Claremont Karate Kung Fu

Specialties

Claremont Karate Kung Fu, located in Claremont, California, is a martial arts training hall specializing in Kyokumaru Karate, Feeding Crane Kung Fu, Matayoshi Kobduo (weapons), and Yang Style T’ai Chi Ch’uan.

History

Established in 1980.

For nearly a decade, the Claremont Karate Kung Fu has served the Inland Empire by providing the highest quality instruction in both classical and eclectic martial arts. Through the blending of ancient wisdom and tradition with our current understanding of exercise physiology and bio-​mechanics we have created programs that are safe, invigorating and productive for students of all ages.

Meet the Business Owner

Michael M.

Business Owner

Sensei Michael Mendoza began his training in February of 1968, at 7 years of age. From 1968 — 1972, he studied Sil Lum and Hung Gar Kung Fu. In 1972, he began training in Mas Oyama’s Kyokushin karate, achieving the first of many black belts in 1977. From 1978 — 1982, he served in the U.S. Navy nuclear submarine force of the USS John Adams SSBN 620. During this time, he attained black belts in Judo and Jujitsu and won the 1980 ComSubLant18 Light Heavyweight boxing title. After being honorably discharged, he continued his studies in the martial arts and opened his first studio in 1985. Each year from 1985 — 1989, «Mendoza’s Ki Tsu Te Karate» in Stockton, CA had no less than 10 students ranked nationally by sports karate organizations. He was the California Karate League Light Heavyweight Champion in 1985 and the International Martial Arts Competitor Federation all-​around Champion (forms, weapons and sparring), in 1988 and ’89. In 2005, he formed the Kyokumaru Ryu organization.