"Built on faith and discipline, Trained for defense, Living with Honor and Confidence" -Sifu James Scott

"Built on faith and discipline, Trained for defense, Living with Honor and Confidence" -Sifu James Scott

Founded in 2023, Genesis Kajukenbo is a Christian martial arts school committed to developing disciplined, capable, and faith-centered warriors. We exist to boldly enter the martial arts community and present the truth and strength of what our God in Heaven has entrusted to us.
Our school is built on the core values of discipline, focus, and respect, while intentionally developing confidence, self-control, and personal esteem. Through structured, reality-based, and hard-style training, students are equipped with the physical, mental, and spiritual tools necessary to defend themselves and protect others. We represent not only ourselves, but the Kajukenbo system as a whole, carrying it with strength, honor, and integrity. In all that we do, we seek to glorify, honor, and praise our Lord.
We believe martial arts is a mission field. Through mentorship, leadership development, and dedicated instruction, Genesis Kajukenbo is committed to raising up a new generation of disciplined warriors who are prepared to serve, lead, and stand firm in both faith and ability.
Lineage
Our lineage traces directly to the founder of Kajukenbo, Sijo Adriano Emperado, through Great Grandmaster Charles H. Gaylord, Senior Grandmaster Florentino Paz, and Professor Joe Peel, and is carried forward by our school’s instructor, Sifu James Scott. We honor the responsibility of preserving this system while continuing to apply it in practical, real-world training.
Training & Curriculum
Genesis Kajukenbo Academy provides structured instruction for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Our system is rooted in traditional martial arts principles, with techniques originating from Kung Fu systems practiced for more than 4,000 years.
Training includes Chi Sao (sticky hands), Qin-Na (joint locking and grappling), Fukien ground boxing, wrestling applications, and traditional weapons training. Our curriculum emphasizes real-world practicality, hard-style conditioning, and personal accountability, following the path of the warriors of old.
Our lineage traces directly to the founder of Kajukenbo, Sijo Adriano Emperado, through Great Grandmaster Charles H. Gaylord, Senior Grandmaster Florentino Paz, and Professor Joe Peel, and is carried forward by our s’s instructor, Sifu James Scott. We honor the responsibility of preserving this system while continuing to apply it in practical, real-world training.

Genesis Kajukenbo exists to boldly enter the martial arts community and reflect the truth and strength of what our God in Heaven has entrusted to us. We are committed to training warriors and leaders for tomorrow.
We build a culture rooted in discipline, focus, and respect through hard, practical, and reality-based training. Our instruction emphasizes real-world application, pressure, and accountability while developing confidence, self-control, and personal esteem.
Our students are equipped with the physical, mental, and spiritual tools necessary to defend themselves and protect others in real-life situations.
We represent not only ourselves, but the Kajukenbo system as a whole, carrying it with strength, honor, and integrity.
Our mission is to develop effective martial artists capable of real-world self-defense, prepared to act when the need arises.
In all that Genesis Kajukenbo stands for and accomplishes, we seek to glorify, honor, and praise our Lord.

Attended as many group training sessions as you would like!

Single Group Class, attend 1 training session (1.5 hours)

Private Lesson with an instructor either 1 hour or 1.5 hours.



Sifu James is a 5th-generation, 4th Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo who has been training since 2008 under the guidance of Professor Joe Peel of White Lion Kajukenbo.
He brings a rare blend of traditional martial arts lineage and real-world experience to every aspect of his teaching.
With over a decade of experience in security, law enforcement, and public safety, Sifu James also serves as the Head Self-Defense Instructor for Boise State University. His background allows him to offer practical, realistic self-defense training rooted in situations he has encountered throughout his professional career.
For more than 14 years, Sifu James has been teaching Kajukenbo across the Treasure Valley, dedicating his life to the martial arts and to the personal growth of his students. His instruction goes beyond physical technique, focusing on confidence, awareness, discipline, and real-life application.
Known for his motivational and supportive teaching style, Sifu James challenges his students to push past their limits while providing the guidance needed to succeed. His mission is to empower others to become stronger, safer, and more capable—on and off the mat.
Please reach us at genesiskajukenbo@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes, there is a $100 registration fee payable when you sign up. This fee includes a uniform, Student Handbook, and first month of classes.
Yes, GK is an organization that embraces all faiths, but our Mission and Vision is that we are Warriors for Christ and stand very firmly on that basis.
Your child does not have to pray with the instructor/class but is required to bow their head and stay at attention to show respect to their instructor and class. The memory verses and required essays are an important part of what we feel is a "well rounded" martial artist who is confident of who they are and what they believe. They will continue to be tested on this material. We are sorry if you don't want you child to continue under our training, any of our instructors would be happy to talk with you about your questions and concerns.
Fliers will be made for important events that will be sent home with the student. There are also text messages and emails you are able to sign up for.
Announcements are usually made at the beginning of class, it is important that you are there on time.
The Kajukenbo system has different style belts for the black belts and their instructors as part of the unique system.
Sibak, Student Black Belt: Plain black belt, no stripes.
Sibak, 1st Degree Black Belt: 1 red stripe, to be worn on the left side.
Sibak 2nd Degree Black Belt: 2 red stripes, to be worn on left side.
Sifu, 3rd Degree Black Belt: 3 red stripes, to be worn on left side.
Sifu, 4th Degree Black Belt: 4 red stripes to be worn on left side.
(Senior) Sifu, 5th Degree Black Belt: Black belt with red trim, signifying start of master levels.
Sigung, 6th Degree Black Belt: Half red — half white belt, white to be worn on bottom.
(Senior) Sigung, 7th Degree Black Belt: Half red — half black belt, Senior Sigung / Master level
Professor, 8th Degree Black Belt: Red belt with black trim
Grandmaster, 9th Degree Black Belt: Red belt with Silver trim
Sijo, 10th Degree Black Belt: Red belt with gold trim (Reserved for the founder only.)
Brown belts are allowed to be junior leaders and assist in classes if the instructors desire. Leadership courses can be taught to prepare them for further leadership opportunities.
Student black belts through 2nd degree black belts are assistant instructors and will assist the lead instructor, head instructor or master instructor when requested.
Instructors are 3rd degree black belts and above.
Yes, if your child needs help in only a few areas, please talk to their instructor about covering those things in class within a couple of weeks. Alternatively, most of our instructors hold private classes for 1-on-1 training for a fee (to be determined by the individual instructor.
If you have questions about the opportunities available to you in our program, send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
1435 South Maple Grove Road, Boise, ID, USA
Mon | 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm | |
Tue | 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm | |
Wed | By Appointment | |
Thu | 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm | |
Fri | By Appointment | |
Sat | 10:45 am – 12:00 pm | |
Sun | By Appointment |
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