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.
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.
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.
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.
Each Kajukenbo school and method has unique requirements. While no standardized requirements are set in stone, there are specific guidelines to follow. Join Kajukenbo Instructor Ron Estellar as he reveals the black belt requirements at his school.
Karate is arguably one of the best martial arts to measure distance and strike with devastating blows for self-defense. But if this is true, why are so many Karate practitioners turning to Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense? Join martial arts instructor and YouTuber Tyler Steven Sharp as he shares his experiences with this topic.
Thousands of Martial Artists compete at tournaments around the world. But unless you are a professional fighter, chances are you are not getting paid. So does this mean it's a waste of money? Join BJJ Black Belt Carlos Del Valle and MMA Coach Angelo Ferrer as they discuss this topic and more.
Jiu-Jitsu is argued to be unequivocally the most popular martial art for self-defense. But what is going on with New School Jiu-Jitsu? Join Kau’ilani Morehead (MMA Coach, BJJ Black Belt, Kajukenbo Black Belt) as he breaks down the difference between old-school and new-school jiu-jitsu.
Join Kempo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Andy Henson as he shares the story of his relation to Shaolin Kempo and Karazempo. As well as some fun stories of overnight 10th-degree Grand Masters that went to China. This and more on this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo.
From Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to Jeet Keendo Bruce Lee to Kajukenbo Adriano Emperado. Any style of martial arts will swear that lineage is important. But why? Join Kajukenbo Black Belts Weston Simonis, Timothy Bruce and Angelo Ferrer as they break down this topic.
Find out why Jiu-Jitsu is not dead and why Karate did so badly in the early UFC. You would think people are done talking about this. But they are not! So join MMA Coach and Kajukenbo Black Belt Sonny Ramos and Kajukenbo Black Belt Claude Lawson as they share their experiences with Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Join KSDI Historian Mitch Powell as he uses historical documents and references to share never-before-heard Kajukenbo history. Who came up with the name Kajuekenbo? Were they really all black belts when it was founded? How old were they? These and more questions are answered in this episode.
There is a trend in modern martial arts with Young Adults feeling that some traditions should be thrown out for effectiveness. Why? Join Kajukenbo instructors Claude Lawson ( BJJ Black Belt), Mickey Lopez (Boxing Coach), and Angelo Ferrer (MMA Coach) as they discuss this topic.
Join 8th Degree Black Belt Ron Baker as he explains what the requirements are to work your way from white belt to black belt in the Ordonez Kajukenbo system.
Martial arts journeys vary from person to person. Join T Kent Nelson as he shares how he ended up teaching Bruce Lee's art of Jeet Kun Do.
Karate is a broad term encompassing many fighting styles that include but are not limited to punches, kicks, weapons, and self-defense. But how are American Karate and Japanese Karate different and why? Join Rob Rowland of Combat Self-Defense and Angelo Ferrer as they discuss this and more.
Join Kajukenbo Black Belt Mike Shaw as he shares what it was like learning Martial Arts in the 1990s.
Join KSDI Historical Records Keeper Mitch Powell as he breaks down what is covered in the Kajukenbo Emperado Method curriculum.
Merry Christmas everyone! I had the honor and privilege to get Sifu Al on the show to discuss his history with Kajukenbo and how the Kajukenbo Method of Wun Hop Kuen Do was developed. For those of you that don't know. Here is Al Dacascos bio: Stunt/Fight Choreographer/ Producer Founder Wun Hop Kuen Do Kung Fu President of the Kajukenbo Ohana Association Black Belt Hall of fame inductee. Kung-fu "The Art" TV show 1972, The Merv Griffin show 1973, ABC Wide World of Sport TV 1073, Jaguar Lives (Film) 1978 Stunt Adviser, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 1993 Stunt Co Coordinator, Showdown in Manila (film) 2016 Stunt Coordinator, International projects spanning four decades. Father of Mark Dacascos Father-in-law of Julie Condra. Grandfather of Makoa Dacascos. Charter member of the Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame. Was voted into the first class in 1999 with martial arts luminaries including Bruce Lee, Benny Urquidez (aka The Jet), Chuck Norris, Toshirô Mifune and Cynthia Rothrock. Had more votes than Norris, Mifune and Rothrock. Author "Legacy, through the eyes of a warrior." 5 Star Amazon bookstore top seller.
Join GM Rick Kingi as he shares the requirements to earn a black belt in Kingi's Kajukenbo. This is part of a new series that will break down step by step what various Kajukenbo schools require of their students.