Portland Academy of Self Defense
Welcome to Portland Academy of Self Defense and KSDI Portland's web site. The Kajukenbo motto's are "Though this fist style one gains happiness and long life" and "Train Strong to Remain Strong". Hopefully the information here can help both our customers and friends in pursuit of that goal. We're always striving to make this site better so feel free to email us with your comments and suggestions at: Sifudave1@yahoo.com
There are many resources available on the internet giving a detailed history of Kajukenbo, it's founders and it's beginnings. Just click on the 'Kajukenbo Web ring' banner on the bottom of the page to find sites with this info and for a school near you, or check out www.Kajukenbo.org or the Kajukenbo Cafe.
Sifu David Huffaker is the head instructor of the Academy. He has been training in the art of Kajukenbo since 1988. In June of 1998 he was awarded a 3rd degree Black Belt and an Instructors Certificate by the founder of Kajukenbo, Professor Adriano D. Emperado. As of this date he has earned his 5th degree Black Belt under Sigung Alex Elias.
Other Black Belts include Aaron Johnson, Kyle Carr, Isidro Sanchez, Matt Borrillo, and Shauna Farstad. Classes are currently being held at various locations around the Portland Metro area in the arts of Kali, Hsing Yi, Pierce Family Gung Fu, and Kajima. Please call for information about class times and rates.
