Kokua Martial Arts Fitness Academy Kajukenbo Programs

Kokua Martial Arts Fitness Academy Kajukenbo Programs offers training in Kajukenbo that includes elements of Karate, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Kenpo, Boxing, Filipino Martial Arts, and a Combative Stick and Knife System. The program includes Kajukenbo programs for both children and adults, as well as a Filipino Martial Arts program rooted in Serrada Escrima’s first five strikes. Kids classes focus on learning life lessons about hard work and discipline, and adult programs guide students toward goals of exercise, weight-loss, and stress relief.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: $49 for 5 weeks of unlimited classes, plus a free uniform, t-shirt, and a semi-private lesson.

Kokua Martial Arts Fitness Academy opened its doors in 2017 and uses the mission statement “Building a better community one step at a time”. The academy offers a free 2-week trial, a 5-week unlimited class option for $49 that includes a uniform, T-shirt, and a 30 minute semi-private lesson, 15–20% discounts for military and essential workers, and multi-family discounts with the 2nd member at 15% off and 20% off for 3 or more members. The program includes “Mat Chats” that provide a space to talk with students about life lessons, discipline, and self-confidence, and it describes a family atmosphere geared toward self-defense techniques for real-world application. Kokua Martial Arts Fitness Academy calls Pleasanton home but welcomes those interested in Dublin, San Ramon, Livermore and Danville.

Founder and Head Instructor Esther Molina holds a 6th Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo under her instructor, Professor Bobby Seronio Jr. and is a certified instructor under the United Kajukenbo Federation and the Kajukenbo Self-Defense Institute. The leadership team includes Esther Molina (Founder, Head Instructor, 6th Degree Black Belt), Nels Toriano (Instructor, 3rd Degree Black Belt), Cliff Smith (Instructor, 3rd Degree Black Belt), and Roy Dea (Instructor, 3rd Degree Black Belt).

Last updated March 9, 2026.