Kingi’s Kajukenbo Self Defense Institute

This place is a rare find, truly EXTRAORDINARY for sure and really nothing short of amazing. I walked thru their doors over a year ago in need of help with my two challenging children, lo and behold one year later my daughter is now an A/​B student just transferring into honor classes with a teen attitude that is starting to calm, my son is starting to come out of his shell and has improved dramatically in school now getting B’s. They are learning so much at Kingis Kajukenbo first is respect for others and for themselves, how to focus and follow instructions, an art form of self defense, they stress to the kids the need to achieve good grades and reward them when they do, they learne positive life skills. It’s a family run dojo and they make you feel like Ohana, it’s a great environment for the whole family, you end up becoming friends with the other parents, everyone is welcome. Grand Master Rick gives such good advice, at the beginning he told me just keep bringing your kids, he saw what I couldn’t see at the time, I’m so glad I continued! He reminds me of my Dad :). His son Professor Robert is firm, patient and kind, a incredible teacher he tailors his teaching methods to meet the need of each individual and he’s on point. Alma the nice lady at the front desk is always great, she is my son’s favorite you can often hear her cheering the kids on from the side. Everyone there is so nice and supportive. The yearly Christmas Gala is a family affair, so much fun, in October the Haunted house is scary, they do summer cruises in July, they have summer/​winter camps, potluck spring partys, picture days ect ect ect, there is always something fun going on :) I’m so thankful for everything they have done for my family and I. I am so blessed to be a part of Kingis Kajukenbo Ohana. My only regret is that I didn’t have my two children part of the Ohana the moment they could walk !!!

There are no words in the dictionary to describe Kingi’s Kajukenbo.
My son began his journey August of 2014. I was so inspired that I too have joined.
This dojo is ran impeccably from top to bottom. A real family atmosphere! «Old School» foundation.
Kingi’s Kaju churns out the best! It’s not just forms and sparring… It’s life skills.

I LOVE this school. My grandson started taking classes here at the age of 5 after searching and trying a few other martial arts schools. He was totally welcomed with open arms. He decided that day, that, that was where he wanted to train. He started under Grand Master Rick Kingi and continued under the instruction of his son Professor Robert Kingi. My grandson now has his Jr Blackbelt but he has learned so much more than just martial arts. I love the fact that they are taught that there parents are there best friends and school comes first. I can go on and on about how everyone is treated as family but I think you get the point. Basically Kingi’s Kajukenbo is far more than 5 stars.

Kingi’s Kaju has blessed me tremendously in more ways than they know. Here’s How:
When I searched for a martial arts studio, I found Kingi’s. Being a Father with small children motivated me to learn to protect them. I watched dozens of their videos and at first it very intimidating. It was intimidating because Kingi’s is the real deal. You don’t go there just to get a belt. You go there to learn to fight. I sucked it up and joined the class and went full steam ahead. But then I noticed this a family run business. On any given day you can see the father, mother, sons, daughters, nieces, nephews and/​or friends all teaching lessons. Literally almost anyone you meet named Kingi has some sort of black belt. The concept of family permeates the environment. As a new father this left a great impression on me. I was especially impressed with the GrandMaster Rick Kingi in that He has ensured that all of his children and everyone in his family is well equipped for battle. Along with the numerous young men who could be out in the streets instead of learning discipline and structure. I hope that I could provide such a legacy for my own family. At Kingi’s I see young men, old men, kids, families, fathers and daughters, mothers and sons all talking classes together. There is a strange sort of bond and friendship that happens when you fight someone, or spar with someone. These are things I did not anticipate when I signed up, but blessed me beyond what I had expected.

The Kingi’s care about there community and are dedicated to teaching there students, on how to protect themselves and to respect others. Great school, great people. 5 stars all day long.

Simply the best!
A professional, safe, warm, & inviting tradition within the community. Where both children and adults alike are afforded the opportunity to express themselves, through exploration of this beautiful martial art.
It’s hard work, no doubt.
But with every tear comes a dozen smiles; and with every bump, bruise, & knockdown, there’s an entire Ohana (family) to lift you back up! — D. Arsenio-​Salley

Definitely as GOOD as it gets!!! Kingi’s Kaju has been a staple in the community for over 33 years. A very family-​friendly atmosphere.
Instructors & Students: The instructors are energetic, humble and passionate about teaching. They teach REAL old school Kajukenbo. It’s like a big family (Ohana). Everyone is amazingly supportive and encouraging. They even celebrate holidays & birthdays, have summer picnics, summer camp and many other events. Seriously, the best family and group of people to be part of!
Classes: They have separate classes each day (Mon-​Fri) and a Saturday class, tournament training and I hear they are going to start a boxing club. They even have a Fitness class for those who don’t want to learn any self defense techniques. You will gain cardiovascular benefits, self-​esteem, conditioning, confidence, strength and learn the best technique around. They have many other programs as well for youth such as an After School program, Tutoring, Mentorship programs & Dance classes.
TRULY, an amazing dojo with amazing people. I can’t say enough good things. The best in the West and every where else!

Yes! Family owned and operated since 1981! :)
BEST OF THE BEST!
We are all one big family here with our students, kids and adults, parents and all our instructors! We love and appreciate all our parents for their trust in us and for their continued support.

Oh my goodness, I love this place! It’s a very welcoming family atmosphere, everyone is nice, everyone is helpful. It’s also more reasonably priced than most of the other martial arts dojo’s/gyms I’ve researched in LA (and I’ve researched quite a few). The instruction is seriously top notch (and they have the awards and illustrious students to prove it). They are also able to strike a nice balance of focus and fun. I as often find myself laughing as groaning in pain :).
I’ve been training here for almost three months now, as part of my new years resolution to learn a martial art. It’s hard work, but it’s fun (even when you get hit in the face-​which now I have been lol), and much more stimulating than going to the gym and getting on the elliptical machine for an hour (which I’ve had my fair share of, believe me). It works your body and your mind by learning a skill, plus it gives you a way to protect yourself and your loved ones if the need arises.
Now, instead of «I need to do [insert exercise here] so I can get skinny/​buff/​etc,» it’s, «I need to do [insert exercise here] so I can get though the conditioning without dying/​kick higher/​punch harder/​get stronger/​become a freakin’ NINJA.» The latter is MUCH more motivating and promotes a better mental, emotional, and physical state (for me at least), because instead of the payoff being in how you look (which is a dangerous and fickle place to put your focus), it’s in what you can do physically. And if you lose a few pounds, well that’s just icing on the ninja cake :).
Also, the adult class has a lovely mix of ages, levels, genders and body types. That nice, wide range ensures that anyone would be able to find a comfortable little nook to slip into, without having to be too self-​conscious.
So to sum it up, Kajukenbo is my boyfriend, and Kingi’s is the best. Great for the whole family :).

This place is AWESOME!!! Very family oriented and personal. They make sure your child knows how to handle themselves on the street. Even the parents enjoy themselves on the mat too!!!