Kajukenbo Prayer

Written by Frank Ordonez in 1947, the Kajukenbo Prayer is recited at the beginning of most Kajukenbo classes and also at the end. The Prayer shows Kajukenbo's beginnings as a Christian and United States-based martial art.

Some schools when going through the prayer, will kneel down on one knee, one hand down on the floor, while others elect to go down on both knees. Note that only certain schools include Christian philosophy as part of their teachings, with a fair number being completely secular. In some schools, students go down on both knees and on their knuckles. This is to symbolize the student's inexperience in the art and to show that they have much to learn.

Almighty and Eternal God, Protector of all who put their trust in thee, Accept the humble homage of our faith and love in thee, The one true God. Bless our efforts to preserve the integrity of our United States, A nation founded on Christian principles. Enlighten our rules, Guide our lawmakers, Protect the sanctity of our homes. And bless our efforts in these exercises, Whose sole purpose is developing our bodies, To keep others mindful of thy commandments. Give us perseverance in our actions, That we may use this as a means to keep closer to you, The one true God; In the name of thy beloved son, Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen.