The KAJUKENBO Association of America (KAA) was originated in 1967 by notable KAJUKENBO Masters, Aleju
Reyes, Joe Halbuna, Tony Ramos, Charles Gaylord and Al Dacascos. The original organization existed until the early 1970's.
At that time, most of the original members decided to develop the KAA. In 1980, Professor Gaylord, with the advice of his
top active Black Belts, decided to once again develop the KAA into a strong and united organization. The KAA Board of
Directors decided to add the "Gaylord's Method" to the original KAA patch (original design is by Al Dacascos) since the
KAA now represented the schools directly under Processor Gaylord. All of the KAA Chief Instructors are directly under
Professor Gaylord and teach his method of KAJUKENBO. The purpose of the KAA is to preserve and promote the art of
KAJUKENBO "Gaylord's Method". For more information about the KAA please contact the President of the board, Sifu
Brian Yoshii or myself, Sifu Jimmy Willis.