243-What's up with East Coast Kajukenbo?

In this episode, I sit down with two East Coast Kajukenbo black belts, Andy Hansen and Tom Campbell, and we break down how their martial arts backgrounds connect back into the Kajukenbo family tree. Both of these guys come from the lineages that trace through Karazenpo, Shaolin Kempo, Fred Villari, and the United Studios of Self-Defense (USSD) era. They explain how Kajukenbo made its way from the West Coast to the East Coast, how different branches evolved, and how certain instructors claimed to go to China and return as “Kung Fu masters.” We talk about what’s real, what’s questionable, and ultimately—what does any of that really mean for you as a martial artist? Tom Campbell also shares his experience as a former American kickboxing world champion, adding a real fighting perspective to the conversation. If you’ve ever been confused about Kempo, Kajukenbo, Shaolin Kempo, Villari’s, USSD, or how all these systems connect, this episode clears it all up. 👉 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you want more episodes diving into Kajukenbo history and the martial arts world.