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Kajukenbo is a hybrid system composed of 5 disciplines:
KA - Karate
JU - Judo/Jiu-Jitsu
KEN - Kenpo
BO - Chinese Boxing/Kung Fu

PIT - Hawaiian Kempo Extreme Fitness



Kajukenbo was created in Honolulu, Hawaii from early 1947 - 1949. It was developed by Adriano D. Emperado (Kenpo), Professor Pete YY Choo (tang soo do Karate), Joseph Holck (Jiu-Jitsu), Frank F. Ordonez (Judo), and Clarence Chang (Chinese Boxing/Gung Fu). Sijo Adriano Emperado is the founder credited with the growth of Kajukenbo worldwide.


Kajukenbo class at Rhodes Kajukenbo is the main system which all classes are derived from. This class focuses on self defense, body conditioning, mental focus and awareness. Classified as overkill Kajukenbo uses techniques based on principles of stun, takedown, and put away. Kajukenbo is a street defense system which is designed to deal with modern day situations.