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James Martial Arts Academy proudly serving El Cajon since 2009
James Martial Arts Academy has Classes in El Cajon, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train at our academy
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education, and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, but we also stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life 🥷🏿
Get To Know Our World Class Martial Arts TRAINERS
Sigung Darryl James
Chief Instructor
I’m Sigung Darryl James, Chief Instructor here at The James Martial Arts Academy.
I am a certified Adriano Emperado-Kajukenbo, Thomas Mitose-Kosho-Ryu, martial arts instructor, and I taught for three years. I’m a former US Karate Team member and a USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee. I have extensive experience training kids, adults, and women in self-defense. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing them grow firsthand. But more important than the martial arts skills students will learn is their personal development and life skills that will carry them through life. Because learning Kosho-Ryu & Kajukenbo is much more than just kicking, punching, and advancing in belt rank.
Martial arts will develop self-confidence, discipline, character, focus, and respect. Kids and adults grow in mind and body with every class we teach.
That’s because martial arts provide instant positive feedback. They develop discipline and respect by learning to focus on the core moves. They can immediately see and feel a difference, making them destined to build confidence, self-awareness, and self-respect.
And, of course, every class is a ton of fun! This is why I love teaching martial arts to kids and adults in San Diego and now worldwide with our virtual classes and why I know you and your child will enjoy training with us.
Why We Train With a Since of Urgency!
Unfortunately, the world is not always kind to us (children are bullied at school and playgrounds, road rage, etc.). Martial arts is one of those skills everyone should know. A prudent philosophy is it’s better to have the skillset and not use it, rather than need it and not have it.
Our Motto:
Respect all Men, Fear no Man,
Fight to Train, Train to Fight,
Fight to Win, Go for Broke
George Bendak
lead Instructor
Adult Martial Art Instructor
Robert Kienke
Assistant Instructor
Kids Martial Art Instructor
Diego Jarrin
Assistant Instructor
Kids Intermediate Class Co-Instructor
Since our opening, we have been committed to improving the lives of individuals, one person at a time, through martial arts, education, and coaching. All students and their families are welcome to join us in creating a safe, comfortable, welcoming environment. We are proud to have created an environment that allows individuals to reach, develop, and achieve their personal goals.
We believe martial arts can be accessible to everyone, regardless of their age, gender, and experience level. Students will learn the skills they need to protect themselves. We also stand behind our realistic, practical approach to ensure that every member can achieve greatness and live a full life 🥷🏿
