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Kajukenbo : 26 galleries with 4463 photos

Kajukenbo

26 galleries with 4463 photos

Updated: Feb 26, 2013 7:48am PST

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Black Belt Pretest #2 : Another great night at Kaju AZ! Andy, Katie and Daniel's 2nd Black Belt Pretest was amazing! Great energy and they really showed their best stuff! Thanks to everyone that came out to support our testers!

Black Belt Pretest #2

Another great night at Kaju AZ! Andy, Katie and Daniel's 2nd Black Bel ...

Updated: May 12, 2013 10:08am PST

Professor Aunty Lim's 30th Anniversary Event : We made many great memories today with our extended Ohana. Sijo Emperado said "In Ohana there is strength." We felt a lot of Ohana spirit today! Thank you to Sibak Nic and Sibak Cam for taking pictures!

Professor Aunty Lim's 30th Anniversary Event

We made many great memories today with our extended Ohana. Sijo Emper ...

Updated: May 04, 2013 8:13am PST

Impromptu Training with Professor Nuno : Professor Nuno taught us to use what works and make it count!

Impromptu Training with Professor Nuno

Professor Nuno taught us to use what works and make it count!

Updated: Apr 29, 2013 1:13pm PST

Twenty Advanced Belt Pre-Testers Demonstrate Heart & Skill : It was a great night for all our pre-testers! Candidates for Junior and Kaju purple through MMA Red participated. We saw a lot of skill and heart. Way to go Kaju AZ!

Twenty Advanced Belt Pre-Testers Demonstrate Heart & Skill

It was a great night for all our pre-testers! Candidates for Junior a ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2013 5:53pm PST

Hula Seminar with Kumu Kiami : Wonderful seminar with Sifu Dolly's instructor, Kumu Kaimi!

Hula Seminar with Kumu Kiami

Wonderful seminar with Sifu Dolly's instructor, Kumu Kaimi!

Updated: Apr 20, 2013 2:52pm PST

April Black Belt Pre-Test : One down, two to go! Next up: May 10th

April Black Belt Pre-Test

One down, two to go! Next up: May 10th

Updated: Apr 20, 2013 2:25pm PST

ACS Spring Classic : Congratulations to all our competitors. It's easy to say it's not about winning but it really isn't. When Kaju AZ students represent, show courage in competing and exhibit good sportsmanship, them truly everyone wins!

ACS Spring Classic

Congratulations to all our competitors. It's easy to say it's not abo ...

Updated: Apr 13, 2013 3:54pm PST

PIT Monster & Kumite Competition at PIT Vegas : Great day with the PIT Master and our PIT Ohana! Videos coming soon!

PIT Monster & Kumite Competition at PIT Vegas

Great day with the PIT Master and our PIT Ohana! Videos coming soon!

Updated: Mar 16, 2013 5:28pm PST

Aloha Festival 2013 Saturday : Great dancing at the Aloha Festival! Thank you Sifu Dolly for sharing your beautiful hula with us!

Aloha Festival 2013 Saturday

Great dancing at the Aloha Festival! Thank you Sifu Dolly for sharing ...

Updated: Mar 10, 2013 6:46pm PST

"Change Your Mindset" STORM Training Weekend : We came, we saw, we conquered! Awesome weekend for our Kaju AZ Instructors and Leaders.

"Change Your Mindset" STORM Training Weekend

We came, we saw, we conquered! Awesome weekend for our Kaju AZ Instru ...

Updated: Mar 03, 2013 3:08pm PST

Team Almost There 2.1 Tough Mudder 2013 : Congratulations to Team Almost There 2.1! They completed their second Tough Mudder and did it 1 hour faster than 2012! It was an amazing, cold and fun day. Everyone pushed themselves to their limit and did it in Kaju style! Train Strong to Remain Strong!

Team Almost There 2.1 Tough Mudder 2013

Congratulations to Team Almost There 2.1! They completed their second ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2013 3:15pm PST

Great Evening at Advanced Belt Pre-Test : Impressive display of talent and heart tonight!

Great Evening at Advanced Belt Pre-Test

Impressive display of talent and heart tonight!

Updated: Feb 23, 2013 12:03am PST

Hoyt's Kajukenbo Continuous Sparring Seminar : AWESOME event with Hoyt's Kajukenbo! Thank you sir! Sifu Greg says: "We aren't learning how to win. We are sharpening the blade. We need to be willing to fight."

Hoyt's Kajukenbo Continuous Sparring Seminar

AWESOME event with Hoyt's Kajukenbo! Thank you sir! Sifu Greg says: ...

Updated: Feb 09, 2013 1:10pm PST

Black Belt Pre-Test for Katie Crowder : WOW. Inspirational night. Pre-testers were awesome. Looking forward to the next one!

Black Belt Pre-Test for Katie Crowder

WOW. Inspirational night. Pre-testers were awesome. Looking forward ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2013 3:44pm PST

Winter Portugal Trip : Great memories with even greater Ohana!

Winter Portugal Trip

Great memories with even greater Ohana!

Updated: Jan 25, 2013 11:02am PST

Grandmaster Max Togisala Seminar in Las Vegas : Thank you Aunty for these great pictures! What an honor for Sigung and Andy to train with awesome Kajukenbo martial artists!

Grandmaster Max Togisala Seminar in Las Vegas

Thank you Aunty for these great pictures! What an honor for Sigung and ...

Updated: Jan 25, 2013 10:51am PST

The First Step is the Hardest! Ohana Rappelling Event 2013 : "The first step is the hardest..." - a metaphor for life and for the challenges in our 2013 together as an Ohana! AWESOME day with all of you! Although we were cold on the outside, we were definitely warm on the inside. So proud of all our first-timers. Big Mahalo to all our supporters and cheerleaders too! Let's make 2013 our best yet! Train Strong to Remain Strong!

The First Step is the Hardest! Ohana Rappelling Event 2013

"The first step is the hardest..." - a metaphor for life and for the c ...

Updated: Jan 03, 2013 8:17pm PST

Advanced Belt Pre-Test December 2012 : Inspiring night for all our testers!

Advanced Belt Pre-Test December 2012

Inspiring night for all our testers!

Updated: Dec 22, 2012 10:30pm PST

Fantastic December Testing Event : What a great day for Kaju AZ testers! Thank you to DM Photo!

Fantastic December Testing Event

What a great day for Kaju AZ testers! Thank you to DM Photo!

Updated: Dec 17, 2012 7:48pm PST

2012 CrossPIT Day : Great day at our annual event! Cloudy weather made for some "experimental" photography! No matter the quality of the pictures you can tell we had a lot of happy peeps! So proud of all the first timers - you did awesome! Many thanks to all who made this possible!

2012 CrossPIT Day

Great day at our annual event! Cloudy weather made for some "experimen ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2012 1:05pm PST

Sigung Kelly Promoted to PIT Black Belt : The best promotions are the ones you aren't expecting. If you think you "deserve" it, you don't. It's a pleasure training with these PIT Ohana - they exemplify the perfect balance of humility, confidence and appreciation! Thank you Kumu John for yet another great PIT weekend.

Sigung Kelly Promoted to PIT Black Belt

The best promotions are the ones you aren't expecting. If you think y ...

Updated: Nov 11, 2012 5:45pm PST

Basha's Vendor Fair Demos : Thank you to all our students who came to the Basha's Vendor fair on Saturday to share Kaju with others. We had a great time visiting and showing our stuff during the Demos! Thanks to all!

Basha's Vendor Fair Demos

Thank you to all our students who came to the Basha's Vendor fair on S ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2012 8:59am PST

Lim Tournament Videos : Thank you to Ron Greene and Kevin Jennings for all this video footage!

Lim Tournament Videos

Thank you to Ron Greene and Kevin Jennings for all this video footage!

Updated: Sep 28, 2012 11:54am PST

Pictures by our Students:Amazing Day at Kaju AZ September Test! : More pictures coming soon over the next week. Thanks to Caryn Morrison for the first 600! Another thanks to Ron and Kim Greene for their pictures too! Appreciate Anthony Elmer's Mom Corie's pictures too!

Pictures by our Students:Amazing Day at Kaju AZ September Test!

More pictures coming soon over the next week. Thanks to Caryn Morriso ...

Updated: Sep 17, 2012 8:51pm PST

Professional Photos of our September Testing : Thank you to DM Photo for capturing the heart and soul of our event!

Professional Photos of our September Testing

Thank you to DM Photo for capturing the heart and soul of our event!

Updated: Sep 17, 2012 4:21pm PST

Pre-Testing Extravaganza! : Only the best of the best train at Kaju AZ! Amazing pre-testing tonight. So proud of all our pre-testers and the Ohana that came to support! Back at it tomorrow! Train Strong to Remain Strong!

Pre-Testing Extravaganza!

Only the best of the best train at Kaju AZ! Amazing pre-testing tonigh ...

Updated: Sep 07, 2012 11:48pm PST

Masters Hall of Fame Event : Wonderful evening for the Abad family in Costa Mesa, CA. Sifu Dolly and Sifu Angie are inducted in the Hall of Fame. Professor Girlie also presented with the late Grandmaster Allen Abad's Alumni medal. It was an honor to be there!

Masters Hall of Fame Event

Wonderful evening for the Abad family in Costa Mesa, CA. Sifu Dolly a ...

Updated: Aug 13, 2012 5:46am PST

2012 Summer Kaju Picture Contest : Winners will be announced at our September 8th test! All entries are judged by our Black Belts so get ready to impress. Categories include: Most Unusual Place for Kaju, Best Use of Natural Landmarks, Most Creative Concept, and Best Use of Innocent Bystanders. Each category winner will be awarded a $50 Visa Gift Card! We are now accepting entries through August 15th. Participants will be notified at our Testing Event on September 8th. Email your pictures to sifu@kajuaz.com. Can't wait to see what you all come up with! Remember, you don't have to go somewhere exotic to win this contest -- use your mind, body and spirit to get the creative juices flowing!

2012 Summer Kaju Picture Contest

Winners will be announced at our September 8th test! All entries are ...

Updated: Aug 09, 2012 11:15am PST

Back to School Party at the FlowRider : Mahalo nui loa to Ms. Jessica for organizing this awesome event! Loved seeing our Ohana and made some wonderful memories!

Back to School Party at the FlowRider

Mahalo nui loa to Ms. Jessica for organizing this awesome event! Loved ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2012 9:25pm PST

Parent Appreciation and Education Dinner : Mahalo nui loa to all our Kaju AZ parents and support Ohana. It was a great night - educational and entertaining!

Parent Appreciation and Education Dinner

Mahalo nui loa to all our Kaju AZ parents and support Ohana. It was a ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2012 2:31pm PST

Brick Breaking Videos : Individual videos for Brick Breaking Participants!

Brick Breaking Videos

Individual videos for Brick Breaking Participants!

Updated: Jul 29, 2012 4:42pm PST

Brick Breaking Seminar : Awesome night at our Brick Breaking Seminar. Saw a lot of students go outside their comfort zone and learn a new skill. So proud of all of you! Thank you as always to Ms. Jessica for her fabulous pictures!

Brick Breaking Seminar

Awesome night at our Brick Breaking Seminar. Saw a lot of students go ...

Updated: Jul 28, 2012 12:42am PST

Kaju Crew Philmont Trek July 2012 : Congratulations to the Kaju Crew on their trek to Philmont!

Kaju Crew Philmont Trek July 2012

Congratulations to the Kaju Crew on their trek to Philmont!

Updated: Jul 19, 2012 3:56pm PST

Malama 2012 : Awesome 4.5 days in beautiful Carlsbad, CA! Thanks for the memories!!

Malama 2012

Awesome 4.5 days in beautiful Carlsbad, CA! Thanks for the memories!!

Updated: Jul 03, 2012 6:16am PST

May Advanced Belt Pre-Testing : Great night for our testers. Saw some amazing Kaju and Kaju pride. Sijo and Grandmaster Abad would be proud!

May Advanced Belt Pre-Testing

Great night for our testers. Saw some amazing Kaju and Kaju pride. Sij ...

Updated: Jun 07, 2012 8:32am PST

Gilbert Dojo Expansion : Mahalo nui loa for all the support and help! Our new classroom area is beautiful and already in use!

Gilbert Dojo Expansion

Mahalo nui loa for all the support and help! Our new classroom area i ...

Updated: Jun 07, 2012 8:11am PST

May Testing Extravaganza : Congratulations to all our new patches and colored belts! Great job!

May Testing Extravaganza

Congratulations to all our new patches and colored belts! Great job!

Updated: Jun 07, 2012 7:56am PST

Grandmaster Lim's 40th Anniversary Celebration : We honored our legacy today by participating in Grandmaster Lim's 40th Anniversary Celebration. Grandmaster has brought so much to martial arts and our Ohana. We had an awesome day amongst great martial artists - Dai Shihan Ted Tabura, "Papa Sol" 'Õlohe Solomon Kaihewalu, and Grandmaster Vince Black. We look forward to the next 40 years, Grandmaster!

Grandmaster Lim's 40th Anniversary Celebration

We honored our legacy today by participating in Grandmaster Lim's 40th ...

Updated: Apr 28, 2012 6:08pm PST

2011 Kenpo Gathering Of Eagles : What a great event! Three days of teaching and training with Kenpo artists from around the world! Congratulations to Sigung Kelly and Aunty Patrice Lim for being inducted into the Kenpo Hall of Fame. Major congratulations to Grandmaster Lim for earning a lifetime achievement award and being placed on the Kenpo Governing Board!

2011 Kenpo Gathering Of Eagles

What a great event! Three days of teaching and training with Kenpo art ...

Updated: Apr 23, 2012 8:50am PST

Hula Clinic Shows our Love of our Hawaiian Heritage : Mahalo nui loa to all who participated in our Hula Clinic! What an awesome way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Hope some of these girls (and boys) start lessons and help us share our Hawaiian heritage! Thank you to our amazing Sifu Dolly Abad for all she does for us!

Hula Clinic Shows our Love of our Hawaiian Heritage

Mahalo nui loa to all who participated in our Hula Clinic! What an awe ...

Updated: Apr 14, 2012 3:57pm PST

Hula Team Impresses at Arizona Aloha Festival : Loved seeing the great Hawaiian culture and Kaju AZ pride!

Hula Team Impresses at Arizona Aloha Festival

Loved seeing the great Hawaiian culture and Kaju AZ pride!

Updated: Mar 10, 2012 6:03pm PST

Awesome Testing Event at Kaju AZ! : Wonderful day at Kaju AZ! So proud of our students and Ohana. It is a great feeling to be a part of this family! Pictures still uploading...thank you to Jessica Blatnick for all her photographic expertise and talent!

Awesome Testing Event at Kaju AZ!

Wonderful day at Kaju AZ! So proud of our students and Ohana. It is ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2012 4:35pm PST

Pre-Testers Inspire at February Test : Inspirational evening with our Pre-testers! We are lucky to have such amazing students at Kaju AZ! Looking forward to seeing more of their skills tomorrow at the test!

Pre-Testers Inspire at February Test

Inspirational evening with our Pre-testers! We are lucky to have such ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2012 9:53pm PST

Phoenix Open Championship At Kaju AZ : It was a busy and great day at Kaju AZ! Congratulations to all the competitors and especially for the L.I.F.E. school - we raised over $1500 for them! Thank you to our STORM/SWAT Teams, Coach Paul and Sigung Kelly who made it all possible!

Phoenix Open Championship At Kaju AZ

It was a busy and great day at Kaju AZ! Congratulations to all the com ...

Updated: Feb 03, 2012 1:21pm PST

Sibak Competes in Rock & Roll Marathon : Sibak finished in 3 hours and 50 minutes. He set this goal in June of 2011, and has run 500 miles in training for it. He has earned the respect of many as one of the youngest competitors in today's race!

Sibak Competes in Rock & Roll Marathon

Sibak finished in 3 hours and 50 minutes. He set this goal in June of ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2012 7:43am PST

Tough Mudder Competition for Team "Almost There" : 4 hours and 19 minutes...congratulations Team!! And thanks to Jessica Blatnick for her always amazing pictures! And the Maher-George family too!

Tough Mudder Competition for Team "Almost There"

4 hours and 19 minutes...congratulations Team!! And thanks to Jessica ...

Updated: Jan 17, 2012 3:30pm PST

New Year's Rappelling with Ohana : Beautiful day with our beautiful Kaju AZ Ohana! Amazing that so many overcame their fears and started the year off right! Remember: Mind controls the body NOT vice versa! So grateful for the wonderful memories and looking forward to many more in 2012!

New Year's Rappelling with Ohana

Beautiful day with our beautiful Kaju AZ Ohana! Amazing that so many ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2012 2:31pm PST

December Testing Showcases Kaju Spirit : December 10th was a great day at Kaju AZ!

December Testing Showcases Kaju Spirit

December 10th was a great day at Kaju AZ!

Updated: Dec 10, 2011 1:54pm PST

Advanced Belt Pre-Test is AMAZING! : December 9, 2011...awesome day for Kaju AZ! Congratulations to all our pre-testers, uki's and amazing support of our Ohana!

Advanced Belt Pre-Test is AMAZING!

December 9, 2011...awesome day for Kaju AZ! Congratulations to all our ...

Updated: Dec 10, 2011 5:55am PST

Sigung Travels To Belgium to Share Kaju : Thank you to Grandmaster Daniel Hayen for an awesome event! It was a pleasure to travel with Grandmaster Lim and Professor Nunes!

Sigung Travels To Belgium to Share Kaju

Thank you to Grandmaster Daniel Hayen for an awesome event! It was a ...

Updated: Dec 05, 2011 6:05am PST

2011 CrossPIT Day a HUGE Success! : Awesome day for all of us! Mahalo to all the participants and coaches! Mark your calendars for next years event - always the Saturday before Thanksgiving! Live Clean, Fight Dirty!

2011 CrossPIT Day a HUGE Success!

Awesome day for all of us! Mahalo to all the participants and coaches! ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2011 3:48pm PST

Pit Vegas Grand Opening : Thank you to Kumu Hackleman and GM Eric Umali for a wonderful event! Awesome school with awesome Ohana! Congratulations!

Pit Vegas Grand Opening

Thank you to Kumu Hackleman and GM Eric Umali for a wonderful event! ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2011 10:51am PST

Brick Breaking Competition at Lim Kenpo Tournament : Congratulations to Rick Leigh and Sibak Nicolas Corder who both earned Gold Medals at the Lim Kenpo Tournament!

Brick Breaking Competition at Lim Kenpo Tournament

Congratulations to Rick Leigh and Sibak Nicolas Corder who both earned ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2011 9:35am PST

Largest Belt Test and Promotion in Kaju AZ History! : More pictures coming! Thanks to Jessica Blatnick for being our official and very special photographer!

Largest Belt Test and Promotion in Kaju AZ History!

More pictures coming! Thanks to Jessica Blatnick for being our officia ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2011 10:18pm PST

Excellent Mesa Turnout for Self-Defense Saturday : Excellent turnout today in Mesa! More seminars coming in March and April! Mahalo to all that participated!

Excellent Mesa Turnout for Self-Defense Saturday

Excellent turnout today in Mesa! More seminars coming in March and Apr ...

Updated: Jan 29, 2011 2:51pm PST

Gilbert Residents Learn Self-Defense! : Great clinics with great participants! Thank you to all that came and all that supported! Gilbert is a bit safer now! More clinics coming in March.

Gilbert Residents Learn Self-Defense!

Great clinics with great participants! Thank you to all that came and ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2011 1:20pm PST

Dobson Montessori Elementary Students Visit Kaju AZ : Mahalo to a great group of elementary kids from Dobson Montessori! We shared history, taught some self-defense and also examined the science behind brick breaking! Hope to see you all again soon!

Dobson Montessori Elementary Students Visit Kaju AZ

Mahalo to a great group of elementary kids from Dobson Montessori! We ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2011 7:12am PST

New Year's Day Ohana Rappelling Adventure : Pushing past your physical and emotional limits is what it is all about! Here's to a happy, healthy and Kaju-filled year at Kaju AZ!

New Year's Day Ohana Rappelling Adventure

Pushing past your physical and emotional limits is what it is all abou ...

Updated: Jan 05, 2011 6:03pm PST

December Testing Shows Kaju Spirit and Skills : It was a great day at Kaju AZ - lots of Ohana and Kaju pride. Thank you to Kaju student Jessica Blatnick for taking these awesome pictures! Check out her professional work at www.jessicablatnickphotography.com.

December Testing Shows Kaju Spirit and Skills

It was a great day at Kaju AZ - lots of Ohana and Kaju pride. Thank ...

Updated: Dec 13, 2010 8:34pm PST

CrossPIT Training Day a SUCCESS!! : Mahalo nui loa to all that helped make this day AWESOME! All of our participants really demonstrated our Kajukenbo motto - Train Strong to Remain Strong!

CrossPIT Training Day a SUCCESS!!

Mahalo nui loa to all that helped make this day AWESOME! All of our p ...

Updated: Nov 20, 2010 3:35pm PST

PIT Certification Weekend : Awesome time at the PIT with Kumu Hackleman, Master Luigi Mondelli, UFC Fighter Court McGee and the entire PIT Ohana!

PIT Certification Weekend

Awesome time at the PIT with Kumu Hackleman, Master Luigi Mondelli, UF ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2010 1:51pm PST

October Self-Defense Clinics in Mesa : Thank you to all our participants and assistants! Our next seminars will be in January 2011! Train Strong to Remain Strong!

October Self-Defense Clinics in Mesa

Thank you to all our participants and assistants! Our next seminars wi ...

Updated: Oct 30, 2010 1:00pm PST

Gilbert Self-Defense Clinics Increase Awareness! : Great participants in today's clinics! Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Gilbert Self-Defense Clinics Increase Awareness!

Great participants in today's clinics! Thank you for your support and ...

Updated: Oct 30, 2010 10:01am PST

Sigung and Sifu Teach and Train in Portugal : Fantastic time in Portugal at the seminar's hosted by Si Tai Gung Nuno and Sifu Ana Nunes. We learned, taught and felt a lot of Kaju spirit and Ohana pride. Sigung introduced them to CrossPIT and the famous #7! So nice to feel the love and fellowship of fellow martial artists! Mahala nui loa to all that made this amazing and unique opportunity possible!

Sigung and Sifu Teach and Train in Portugal

Fantastic time in Portugal at the seminar's hosted by Si Tai Gung Nuno ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2010 8:37am PST

Great Day at the George Lim Invitational Tournament : Awesome weekend for Kaju AZ! Our competitors competed well and besides the medals they won, they practiced sportsmanship, leadership and camaraderie! Thank you to Grandmaster, Aunty and all those that made this event happen!

Great Day at the George Lim Invitational Tournament

Awesome weekend for Kaju AZ! Our competitors competed well and besides ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2010 9:35pm PST

Special Evening with Lim Kenpo Karate : It was an honor to be with the World Champion Brick and Ice Breaker Professor Joe Yuhashi, his lovely wife Honeygirl and Aunty Dechi Emperado. Thank you Lim Kenpo for hosting this event!

Special Evening with Lim Kenpo Karate

It was an honor to be with the World Champion Brick and Ice Breaker Pr ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2010 11:37pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:08pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:07pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:07pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:06pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:06pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:06pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:05pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:04pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:04pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:03pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:02pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:02pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:02pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:01pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:01pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 8:00pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:59pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:59pm 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 22, 2010 7:58pm 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 22, 2010 7:57pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:57pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:57pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:56pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:56pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:56pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:55pm 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 22, 2010 7:55pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:55pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:54pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:54pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:54pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:52pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:51pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:50pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:50pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:49pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:48pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:48pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:47pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:47pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:47pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:46pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:45pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:45pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:45pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:44pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:44pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:30pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:30pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:29pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:29pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:28pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:27pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:26pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:26pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:25pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:24pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:23pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:22pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:22pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:21pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:21pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:20pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:20pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:19pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:19pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:18pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:18pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:17pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:16pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:15pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:14pm 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: Sep 22, 2010 7:14pm PST

BJJ Seminar with Coach Paul Nava :

BJJ Seminar with Coach Paul Nava

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:17pm PST

Gathering of Eagles : The Annual Kenpo event in Chicago was outstanding! All day training sessions were inspirational and fun! Be ready for new material from Sifu!

Gathering of Eagles

The Annual Kenpo event in Chicago was outstanding! All day training s ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:16pm PST

2009 KSDI Seminars in Las Vegas : 2009 seminars at the annual KSDI event were awesome! Thank you to our participants and a special thanks to Jessica Blatnick for coordinating lunch for our students! Sifu Kelly assisted Professor Lim in his seminar. Great stuff! Thanks to Kumu Hackleman for stopping by too!

2009 KSDI Seminars in Las Vegas

2009 seminars at the annual KSDI event were awesome! Thank you to our ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:16pm PST

KSDI Tournament a Success! : Congratulations to all our competitors in Vegas! We are so proud of their willingness to perform and overcome their nervousness! Everyone did awesome!!

KSDI Tournament a Success!

Congratulations to all our competitors in Vegas! We are so proud of t ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:15pm PST

BJJ Tournament Results : Great job Kaju AZ Team and Coach Paul Nava! Silver medals to Joey Letka, Dave Larsen and Kevin Lamb. Bronze Medal to Jenni Monroe. Congratulations to Vincent Ortega for his Kaju spirit and black belt attitude in doing his best and getting on the mat!! http://gdjiujitsu.com/2009/07/nova-uniao-mesa-at-the-az-state/

BJJ Tournament Results

Great job Kaju AZ Team and Coach Paul Nava! Silver medals to Joey Let ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:15pm PST

Parent's Night Out : What a fun night for all that participated! We ate delicious pizza, learned kama and staff forms, enjoyed a little stick fighting (who doesn't!) learned to use chopsticks and make origami animals. Kung Fu Panda was awesome too! Have a great week off and see you back in the dojo on August 3rd!

Parent's Night Out

What a fun night for all that participated! We ate delicious pizza, le ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:14pm PST

Self-Defense Saturday Teaches Not to be a Victim! : What a great day to learn not to be victim! Thank you to our participants and SWAT/STORM team members for another successful seminar!

Self-Defense Saturday Teaches Not to be a Victim!

What a great day to learn not to be victim! Thank you to our particip ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:13pm PST

Stretching Class with Sifu Dolly Abad : Stretch classes began today. Classes will be Mondays and Thursdays 5-5:30 pm at the dojo! Take advantage of this opportunity to increase our flexibility and get strong! Thank you Sifu Dolly for taking great care of us!

Stretching Class with Sifu Dolly Abad

Stretch classes began today. Classes will be Mondays and Thursdays 5-5 ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:12pm PST

Celebrating our Hawaiian Heritage with Hula Classes : Thank you to Sifu Dolly for our hula classes! Learning a part of our Hawaiian culture is fun and a great workout!

Celebrating our Hawaiian Heritage with Hula Classes

Thank you to Sifu Dolly for our hula classes! Learning a part of our ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:12pm PST

Coach Paul's BJJ Seminar at Lim Kenpo Karate : Thank you to Lim Kenpo Karate for hosting this event. What a great turnout!

Coach Paul's BJJ Seminar at Lim Kenpo Karate

Thank you to Lim Kenpo Karate for hosting this event. What a great tu ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:11pm PST

In Class Promotions : Congratulations Kirsten and Jacob!

In Class Promotions

Congratulations Kirsten and Jacob!

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:11pm PST

Congratulations to our September Testers! : It was a great day at Kaju AZ! Our next test is in December - train strong to remain strong!

Congratulations to our September Testers!

It was a great day at Kaju AZ! Our next test is in December - train st ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 6:10pm PST

Parent Appreciation & Education Dinner : Thank you to our wonderful parents! We had a great evening filled with education, appreciation, inspiration and laughter!

Parent Appreciation & Education Dinner

Thank you to our wonderful parents! We had a great evening filled with ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:30pm PST

Training with Grandmaster Ted Tabura : Special training with Dai Shihan Ted Tabura was by invitation only. Grandmaster, thank you for all your knowledge, stories and smiles!

Training with Grandmaster Ted Tabura

Special training with Dai Shihan Ted Tabura was by invitation only. Gr ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:28pm PST

3rd Annual Lim Kenpo Tournament : Lots of great pictures for a great event! Thank you to Sifu Medhi and Sifu Blythe and the entire Lim Kenpo Ohana for putting on such a great event! All Kaju AZ students represented themselves and their Instructor with Honor and Integrity!

3rd Annual Lim Kenpo Tournament

Lots of great pictures for a great event! Thank you to Sifu Medhi and ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:27pm PST

Lim Kenpo Luau : Pictures uploading...please be patient!

Lim Kenpo Luau

Pictures uploading...please be patient!

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:26pm PST

1st Southwest BJJ Tournament : Congratulations to Coach Paul and our Kaju AZ BJJ students! Great efforts by everyone! The next tournament is in February - start training now!

1st Southwest BJJ Tournament

Congratulations to Coach Paul and our Kaju AZ BJJ students! Great effo ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:26pm PST

October PIT in the Park : Another great day of PIT Training! Thank you to Coach Kyle for organizing a fun and sweaty event!

October PIT in the Park

Another great day of PIT Training! Thank you to Coach Kyle for organiz ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:22pm PST

October Self-Defense Saturday : Thank you to our participants for learning to be aware and stay safe! Our next Super Saturday will be in January!

October Self-Defense Saturday

Thank you to our participants for learning to be aware and stay safe! ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:21pm PST

Girl Scouts Learn Self-Defense : Thank you to Troop 1846 and their fearless leader, Kim Waddell, for your participation! This high-energy and talented Troop learned how to be safe and aware! For more information on scheduling a self-defense seminar for your organization, please contact Sifu Jen at 480-755-3008 or sifu@kajuaz.com.

Girl Scouts Learn Self-Defense

Thank you to Troop 1846 and their fearless leader, Kim Waddell, for yo ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:20pm PST

Kaju AZ Training at the Pit! : Sigung Kelly, Coach Kyle and Vincent Ortega train at the PIT with Kumu John Hackleman and the PIT crew in San Luis Obispo, CA. Sigung is getting his third of four certifications for our Kaju AZ PIT Program. Have fun and make us proud! (more pictures coming soon!)

Kaju AZ Training at the Pit!

Sigung Kelly, Coach Kyle and Vincent Ortega train at the PIT with Kumu ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:19pm PST

Advanced Belt Pre-Test : Our pre-testers worked hard and showed their material with Kaju pride! Congratulations!

Advanced Belt Pre-Test

Our pre-testers worked hard and showed their material with Kaju pride! ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:17pm PST

Kaju AZ/Nava BJJ Jiu-Jitsu Challenge : An outstanding BJJ event on December 5th brought many schools together at Kaju Az. Thank you to Coach Paul, the Kaju AZ Team and all our participants!

Kaju AZ/Nava BJJ Jiu-Jitsu Challenge

An outstanding BJJ event on December 5th brought many schools together ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:17pm PST

In Class Promotions For December : Congratulations to our In Class Promotions for December! Keep Training Strong to Remain Strong!

In Class Promotions For December

Congratulations to our In Class Promotions for December! Keep Training ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 5:13pm PST

Kaju AZ Celebrates December with Testing, Promotion and Potluck : Congratulations to all our new patches and color belts! Our Ohana is strong!

Kaju AZ Celebrates December with Testing, Promotion and Potluck

Congratulations to all our new patches and color belts! Our Ohana is s ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 4:56pm PST

2010 Summer Picture Contest : Voting now underway....winners will be announced at the September 11th test! Thank you for all your submissions!

2010 Summer Picture Contest

Voting now underway....winners will be announced at the September 11th ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 4:54pm PST

Ohana New Years Day Rappelling Event : Congratulations to all our New Year's Day Rappellers! Overcoming your fears is a great way to start the year!

Ohana New Years Day Rappelling Event

Congratulations to all our New Year's Day Rappellers! Overcoming your ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 11:05am PST

January Self-Defense Seminars Start 2010 Right! : What a great day for all our participants and coaches! Our next seminars will be in April - watch for details!

January Self-Defense Seminars Start 2010 Right!

What a great day for all our participants and coaches! Our next semina ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 11:03am PST

February Pre-Test Showcased Outstanding Performances! : Congratulations to Daniel Boyd, Amy Companik and Joey Letka for the oustanding performances at last nights pre-test. Thank you to all our supporters and uki's. Testing at 10 am on Saturday!

February Pre-Test Showcased Outstanding Performances!

Congratulations to Daniel Boyd, Amy Companik and Joey Letka for the ou ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 11:03am PST

Ohana Fun at February Test : Awesome job by our Testers today! It was a pleasure spending time with our Ohana! Mahalo to all our supporters and family members who make a huge difference at our events! Mahalo nui loa to Grandmaster and Professor Lim for their Kokua! Now back to work on Monday!

Ohana Fun at February Test

Awesome job by our Testers today! It was a pleasure spending time wit ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 11:02am PST

Coach Jonathan Hedden's First Black Belt Pre-Test : Coach Jon gave us an inspirational and hard-hitting Kaju pre-test! Next one is Thursday, March 11th 6-9 pm. Come and support with your Kaju pride!

Coach Jonathan Hedden's First Black Belt Pre-Test

Coach Jon gave us an inspirational and hard-hitting Kaju pre-test! Nex ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 11:02am PST

Coach Jonathan's Pre-Test #2 : Another outstanding performance by Coach Jonathan Hedden at his 2nd pre-test for Black Belt last night! The evening started with a 5-mile run and we were able to experience some good, old-fashioned Kaju! His final test is next Thursday, the 18th beginning at 6 pm. Way to go Coach!

Coach Jonathan's Pre-Test #2

Another outstanding performance by Coach Jonathan Hedden at his 2nd pr ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 11:02am PST

Lim Kenpo Black Belt Pre-Test : Inspirational testing at Lim Kenpo Karate! Looking forward to the Ohana event this weekend!

Lim Kenpo Black Belt Pre-Test

Inspirational testing at Lim Kenpo Karate! Looking forward to the Ohan ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 11:01am PST

Team Kaju AZ/Nava BJJ Competes in Tourney! : Congratulations to all our competitors at today's event! Keep up the great work!

Team Kaju AZ/Nava BJJ Competes in Tourney!

Congratulations to all our competitors at today's event! Keep up the ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 11:01am PST

Coach Jonathan's Final Black Belt Test : Outstanding evening of Kaju skill and Ohana! Congratulations to Coach Jon for his awesome performance. We are honored to have him in our family. Our uki's are support are the best!

Coach Jonathan's Final Black Belt Test

Outstanding evening of Kaju skill and Ohana! Congratulations to Coach ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 11:00am PST

Lim Kenpo Na Hoku Event Day One : It's always exciting to experience true martial art masters and enjoy training with new students from around the world. An awesome night for all!

Lim Kenpo Na Hoku Event Day One

It's always exciting to experience true martial art masters and enjoy ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 11:00am PST

Lim Kenpo Na Hoku Event Day Two : Day two of Kaju-palooza (thanks Mike King)! We were taught well and enjoyed a fast-paced morning. Next up is the Luau!

Lim Kenpo Na Hoku Event Day Two

Day two of Kaju-palooza (thanks Mike King)! We were taught well and en ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:59am PST

Na Hoku Luau : It was an wonderful night full of new amazing memories. Thank you Grandmaster and Aunty for making it all happen!

Na Hoku Luau

It was an wonderful night full of new amazing memories. Thank you Gran ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:57am PST

Fond Farewell to our New Ohana as Na Hoku Event Ends : As the Na Hoku event ends, we bid farewell to our extended Ohana from all over the US and Europe. We had an oustanding weekend learning and sharing and growing as martial artists. Thank you to all that made this event happen - GM and Aunty Lim, Si Tai Gung Nunes - too many to name - plus our instructors: Simo Linda, C...oach Paul, Coach Jonathan and Coach Kyle for all their support! Kaju AZ was well-represented by our students, support team and instructors. Next year will be in San Diego in the summer!

Fond Farewell to our New Ohana as Na Hoku Event Ends

As the Na Hoku event ends, we bid farewell to our extended Ohana from ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:56am PST

Women's Self-Defense Teaches REAL Techniques! : Congratulations to our great group of ladies who now know how to be more aware and safe!

Women's Self-Defense Teaches REAL Techniques!

Congratulations to our great group of ladies who now know how to be mo ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:56am PST

Abad Girls Luau : Thank you to the Abad girls for the outstanding luau!

Abad Girls Luau

Thank you to the Abad girls for the outstanding luau!

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:55am PST

Students Shine at May Advanced Belt Pre-Test : Congratulations to our advanced belt testers on their outstanding performances...more today!

Students Shine at May Advanced Belt Pre-Test

Congratulations to our advanced belt testers on their outstanding perf ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:54am PST

May Test, Promotion and Potluck : We are truly blessed to have the best Ohana! Congratulations to our new patches and color belts. Thank you to all our supporters. This was a great day for Kaju AZ!

May Test, Promotion and Potluck

We are truly blessed to have the best Ohana! Congratulations to our ne ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:54am PST

Self-Defense Saturday in June! : Thank you to Hayes for taking our pictures! We had a great day of self-defense thanks to our great participants and SWAT and STORM Teams!

Self-Defense Saturday in June!

Thank you to Hayes for taking our pictures! We had a great day of self ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:54am PST

Gilbert Dojo Construction Weekend : Awesome day of Gilbert dojo construction! Thanks to Mike, Brian, David, Derald, Sibak, Hayes, Sihing and Coach Kyle! Special thanks to Caryn, Heather and Cindy (and kids) - who came even when we were told there was nothing extra to do and yet there was plenty! Special thanks to Cindy and Stephanie for feeding us today! We are surrounded by outstanding Ohana that are proactive and show their black belt excellence every day, in every way! Your sacrifices have been noted!

Gilbert Dojo Construction Weekend

Awesome day of Gilbert dojo construction! Thanks to Mike, Brian, David ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:53am PST

Grand Opening Week at Kaju AZ Gilbert! : Thank you to our fabulous Ohana for making this happen!

Grand Opening Week at Kaju AZ Gilbert!

Thank you to our fabulous Ohana for making this happen!

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:53am PST

Papa Sol's Lua Seminar in Costa Mesa, CA : We had a great weekend in California at Papa Sol's Lua seminar. Lua is an ancient Hawaiian self-defense art that uses a lot of joint locks and bone dislocations.

Papa Sol's Lua Seminar in Costa Mesa, CA

We had a great weekend in California at Papa Sol's Lua seminar. Lua is ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:52am PST

August Children's Self-Defense Seminar in Gilbert : We had a great turnout today! Thank you to Kaju Juniors Kyle and Miles for helping out!

August Children's Self-Defense Seminar in Gilbert

We had a great turnout today! Thank you to Kaju Juniors Kyle and Miles ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:52am PST

Stick Fighting & Chinese Medicine Seminar : Mahalo Nui Loa to Grandmaster and Professor Lim for sharing their knowledge! We had a great day of learning, friendship, food and fun!

Stick Fighting & Chinese Medicine Seminar

Mahalo Nui Loa to Grandmaster and Professor Lim for sharing their know ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:51am PST

Training at the PIT August 2010 : Great weekend at the PIT. Thank you to Kumu John Hackleman for sharing his talents and friendship. Our PIT affiliation makes Kaju AZ stronger!

Training at the PIT August 2010

Great weekend at the PIT. Thank you to Kumu John Hackleman for sharing ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:51am PST

September Testing Showcases Kaju Talents : It was a great day at Kaju AZ! We are so grateful to have the very best Ohana! Thank you to Ryan Zaporteza for taking these awesome photos!

September Testing Showcases Kaju Talents

It was a great day at Kaju AZ! We are so grateful to have the very be ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 10:11am PST

Amazing Night for September Pre-Testers! : Outstanding performances by our pre-testers tonight!

Amazing Night for September Pre-Testers!

Outstanding performances by our pre-testers tonight!

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 8:34am PST

One Team, One Dream at Kaju AZ Gilbert! : Wow! What an awesome day for Kaju AZ, our students and Ohana! Thank you to all that made this possible! Gilbert's attitude is contagious!

One Team, One Dream at Kaju AZ Gilbert!

Wow! What an awesome day for Kaju AZ, our students and Ohana! Thank y ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2010 8:33am PST

Kaju AZ/Nava BJJ Belt Promotions : Congratulations to our new BJJ blue belts - Sigung and Joey Letka!

Kaju AZ/Nava BJJ Belt Promotions

Congratulations to our new BJJ blue belts - Sigung and Joey Letka!

Updated: Apr 15, 2010 1:07pm PST

Pan National Jiu-Jitsu Championships : Congratulations to Kaju AZ/Nava BJJ!

Pan National Jiu-Jitsu Championships

Congratulations to Kaju AZ/Nava BJJ!

Updated: Apr 13, 2010 10:35am 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

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

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

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

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