JCMA History
JCMA Beginnings
In 1980, Jesse started teaching Kajukenbo as an assistant instructor. He assisted at both KSDI Vallejo and a Kajukenbo program in South Vallejo. In 1983, as a Black Belt, he taught at various dojos in order to help other various senior instructors at dojos. In 1999, the first J. Corpus Martial Arts ("JCMA") dojo opened in Antioch, CA. In 2004, Jesse moved back to Vallejo and opened his second dojo, known as simple "J2". In 2007, J3 was opened in American Canyon, CA.
JCMA Today
American Canyon's JCMA program is still thriving today. In September 2016, Jesse and his brother, GM Jerry Corpus, opened JCMA Benicia. Due to the untimely passing of SGM Jerry Corpus, his nephew Master Joshua Corpus took over operations however, due to the pandemic JCMA Benicia closed its doors in 2021. Today, JCMA Benicia has been integrated with JCMA American Canyon.
GM Jesse's primary teaching philosophy is to "...teach them well and let them lead the way..." this means teaching from the heart and emphasizing a family or "Ohana" oriented environment. His goal is to train and develop leaders using this martial arts program as the vehicle. His faith strengthens his dedication to the youth and young adults of our community. GM Jesse has documented and mainted all his Kajukenbo Knowledge in both DVD and within a hand written bible. He believes in the development of character in one's training in martial arts, which includes the focus of spirit, mind, and body. In addition, he has numerous dojos currently operating from his branch, Ramirez Martial Arts, R. Ebalo Martial Arts, Claw Martial Arts, Romero's Kajukenbo Martial Arts, Ebalo Martial Arts and Berenguer Martial Arts..
Meet the Team
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Master JJ Corpus
7TH DEGREE BLACK BELT
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Master Silvia Landaker
6TH DEGREE BLACK BELT
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Sr. Sifu Ronvi Khabagnote
5TH DEGREE BLACK BELT
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Sr. Sifu Senen Bagos
5TH DEGREE BLACK BELT
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Sifu Celeste Thompson
3RD DEGREE BLACK BELT
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Sr. Sibak Emma Rulloda
1ST DEGREE BLACK BELT
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Sibak Ramon Gomez
STUDENT BLACK BELT
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Sibak Aiden Thompson
STUDENT BLACK BELT
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Sibak Angel / Toshiko
Admin and Student Black