures!

Training for Feast of Champions

Our students are getting ready for Sifu Jerry Shaw's Feast of Champion ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2008 3:01pm PST

In Class Promotions for Patch : Congratulations to Kaju students Gary Kramer and Rei Deguzman for their recent Patch promotions.  The Patch represents becoming part of the Kajukenbo Ohana! Keep up the great work!

In Class Promotions for Patch

Congratulations to Kaju students Gary Kramer and Rei Deguzman for thei ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2008 8:36pm PST

Events Raise $6,096 for MS! : Thank you to all the Kaju AZ students and supporters for a wonderful fund raising event!  October 18th finished our three-weeks of silent auctions, two BBQ lunches and the brick breaking event.  We feel so lucky to have the best Ohana!!!

Events Raise $6,096 for MS!

Thank you to all the Kaju AZ students and supporters for a wonderful f ...

Updated: Nov 11, 2008 10:31pm PST

Brick Breaking for MS : Congratulations to all our breakers on an outstanding job!  212 bricks were broken and we raised $1744 in pledges for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society!

Brick Breaking for MS

Congratulations to all our breakers on an outstanding job! 212 bricks ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2008 7:54am PST

October Children's Self-Defense Seminar : Kaju AZ is committed to keeping kids safe! We are so glad to have several visitors at our Seminar. Our students participated and learned to!  Our next seminar will be in January. Watch our calendar for more details and thank you to all that participated!

October Children's Self-Defense Seminar

Kaju AZ is committed to keeping kids safe! We are so glad to have seve ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2008 4:21pm PST

Lim Kenpo Karate Black Belt Test Dry Run #1 : Congratulations to all the testers who survived the first dry run!  It was a full day of intense training that was inspirational for everyone.  The next dry run is November 1st so stay focused and keep working hard!

Lim Kenpo Karate Black Belt Test Dry Run #1

Congratulations to all the testers who survived the first dry run! It ...

Updated: Oct 12, 2008 7:37pm PST

Getting Ready for Lim Kenpo Black Belt Dry Run : Sifu and Mr. Nic are getting ready for the first dry run with Lim Kenpo Karate with extra training this week. They are ready for anything! Good luck Sifu and Nic!

Getting Ready for Lim Kenpo Black Belt Dry Run

Sifu and Mr. Nic are getting ready for the first dry run with Lim Kenp ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2008 5:48pm PST

Grandmaster Forbach Teaches at Kaju AZ! : Grandmaster Gary Forbach, Professor Joe Stubbs and Professor Mark Vorbau taught a self-defense seminar at Kaju AZ on October 4th. We were thrilled to benefit from their over 100 years of Kajukenbo experience. Thank you to all that made it possible!

Grandmaster Forbach Teaches at Kaju AZ!

Grandmaster Gary Forbach, Professor Joe Stubbs and Professor Mark Vorb ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2008 8:46am PST

Sledge Work Added to CrossPit Workouts : Thank you to Ron & Sandy Goodman (grandparents to Abby & Amy Blatnick) for their donation of two tractor tires!  Sledge work was added to the CrossPit curriculum this week and our students love it! Keep up the great work!

Sledge Work Added to CrossPit Workouts

Thank you to Ron & Sandy Goodman (grandparents to Abby & Amy Blatnick) ...

Updated: Sep 20, 2008 9:34am PST

Lim Kenpo Karate Promotion at Dobson Ranch & Papa Sol's Seminar : Congratulations to all of Lim Kenpo Karate's students who participated at their Dobson Ranch Event on Friday, September 12th.  Keep up the great work!  Our busy weekend continued with Papa Sol's Seminar in Chandler!

Lim Kenpo Karate Promotion at Dobson Ranch & Papa Sol's Seminar

Congratulations to all of Lim Kenpo Karate's students who participated ...

Updated: Sep 15, 2008 9:09am PST

September Belt Testing, Promotion and Potluck : Pre-testing for upper belts (Linda George, Christie Gallo, Andy Blatnick, Cameron Corder and Thomas Maher) was held on Friday the 5th. Testers ran 2.5 miles and endured a CrossPit session of wall ball, box jumps and more!  Saturday testing included 38 testers and was awesome!  Congratulations to all our new patches and colored belts. Thank you to Professor Lim, Sigung Patrice and Sibak Tony Garcia for visiting too!  Our next test is in December.

September Belt Testing, Promotion and Potluck

Pre-testing for upper belts (Linda George, Christie Gallo, Andy Blatni ...

Updated: Sep 08, 2008 8:23pm PST

Women Choose to Not Be Victims at Self-Defense Clinic : We had a great group of women on August 23rd learn the basics of staying safe, being more aware and to not be victims. Our next clinic is Saturday, October 25th at 10 am.  Practice makes perfect!

Women Choose to Not Be Victims at Self-Defense Clinic

We had a great group of women on August 23rd learn the basics of stayi ...

Updated: Aug 23, 2008 4:35pm PST

Brick Breaking Seminar : Friday, August 22nd - Some events just require a LOT of pictures to feel the Kajukenbo spirit!  Special thank you to Professor George Lim, Sigung Patrice Lim and Sibak Tony Garcia for visiting. Professor Lim shared a powerful message and presented Kajukenbo Arizona a special award!  Mahalo!!!

Brick Breaking Seminar

Friday, August 22nd - Some events just require a LOT of pictures to fe ...

Updated: Aug 24, 2008 2:17pm PST

August Buddy Week : Thank you for visiting our dojo, Kaju AZ buddies!  Even though Buddy Week is the third week of each month, visitors are always welcome!

August Buddy Week

Thank you for visiting our dojo, Kaju AZ buddies! Even though Buddy W ...

Updated: Aug 21, 2008 5:07pm PST

Back to School Children's Self-Defense Seminar : Saturday, August 16th - Thank you to our participants that visited and learned how to stay safe!  Our next seminar is October 18th - please call us to reserve your spot now!

Back to School Children's Self-Defense Seminar

Saturday, August 16th - Thank you to our participants that visited and ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2008 12:33pm PST

Parent's Education Dinner : Our first ever Parent Education Dinner was well attended. Thank you to all our wonderful parents for your trust and confidence - we love teaching your children.

Parent's Education Dinner

Our first ever Parent Education Dinner was well attended. Thank you to ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2008 12:04pm PST

CrossPit Training at Kaju AZ! : Kaju AZ now offers four CrossPit training classes per day, Monday through Thursday.  These 30-minute high-intensity training classes combine anaerobic, aerobic, plyometric, strength training and calisthenics.  Classes are old school tough yet fun and upbeat!  Try the first week free!

CrossPit Training at Kaju AZ!

Kaju AZ now offers four CrossPit training classes per day, Monday thro ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2008 12:31pm PST

Dojo Remodel and Expansion : Kaju AZ is excited to celebrate our 2nd anniversary with a remodel and expansion. We are expanding from 1,500 square feet to 3,200 square feet. We are adding a fitness room and personal training along with expanded class offerings!  Come visit our dojo to see more!

Dojo Remodel and Expansion

Kaju AZ is excited to celebrate our 2nd anniversary with a remodel and ...

Updated: Sep 08, 2008 5:50pm PST

KSDI Seminars/Luau July 2008 : Sifu Kelly attended the annual  KSDI Seminar and Luau in Las Vegas. Sifu enjoyed the seminars and meeting many other Kaju practitioners.

KSDI Seminars/Luau July 2008

Sifu Kelly attended the annual KSDI Seminar and Luau in Las Vegas. Si ...

Updated: Jul 15, 2008 9:07am PST

Lua Halau O Kaihewalu Seminar in Kauai, Hawaii : The beautiful city of Kapa'a was the location of the Lua seminar. Thank you to Papa Sol and all our new Lua friends.

Lua Halau O Kaihewalu Seminar in Kauai, Hawaii

The beautiful city of Kapa'a was the location of the Lua seminar. Than ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2008 9:27am PST

Maui Visit with Sijo Emperado : Mahalo to Sigung Kailani Koa for escorting us to visit Sijo Emperado on July 2nd, 2008.  At 82 years old his mind is still strong.  We appreciate the precious few hours we had with him over lunch.

Maui Visit with Sijo Emperado

Mahalo to Sigung Kailani Koa for escorting us to visit Sijo Emperado o ...

Updated: Jul 08, 2008 2:37pm PST

Palama Settlement Visit on 61st Anniversary of Kajukenbo : Sifu Kelly, Simou Jen, Mr. Nicolas and Cameron visited the Palama Settlement on July 1st to celebrate Kaju's birthday.  It is a community recreation center today just as it was in 1947.

Palama Settlement Visit on 61st Anniversary of Kajukenbo

Sifu Kelly, Simou Jen, Mr. Nicolas and Cameron visited the Palama Sett ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2008 12:14am PST

Kalani Training at The Pit : Sifu Kelly trained at the Pit for the Kalani seminar June 27th- 29th.  Thank you to Kumu and Jennifer for another successful trip!

Kalani Training at The Pit

Sifu Kelly trained at the Pit for the Kalani seminar June 27th- 29th. ...

Updated: Jul 09, 2008 1:39pm PST

Summer Fun with Lim Kenpo Swimming Party : Many thanks to Professor George, Aunty Patrice and the entire Lim Kenpo family for letting us in on the summer fun!

Summer Fun with Lim Kenpo Swimming Party

Many thanks to Professor George, Aunty Patrice and the entire Lim Kenp ...

Updated: Jun 21, 2008 9:20pm PST

Women Learn to Be Aware, Fight Back and Stay Safe : Thank you to Laura Reed and the women who participated in this short yet informative seminar.  Ladies - please come back in August for our full seminar! August 23rd, 10 am at Kajukenbo Arizona!

Women Learn to Be Aware, Fight Back and Stay Safe

Thank you to Laura Reed and the women who participated in this short y ...

Updated: Jun 21, 2008 8:44pm PST

Brick Breaking Seminar : Sifu Kelly invited several students to learn how to break bricks. Why do we break bricks? Breaking bricks is a demonstration of focus and power.  Rule #1 - you stack it, you break it!  Great job Kaju AZ students!

Brick Breaking Seminar

Sifu Kelly invited several students to learn how to break bricks. Why ...

Updated: Jun 23, 2008 6:37pm PST

Kaju AZ Loves The Pit Training! : We are excited that Sifu is headed to The Pit in late June to bring more Pit to our dojo!  Our students are getting stronger and tougher and all enjoy our added training.  Thank you to Kumu Hackleman for all his help and for developing an awesome system.  Watch for more pictures and new techniques! Watch for more Pit pictures this summer!

Kaju AZ Loves The Pit Training!

We are excited that Sifu is headed to The Pit in late June to bring mo ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2008 12:34pm PST

More Women Learn to Stay Safe! : Kaju AZ visited the Chandler-Alma Stake to teach them quick and easy ways to be aware and stay safe. Thank you to all our great participants and to Linda and T for helping out! To schedule a self-defense seminar for your group, call 480-755-3008 or email simou@kajuaz.com.

More Women Learn to Stay Safe!

Kaju AZ visited the Chandler-Alma Stake to teach them quick and easy w ...

Updated: Jun 13, 2008 8:35am PST

June Women's Self-Defense Clinic : Thank you to all our participants! Our students learned real physical and verbal techniques to stay safe.  Techniques included front grab, back grab, hari pulling and arm grab escapes.  Come back and visit us soon!

June Women's Self-Defense Clinic

Thank you to all our participants! Our students learned real physical ...

Updated: Jun 09, 2008 8:48am PST

May 31st Kaju AZ Test : Congratulations to all our new colored belts!  We appreciate all the support of our Kaju Ohana, friends and families. Our next test is September 5th and 6th so mark your calendars now!

May 31st Kaju AZ Test

Congratulations to all our new colored belts! We appreciate all the s ...

Updated: Jun 02, 2008 6:02pm PST

Children's "Get Ready for Summer" Self-Defense Seminar : Thank you for all our wonderful participants!  Take advantage of our summer special and contact Simou at 480-755-3008 or info@kajuaz.com to reserve your spot!

Children's "Get Ready for Summer" Self-Defense Seminar

Thank you for all our wonderful participants! Take advantage of our s ...

Updated: May 24, 2008 11:16am PST

May Buddy Week : Thank you to all our "buddies" that visited Kajukenbo Arizona this week! Our week included sparring, grappling and our regular Kaju Dragons and Junior Kaju classes. Kaju AZ's Buddy week is the third week of each month so please come and visit us again soon!

May Buddy Week

Thank you to all our "buddies" that visited Kajukenbo Arizona this wee ...

Updated: May 22, 2008 6:53pm PST

Black Belt Training with Lim Kenpo Karate : May 8th - 11th, 2008 in Mesa, AZ:  SIfu Kelly trains with the other Lim Kenpo Black Belts.  Thank you Sigung Patrice and Professor George for sharing your gifts of knowledge!

Black Belt Training with Lim Kenpo Karate

May 8th - 11th, 2008 in Mesa, AZ: SIfu Kelly trains with the other Li ...

Updated: May 10, 2008 3:27pm PST

SWAT/STORM Final Training and Graduation May 3, 2008 : Congratulations to our SWAT and STORM team members. This is Kaju AZ's team of teaching assistants and class leaders!  Great job!

SWAT/STORM Final Training and Graduation May 3, 2008

Congratulations to our SWAT and STORM team members. This is Kaju AZ's ...

Updated: May 03, 2008 2:04pm PST

Arizona Asian Festival April 2008 : Sifu performed a self-defense demo with Sifu Brian Barkley as well as a Black Belt Brick Breaking performance.  Thank you to Lim Kenpo Karate for inviting Kajukenbo Arizona to participate!

Arizona Asian Festival April 2008

Sifu performed a self-defense demo with Sifu Brian Barkley as well as ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2008 1:48pm PST

Kaju AZ Dobson Ranch 35th Anniversary Demo : April 12, 2008 - Our demo at Dobson Ranch Library Park was great!  Thank you to all our team members for showing their Kajukenbo Arizona pride and spirit!  For video footage, please visit:  http://www.youtube.com/kajukenboaz

Kaju AZ Dobson Ranch 35th Anniversary Demo

April 12, 2008 - Our demo at Dobson Ranch Library Park was great! Tha ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2008 12:25pm PST

Kaju AZ SWAT/STORM Training #3 : Thank you to our awesome SWAT/STORM Team for completing our third session!  Our final session and graduation is May 3rd.  Kajukenbo Arizona is a great place to be because of our special teacher's assistants and role models!  www.kajuaz.com

Kaju AZ SWAT/STORM Training #3

Thank you to our awesome SWAT/STORM Team for completing our third sess ...

Updated: Apr 07, 2008 7:21am PST

Kajukenbo Arizona Competes at the Annual Lim Kenpo Karate Tournament : March 29, 2008 at Power Ranch Elementary!  Congratulations to all our students who participated:  Cameron Corder, Nicolas Jones, Thomas Maher, Abby Blatnick, Trevor Hagarty, Deahnna Buffington, Christie Gallo, Heather Buffington and Sherry Barber.

We are proud of the Ohana we enjoy with our fellow martial artists from other schools like Professor George Lim's Hawaii Kenpo and Sifu Jerry Shaw's Arizona Shaolin Kenpo Academy.  Way to go Kajukenbo Arizona team members for an outstanding showing of self-control, discipline and sportsmanship!  www.kajuaz.com

Kajukenbo Arizona Competes at the Annual Lim Kenpo Karate Tournament

March 29, 2008 at Power Ranch Elementary! Congratulations to all our ...

Updated: Apr 01, 2008 7:10pm PST

Sifu Kelly Breaking Demo at the Arizona Aloha Festival : Sifu Kelly breaks bricks with Lim Kenpo Karate at the Aloha Festival, March 16th 2008!

Sifu Kelly Breaking Demo at the Arizona Aloha Festival

Sifu Kelly breaks bricks with Lim Kenpo Karate at the Aloha Festival, ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2008 7:06am PST

Children's Self-Defense Clinic : Thank you to the Dobson & Los Altos Wards for hosting this clinic!

Self defense for kids begins with awareness and knowledge. Martial arts is not always about kicking and punching. The kids that attended this special self defense clinic were talk some mental, verbal, as well as physical skills for maintaining their safety.  We are thankful for the opportunity to use our knowledge and skills to help our community!  Thanks also to the Kajukenbo Arizona SWAT and STORM leaders that helped out! www.kajuaz.com

Children's Self-Defense Clinic

Thank you to the Dobson & Los Altos Wards for hosting this clinic! Se ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2008 11:06am PST

SWAT/STORM Training #2 : Part two of our four part series.  Great job, team!

Our youth leaders (SWAT) and adult leaders (STORM) discuss leadership qualities and skills that they would like to achieve. Part of the learning process is an introspective look at their own attitudes and communication styles. The leadership training is not just for the martial arts, but for all aspects of their lives. The youth leaders will one day become leaders in their community. Great job Kajukenbo Arizona leadership team! www.kajuaz.com

SWAT/STORM Training #2

Part two of our four part series. Great job, team! Our youth leaders ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2008 1:31pm PST

Women's Self-Defense Clinic : Friday, February 29th. Thank you to the Blatnick family for sponsoring this event!  More thanks to all our Kaju AZ support team members who helped too!

Women's Self-Defense Clinic

Friday, February 29th. Thank you to the Blatnick family for sponsoring ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2008 1:10pm PST

Kaju Az's First 2008 Belt Test, Promotion and Party : Day 2 was inspirational and fun!  Keep up the great work, Kajukenbo Arizona!

Kaju Az's First 2008 Belt Test, Promotion and Party

Day 2 was inspirational and fun! Keep up the great work, Kajukenbo Ar ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2008 6:10am PST

Red Belt Pre-Test February 22, 2008 : Congratulations to Linda George for an outstanding performance for her Red belt pre-test!  Toni Ohnmacht also tested.  Great job, ladies!

Red Belt Pre-Test February 22, 2008

Congratulations to Linda George for an outstanding performance for her ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 5:34pm PST

Lim Kenpo Ohana Celebration : 4th Annual Celebration in Gilbert, AZ February 15-17th, 2008.  Thank you to Professor and Sigung Lim for a wonderful event!

Lim Kenpo Ohana Celebration

4th Annual Celebration in Gilbert, AZ February 15-17th, 2008. Thank y ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2008 12:08pm PST

Sifu's Trains at the Pit in February 2008 and Kajukenbo Arizona becomes a Pit Affililiate! : February 7 - 10, 2008 at the Pit in Arroyo Grande, CA. Mahalo to Kumu Hackleman and Jennifer for all their support!  Kajukenbo Arizona is now a Pit Affiliate!

Sifu's Trains at the Pit in February 2008 and Kajukenbo Arizona becomes a Pit Affililiate!

February 7 - 10, 2008 at the Pit in Arroyo Grande, CA. Mahalo to Kumu ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 9:38am PST

STORM/SWAT Training #1 : January 19, 2008 -- next sessions are March 1, April 5, and May 3

Our youth leaders (SWAT) and adult leaders (STORM) discuss leadership qualities and skills that they would like to achieve. Part of the learning process is an introspective look at their own attitudes and communication styles. The leadership training is not just for the martial arts, but for all aspects of their lives. The youth leaders will one day become leaders in their community. Great job Kajukenbo Arizona leadership team! www.kajuaz.com

STORM/SWAT Training #1

January 19, 2008 -- next sessions are March 1, April 5, and May 3 Our ...

Updated: May 23, 2008 7:28pm PST

Kajukenbo Arizona Belt Test, Promotion & Potluck December 2007 : Testing and day 2 for our Brown, Red, and Blue testers - Sat Dec 8, 2007

Kajukenbo Arizona Belt Test, Promotion & Potluck December 2007

Testing and day 2 for our Brown, Red, and Blue testers - Sat Dec 8, 20 ...

Updated: May 23, 2008 7:40pm PST

Advanced Belt Pre-Test for December 2007 : Official pre-testing, Friday Dec 7, 2007, Visit by GM Allen Abad and Professor George Lim

Advanced Belt Pre-Test for December 2007

Official pre-testing, Friday Dec 7, 2007, Visit by GM Allen Abad and P ...

Updated: May 23, 2008 7:44pm PST

Kaju AZ Celebration in the Park : Nov 10, 2007 -- Honoring our latest Black Belt Promotions, Sifu Kelly and Mr. Nic

Kaju AZ Celebration in the Park

Nov 10, 2007 -- Honoring our latest Black Belt Promotions, Sifu Kelly ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 5:50pm PST

Kids Self Defense Clinic : Nov 10, 2007 - Mesa, AZ

Kids Self Defense Clinic

Nov 10, 2007 - Mesa, AZ

Updated: May 23, 2008 9:32pm PST

Dai Shihan Ted Tabura Kama & Katana Lim's Seminar : Nov 4, 2007 - Honored with Dai Shihan Ted Tabura  instruction and Sensei Russell.  Students learned the Katana and the Kama.

Dai Shihan Ted Tabura Kama & Katana Lim's Seminar

Nov 4, 2007 - Honored with Dai Shihan Ted Tabura instruction and Sens ...

Updated: May 23, 2008 9:25pm PST

Kaju AZ Competes at the Feast of Champions Tournament : Nov 3, 2007 - Mesa, AZ

Kaju AZ Competes at the Feast of Champions Tournament

Nov 3, 2007 - Mesa, AZ

Updated: May 23, 2008 7:51pm PST

Lim's Sparring Seminar : October 13th, 2007 Kajukenbo Arizona students attended the Lim Kenpo Sparring Seminar hosted by Sifu Medhi Hakik.  All proceeds benefited our very special friend, Grandmaster Allen Abad.

Lim's Sparring Seminar

October 13th, 2007 Kajukenbo Arizona students attended the Lim Kenpo S ...

Updated: May 23, 2008 7:55pm PST

Black Belt Testing 2007 : September 29, 2007.

Black Belt Testing 2007

September 29, 2007.

Updated: May 23, 2008 9:50pm PST

Adult Self-Defense Clinic at Inpulse Response : September 2007 - Kajukenbo Arizona provides self-defense training at Inpulse Response in Gilbert, AZ. Thank you to Heather Buffington for arranging this community event!

Adult Self-Defense Clinic at Inpulse Response

September 2007 - Kajukenbo Arizona provides self-defense training at I ...

Updated: Apr 11, 2008 10:56pm PST

Belt Test, Promotion & Party - September 2007 :

Belt Test, Promotion & Party - September 2007

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 5:36pm PST

Lim's Ohana Camp : Our school had the opportunity to train with our 'cousins' in the martial arts in Prescott, Arizona.

Lim's Ohana Camp

Our school had the opportunity to train with our 'cousins' in the mart ...

Updated: May 23, 2008 9:40pm PST

Kajukenbo Arizona Celebrates Kaju's 60th Anniversary Event in Vegas : We attended Sijo's July Tournament and the 60th Anniversary event.

Kajukenbo Arizona Celebrates Kaju's 60th Anniversary Event in Vegas

We attended Sijo's July Tournament and the 60th Anniversary event.

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 5:30pm PST

Belt Test, Promotion & Hawaiian Celebration - July 2007 : Testing for July 2007.  Two early mixed martial art testers and then the luau.  Regular testing followed.  Including the little dragons (martial artists age 5 to 8) and the new junior orange belts.  We had the pleasure of having Professor George Lim and Auntie Patrice Lim along with Sibak Mehdi attend the test.  It was a successful event. Great job to all the Kajukenbo Arizona testers!
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Belt Test, Promotion & Hawaiian Celebration - July 2007

Testing for July 2007. Two early mixed martial art testers and then t ...

Updated: May 23, 2008 9:36pm PST

May 2007 Belt Test, Promotion & Traditional Potluck :

May 2007 Belt Test, Promotion & Traditional Potluck

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 10:50pm PST

Kajukenbo Arizona Spring Test -  February 2007 : Great job as always testers!

Kajukenbo Arizona Spring Test - February 2007

Great job as always testers!

Updated: Oct 03, 2007 10:44pm PST

Lim's Ohana Gathering 2007 : Lim Kenpo Annual Ohana gathering with Sijo Emperado and many other Kajukenbo masters.

Lim's Ohana Gathering 2007

Lim Kenpo Annual Ohana gathering with Sijo Emperado and many other Kaj ...

Updated: May 23, 2008 9:42pm PST

December 2006 Testing and Promotion : December 7th, 2006!  Great job testers!

December 2006 Testing and Promotion

December 7th, 2006! Great job testers!

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 5:20pm PST

Congratulations to our first testers! : October 2006

Congratulations to our first testers!

October 2006

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 5:18pm PST

Simou Jen's Black Belt Test 2006 : A very special North American Kajukenbo Black Belt Extravaganza aboard the Disney Cruise ship Magic September 25th, 2006.  Simou's test began with a 5-mile walk around the ship at 5 am (2 am AZ time).  After the test, the entire NAK team celebrated at the character breakfast.

Simou Jen's Black Belt Test 2006

A very special North American Kajukenbo Black Belt Extravaganza aboard ...

Updated: Apr 11, 2008 10:32pm PST

First Classes at the new dojo! : Our first classes at the dojo!  www.nakmesa.com

First Classes at the new dojo!

Our first classes at the dojo! www.nakmesa.com

Updated: Oct 17, 2007 6:08pm PST

Grand Opening Celebration : Upon coompletion, our dojo is warm and inviting for our Grand Opening.  Yes, it looks warm and inviting, but filled with students, it is a fierce training ground for one of the toughest martial arts styles around.
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Grand Opening Celebration

Upon coompletion, our dojo is warm and inviting for our Grand Opening. ...

Updated: Oct 17, 2007 6:01pm PST

Dojo Build - July 2006 : In less than 3 days, we were able to turn the bare suite into our new dojo - a new home for our new family

Dojo Build - July 2006

In less than 3 days, we were able to turn the bare suite into our new ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2007 11:24pm PST

Sifu Kelly's 1st Degree Test 2005 : Sifu Kelly tested for 1st Degree in the North American Kajukenbo system in October 2005.

Sifu Kelly's 1st Degree Test 2005

Sifu Kelly tested for 1st Degree in the North American Kajukenbo syste ...

Updated: Apr 11, 2008 10:37pm PST

Sifu Kelly's Black Belt Test 2004 : Sifu Kelly's 2004 Black Belt Test at North American Kajukenbo under Professor Sal Banuelos was in September in Gustine, CA.

Sifu Kelly's Black Belt Test 2004

Sifu Kelly's 2004 Black Belt Test at North American Kajukenbo under Pr ...

Updated: Apr 11, 2008 10:30pm PST

KajuAZ Graphcs : School logo and patch

KajuAZ Graphcs

School logo and patch

Updated: Oct 03, 2007 8:55pm PST