Kempo (Kajukenbo)

                                                                                    


                          

           Sr. Chief Instructor            Professor
                Rhonda Vierra            Clement Vierra


Vierra's Kempo

Our Kempo system is from Kajukenbo. Kajukenbo is the art of street self-defense, that incorporates Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido, Kempo, Boxing and Weapons. To make up the art Kajukenbo.
 

Kajukenbo was founded in 1947 on the Palama Settlement of Hawaii. The settlements and plantations of Hawaii were often rough places since many different cultures both East and West were struggling with preserving their own way of life while interacting so closely with many other people of a wide diversity. Five martial artists known then as The Black Belt Society consisted of founder Sijo Adriano Emperado and four other high level instructors of various other fighting arts from different cultures. From these tough pre-war times was fostered a sense of community, and from the rough workouts and street style lessons of that time those who lived it will all say the same. Fading is the sense of self-confidence, honor and community that comes from letting go of fear and embracing a spirit of endurance that comes from training the "hard-way." And it is the old-school island masters from the "school of hard knocks" that set the wheels in motion for the growth of American mixed martial arts today.

KA - Karate: Peter Cho (Korean Tang Soo Do)

JU - Judo & Jujitsu: Joe Holek (Kodenkan Judo) & Frank Ordonez (Okazaki Jujitsu)

KEN - Kenpo: Adriano Emperado (Kosho Shorei Kempo & Kali Escrima)

BO - Chinese Boxing: Clarence Chang (Siu Lum Pai Kung Fu)

What emerged was what many refer to as the first American eclectic system of self-defense and martial art alive today. American at heart, Kajukenbo for many is a path of true freedom and personal expression. Even the core of Kajukenbo was founded on the ideas that grew out of the sharing of techniques and principles of each art form brought to the table by the five founding fathers. These men would gather in a different empty or abandoned building and swap ideas and work together to examine the strengths and weaknesses of various responses to certain attacks. This gave birth to the core art and main branch of Kajukenbo or Emperado Method. There are four main recognized branches of Kajukenbo, and today with the modern exchange of information many other smaller sub-branches also exist.

                                 Our Kajukenbo Founders


Mr. Vierra started his training in 1969 with Grand Master Walter Godin who learned from Grand Master Emperado. Mr. Vierra started his own system in 1985 on Oahu, Hawaii where he was born and raised. The Vierra's moved to Arizona in 1996 to start a new branch of his system.

Mr. Vierra holds the rank of  Professor 10th degree and Mrs. Vierra hold the rank of Sr. Chief Instructor 7th degree.

Our carefully structured programs go far beyond punching, blocking and kicking. At the same time as we help you to acquire effective self-defense skills, we provide a comprehensive program of personal development. It is our goal to raise the quality of life of all of our students in every way.

Although we honor martial arts traditions that go back centuries, we are not static. We constantly seek new and innovative ways to enthuse and excite our students.

Vierra’s International Kempo Schools of Self-Defense is also actively involve in serving our local community. A wide variety of programs are available to your group or organization, including presentations to school age children, special classes on self defense, and how to deal with stress.

Your best interests are always uppermost in our minds. We are always ready to help you in any way during your training. We hope you decide to join our family here, at the Vierra’s International Kempo Schools of Self-Defense.

Thank you, and welcome once again.
Sincerely,

Clement J. Vierra



Our training is on:

Monday & Friday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm ( Youth Class 9 years to 14 years old )  Coming Soon


Tuesday & Thursday from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm ( Adult from 15 years and Up )




Events

March  27, 2011
Belt Promotion Phoenix, AZ Branch

                                

                                       

                                

                                          

                                                     Ryan Timmons                                             Amanda Perpich            Kyle Hopson



March  6, 2011
Belt Promotion Phoenix, AZ Branch

                                  

                                           

                         
                                               Samuel Foggie                                         Roberto "Ali" Yong           Ward Ayock


January 16, 2011
Belt Promotion Phoenix, AZ Branch

                      


                                     

                                                 Arcelia Rael Purple Belt              Christopher Rael Purple Belt

             

July 25, 2010
Belt Promotion Phoenix, AZ Branch

Ryan Timmons Brown Belt 1st. Step
Amanda Perpich Green Belt
Kyle Hopson Blue Belt
Daniel Broz Purple Belt





Open house day at Hard Knocks Gym

Professor Vierra Breaking