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"Through this fist style one gains long life and happiness."
Welcome to Saldana’s Kajukenbo Gaylord Method (Saldana - Valdivia - Quiroz) Dojo the best Karate School in Mercedes, Texas. KAA Texas Headquarters certified by GGM Charles H. Gaylord. Take a look through our site to learn about our Dojo, our dedicated team, important news and updates and much more.
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Grandmaster Armando Saldana is the Texas Representative for the
Kajukenbo Association of America - Gaylord Method.
Saldana’s Kajukenbo Gaylord Method (Saldana - Valdivia - Quiroz) Dojo was created out of a strong passion, a shared vision and a ceaseless commitment to making learning easy and accessible. Since opening we’ve had the opportunity to help countless students acquire foundational skills, develop new techniques and confidently move forward in their learning journey. Known as the best Karate School in Mercedes, Texas, we provide a wide range of courses to support students from all backgrounds and levels. Contact us with questions or to learn more!
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143 North Texas Ave Mercedes TX 78570
(956) 472-2512 Melba Saldana

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Monday: 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Tuesday: 6:30pm - 7:30pm & Thursday: 6:30pm - 7:30pm