KAJUKENBO ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Gaylord Method™
Great Grand Master
Charles H. Gaylord
Charles Henry Gaylord (September 24, 1936 – August 4, 2009) was an American martial artist who began learning the martial arts in 1954. After receiving his black belt, Gaylord joined the second generation of Kajukenbo black belts under George Seronio. In 1963, he moved from Hawaii to Northern California, where he began teaching his own style of Kajukenbo, which became known as the Gaylord Method™. Along with Aleju Reyes, Joe Halbuna, Tony Ramos, and Al Dacascos, Gaylord was part of the first incorporated mainland Kajukenbo organization, in 1967.
Kajukenbo Deep Dive
February 22, 2025
The next Black Belt Workout is Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10:00am–12:00pm
Hand to Hand Kajukenbo
5680 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94608
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The KAA has a mission to “To create a family-based organization of like-minded martial artists to share the Gaylord Method™ teachings, combat principles and Kajukenbo concepts, allowing for individuation and self-growth that can be sustained through generations” With this comes a responsibility to the community. We are not just about kicking and punching, we are about reaching out to our community to lend a hand where we can. While n the path to becoming a KAA black belt we expect you to not only carry yourselves with manners and respect on the do