About Us“Swift as the wind. Quiet as the forest. Conquer like the fire. Steady as a mountain”. These words by Sun Tzu perfectly the reflect the spirit of the James Martial Arts Academy, a very special Dojo where we learn, study and practice the beautiful philosophy of ancient martial arts. Here, we follow the best ancient martial arts traditions and teachings – while keeping our minds in the 21st century. At our martial arts academy, we offer a rewarding, discipline-affirming, confidence-building, and warm, familial and friendly environment where children and adults can learn Kenpo Karate – in the ancient Kosho-Ryu and in the modern Kajukenbo Kenpo Karate schools. We prepare our students to be physically and mentally strong, healthy and self-reliable. But the kind of martial artist we prepare is a very special one: we do not train students to engage in war or conflict – we prepare true martial artists who are capable of winning battles without having to fight. Our students are also able to use their knowledge for self-defense purposes while neutralizing an attacker in the less aggressive way possible. This stems from the real nature of martial arts – they’re the way to peace, in which true martial artists primarily masters at preventing conflict, and never starting one. True martial artists, as those that study at our academy, become strong and self-reliant individuals who are able to use their skills to prevent or quickly neutralize conflicts. This mindset also stems from the true meaning of Kenpo, which means the “law of this fist” – not in a literal, conflict way, but in the sense that the left hand (which represents one’s spiritual side) should always cover the right fist (which represents the one’s physical side). It is precisely this balance that we teach at the James Martial Arts Academy. Sure, we provide teachings and training that make any individual become a very effective user of force when the use of force is needed to save and protect one’s integrity and innocent victims from harmful attacks. This is especially appreciated by the many law enforcement and security officers that come to us in order to learn how to effectively protect themselves and those whom their mission is to serve and protect. However, the main strength that all our students acquire and highlight as life-changing teachings is the strength that directs towards leading happy, balanced, peaceful and very successful lives. |
iNSTRUCTORSMy name is Darryl James, and my wife Cheryl, are the owners of the James Martial Arts Academy and Sifu of this Dojo. Sifu Darryl is a 5th Degree Black Belt and USA Hall of Fame inductee with more than 27 years of martial arts experience. Cheryl is a practicing Child Psychotherapist and lecturer at San Diego State University, we are looking forward to having the honor of welcoming you in our Kenpo Karate Dojo and community of friends and martial artists.
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