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#162 How was Kajukenbo Founded Really?
Join KSDI Historian Mitch Powell as he uses historical documents and references to share never-before-heard Kajukenbo history. Who came up with the name Kajuekenbo? Were they really all black belts when it was founded? How old were they? These and more questions are answered in this episode.
#161 Kata vs Bullshido
There is a trend in modern martial arts with Young Adults feeling that some traditions should be thrown out for effectiveness. Why? Join Kajukenbo instructors Claude Lawson ( BJJ Black Belt), Mickey Lopez (Boxing Coach), and Angelo Ferrer (MMA Coach) as they discuss this topic.
#160 Ordonez Kajukenbo Black Belt Requirements
Join 8th Degree Black Belt Ron Baker as he explains what the requirements are to work your way from white belt to black belt in the Ordonez Kajukenbo system.
#159 JKD with T Kent Nelson
Martial arts journeys vary from person to person. Join T Kent Nelson as he shares how he ended up teaching Bruce Lee's art of Jeet Kun Do.
#158 American Karate vs Japanese Karate
Karate is a broad term encompassing many fighting styles that include but are not limited to punches, kicks, weapons, and self-defense. But how are American Karate and Japanese Karate different and why? Join Rob Rowland of Combat Self-Defense and Angelo Ferrer as they discuss this and more.
#157 Mike Shaw`s Martial Arts Journey
Join Kajukenbo Black Belt Mike Shaw as he shares what it was like learning Martial Arts in the 1990s.
#156 Kajukenbo Black Belt Requirements: Emperado Method
Join KSDI Historical Records Keeper Mitch Powell as he breaks down what is covered in the Kajukenbo Emperado Method curriculum.

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