GM Ron Esteller began his martial arts journey in 1967, starting with a short stint in the TKD program at Chabot College, but found his home in Kajukenbo “Gaylord Method” in1968.

Since 1970 he has been competing, and winning tournament competitions in Kata, Kumite, Weapons, and Self Defense Divisions. His last “win” was in 2014 at the age of 60 winning Sr. Division Grand Champion Kumite at the last “Lone Wolf Classic”

GM Ron received his Kajukenbo 9th degree in 2016, but also holds rank in Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, and Derobio Escrima, and is a certified defensive tactics instructor helping train several LE agencies in the bay area.

Hand, Stick, Knife, Gun, is the motto at E-MMA

GM Ron serves on Sijo’s KSDI BOA representing the Gaylord lineage