Lawakua Charitable Fund

Lawakua Charitable Fund recruits at-risk and low-income children to join its martial arts club. They learn discipline, hard work, self-defense, team collaboration, and respect for others. The organization also uses martial arts to instill confidence, coordination, and structure to guide youth and provide them with educational assistance, such as tuition payments, school supplies, school books, uniforms and meals. The organization also provides all of the necessary martial arts equipment and gear for the children who are participating in the program.in-person kajukenbo classes started up again in 2022 and now are held three times a week on tuesdays, fridays and saturdays. Covid vaccinations are required for all participants. Classes were held at kuhio park terrace only, and no longer offered at palama settlement and halawa housing. Mid 2022, a third class was added on tuesdays. Virtual tutoring services continued as students preferred virtual over in-person sessions.