Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon is a vibrant martial arts school offering classes in the eclectic kung fu style, , to children and adults in Oakland, California. Kajukenbo training includes rigorous repetition of basic strikes and blocks, close-in fighting sets, grappling, traditional forms practice and sparring with partners. Students at Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon progress through a belt system, from white to black, and emphasis throughout the training is on developing the core martial qualities of fighting spirit, self-discipline and respect. The philosophical foundation for Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon is imbedded in the , written and developed by Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon Head Instructor, , emphasizing the value of love, respect, care, responsibility, honor and peace in the martial arts practice as well as in other aspects of daily life.
photo by Catrina Marchetti
Enrollment Update:
Summer Program 2012 is full. No more students will be accepted.
Youth program Monday/Thursday-all classes are full until September 2012.
Contact Sifu Kate Hobbs at sifukate.hobbs@gmail.com or 510-507-6304 for information about getting on the waiting list for Fall 2012.
New High School and Adults students are welcome to start Monday/Thursday classes the week of April 16th, 2012.
You may observe or attend class either Monday April 16 or Thursday April 19 if you are interested in the program. Paperwork will be available for enrollment and uniforms are provided. There will be another enrollment opening for the highschool and adult class the week of June 18, 2012.
Saturday Family Class and the Little Tigers Class are both full until September 2012.
Contact Sifu Kate Hobbs at sifukate.hobbs@gmail.com or 510-507-6304 for information about getting on the waiting list for Fall 2012.
Important News:
Nature Trips, May 12, 2012 & June 30 - July 2, 2012
Visit our new section for more infomation.
Upcoming Belt Tests and Promotions
Youth Program - June 2, 2012.
High School and Adult Program - June 11, 2012.
Thanks to all the students who participated in the Belt test on April 16, 2012.
Oakland Kajukenbo thanks all for the generous response to end of year letter/fundraising appeal.
We raised $6,000 towards the goal of $15,000 for summer 2012 program!
Check out our Students
5 new Belt Test Videos just added on November 29!
photo by Catrina Marchetti
Fighting Spirit
Training at Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon challenges students to develop great fighting spirit. Fighting spirit is the ability to maintain awareness, power and dignity in the face of difficulty, conflict and violence.
Self Discipline
At Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon students develop an understanding of self-discipline. Self-discipline is the ability to set one’s heart on specific goals and persevere in the effort to reach them.
Respect
The foundation of the training at Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon is the understanding and practice of respect for oneself, the training community, the family and the world. Respect is the ability to honor one’s own life as well as others and the earth and conduct oneself accordingly.
Kajukenbo Kung Fu is an eclectic modern martial art founded by Soji Adriano Emperado in Hawaii in 1947. The goal was to build a new fighting system that emphasized effective skills for self-defense within the framework of graceful and powerful movement. It was developed by a training community known as the “Black Belt Society” composed of black belt from various arts. There are five masters credited with developing Kajukenbo each representing one of the five traditional styles that make up Kajukenbo. Peter Young Yil Choo contributed the Tang So Doo Karate. Frank Ordonez contributed the Se Keino Ryu Judo. Joe Holck contributed the Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. Adriano Emperado contributed the Kosho Ryu Kenpo. Clarence Chang Chu contributed the Tum Pai Chinese Boxing.
photo by Catrina Marchetti
Though the style, Kajukenbo Kung Fu, sprouted from the distinctly American soil of Hawaii in the post World War II era, it’s roots are deeply sunk in the traditional martial arts philosophy of Asia. Most important of this philosophy is the idea of an honor code concerning the appropriate use of the powerful skills contained in any martial arts style. Sifu Kate Hobbs wrote the Warrior’s Code in 1988 based on her study with her teacher, Sifu Coleen Gragen, of ancient martial arts philosophy. The purpose of the Warrior’s Code is to offer a framework for Kajukenbo students to think about how they use their martial arts practice in daily life.
Love - A warrior is skilled in body and kind in heart
Respect - A warrior respects him or herself and all living things
Care - A warrior believes that caring for him or herself means caring for our world
Responsibility - A warrior takes responsibility for his or her own actions and makes a superior effort in every situation
Honor - A warrior uses fighting skills honorably only to protect self and loved ones. A warrior never raises a fist in anger
Peace - A true warrior lives by this code and firmly believes that the greatest warrior of all is the one that stands for peace
The Warriors code was devoloped by Sifu Kate Hobbs based on ancient martial arts philosophy
Sifu Kate Hobbs holds the rank of fifth degree Black Belt in the Gaylord Method of Kajukenbo Kung Fu. She was awarded her first degree black belt in 1991 by the late Professor Coleen Gragen, who promoted her through third degree black belt. She gratefully received her fifth degree promotion from Professor Barbara Bones in 2008. She currently studies Chi Gung, Tai Chi, and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu under Sifu Michelle Dwyer.
Sifu Kate has spent much of her time as a Black Belt focusing on how martial arts can help young people face the violence and injustice they encounter with power and intelligence. She has worked on curriculum for community-based and school-based programs that teach specific tools for conflict resolution, violence prevention and community building for youth aged three to eighteen. She has promoted two students to first degree black belt in Kajukenbo.
photo by Catrina Marchetti
Sifu Lynn Keslar
Sifu Lynn Keslar began studying Kajukenbo in 1997 with Sifu Coleen Gragen. She has a 2nd degree black belt in Kajukenbo from Sifu Kate Hobbs, and a second degree black belt in Doce Pares Eskrima, under Master Reginald Burford of the Oakland Eskrima Club. She has taught cooking classes for the Oakland Kajukenbo summer camps, has had her bicycle styled by Oakland Kaj students learning the local Oakland art of the scraper bike, and has been a tutor in the academic support program. Her current interests include grappling, weapons, meditation, and the philosophies of fighting.
Sifu Emmy Highsmith
Sifu Emmy Highsmith began studying Kajukenbo with Sifu Kate Hobbs in 1990. Over the next ten years she studied Kajukenbo and Wu Chien Pai under the instruction of both Sifu Kate and Sifu Anthony Daniels, earning her student black belt in 2000. In 2011 she was promoted to first degree black belt by Sifu Kate Hobbs.
Sifu Anthony Daniels
Sifu Anthony Daniels wiil be teaching on Thursdays and will offer Wu Chien Pai forms and judo. He has taught martial arts, youth leadership, self-defense and conflict resolution to youth of all ages for over 20 years in many after-school programs in the Bay Area, including Destiny Arts, the California School for the Blind, Job Corps, the Chestnut Court Housing Projects, and Parks and Recreation programs. Sifu Anthony holds a first-degree black belt in Judo and a fifth degree black belt in Wu Chien Pai Kung Fu. He started studying at age 13 and received his Black Belt in Kung Fu in 1982 and in Judo in 1988. He has over 20 years experience teaching youth and adults throughout the US, in Switzerland and Mexico..
Sifu Michelle Dwyer
Sifu Michelle Dwyer wiil be teaching on Thursdays and will offer the Earth Dragon Long Staff Northern Shaolin Gung Fu form. She has been training in Chinese Martial Arts since 1974 and teaching students of all ages since 1982, both locally and internationally. As a member of the Jing Mo Athletic Association, U.S.A. she specializes in Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, Northern Shaolin Gung Fu , Five Element Hsing I and the traditional weapons.
Youth program Monday/Thursday-all classes are full until September 2012.
Contact Sifu Kate Hobbs at sifukate.hobbs@gmail.com or 510-507-6304 for information about getting on the waiting list for Fall 2012.
New High School and Adults students are welcome to start Monday/Thursday classes the week of April 16th, 2012.
You may observe or attend class either Monday April 16 or Thursday April 19 if you are interested in the program. Paperwork will be available for enrollment and uniforms are provided. There will be another enrollment opening for the highschool and adult class the week of June 18, 2012.
Saturday Family Class and the Little Tigers Class are both full until September 2012.
Contact Sifu Kate Hobbs at sifukate.hobbs@gmail.com or 510-507-6304 for information about getting on the waiting list for Fall 2012.
Membership Fees
Families choose a monthly membership fee of between $12 and $120 per month. This is a sliding scale and each family chooses a fee that is good for their family. The membership fee, in cash or check, is due during the first week of each month. WRAP CASH OR WRITE ON BILLS SO WE KNOW WHOSE IT IS!!!! Checks should be made payable to Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon. The monthly membership dues are paid during the first week of each month. Please be attentive to your membership fees each month.
Required Attendance
All students are expected to be on time to every class they attend and be consistent with their training schedule. All students who want to rank in Kajukenbo must attend at least two classes every week. There is a "Saturday Only" training option at Oakland Kajukenbo. If you and your family want to train only once a week, that option is only available on Saturdays. If you are a Saturday only student or family you are expected to attend class every Saturday.
Uniforms, Shoes & Sparring Equipment
Uniforms:
Uniforms are required at every class for all students. Uniforms are provided upon enrollment. If you need extra tee shirts or pants they can be purchased for $15/$20.
Shoes:
Shoes are required for students ages 5 to 18 at Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon. Students can choose to order traditional kung fu shoes through the program for $20. Adults can choose to go barefoot or choose any shoe that gives them the support they need to train safely. Youth program students may choose Converse All Stars as an alternative to the traditional kung fu shoe. If you want to order your own shoes, they are on the wle.com (Wing Lam Enterprises) website and they are white or black canvas kung fu shoes.
Sparring Equipment:
Students will spar every week. The sparring class will rotate between the two weekday classes so all ranking students have an opportunity to spar. Each student is provided a set of equipment for sparring. Families are also encouraged to purchase their own set of sparring gear. You can purchase sparring gear at Young’s Trading Co. at 5705 Telegraph Ave. in Oakland. Tell Mr Li you train at Oakland Kajukenbo and he will help you find the proper gear. Please bring sparring gear to every class.
Mondays & Thursdays
Class Schedule & Locations
Grades Kindergarten through 4th grade white, orange and purple belts
Monday and Thursday Class Schedule:
4pm - 5pm - Grades Kindergarten through 4th grade white, orange and purple belts. 5pm - 6:30pm Grades Fifth through Eighth
and younger colored belt students with permission from Sifu Kate 6:30pm - 8pm Ninth Grade through Adults
all levels (white belts and above).
Monday and Thursday Class Location:
All Monday/Thursday classes are held at Saint Columba Church,
6401 San Pablo Ave at Alcatraz in North Oakland.
Saturday Class Schedule & Locations
Saturday class schedule:
9am - 10am - Little Tigers Ages 3 to Pre-K 5 year olds 10am - 12pm - Family Class All ages Kindergarten through adults
Saturday Class Location:
All Saturday classes are held at Veteran's Memorial Hall
4321 Salem Street, Emeryville
photo by Catrina Marchetti
Little Tigers:
Little Tigers is a Kajukenbo class for preschool age students (3 to pre-K 5). The class is once a week on Saturdays and includes a warm-up (running, jumping, twirling, balancing, stretching), basic instruction in kicking and punching, learning to generate and focus power and martial arts etiquette (conduct, manners).
Family Class:
The Family Class is a Kajukenbo class for students of all ages (Kindergarten through Grandparents). The class is once a week on Saturdays and includes cardio and strengthening exercises, partner work, Kajukenbo basics and Kajukenbo forms. Eskrima is taught during the second hour of this class and interested students should talk to Sifu Kate to become part of the Eskrima training. This class is taught by Sifu Lynn Keslar who holds the rank of second degree black belt in Doce Pares Eskrima under Master Reginald Burford, Chief Instructor of the Oakland Eskrima Club.
photo by Catrina Marchetti
Belt Tests:
Ranking Students will have a belt test as they master the material for their current rank. Students will need to practice Kajukenbo material outside of class in order to memorize and absorb the skills learned in class and advance in the art. Sifu Kate will let students know when they are ready to prepare for the next ranking promotion/test. For High School age and adult students, the beginning ranks (orange, purple, blue) will be “in class” tests. Intermediate and advanced ranking for this group will be in a traditional belt test format. Students grades K through 8th will participate in traditional belt tests for all ranks. The traditional Belt Tests last for several hours and challenge students to show the full range of their skill. All students are expected to attend all belt tests for their age group and participate fully. Regular Saturday classes are cancelled on the ranking dates. See calendar for promotion dates. Visit our section for information on upcoming tests
Downloadable/Printable Information, Enrollment and Insurance Waiver Forms
Enrollment Update
All programs are full until April 2012.
For questions about getting onto the waiting list, please contact Sifu Kate at sifukate.hobbs@gmail.com or 510-507-6304. All families interested in getting onto the waiting list should plan to visit a class to meet the instructor and see how the classes are run. All families interested in getting onto the waiting list should plan to visit a class to meet the instructor and see how the classes are run. Please for more enrollment infomation.
Check out our Students
5 new Belt Test Videos just added on November 29!
Please note the dates that Kung Fu classes are closed due to major holidays. Also note Belt Tests and Celebrations. Classes are sometimes cancelled due to a funeral at the church. In this case, an e-mail will be sent. If you do not have e-mail, find another student or family who has e-mail and arrange to have them be a messenger for you. Thanks!
Questions? Sifu Kate can be reached at 510-507-6307. Continue to check this site for schedule and event updates.
Important Dates:
May 12, 2012 - Nature Trip to Inspiration Point, Tilden Park
May 19, 2012 - Monthly Mat Practice at Hoa Sen Dojo • Hoa Sen Dojo, 4770 San Pablo Ave, unit B.
• 2pm to 3pm - youth grades K-8 blue belt & above. 3pm to 5pm - High School and Adult students orange belt and above.
May 28, 2012 - No classes for Memorial Day
June 2, 2012 - Youth Belt Test & Celebration - Saint Columba Hall, 9am to 6pm • There are no regular classes on this date
June 11, 2012 - Highschool and Adult In Class Belt Test
June 16, 2012 - Last Day of Spring Session
June 16, 2012 - Monthly Mat Practice at Hoa Sen Dojo • Hoa Sen Dojo, 4770 San Pablo Ave, unit B.
• 2pm to 3pm - youth grades K-8 blue belt & above. 3pm to 5pm - High School and Adult students orange belt and above.
June 30- July 2, 2012 - Youth Leadership Backpacking Trip
July 9 -August 3, 2012 - Summer Program at Saint Colomba Church Hall
July 28, 2012 - Belt Promotions-Saint Columba Hall, 9am to 6pm
Winter Recess - No classes December 19, 2011 - January 8, 2012
Weekday Winter/Spring classes start January 9, 2012
Saturday Winter/Spring classes start January 14, 2012
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LITTLE TIGERS
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FAMILY CLASS
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No class due to a special church function for MLK Jr Day. Come if you can for a "community work day" between 9am and 3pm to help with clean-up around the outside of the church.
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Kindergarten through Adults
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LITTLE TIGERS
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FAMILY CLASS
Monthly Mat Practice at Hoa Sen Dojo
Hoa Sen Dojo, 4770 San Pablo Ave, unit B.
2pm to 3pm
K-8 blue belt & above.
3pm to 5pm
High School & Adult students orange belt and above.
Summer Program 2012 is full. No more students will be accepted.
Summer Program 2012 will be a four week, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm summer camp experience for children currently enrolled in the year round Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon kung fu classes. The dates for the 2012 camp are July 9th through August 3rd, 2012. There will be a belt promotion and celebration on Saturday July 28th.
Everyday, students will participate in 3 hours of kung fu training followed by swimming and a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Students enrolled in the program will be served breakfast every day and lunch Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Students will bring a bag lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays as we will go on trips on those days each week.
Students are required to attend all 4 weeks of the camp to be eligible for enrollment. Enrollment is limited to 65 students and priority will be given to teens (ages 12 to 18) who have previously been enrolled in the program. Enrollment paperwork will be available starting Monday March 26. Each family enrolling must make one weeks payment ($40 to $160) for each child to reserve their place in the program. The cost of the program is on a sliding scale of between $40 and $160 per week or $160 to $640 for the full month. with questions.
Summer Camp 2012 Schedule and Location
Summer Camp 2012 Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm July 9 -August 3, 2012
with a Belt Test and Celebration on July 28.
Summer Camp Location:
Saint Columba Church Hall
6401 San Pablo Ave at Alcatraz in North Oakland
photo by Catrina Marchetti
Summer Camp 2011
The summer program was a great success in 2011
Sixty students enjoyed daily kung fu training while deepening their connection to the neighborhood where they train and to their training community. The Bike Brigade, serving 35 students three times a week, was a thrill for everyone involved. Riding to and from the parks and pools in a large group was empowering and exciting, especially when we had a radio attached to one of the bikes. Many thanks to Pacific Leadership Institute, The Place for Sustainable Living, The Sierra Club and Environmental Traveling Companions for offering a host of challenging and exciting outdoor adventures throughout the month. Better Living Through Sewing offered daily sewing classes. Sifu Lynn Keslar and her team of volunteer parents tore it up in the kitchen with daily cooking classes that served a healthy lunch to the whole camp every day. Susan Wilder-Gold, along with Molly Hill lent her incredible expertise and craft supplies to the amazing self-portraits the students created during the art classes. Jeremiah from the Place for Sustainable Living hewed a garden out of thin air during the daily gardening classes. Treasure Hunts throughout the neighborhoods were a big hit on Wednesdays ending up at the "treasure" which were local small businesses and organization. Over the month, the students visited Clif Bar, Actual Cafe, A Verb for Keeping Warm, James and the Giant Cupcake, Kinks, The Essence of Beauty, Urban Ore, Shannon O'Hare/SteamPunk, Youth Spirit Artworks, Sullivan Countertops, Saint Columba and Recycle Bicycle. They interviewed the owners and got a tour of the businesses. Thanks to all the families who supported the program through donations of food and supplies as well as by coming in and helping out in so many ways. It was an amazing month.
photo by Catrina Marchetti
photo by Catrina Marchetti
Thank You!
Oakland Kajukenbo thanks all who have donated to Our Summer Program 2011 and special thanks to the generous businesses below.
Brokaw Nursery
34-E Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA Markets: South Berkeley (Tue), Downtown Berkeley (Sat) Products: Avocados, specialty citrus, and subtropical fruits www.willsavocados.com
Blossom Bluff Orchards
17564 E. Clayton Ave, Parlier, CA Markets: South Berkeley (Tue), Albany (Wed), Downtown Berkeley (Sat)
Products: Stone fruit, citrus, persimmons, pomegranates, dried fruits
www.blossombluff.com
Catalan Family Farm
1180 Los Viboras Road, Hollister , CA Markets: South Berkeley (Tue), North Berkeley (Thu), Downtown Berkeley (Sat) Products: A wide selection of vegetables, in addition to strawberries, heirloom tomatoes and melons. www.CatalanFamilyFarm.com
A Letter from Sifu Kate regarding the April Fundraisers
March 14, 2012 Dear Family, Friends, Neighbors and Community,
Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon is a neighborhood based martial arts program for children, teens and adults. We are located in the Golden Gate neighborhood of North Oakland and are housed at Saint Columba Catholic Church, 6401 San Pablo Ave. The mission of Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon is to offer the community a low cost, high quality martial arts and self-defense program with the goal of inspiring health, confidence and community activism.
Every summer, Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon offers a month long summer program for up to 65 young people grades first through twelfth. The summer camp is a mixed age program that integrates martial arts training and youth leadership with cooking, gardening, sewing and art. The camp serves all students a healthy breakfast and lunch each day and every week students are taken on outdoor adventures hiking, biking, swimming and boating. Summer 2012 will be the fifth summer camp for Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon.
Though families choose a weekly camp fee of between $40 and $160 a week, the cost for this top-notch program is always higher than the amount of fees collected. This April 28th and 29th, Oakland Kajukenbo is hosting a weekend of fundraising activities to raise money for the summer program 2012. I would like to invite you to be a part of this weekend of fundraising. You can offer to sponsor one of the students in their punch and kick-a-thon, 10K relay race or 10K solo run. You could join any of these events and solicit sponsors from your community and participate actively throughout the weekend. All the events are being held at Saint Columba Church or on the Bay Trail. The weekend culminates with a picnic and awards ceremony at Vincent Park in Richmond.
If you are unable to participate in any of the activities over this weekend, perhaps you can choose to sponsor a student or two for the cost of the month long summer program. You could offer to donate food or other resources for the summer camp. You can also pass this information on to others you think may be interested.
I hope you will offer something to make this weekend a big success. Whatever you offer will help Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon as we head into another summer of transformative and healthful activities for the youth in the community. Please contact me at the number below for further information and registration materials for the events on the weekend of April 28th and 29th.
Thanks!
Sifu Kate Hobbs
510-507-6304
www.oaklandkajukenbo.com
April 28, 2012
Sifu Coleen Gragen Memorial
4th Annual Punch and Kick-A-Thon
Saint Columba Church Hall - 9am - 12pm
Sifu Coleen Gragen
Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon is once again hosting our annual Punch and Kick-A-Thon. On April 28th from 9 to 12, participants will execute hundreds of punches and kicks to raise money for the 2012 Oakland Kajukenbo Summer School Program. This year, in memory of Sifu Kate’s teacher Sifu Coleen Gragen who passed away 10 years ago this weekend, money raised at the event will also be donated to the school Professor Gragen founded in 1980, Hand to Hand Kajukenbo Self Defense Center.
Particpants will be given clicker cards to track the money they raise. Each card is worth $32. Each punch or kick is worth 10 cents. Each time you complete a whole card, you have to do 320 punches and kicks. Choose how many cards your family plans to complete and write the card numbers and your monetary goal below. Please bring completed cards and money raised to classes by April 26th.
Please mail in the Registration Form to:
Sifu Kate Hobbs
991 60th St.
Oakland, CA 94608
Please bring completed cards and money to classes by April 26th.
April 28, 2012
Sifu Coleen Gragen Memorial
Professor Barbara Bones Seminar
Saint Columba Church Hall - 1pm - 4pm
Professor Barbara Bones
Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon is excited to welcome 8th degree Kajukenbo Black Belt Professor Barbara Bones to the Bay Area for a seminar on April 28th, 2012. Professor Barbara Bones has spent 40 years
studying Kajukenbo. She is the teacher of the late Professor Coleen Gragen, who she taught for close
to 30 years. We are grateful to have her as part of this weekend of remembering the contributions of
the late Sifu Coleen to the Kajukenbo lineage.
The seminar will be held from 1pm to 4pm in the Saint Columba Church Hall. This seminar is open to students
ages 14 and older. Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon students grades Kindergarten through 8th who are
green belt and above are also welcome.
The cost is sliding scale $5 to $50 per student. Enrollment is limited.
There will be a Reception for Professor Bones after the seminar from 4pm to 5pm at Saint Columba Church Hall.
To pay use our or include payment with the registration form.
Please mail in the Registration Form to:
Sifu Kate Hobbs
991 60th St.
Oakland, CA 94608
April 29, 2012
Sifu Coleen Gragen Memorial
First Annual 10K Race and 10K Relay
10am - 10K Race and 10K Relay (6.5 mile run)
12pm - Community Celebration - Awards Ceremony, Picnic and Workout
Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon is introducing our first annual 10K Run and 10K Relay. On April 29th from 10am to12 noon, runners will race six and a half miles along the beautiful Bay Trail to raise money for the 2012 Oakland Kajukenbo Summer Program. In memory of Sifu Kate’s teacher Sifu Coleen Gragen who passed away 10 years ago this weekend, money raised at this event will also be donated to the school Professor Gragen founded in 1980, Hand to Hand Kajukenbo Self-Defense Center.
Each runner will solicit sponsors for each mile of the race. The goal for solo racers is to raise $10 for each mile they will run, for a minimum goal of $65 per racer. For relay racers, each of the four runners on the team will raise $10 for each mile they will run, for a minimum goal of $260 for each team. The race will be able to accommodate 25 teams and 25 solo runners. Teams of any size as well as individuals are welcome to walk the 6 1/2 miles, or any leg of the route, to support the event and can solicit sponsors based on what their personal goals are for the event. There will be cash prizes (amount to be determined) for the first, second and third fastest solo runners and relay teams, and prizes for best team name, the most original team running/walking outfits, and top overall fundraiser.
Students Videos & Photo Slideshows and Oakland Kajukenbo in the News
Summer Camp 2011
Black Belt Test 2011
Sam Breaking Boards
Eskrima
Dance
Sets A
Sets B
Sets C
11 for 11
Summer Camp 2011
Black Belt Test 2011Photos by Catrina Marchetti
Sifu Sam breaking boards during his Belt Test
End of Summer 2011 Performances - EskrimaVideo by Jeth Gold
End of Summer 2011 Performances #2 - DanceVideo by Jeth Gold
End of Summer 2011 Performances - Sets AVideo by Jeth Gold
End of Summer 2011 Performances - Sets BVideo by Jeth Gold
End of Summer 2011 Performances - Sets CVideo by Jeth Gold
11 for 11:
Kate Hobbs, Destiny Arts founder, expands martial arts education
for Oakland youth - Oakland Local
Sifu Kate Hobbs and Oakland Kajukenbo Kwoon are pleased to be profiled in Oakland's daily independent news & community web site, Oakland Local. Read the article, 11 for 11: Kate Hobbs, Destiny Arts founder, expands martial arts education for Oakland youth, published on Sunday, January 02, 2011, at oaklandlocal.com/article/katehobbs.
photo by Catrina Marchetti
photo by Catrina Marchetti
