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....Through this fist style one gains long life and happiness

Kajukenbo is a hybrid martial art that combines karate, tang soo do, judo, jujutsu, kenpo and kung fu. It was founded in 1947 in Oahu, Hawaii, at the Palama Settlements. The original purpose of the art was to deal with local crime, and to help the people defend themselves from U.S. Navy sailors who would drink and start fights. The founders were Sijo ("founder") Adriano Emperado, Peter Young Yil Choo, Joe Holck, Frank Ordonez, and Clarence Chang, who called themselves the Black Belt Society.


	Kajukenbo uses hard, fast strikes to vital points throughout the body, takedowns involving high impact throws and many joint and limb destruction techniques--usually as follow-ups to takedowns. There are also many blocks from attacks such as punches and defenses and disarmament of offensive weapons

		The Name is derived from the letter of the styles that contributed to the creation of this art. Its kanji also translate to a spiritual meaning. KA (Kanji-long life) - comes from the word Karate, an art form that places the emphasis on hard and powerful techniques. JU (Kanji-happiness) - comes from Judo and Jujitsu, art forms that emphasize throwing, locks and sweeps. KEN (Kanji-fist) - comes from Kenpo, a form of karate that not only stresses the hard and powerful movements, but emphasizes multiple and fluid hand techniques. BO (Kanji-style) - comes from Chinese boxing (Chuan Fa). Chinese boxing means Kung Fu, which puts emphasis on flexibility and agility, parrying and evasive movements that flow together. Together they make up the Kajukenbo motto:” Through this fist style one gains long life and happiness.”

			Esteller Martial Arts beleives in surrounding students with a well balanced "diet" of arts. We proudly also offer:
			"Hawaiian style". The individual Japanese terms are: Tan/Dan, which means "sandalwood"; San/Zan means "mountain" and Ryu means "stream", "sect" or "cult". Taken together, Danzan is the term that Chinese people use for Hawaii. We utilize all forms of grappling techniques (i.e. throwing, trapping, joint locking, holds, gouging, disengagements, striking, and kicking).
		A form of hard martial art practiced in several Southeast Asian countries including Thailand. The art is similar to others in Southeast Asia such as: Pradal Serey in Cambodia, Lethwei in Myanmar, Tomoi in Malaysia, and Muay Lao in Laos. Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country's national sport. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies significantly from the ancient art Muay Boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing.