Hand To Hand Kajukenbo Self Defense Center

There is still time to register for the Self Defense Online Class this Saturday from 2-4pm Pacific Time! Participants can log in from anywhere for this donation-based offering that has been created specifically for the online environment and the current conditions of the world around us! http://handtohandkajukenbo.com/self-defense/online-programs/

Thank you for your generosity Grandmaster Ron Estellar!

So proud of our new orange and green belts! An amazing test yesterday: the whole school stood up and in. Yesss! Photos by Kerry Kehoe

Thank you Great Grandmaster Juarez for a wonderful guest instructor session on Saturday February 8 with green through black belts. We look forward to joining you and the KAA later this month for the black belt workout. Always in gratitude for the lifetime of teaching GGM Gaylord gave to this Art. We salute him daily.

Always an honor to share and teach at Hand to Hand @ Hand To Hand Kajukenbo Self Defense Center

Thank you Great Grandmaster Juarez and KAA family. The training was amazing!

Giving Tuesday in support of Hand to Hand Dear Friends and Family, An Oakland non-profit mainstay for thirty-nine years, Hand to Hand empowers and positively transforms individuals and communities to create a peaceful and just society. ... Transformation takes place on our training floor where students find courage and inner strength through the teachings and practice of martial arts; and through participation in our self-defense programming where attendees learn to protect themselves from harmful situations, gain insight into the complexities of violence in our culture and become aware of how we are all impacted by sexism, racism, and gender oppression. Our classes explore the links between personal safety and community wellness, because seeing this connection provides an opportunity for healing and encourages every individual to walk fearlessly in their lives. This year, our members continued our community engagement through a series of Oakland based service intensives. Together, we performed 95 hours of hands-on service for non-profit organizations outside of the school, in addition to our 600 + hours of volunteer teaching in our martial arts programs and 100 + hours of volunteer self defense teaching. Through our work on and off the training floor, we strive to express gratitude for our longevity in this community, and to fully integrate the beautiful lessons learned through sustained practice in a safe and trusting training environment. As we give back to our community, we invite you to support us through a year-end donation. With your assistance, we will sustain our low-cost sliding scale fees and expand scholarship offers to potential self-defense or martial arts students. We invite you to join us in creating a world free from racism, hatred, violence and bigotry in all forms, where safety is a basic human right. Volunteer highlights from 2019: United For Success Life Academy (24 hours): Self defense and self-empowerment classes (series of 4) to Spanish speaking women: food and childcare provided) Dream Catcher Youth Shelter Services (36 hours): made and served dinner, played board games and taught/practiced de-escalation options San Pablo Soji (12 hours): neighborhood beautification through trash abatement and gardening Founder’s Day Self Defense Classes (21 hours): free three hour self defense classes for girls ages 12 18 and women Gratefully yours, Sonya Richardson Sonya Richardson Head Instructor / Executive Director Please note: You can make your financial contribution by mailing a check to 5680 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608 or by going to our website, handtohandkajukenbo.com/donate, to make a secure donation online. All donations are fully tax-deductible.

What an amazing day. The test for orange belt was inspiring for all! Congratulations Kas, Tyler, Susana, Em, Alexis, Shirley, Fatima, Amy and Tyger. Thank you Hand to Hand training community for all you give and do on the daily to support folks to train and stand up in their power.

Heidi Holomua Be a warrior, not a fighter. We come from warriors...not fighters. (Back in stride, mahalo ke Akua)

On Nov 11 join Konda Mason for the inaugural gathering of The Love and Liberation Sangha, a sangha for POC, at Mills College in Oakland, CA. 6.30pm Community P...otluck 7-8pm Dharma talk and meditation Free and open to the public Konda Mason sits on the Board of Directors of Spirit Rock and serves on the Board of Trustees at Mills College. Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/932176603821779/ Questions: [email protected]

October 15: the day our late Founder, Professor Coleen Gragen was born, 68 years ago. We honor and give appreciation for her daily at Hand to Hand, and thank her for the many lives she touched, positively shifted, and continues to inspire. Take time to give a shout out if Professor Col trained, trained with, or helped you transform in any fashion. (Photos by Sifu Catrina Marchetti.)

Thank you Sifu Joyce, Sifu Cynthia, Sifu Zo and Sijeh Tez for representing and teaching at this year’s National Women’s Martial Arts Federation