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Your Trusted Martial Arts Academy in Wailuku, HI
Maui Kajukenbo has dedicated itself to fostering personal growth and community enrichment through martial arts instruction since its inception. Our programs are meticulously designed to instill discipline, self-esteem, confidence, and ethical values in students of all ages. Children develop foundational character traits that enhance academic and athletic performance while practicing respect for authority figures. Teens gain the confidence necessary to navigate critical life decisions, while adults refine their physical and mental resilience through self-defense training and fitness-focused curricula.

Families strengthen bonds through shared values and trust-building activities. Rooted in a rich heritage dating back to Kajukenbos co-creation in 1947, our instructorsholding black belt ranks from 3rd to 5th degreedeliver structured classes blending Karate, Judo, JiuJitsu, Kenpo, and Kung Fu techniques. We honor the legacy of Sifu Adriano Emperado and Sigung Trent Sera, whose philosophies continue to guide our mission of cultivating positive citizenship through martial arts excellence.
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Kids Martial Arts Teens Martial Arts Adults Martial Arts Self-Defense Training Sparring Instruction Weapons Defense Character Development
Highlights and features
  • We offer age-specific martial arts curricula developed by 3rd-5th degree black belt instructors.
  • Our training builds confidence, ethical decision-making, and physical resilience in students.
  • We integrate five martial arts disciplines to provide comprehensive self-defense education.
  • Family classes strengthen intergenerational bonds through shared values and practice.
  • Honoring decades of Kajukenbo tradition while maintaining modern, adaptive teaching methods.
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Kids Martial Arts
Structured classes for children aged 5-12 develop self-discipline, respect, and confidence through striking, blocking, and kicking fundamentals. Students practice forms, self-defense sets, and sparring while building academic focus and social skills. Our program aligns with Kajukenbo's core principles of character development.
Teens Martial Arts
Teens aged 13+ train in advanced techniques including takedowns, grappling, and weapons defense. Curriculum emphasizes self-defense against multiple attackers and builds leadership through confidence-building exercises rooted in Kajukenbo's adaptive philosophy from its 1947 Hawaii origins.
Adults Martial Arts
Adults enhance physical conditioning while mastering practical self-defense against real-world threats. Classes blend striking, grappling, and situational awareness training, empowering participants to protect themselves and loved ones using time-tested Kajukenbo methodologies.
Sparring Instruction
Controlled sparring sessions refine reaction time, strategic thinking, and technique application. Students practice one-on-one and multiple-attacker scenarios using protective gear while maintaining Kajukenbo's emphasis on controlled, ethical force application.
Weapons Defense
Students learn disarms and counterattacks against common weapon threats through Kajukenbo's integrated approach combining Kenpo trapping and JiuJitsu grappling techniques. Training emphasizes situational assessment and de-escalation alongside physical defense mechanics.
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Sifu Kristin Kawahara
5th Degree Black Belt
Sifu Kristin Kawahara brings decades of martial arts expertise to Maui Kajukenbo, specializing in curriculum development and youth instruction while upholding traditional Kajukenbo values through modern teaching methods.
Sifu Dominic Soberano
4th Degree Black Belt
Sifu Dominic Soberano combines 20+ years of Kajukenbo experience with practical self-defense applications, mentoring students in advanced techniques and philosophical foundations of the martial art.
Sifu Kaleo Waiau
3rd Degree Black Belt
Sifu Kaleo Waiau focuses on physical conditioning and tactical training, guiding beginners and advanced students alike through Kajukenbo's progressive ranking system with patient, methodical instruction.
Questions
What martial arts styles are included in Kajukenbo training?
Our curriculum integrates Karate striking, Judo throws, JiuJitsu grappling, Kenpo forms, and Kung Fu's fluid movements for comprehensive self-defense education.
What age groups do you accept for martial arts classes?
We offer structured programs for children aged 5+, teens, and adults of all experience levels in separate classes tailored to specific developmental needs.
How does Kajukenbo's philosophy influence training?
Our instruction emphasizes ethical development, mental discipline, and practical self-defense rooted in Kajukenbo's founding principles of adaptability and character building since 1947.
What qualifications do your instructors hold?
Instructors possess 3rd to 5th degree black belts with decades of combined experience, following rigorous Kajukenbo lineage standards for technical mastery and teaching proficiency.
Are family martial arts classes available?
While we maintain separate age-group classes for focused instruction, families often train together during designated open mat sessions to strengthen bonds through shared practice.