Lua O Nā Koa

Confidence. Creativity. Fitness.

Lua O Nā Koa Kajukenbo, San Leandro

Hawaiian-American
Martial Arts

Accredited School of the Official Kajukenbo Association of America:
Gaylord Method™

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Trial Class​es!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Secure your spot for three free consecutive classes while space is available. With only eight spots available each month, act fast to avoid being placed on our waitlist. Experience the benefits of our classes firsthand and see why so many choose us for their martial arts journey.

Since 1967

Our style of Kajukenbo took root and became its own recognized branch in 1967 under the guidance and mentorship of Charles Gaylord.

Charles Gaylord (September 24, 1936 – August 4, 2009) 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™.

He then, in part, formed the first incorporated mainland Kajukenbo organization, in 1967.

Why Choose Our Classes?

Boost Your Fitness: 

Our classes provide a full-body workout, helping you build strength, flexibility, and endurance.

Enhance Your Mental Well-being:

Experience reduced stress and improved focus through our disciplined training methods.

Build Confidence:

Learn self-defense techniques that empower you and boost your self-esteem.

Join a Supportive Community:

Be part of a welcoming and motivating environment where everyone supports each other’s growth.

Class
Information

Kajukenbo
Self Defense

Lua O Nā Koa classes will teach you advanced
Gaylord Method Kajukenbo.

Danzan-Ryū
Jūjitsu

Study traditional Japanese jūjitsu, originating in Hawaii. Official Pacific Jujitsu Alliance charter school.

Menehune
Classes

Structured kid’s classes help develop physical
foundations and build character.

Teen and Adult
Classes

Reach fitness goals while building self-defense
skills and competitive form.

Super Hero
Academy​

These classes blend comics and martial arts to teach creativity, confidence, and responsibility.

Contact us now to get a full list and description
of classes including price break-down.
About

Classes That Will Sweep You Off Your Feet

Every class is tailored to match the students’ learning pace. Our instructors each bring over a decade of teaching experience while our assistant instructors have more than 10 years of training.

Our instructors hold accreditations from their respective organizations.
Profiles coming soon.

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Kicking It Up a Notch:
5 Star Reviews

5.0

Deep workout that’ll get you sweating​

I enjoy coming to class, they offer a beginner’s class, and an adult class and even host Zoom, if you can’t make it. I’ve worked out muscle I didn’t even know could get sore. Excellent place to do gain leg muscle or just a nice deep workout that’ll get you sweating. Extremely fun if all members of the class show up.

Jose Godoy-Diaz

5.0

I would recommend 10/10!​

Our family has been to a few events at this dojo over the last couple of years and have been enrolled “full-time” since March (3 kids who attend about 3 times a week). We feel really lucky that we have been welcomed to this dojo with such open arms and have been treated so well. We have had a really great experience as the dojo itself is always in clean and tidy condition and all of the instructors and families who are regulars here are extremely welcoming and warm people. Head instructor, Sifu Kekoa, is a huge asset and an ideal mentor as he has an extensive knowledge base and martial arts skill set. His intuitive teaching style provides the students with a comfortable but structured place to learn. He also is extremely patient and kind with all of the kids and does a great job making his way around the mats non-stop to check- in and give every student individual attention. He shares his knowledge on the history, why’s and how’s of every single thing the students learn and my kids come home regularly with lots of newly learned facts and excited to practice what they’ve gone over which so great to see! They also enjoy Wednesdays with the Great Grand Master Juarez and have grown to really rely on the training and help they receive regularly with Sihing Willie and Sihing Doug. Overall, this dojo could not possibly have a better line up of instructors. If you are thinking of giving it a try, I would recommend 10/10!

Jaedin Alana

5.0

Very good place for kids​

It is very good place for kids for their physical growth development and for their better experiences and confidence development.

Tilak Singh

5.0

Old School

I’m old school 90’s Juarez KAJUKENBO, nothing better in my opinion.

Richard Jackson

Juarez Kajukenbo Dojo
KAA
PJA
Contact

(510) 463-4852

Address

15294 Liberty St.
San Leandro, Ca 94578