KAJU-KAI
Modern Combat Training for Civilian Readiness
Evolved from Kajukenbo. Engineered for modern violence.
Built for disciplined adults.
You don’t train for trophies. You train for reality.
KAJU-KAI is not a sport dojo. Not tournament Martial Arts. Not tradition without function.
It is a structured civilian combat system built for modern threats.
Pressure-tested. Legally aware. Operationally sound.
This is intelligent combat training.
Most Training Fails Under Pressure
Traditional systems emphasize:
- Form
- Compliance
- Predictibility
Real violence is:
- Close
- Fast
- Emotional
- Unscripted
If your training does not account for adrenal stress and chaos, it is incomplete.
KAJU-KAI does.
The Method
Every student progresses through a defined system:
Foundation → Pressure Integration → Scenario Application → Combat Readiness
You don’t memorize techniques.
You build capability.
Training includes:
- Controlled resistance
- Stress inoculation
- Positional dominance
- Escalation and disengagement control
- Decision-making under pressure
No theatrics.
No fantasy drills.
No wasted motion.
Led by Proven Mastery
51 Years of Combat Training. One Standard: Preparedness.
Kyoshi Alan Condon
Founder, EMPIRE Defense & Fitness
7th Degree Black Belt
Certified in 7 Combat Systems
Trainer to SWAT, Military & Thousands of Civilian Adults
No theory.
No theatrics.
No diluted tradition.
A lifetime refining what works…and eliminating what doesn’t.
Traditional roots.
Modern application.
Relentless standards.
This is elite instruction.
Adapted for real-world violence.
Admission Is Selective
KAJU-KAI does not operate on open enrollment.
We accept a limited number of adults per intake cycle to preserve:
- Training intensity
- Cultural standards
- Individual development
Each request is reviewed personally.
Many are declined.
Before You Request Consideration
You will be evaluated on:
- Why you seek real-world combat readiness… and why now
- Your willingness to train consistently
- Your ability to accept disciplined correction
- Your commitment to structured progression
- Your understanding that this is civilian defense…not sport
This training is demanding.Physically.
Mentally.
Emotionally.If you are looking for entertainment, status, or casual fitness…this is not the right environment.
If you are serious about preparedness…continue.
Current Intake Status
Next cohort: Limited placement
Enrollment closes once capacity is reached.No overflow classes.
No extended deadlines.
No exceptions.
Request Consideration for the
30-Day Combat Readiness Evaluation
If accepted, you will receive onboarding details and program standards.
If not, you may request consideration at a future intake.
This is not for everyone.
Only proceed if you are prepared to train at a higher standard.
Empire Defense and Fitness provides classes to Albany, Colonie, Latham, Guilderland, Delmar, Troy, Clifton Park & Niskayuna communities.
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