Grandmaster · Chief Instructor
Dr. Von Glass
Grandmaster in martial arts since 1997. Teaches self-defense with profound knowledge of internal energy, Dim Mak, and Reiki energy mastery. Focused on developing 'Black Belts of Life.'
36th Chamber7th Degree Black Belt · Founder & Head Instructor
Master Kajana Cetshwayo
The visionary founder and head instructor of 36th Chamber. Carrying forward a 50-year lineage of Poison Hand Kenpo with uncompromising standards, real combat experience, and a teacher's heart.
Direct student of Grand Master Hughes Naumu and Professor Chang, Master Kajana Cetshwayo has served the Hamtramck and Greater Detroit community for over five decades through martial education, youth mentorship, and the preservation of authentic martial tradition. His lineage of Poison Hand Kenpo — a specialized combat system integrating physical mastery, internal energy, and philosophical depth — has shaped generations of warriors and leaders.
- 50+ years of martial arts mastery
- Founder of 36th Chamber University of Martial Arts & Sciences
- Keeper of the Poison Hand Kenpo lineage
- Trained under Grand Master Hughes Naumu and Professor Chang
- Decades of youth mentorship and community leadership in Detroit
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What we teach
Combat
Real-world self-defense grounded in proven techniques and practical application from experienced warriors.
Philosophy
Zen, meditation, and energy work: cultivating discipline, clarity, and mastery of mind, body, and spirit.
Lineage
Authentic Poison Hand Kenpo preserved and transmitted directly from Grand Master Kajana and his ancestors.