California Youth Karate Club, Inc: About Us

About Us

CYKC has been in operation since 1994 in the city of Hawthorne and serves the county of Los Angeles. CYKC has hosted numerous tournaments and celebrity demonstrations under the leadership and coordination of Hugo M. Rojas and Board of Directors.

ŲHugo M. Rojas, II President, Founder

Hugo Rojas began the “Youth Karate Club” in 1989, and incorporated the CYKC in 1994. Rojas was elected to the Hawthorne School Board of Trustees, and has been a Youth Commissioner for the City of Hawthorne since 1994. As a Martial Arts Master with a 6th Degree Black Belt in “Chinese Kenpo Karate,” Rojas has held many records and titles, and most recently, captured the 1997, 2001 & 2005 IMAC World Karate Championship. As a teacher, he lends his efforts to many other civic and private groups, as when he joined forces 12 years ago with the “United Peace Officers Against Crime” to develop a one week “self-defense and safety awareness course” for “Camp UPAC,” a camp for over 300 inner-city children Co-Sponsored by the L.A. County Sheriff's Department. Noted as the Oscar Awards of the Martial Arts, Master Rojas was honored into the Action Martial Arts Magazine’s Hall of Fame and Spirit Awards in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

ŲJoe Alegria Vice-President

With a 3rd Degree Black Belt in “Lima Lama,” Joe Alegria is a Martial Arts specialist, but his specialty is organizing Martial Arts Events. Alegria is the promoter and coordinator of the “California Youth Karate Nationals,” an annual event held at the L.A. Sheriff's Academy; he built the “California Dragon Awards Celebrity Benefit” in Hermosa Beach in 2000; and he coordinated the “California Youth and Karate Masters Celebrity Benefit” in Century City in 1999. When Alegria isn’t organizing Martial Arts Events or teaching at either the "East LA Boys and Girls Club” or the “Montebello YMCA,” he works in “Lost Prevention” at the Macy’s Main Distribution Center.

ŲChris Young Vice-President

Chris Young splits his time equally between the public and private sector; As a Commissioner of The City of Redondo Beach Public Safety Commission, Young helps determine a small part of how many in Southern California live once they leave the house; while as a Certified Hypnotherapist, Young delves deep into the fears and phobias of many who find it difficult to even leave. In addition, with over 25 years of Martial Arts experience, using 15 various techniques, Young has created his own unique teaching style that incorporates all these psychological and physical elements together into his specialties of “Women’s Self Defense,” and “Youth Physical Fitness.” His expertise has been sought by organizations such as Xerox, Mattel, SUN America, Spectrum Club, and Boxing Works.

ŲLee Reherman Treasurer

Reherman is one of the busiest talents in entertainment today. As a host, he recently hosted USA’s CANNONBALL RUN, and was part of NBC’s Football broadcast team; as an actor, he just completed guest-starring roles on both the X-FILES and ANGEL. His international acclaim began with a stint as one of the fabled “American Gladiators” and his network hosting credits also include CBS’s “RollerJam,” UPN’s “I Dare You,” and ESPN’s “Fitness Club.” With an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson Business School and nearly a decade of “behind the camera” entertainment finance, Reherman brings a unique blend of both “on camera” personality and management expertise.

ŲKevan Hill Board Member

Hello! I'm Sensei Master Kevan Hill. I've been teaching karate since 1995, and I've trained with Master Hugo Rojas since 1997. I'm a 3rd degree certified Black Belt Instructor & Proud cykc.org Board Member, (cykc/Rojas Kenpo) 1st degree Black Belt Taekwondo (Young Yee)/Redondo Beach Public Safety Commissioner. I teach more than 20 traditional Chinese Kenpo Karate (cykc.org) classes throughout the southbay, each week. Most of my students are Kids but I also have students of all ages. I teach at Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec., Hermosa Beach Parks & Rec., Redondo Beach Gold's Gym, Hawthorne American Legion Creative Kid's Pre-school MB, and private and group classes for many families at their homes. My students enjoy learning "traditional" Chinese Kenpo Karate. From day one they acquire usable 'escape', 'self defense' and 'attack' techniques. Students from 2 to 70 years old gain strength, fitness, coordination, self-confidence, and make new friends! Along with the traditional class format which includes warm ups, stretches and basics, students train with one
another, raising their level, in a safe and fun learning atmosphere. Each class has discussions about non-violence and the need to be mentally and physically fit. As their lives begin to shape, they form into strong, good citizens. Right away they start moving toward yellow, orange and onward to black belt. All are given opportunities and skills to compete in tournaments, as well as participate in demonstrations, parades and other community events through the CYKC! For the complete and current schedule of times, days and locations of my cykc.org classes, please visit: www.streetbox.us and call me at 310-941-6827. I look forward to meeting you!

Pete Sanchez Board Member

Ray Robles Board Member

Elizabeth De La Fuente Board Member

Frank Juarez Board Member

Robert Temple Board Member









					About Us CYKC has been in operation since 1994 in the city of Hawthorne and serves the county of Los Angeles. CYKC has hosted numerous tournaments and celebrity demonstrations under the leadership and coordination of Hugo M. Rojas and Board of Directors. Ų*Hugo M. Rojas, II President, Founder* Hugo Rojas began the “Youth Karate Club” in 1989, and incorporated the CYKC in 1994. Rojas was elected to the Hawthorne School Board of Trustees, and has been a Youth Commissioner for the City of Hawthorne since 1994. As a Martial Arts Master with a 6th Degree Black Belt in “Chinese Kenpo Karate,” Rojas has held many records and titles, and most recently, captured the 1997, 2001 & 2005 IMAC World Karate Championship. As a teacher, he lends his efforts to many other civic and private groups, as when he joined forces 12 years ago with the “United Peace Officers Against Crime” to develop a one week “self-defense and safety awareness course” for “Camp UPAC,” a camp for over 300 inner-city children Co-Sponsored by the L.A. County Sheriff's Department. Noted as the Oscar Awards of the Martial Arts, Master Rojas was honored into the Action Martial Arts Magazine’s Hall of Fame and Spirit Awards in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Ų*Joe Alegria Vice-President* With a 3rd Degree Black Belt in “Lima Lama,” Joe Alegria is a Martial Arts specialist, but his specialty is organizing Martial Arts Events. Alegria is the promoter and coordinator of the “California Youth Karate Nationals,” an annual event held at the L.A. Sheriff's Academy; he built the “California Dragon Awards Celebrity Benefit” in Hermosa Beach in 2000; and he coordinated the “California Youth and Karate Masters Celebrity Benefit” in Century City in 1999. When Alegria isn’t organizing Martial Arts Events or teaching at either the "East LA Boys and Girls Club” or the “Montebello YMCA,” he works in “Lost Prevention” at the Macy’s Main Distribution Center. Ų*Chris Young Vice-President* Chris Young splits his time equally between the public and private sector; As a Commissioner of The City of Redondo Beach Public Safety Commission, Young helps determine a small part of how many in Southern California live once they leave the house; while as a Certified Hypnotherapist, Young delves deep into the fears and phobias of many who find it difficult to even leave. In addition, with over 25 years of Martial Arts experience, using 15 various techniques, Young has created his own unique teaching style that incorporates all these psychological and physical elements together into his specialties of “Women’s Self Defense,” and “Youth Physical Fitness.” His expertise has been sought by organizations such as Xerox, Mattel, SUN America, Spectrum Club, and Boxing Works. Ų*Lee Reherman Treasurer* Reherman is one of the busiest talents in entertainment today. As a host, he recently hosted USA’s CANNONBALL RUN, and was part of NBC’s Football broadcast team; as an actor, he just completed guest-starring roles on both the X-FILES and ANGEL. His international acclaim began with a stint as one of the fabled “American Gladiators” and his network hosting credits also include CBS’s “RollerJam,” UPN’s “I Dare You,” and ESPN’s “Fitness Club.” With an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson Business School and nearly a decade of “behind the camera” entertainment finance, Reherman brings a unique blend of both “on camera” personality and management expertise. Ų Ų*Kevan Hill Board Member* Hello! I'm Sensei Master Kevan Hill. I've been teaching karate since 1995, and I've trained with Master Hugo Rojas since 1997. I'm a 3rd degree certified Black Belt Instructor & Proud cykc.org Board Member, (cykc/Rojas Kenpo) 1st degree Black Belt Taekwondo (Young Yee)/Redondo Beach Public Safety Commissioner. I teach more than 20 traditional Chinese Kenpo Karate (cykc.org) classes throughout the southbay, each week. Most of my students are Kids but I also have students of all ages. I teach at Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec., Hermosa Beach Parks & Rec., Redondo Beach Gold's Gym, Hawthorne American Legion Creative Kid's Pre-school MB, and private and group classes for many families at their homes. My students enjoy learning "traditional" Chinese Kenpo Karate. From day one they acquire usable 'escape', 'self defense' and 'attack' techniques. Students from 2 to 70 years old gain strength, fitness, coordination, self-confidence, and make new friends! Along with the traditional class format which includes warm ups, stretches and basics, students train with one another, raising their level, in a safe and fun learning atmosphere. Each class has discussions about non-violence and the need to be mentally and physically fit. As their lives begin to shape, they form into strong, good citizens. Right away they start moving toward yellow, orange and onward to black belt. All are given opportunities and skills to compete in tournaments, as well as participate in demonstrations, parades and other community events through the CYKC! For the complete and current schedule of times, days and locations of my cykc.org classes, please visit: www.streetbox.us and call me at 310-941-6827. I look forward to meeting you! *Pete Sanchez Board Member* *Ray Robles Board Member* *Elizabeth De La Fuente Board Member* *Frank Juarez Board Member* *Robert Temple Board Member*