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Sigung Darryl James

Sigung Darryl is the Chief Instructor at the James Martial Arts Academy. His teacher is Grand Master Tony Bowles, whom Soke Thomas Mitose taught. Sigung has an extensive background in teaching martial arts and self-defense. Sigung is a certified Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo instructor who taught Krav Maga and was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Local Martial Training Options Engaging in combat sports and self-defense practices can be a transformative experience, the James Martial Arts Academy

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History of martial arts The origins of martial arts can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as China, India, and Greece. The practice initially

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What Makes Tang Soo Do Unique?

Martial arts training has many benefits but is not a magic wand. While training in Tang Soo Do will not fix all of your child’s behavioral issues, it can help them become more socially responsible and develop self-discipline.

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What Makes Tang Soo Do Unique?

Martial arts training has many benefits but is not a magic wand. While training in Tang Soo Do will not fix all of your child’s behavioral issues, it can help them become more socially responsible and develop self-discipline.

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What is the goal of Kajukenbo? Table of Contents Kajukenbo is a martial art that originated in Hawaii. It consists of several martial arts combining

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Kajukenbo is a hybrid martial art from Hawaii. The name Kajukenbo is a portmanteau of the various arts from which its style is derived: KA for Karate, JU for Judo and Jujutsu, KEN for Kenpo, and BO for boxing (Kajukenbo).

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MARTIAL ARTS PROMOTE KINDNESS​ As a martial arts instructor, I teach my students to protect themselves very well in this frequently violent world. However, I

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Adults Martial Arts for your Health The sport of individuals participating in adult martial arts and mixed martial arts has exploded in popularity over the past years.

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ARE YOU COMMITTED?

WHAT is Your COMMITMENT Level? Commitment- the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. (commitment to quality instruction for all) a

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BEGINNER MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

El Cajon, California-based James Martial Arts Academy is pleased to announce that they now offer Kajukenbo and Kosho-Ryu Kenpo-jujutsu Beginner classes for those living in the greater San

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WHAT IS KAJUKENBO?

Kajukenbo is known for its street-effective, brutal, deadly, overkill approach to self-defense. These are only some of the adjectives used to describe this system of martial arts known as

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WHAT IS KAJUKENBO

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Sigung Darryl James

Sigung Darryl is the Chief Instructor at the James Martial Arts Academy. His teacher is Grand Master Tony Bowles, whom Soke Thomas Mitose taught. Sigung has an extensive background in teaching martial arts and self-defense. Sigung is a certified Kosho-Ryu and Kajukenbo instructor who taught Krav Maga and was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

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