Angelo Collado - Master of the Martial Arts:

A Legacy in Motion

Angelo Collado, 9th Degree Master and a luminary in American Kenpo Karate, brings 50 years’ experience and an extraordinary depth of skill and achievement to the martial arts community. As a 15-time Long Beach International Champion and a 5-time European IKC Champion, his reputation precedes him. His martial arts journey is punctuated by training with eminent Grand Masters and accumulating prestigious accolades, including

the IKC Grand Championship and induction into the Masters Hall of Fame. Master Collado continues to travel the globe teaching seminars in the Martial Arts. Master Collado’s unique approach blends the lethal artistry of the Kenpo Karambit—a synthesis of ancient Malaysian blade work and American Kenpo principles—with his profound understanding of sports medicine. His dual expertise has significantly impacted both on and off the mat, guiding martial artists and athletes toward recovery and peak performance.

Off the mat Master Collado has over 30 years’ experience as a Registered Sports Medicine Therapist working with thousands of athletes recovering from all types of sports injuries and surgeries. His combined knowledge of the Healing ARTS mixed with the Martial Arts is a perfect Ying and Yang balance.

A.J. Collado 4th Degree Black Belt

A.J. Collado started learning Kenpo Karate when he was just two years old. By age six, he had already won a major karate championship at the Long Beach IKC. Growing up, A.J.got involved in hockey and soon was playing at national tournaments with the California State team. Throughout school, he continued playing hockey, excelled in wrestling, won a CIF championship, and played football for South Hills High School. A.J. was fortunate to train for almost ten years with Grand Master Frank Trejo, where he developed excellent boxing skills and became a skilled martial arts technician, proudly carrying on Trejo’s legacy. He also trained with other renowned martial artists like Grand Masters Yosh Furuya, Mike Pick, and Dan Rodarte. These experiences led to A.J. earning his 4 th Degree Black Belt, a significant achievement in his martial arts career. As a Black Belt A.J. has won several IKC International Championships. A.J. was a former instructor of martial arts at SASDA in North Hollywood and former security at Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles. When he’s not teaching, he’s usually training and developing new skills, including practicing Jujitsu, Wing Chung, Capoeira, and Filipino-edged weapons.

Training with Reality in Mind

At Collado Martial Arts, we recognize that traditional training scenarios often fail to replicate the unpredictability of real-world encounters. Our training sessions are designed to mimic the chaos of an actual attack, where multiple strikes, the intensity of engagement, and the need for accurate, responsive maneuvers are the norms. We prepare our students for the reality of conflict, emphasizing the importance of continuous, dynamic engagement over static, choreographed routines.

Seminars and Workshops: Sharpening Skills, Expanding Horizons

We offer an extensive range of seminars and workshops focusing on practical and tactical street defense, edged weapon handling, joint locks, and specialized training for women’s self-defense. These sessions are customized to deepen understanding, enhance skills, and apply Kenpo principles effectively across various scenarios.

Each workshop is an opportunity to engage with new techniques, refine existing ones, and explore the evolving landscape of Kenpo Karate. Led by the Collados, these sessions are not only about learning but about experiencing the depth and breadth of martial arts in new and exciting ways.

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Whether you’re a novice eager to learn or a seasoned practitioner aiming to enhance your skills, Collado Martial Arts offers a welcoming, challenging, and enriching environment. Discover the power of Kenpo Karate through our unique A.S.T.A.S.I.A approach and become part of a community dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement in the martial arts. Join us to start your journey or to take your skills to the next level.

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