The Karate Institute of America is an open martial arts association that welcomes members from all different martial arts styles to participate in our tournaments and events.  

Kajukenpo is a unique style with techniques drawn from the following disciplines:

• 空手 Karate.  Karate means empty hand.  The word karate is a combination of two Japanese words represented by the Chinese characters shown: kara (first character shown), meaning empty, and te (second character).  This name was developed in Okinawa to describe the martial art that developed there.

• 柔道 Judo.  Judo is a combination of Japanese words that mean “gentle way”.  It is a Japanese martial art that involves using holds and leverage to unbalance the opponent.

• 拳法 Kenpo. Kenpo is a Japanese unarmed fighting art that was brought from China to Japan.  The word kenpō is Japanese: "Ken" meaning “Fist” and "Po" meaning “Method” or “Law.”  In Chinese, the same characters are read as Chuan Fa, or “Kung Fu.”

• Although not represented in the name, KI Kajukenpo also includes stylistic elements of Chinese and European boxing.