Kingi's Kajukenbo

Kingi's Kajukenbo operates in Inglewood, California, delivering self-defense training rooted in the traditional hybrid martial arts system of Kajukenbo, founded in 1947 by five Hawaiian black belts including Sijo Adriano D. Emperado. The Kajukenbo motto unites karate, judo, jujitsu, kenpo, and Chinese boxing into an adaptable personal defense system, and Rick Kingi opened the school's original Inglewood location in 1981. The school is guided by 8th-degree Professor Robert Kingi alongside 9th-degree Senior Grandmaster Rick Kingi, maintaining a multi-generational family legacy in Southern California martial arts. The instructional team emphasizes discipline, respect, humility, and practical reaction under stress, guiding students through progressive fundamentals on the training floor. Age-specific youth classes include Lil Ninjas for children ages 3 to 4, Lil Dragons for ages 5 to 6, and Juniors for ages 7 to 9, developing athletic coordination, focus, and listening skills. Adult programs teach close-quarters self-defense, combination striking, and joint manipulations. Interested families can contact the Inglewood dojo to learn about class schedules and enrollment.