KajuAZ BJJ

Kajukenbo Arizona operates as a private martial arts club serving adult students in Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona. After 19 years of serving the local community, the academy accepts new students by referral and interview only, maintaining a training environment centered on practical martial arts development. Instruction is led by Head Instructor Professor Kelly Corder, who began martial arts training in 1993. Professor Kelly holds an 8th Degree Kajukenbo Black Belt, a 5th Degree PIT MMA Black Belt under John Hackleman, and a 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt affiliated with Luigi Mondelli of Kore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Professor Kelly earned a gold medal at the Pan Nationals tournament in 2010 and has competed across major IBJJF tournaments including Pans and World Masters. The school curriculum includes classes in Self Defense, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Integrated Combative Techniques. Training focuses on blending realistic stand-up striking, ground fighting, and tactical awareness, following the core Kajukenbo motto to train strong to remain strong.