KAJUKENBO & FMA

NEW YORK CITY

Introduction: White Belt

1. Intro to White Belt

In this video, we will have an introduction to White Belt. How your beginning should look like and what you will see. White Belts should be engaged in their training from day one.

2. What to Expect

In this video, we will talk about what to expect: about the platform, about your training, about limitations…

3. About This Program

In this video, we will cover the basics of this program. Although I also teach the Emperado Method in my live classes, the program you will learn in this platform is my own program, the one I currently teach to my students.

4. Brief History of Kajukenbo

In this video, we will discuss some basics about the History of Kajukenbo. When was it created, who were the founders…

5. Kajukenbo Logo Meaning

In this video, we talk about the meaning behind the logo: parts, colors, shapes, and influences.

6. Ranking Belt System

In this video, we will talk about the ranking system in Kajukenbo: how many belts and ranks we have…

7. Basic Etiquette

In this video, we discuss basic etiquette in our classes: salutation, behavior, hygiene when training, how to behave, and address people according to their rank… 

8. Basic Guards

In this video, we will cover basic guards and how to transition between them.

9. Intro to Falls and Rolls

In this video, we will talk about how to protect yourself when being thrown or avoiding injuries from a bad fall by learning how to fall and how to roll properly.

10. Basic Footwork

In this video, we will talk about the basics of footwork. We will discuss basic moves, the star, how to bounce and how to change directions.

11. Important Gear and Accessories

In this video, we will discuss gear and accessories: what you need, when you will need, as well as some samples of the type of gear you might encounter for empty hands as well as weapons.

12. Basic Warm-Up

In this video, we will talk about basic exercises you can use to warm-up. It´s not a single warm-up to memorize but rather a number of exercises you can use to create your own warm-ups.

13. Intro to Angles

In this video, we will discuss angles from two points of view: as an attacker and as a way to defend yourself or escape.