The following is an excerpt from the newly released book, COMBAT JUDO TO KAJUKENBO: The Evolution of Martial Arts Systems in the Military 1943-1970 by Barron Shepherd Combat Judo and Kajukenbo Karate would eventually come together at Bergstrom…
“Prior to its known existence in 1947, the history of Kajukenbo began when the USA was in war with Japan. Before it became worldly known as Kajukenbo in the 1960’s, we called it Kenpo Karate.” – MSgt. Tony…