About our Program & Mission Statement

Mateo Kajukenbo Self-Defense Institute teaches the martial arts system composed of the best techniques from five different martial arts. KA-from Karate, JU-from judo & jujitsu, KEN-from Kenpo, and Bo-from Chinese boxing. The founders of this system were masters of their own right. Their goal: work together to find the best in each others style and create a complete system of self-defense. The result KAJUKENBO: an art that teaches multiply attacks and street self-defense. Our program emphasizes the art form of Hawaiian Kenpo, Gaylord method of Kajukenbo, Tracy’s Kenpo as well. Professor Mateo includes kickboxing (Muay Thai style), boxing, plyometric drills, strength and conditioning drills, rotations, block strike combination, 2 person set drills, ground attacks, and ground fighting. As students master skills, they are tested and progress through the belt system. They will achieve success and recognition. As times change, so do the requirements of a martial art in contributing to the community. Kajukenbo is an art that contributes to keep pace with the times and benefits all. He stresses discipline and teaches a solid philosophy of self-control, respect, goal-setting and commitment. The students will become more self-confident and possess a strong self-image.

Kajukenbo offers a whole range of benefits to aid you & your child’s learning process. Apart from the increase in motor skills, such as coordination, balance and agility, martial arts develop the mental aspect. Through Mateo Kajukenbo, you, your child will also learn self-control, self-respect, concentration, and self-confidence. These skills assist in helping your child excel at home, at school and in life.

We offer private lesson/personal training. Professor Mateo/Coach V teaches Tai Chi Yang Style, Strength training (Free & Machine Weights), sports specificity drills, body ball core workouts, boxing, and kickboxing, flexibility & self defense. We offer a combination PT (Personal Training) & any of the classes in Kajukenbo/Kickboxing as well. Professor also trains athletes in different sports such as soccer, baseball, football, track & field, volleyball. Private lesson/personal training is a great way to motivate oneself and endure tremendous gains in a shorter amount of time. He has also trained women self defense, kickboxing and seniors.

Kickboxing classes teach the basic Muay Thai style blocks, kicks, and elbow strikes. We also add American boxing with blocks and counters, knee strikes to head/body and other kicks. Once these basics are mastered, the students will be trained how to incorporate them into an effective style. Kickboxing is a total body workout that increases strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and self-confidence. Classes are offered for both teens and adults.

Fitness Training provides and develops all physical qualities such as speed, strength, cardiovascular/muscular endurance, flexibility, and power to improve performance and prevent injuries.

We have seminars 4-5 times per year, please check our events schedule.