by Jennifer Corder | Martial Arts/Kajukenbo
We are now accepting Kickboxing and BJJ students in our new Fight Club location in west Mesa as follows: Kickboxing: Ages 12 and upMonday & Wednesday 6-7 pm Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Ages 8 and upMonday & Wednesday 7-8:15 pm and Saturday Open Mat at 9 am If...
by Jennifer Corder | Health & Fitness, Kickboxing
Looking for a legitimate setting in which to let loose with a few kicks and punches? Kaju AZ Kickboxing is for you! This combination of martial arts, aerobic exercise and boxing offers a fun and appropriate way to blow off steam. Kickboxing can also help you feel...
by Jennifer Corder | Health & Fitness, Martial Arts/Kajukenbo
Many young Americans grow up with martial arts as one of their first competitive sports/activities. Not only is it a great activity that keeps participants physically active, but it instills a sense of achievement and ethics, as you work your way up to earning a black...
by Jennifer Corder | Kids, Martial Arts/Kajukenbo
Aloha! Why is sparring important at Kaju AZ? We devote extra time to our sparring curriculum the third teaching week of each month. The first thing to understand is that “sparring” does not mean “fighting” as they both have completely different...
by Jennifer Corder | Self Defense
I know that 95% of self-defense is awareness. I don’t have any actual source to attribute it to and it might be a higher percentage in fact. But I feel like it’s common sense. At Kaju AZ we have been involved with self-defense in our community for more than 11years....
by Jennifer Corder | BJJ, Martial Arts/Kajukenbo, Uncategorized
One of the qualities I love most about Professor Kelly is his belief in constant and never-ending improvement. Throughout the 33 years we have been together, I have seen him never be satisfied with his education or skill level. Honestly, sometimes it’s annoying. For...
by Jennifer Corder | Martial Arts/Kajukenbo
Manners appear to me to be a lost art. Daily, I see oblivious, rude people living in my well-intentioned and mannered world. No one says “thanks” when you hold the door open for them. Or even smiles at you for that matter. Parents allow their children to...
by Jennifer Corder | Martial Arts/Kajukenbo
My temporal journey to black belt began in the summer of 2009 when I first stepped foot in the Kaju AZ Mesa dojo. It was five years from the age of thirteen to the age of eighteen, ten belts from white to black, eight pretests, and ten belt tests. Over this course of...
by Jennifer Corder | Service Projects
Our Corder Family Motto is “Give More Than You Take.” I often say “Life is Good.” I am happy, healthy and I am blessed beyond belief. And I love to serve. At Kaju AZ we do a service project every quarter, but honestly, I want to do one every day!...
by Jennifer Corder | Martial Arts/Kajukenbo, Uncategorized
When I retired in September 2006, after what I considered a successful career, I didn’t know what I was going to do with my time. I only knew I was tired of the travel, long hours and time away from my family. What came next was quite a surprise. I will spare you...