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The Kajukenbo Association of America presents Kajukenbo Gaylord Method: History, Principles, and Evolution, 2026 Revised Edition.
This book project began in late 2023 and contains a lot of new details about the history of Kajukenbo, the KAA, our lineage of Great Grandmasters, and martial arts itself! Ever wondered why we salute the way we do before class or where it came from? It’s in here along with many more dojo etiquette and traditions.
Plus, a full list of techniques, grab arts, punch attacks, and pinions. This book is available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats direct from Amazon.
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KAA in the Community
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
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.