261-Kajukenbo to MMA, What Actually Works, Gary Taylor Interview

In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with Gary Taylor, a Kajukenbo practitioner and MMA coach out of Idaho, to talk about his martial arts journey and the reality of what actually works when you step into MMA. We break down what carries over from Kajukenbo, what has to be adjusted, and what straight up doesn’t work once you start training under real pressure. This isn’t theory, this is about what holds up when things get live. If you train Kajukenbo, Karate, or any traditional martial art and you’ve ever wondered how it translates into actual fighting, this conversation is for you. Make sure to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your thoughts.

260-“Does FMA Actually Improve Fighting? Kajukenbo, BJJ, Muay Thai Debate”

In this episode, I sit down with David Ducay and Dwight Woods to answer one question: Does Filipino Martial Arts actually improve fighting? We break down how FMA fits into Kajukenbo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA, and whether that integration actually works. David Ducay, who leads the Kajukenbo Escrima branch and has a strong FMA background, and Dwight Woods, a Jeet Kune Do practitioner and host of JKD Dialogues, share their perspectives on what translates and what doesn’t. If you train or coach, this is a real conversation about what’s worth your time.

259-Kajukenbo History & The DVD Series, Gary Forbach on Preserving Sijo Emperado’s Legacy

In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with Gary Forbach to talk about the Kajukenbo DVD series he put together and the role it plays in preserving Kajukenbo history. We dive into what motivated the project, how the material was selected, and what it took to document such an important part of the art. Gary also shares insights on working with Alan Abad and the influence of Sijo Emperado on the direction and philosophy behind the series. This is a laid-back, honest conversation focused on history, legacy, and making sure future generations understand where Kajukenbo comes from. If you’re a practitioner of Kajukenbo, Karate, or Kenpo this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Subscribe for more episodes on martial arts, history, and real conversations with the people who lived it.

258-Bartitsu: The Original Hybrid Martial Art Before Kajukenbo?

Almost 50 years before Kajukenbo was founded in Hawaii in the1950s, a British engineer introduced a hybrid martial art in London that combined boxing, Japanese jujutsu, savate, and cane fighting. It was called Bartitsu. In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, we break down the history of Bartitsu from 1899 to its collapse in 1902, its connection to Sherlock Holmes, and what modern Kajukenbo practitioners can learn from this early experiment in cross-training. Is Kajukenbo part of a larger historical pattern of hybrid martial arts? Or did Bartitsu simply disappear because it lacked what Kajukenbo built? Watch and decide.

257-Is Wing Chun Really a Complete System? Let’s Talk About It

Is Wing Chun really a complete system… or is that idea outdated in modern martial arts? In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, we dive into the history of Wing Chun, why many masters claim it contains everything a fighter needs, and why that claim doesn’t fully hold up under modern pressure testing. We talk tradition vs reality, cross-training, and where Wing Chun actually fits in today’s fighting world. Respectful discussion. Honest opinions. Real martial arts conversation. 👉 Watch until the end and tell me what you think, Is Wing Chun enough?

256-The Truth About the Judo Rank System | Ft T Lee

In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with T. Lee, Judo black belt and President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation, to break down the history, evolution, and reality of the Judo ranking system.

254-The Kosho Ryu Kenpo and Kajukenbo Connection, Timothy Bowles

In this episode, Timothy Bowles shares his experience growing up in the Mitose lineage of Kosho Ryu Kenpo while also being deeply connected to Kajukenbo. We talk about the technical similarities between the arts, how forms and techniques overlap, and why Kajukenbo has always had strong ties to the community, helping keep people out of gangs and off the streets.