About

Ken McCullum is a retired law enforcement officer and holds a third-degree black belt in martial arts. In addition to martial arts, Ken is well-versed in kickboxing aerobics, women's self-defense, and dignitary protection.

In 1997, he founded Kenbo Kickboxing Aerobics – a powerful workout that combines boxing, martial arts, and dance movements to create the ultimate combination of fitness and fun. He currently holds classes at two locations in Oakland and Concord, California.

In 1998, he founded A.W.A.R.E. - Alert Women About Rape Encounters – a program created to educate and instruct women in self-defense and life-saving techniques. He has taught self-defense classes to women throughout the Bay Area.

In 2007, he and fellow deputy sheriffs formed the Men of Iron Mentoring Program - a program designed to instill discipline, respect, and structure in the lives of young men. The program was featured on the front page of the Oakland Tribune in 2007 and also broadcasted on NBC News. Articles about Ken’s accomplishments have also appeared in the Oakland Tribune, Native American Health Center Publication, San Francisco Chronicle, The Oakland Post, East Bay Times and Bay Area Proud!

We believe that all individuals have a right to be and feel safe in any given situation. Our goal is to empower you by providing you with the skills and confidence you need to identify, avoid and survive crime by preparing you both mentally and physically for potential dangers.

The growing, wide spread acceptance of our unique teaching style is primarily due to the ease, simplicity and effectiveness of our tactics, solid research, and legal defensibly.

-Advanced Defensive Tactics

-Women's Self Defense & Awareness

-Dignitary Protection

-Crowd Control

-Martial Arts & Kickboxing Aerobics

-Private & Group Sessions

‣ 40 Years Martial Arts
‣ 26 Years Law Enforcement

‣ 20 Years Kickboxing Aerobics

‣ 20 Years Women’s Self Defense