Kokua Martial Arts Fitness Academy

Kokua Martial Arts Fitness Academy offers Kajukenbo programs that include Karate, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Kenpo, and Boxing lessons in one program for children ages 5 to 12 and adults 13 and up. It also offers the Filipino Martial Arts Program from SGM Harry Greene’s One On One FMA Stick & Knife System, and Jeet Kune Do for teens 13 and up, men, and women. The academy also lists a Women’s Only Personal Protection Program for ages 16 and up on Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.

Programs

• Kajukenbo programs — children (5-12) and adults (13+) · Includes Karate, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Kenpo, and Boxing lessons incorporated into one program.
• Filipino Martial Arts Program — Program from SGM Harry Greene’s One On One FMA Stick & Knife System, taught by Chief Instructor Dennis Duarte.
• Jeet Kune Do — Men, Women, and Teens 13+ · Original Oakland Jeet Kune Do; beginners and seasoned martial artists welcomed.
• Women’s Only Personal Protection Program — 16+ · Thursdays, 6:30 pm to 8 pm · Taught by Esther Molina.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

The academy opened its doors in 2017. Its leadership team includes Esther Molina, Head Instructor and 6th Degree Black Belt; Nels Toriano, Instructor and 3rd Degree Black Belt; Cliff Smith, Instructor and 3rd Degree Black Belt; and Roy Dea, Instructor and 3rd Degree Black Belt. The website says the academy has a family atmosphere and a supportive, community-focused environment, and its mission statement is “Building a better community one step at a time.”

The site mentions a two-week free trial, a $49 trial for five weeks including a uniform, T-shirt, and a 30 minute semi-private lesson, and discounts for military, essential workers, and multi-family memberships.

Last updated September 5, 2026.