KSDI Announcement Kajukenbo MMA

Get ready to witness the unveiling of Kajukenbo MMA at the upcoming KSDI Seminar and Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, where UFC Coach John Hackleman will attend and host. Join leaders Glen Fraticelli, Mitch Powell, and Kimo Emperado as they share their excitement about this new branch of Kajukenbo. The event will feature divisions on July 19th and 20th (2024) including continuous sparring, Jiu-jitsu (Gi and No Gi), point sparring, knife fighting, Kata, and self-defense. Registration is available at the door. Don't miss out on this opportunity. For more information, visit https://www.kajukenbo.com/.

#175 Is BJJ Becoming Tae Kwon Do?

BJJ is indisputably one of the fastest-growing martial arts. But is BJJ becoming mainstream following the same Olympic Sports path as Tae Kwon Do? Would this be a good thing or a bad thing? Join BJJ Black Belt Kau’ilani Morehead to talk about this and more.

#174 Don't Compete Over 40

From the Jiu-Jitsu Masters Divisions to the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones showdown, it seems everyone is relentlessly chasing that dragon. But should you continue competing over 40 into your Golden Years? Join BJJ Black Belt Claude Lawson and MMA Coach Angelo Ferrer as they unequivocally share their thoughts.

#173 Training for the UFC with Luke Cummo "Master Lukey"

Preparing to fight in the UFC is one of the greatest challenges a martial artist can face in his career. Join Luke Cummo (Master Lukey) as he shares how he went from a tow truck driver to a finalist in season 2 of The Ultimate Fighter.

#172 The Problem with Krav Maga

Krav Maga was made famous by the Israel Defense Forces and is taught worldwide. It is also one of the most hated martial arts on the internet. But why is that? Join BJJ Coach and Krav Maga instructor Frass Azzab as he goes over the issues that Krav Maga and many other martial arts styles face.

#171 Evolving Kajukenbo in France

France is known for its contributions to martial arts via Savate and French Boxing. But did you know that the American Mixed Martial Art of Kajukenbo is thriving in the heart of Paris? Join Kajukenbo instructors Luiz Diaz and Joey Diaz as they share how they grew their program in France.

#170 White Belts Shouldn't Spar

Thousands of people start martial arts lessons and quit. Some people feel it’s because of a type of practice called sparring. This brings us to the question of whether white belts should be sparring. When should they start? Join BJJ instructor Kau’ilani Morehead as he shares his thoughts on this.