I remember seeing him down at Pokai Bay in Waianae punching the pillars of the pier like a makiwara. Login with username, password and session length. Master Bro Abe- awesome power. The AKA consists primarily of martial artists descending from GGM Aleju Reyes, who brought the Emperado method also known as the #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata and #2 in Mens Black Belt Sparring (Heavy Weight). ProfessorKelly has been honored to have spent time with Sijo Emperado numerous times prior to Sijos death in 2009. In 1958, over time the teachings moved to the Pacific Coast of the United States, specifically to a student from the institute, Aleju Reyes, who opened the first school outside the Hawaiian Islands, at the Travis Air Force Base (in California). (Some of those have passed on). Dr Paul W Dyer, is our official Grandmaster and representative of our Kajukenbo System! In Hawaiian language "KALEOHANO" means the voice of authority and respect. Grandmaster is a Hall of Fame Martial Artist who has been studying over 40 years. Mr. Peralta and Mr. Vickers ran several seminars in Puerto Rico, California and Las Vegas during the years 1993 to 1998.During this time Mr. Vickers Started a school in Irving Texas at West Park Recreation Center.Mr. GM Roberts got his black belt after about three years and started teaching Kajukembo for Sijo Adriano Emperado. 2007-National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). 2012- National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). He feels that no matter what level of experience his student or seminar attendee has, he always emphasizes the need to perfect the technique and to train hard, not to view it as merely practice, because the way you practice is how you will react in the street, and it may one day save your life. Each one has its own specific name: for example, the first one is called "crane strike/tiger's claw". Vickers moved to Lubbock, Texas in 1998 and started a part time school teaching Kajukembo Self Defense. 2004-World Ratings: NASKA (North American Sports Karate Association). The name of each "Concentration" describes its characteristic movement. My thing is you have to give to live and last Be kind to people, The martial art to me, They got together and trained with each other to create the ultimate IDEAL FIGHTING ART. [27] This martial arts style incorporates techniques from many different styles including Northern and Southern Kung Fu systems and Escrima. sijo had learned of my revising much of what I was taught he learned that I really didnt teach the numbered sets but instead taught open concept , unfixed in method. He won a Gold Medal in his age and weight division at the Pan Nationals Tournament in 2010. #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata and #2 in Mens Black Belt Sparring (Heavy Weight). This is one of the primary things that sets this style apart from most others; it is a martial art that asks you to think for yourself and use your own common sense to actually see what you should do next. 9th Degree Kajukenbo Black Belt Grandmaster Max Pallen Sr, was promoted to 9th Dan in 2002. Kajukenbo brought to the mainland. He teaches everyone that respect for tradition and an understanding of the reason for each move is essential and he drills this philosophy into each of his lessons, he also places heavy emphasis on retaining the original traditions, prayers and purpose as established by the founders in Hawaii in the 1940s. "The influence of Kali is deeply rooted in the Filipino Culture and expresses the beliefin life not death, thebeliefin success not failure, and thebeliefin health not sickness.". He has instructed hundreds of dedicated students the old hardstyle way, tough That first Gathering brought together over seventy masters, representing Kenpo, American Kenpo, Shaolin Kenpo, Wun Hop Kuen Do, Lima Lama, Kajukenbo, etc., and included some of the biggest names in the Kenpo Karate / Kajukenbo family of black belts. World rated in the top #10 in Traditional Mens Black Belt Kata and Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata and #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. [14] In its conception, the founders followed a simple rule: if a technique worked consistently on the street (or against one another), then it stayed in the system; if it did not, it was discarded. 2002-National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). Please add Prof. Jose Limon. Most Kajukenbo schools avoid the spectacular but impractical tricks and moves. KAJUKENBO. Initially, the school that would become the first Kajukenbo school was run by Windel McCandels in Palama Settlement, Honolulu. In seeking out additional training techniques to improve our existing Kajukenbo training, Professorfound the Pit Master, John Hackleman. Dr Paul W Dyer, is our official Grandmaster and representative of our Kajukenbo System! He began his Martial Arts career in 1968 after returning from duty in Viet Nam. It is with great sadness that he mourns the passing of Sijo Emperado, and wishes to offer his sincere condolences to Sijo's family. Great Grandmaster Charles H. Gaylord, a pioneer of the received his Black Belt from Great Grandmaster Joseph Halbuna in 1973. He joined Kajukenbo in Salinas, CA with the Cariaga School in 1974 and remained with them until receiving his Black Belt in 1978. Sigung Padua shares his knowledge with his community by conducting seminars for members of the martial arts community, law enforcement and the general public in both Southern California and Nevada, and even establishing after school martial arts programs. #1 in Mens Black Belt Kenpo Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata and number #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Grandmaster Philip Gelinas resides in Montreal, Canada. He is a Third Degree Black Belt under Kumu John Hackleman and currently has several Black Belt Students training under him for their Pit Black Belts. Also known to pick up large rocks and smash with his hand and rip coins in half. Later that year that GM Sims would have his first taste of Kajukenbo, training under Joe Tarrango's "Old School/Hard . Grandmaster Roberts recalls training "back in the old days" in Wahiawa with Al Reyes, Tony Ramos, Alapac, Joe Black, Tokamoto, and Jerry Martin. [9] Later they decided to call this system kajukenbo (referring to the initials of the martial arts that compose it) and created the Black Belt Society. Professor Jimmy Willis specializes in wrestling; in 1978 he was the Bay Area Champion (Alameda County, CA) in the 156 lbs weight class. Ed Parker came along a Vickers trained hard, continues to become a Black belt, and was awarded the rank of Black belt in the fall of 1993. He has given many seminars worldwide; he also has a line of videos by Panther Videos. Grandmaster is a Hall of Fame Martial Artist who has been studying over 40 years. Kajukenbotraining.comAll Rights Reserved, Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.. his Kajukembo continues to evolve. In 1963, he moved from Hawaii to Northern California where he began teaching his own style of . #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata, and #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Over time the Tracy brothers developed a close relationship with Mr. Parker, and soon began teaching all the beginner and intermediate classes. "Worlds" competition in Portugal We have a team heading to Portugal in March 2016 for the WAC World. The following instructors are credited for Professor Jimmy Willis, Martial Arts Education: Gabe Vargas (Kajukenbo), Grandmaster Charles H. Gaylord (Kajukenbo), Grandmaster Al Dacascos (Kajukenbo, Won Hop Kwon Do), Grandmaster Larry Lockhart (Tae Kwon Do) and Sijo Ramiro Estalilla (Kabaroan, Escrima stick fighting). Because he had been exposed to many fighting systems Sijo-Emperado always welcomed innovation. Login with username, password and session length. Youth and adult. Great Grandmaster / Kenpo International Yudanshakai. As far as all grandmasters that were stated in this post, everyone was promoted by Sijo Adriano Emperado, but as far as the professors goes, not all were promoted by sijo but by the 9th degree grandmasters of whom they came under. grandmaster Reyes agreed and gave them a signed letter recognizing the new Kajukembo branch. National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). I learned that by working all day on something you gain a greaty on iut and when teaching students I gained more than I ever gave out. [17] Although Adriano Emperado was the listed as the chief instructor of Kajukenbo Institute, most of the instruction was handled by his younger brother, Joseph "Joe" Emperado. The KAA organization lasted until the early 1970s, but it was brought back in 1980 under the leadership of Charles Gaylord who had recently received his 9th degree black belt under founder Adrian Emperado. The primary concentration of all Kajukenbo schools remains real world self-defense, because protecting one's self in a street-fighting situation is primary.[22]. Professor Jimmy Willis has been nationally rated in Mens Black Belt Fighting, Black Belt Kata and Black Belt Weapons Kata on the tournament circuit, beginning 1982. 9th Degree Grand Master Gaylord Method Kajukenbo Full Instructor-Hartsell's Jeet Kune Do Grappling Assoc Chief Instructor Bono's Jeet Kune Do/Kajukenbo Champions aren't made in the gyms. He is also an ambassador of the human rights coalition. He represented Kajukenbo and the U.S. Army by placing 2nd overall in Tae Kwon Do Olympic trials in the Mens Middle Weight Division in 1988. About GRANDMASTER RON PIERCE. Grandmaster Maschmeier believes that if there is anything that makes Kajukenbo unique as a style, it is both the willingness of the style to evolve and grow, and the old Hawaiian idea of ohana or family. He used to shake the whole pier. but i had to think this out and come up with a plan on how I could do this the right way. The fact that he can perform on the mat with anyone is a joy to watch. Even though I now had my own school again my schedule did not change i worked my training and teaching the art all day and made it to arnis classes thru out the week and traveled to see sifu Al on weekends if he was available. He had [9], In 1967 Charles Gaylord, along with other accomplished Kajukenbo practitioners Aleju Reyes, Joe Halbuna, Tony Ramos, and Al Dacascos formed the Kajukenbo Association of America (KAA.) I began training in the martial arts in 1978 under Sifu Jospeth Clarke, his method of Kajukenbo was called Emerging Center. While this base of common knowledge will keep schools' styles similar, there is plenty of room for variation. No pictures either. Grandmaster Roberts left for the mainland in 1964 where he opened Roberts School of Karate. 9th Degree Black Belt Kajukenbo 40 years Kajukenbo Tai Chi Wushu Senior Grandmaster Forbach studied under the late Senior Grandmaster Aleju Reyes. However, over the years, he developed internal and external skills through a practical and applied training, meditation and constant pursuit of mind over body training, creating his own method. The Association has a compiled registry of all Black Belts from all Tum Pai lineages. Upon moving back to Hawaii with his family, Mr. Sarabano opened his first school in 1990 and a short time later a second, where some of Professor Sarabanos black belts continue to train. 2010- National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). In the mid 60s Al Dacascos moved to Northern California and continued training in the Northern and Southern styles of Sil-lum Kung Fu to enhance his Kajukenbo training. VISION Our vision is to aim: Respectfully, Terry Faircloth. I just found this old post with no replies. It was founded in Hawaii in 1947 by Adriano Emperado, and is one of the most popular forms of self-defense practiced in the world today, because of its' effectiveness and logical approach. He started his own school in 1968 in Vallejo, CA and today, almost 40 years later, it . Shortly after receiving his Black Belt, Grandaster Deaver founded Coast Karate Studio East Bay in Pinole, CA, which he taught along with the help of his son, Professor Jared Deaver. Mr Gelinas has had extensive training in Judo, Hop Gar Gung Fu, Japanese Kempo, Won Hop Kuen Do, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,Maphilindo Silat, Jun Fan Gung Fu, Savate and Capoeira Camara. of K.S.D.I. Grandmaster Charles Gaylord, tenth degree of Kajukenbo and President of the KAA and the ICKKF, learned from his instructors, Paul Seronio and Emperado, a strong, tough, effective style. 9th Degree Grand Master Gaylord Method Kajukenbo Full Instructor-Hartsell's Jeet Kune Do Grappling Assoc Chief Instructor Bono's Jeet Kune Do/Kajukenbo Champions aren't made in the gyms. In 2012 both GM Vargasand Dacascos had gotten together with 5 other grandmasters to view my material my students and caused my 8th to be done. If you would like to join, email the member name you want to use to the adminstrators at: rob at ohiokajukenbo dot com If your member name is a "nick name", WE REQUIRE that you please put your true name and affiliation in the "signature" section of your profile, so it appears at the bottom of your posts. HeadQuarters of Vallejo- Affiliated Partner. Then in 1980s Sijo Emperado Adriano D. Emperado was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 16, 1926. As a life long dedicated martial science student Dr. Paul has developed his own style of teaching methods similar to those that have been passed down for After having studied under William Chow, Emperado had studied under McCandels. One day Ben comes home from school with a badly bruised nose, so Ben's parents decide to enroll him in a Kajukenbo martial arts school. 2008-National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). Rank of 7th Degree Black belt and inducted into the United States Martial arts Hall of Fame. The Tracy brothers then agreed to join the IKKA, on the condition that they could keep the standards of teaching for their own students. Chief Grandmaster Alii-Don Nahoolewa began Kajukenbo training in 1959 under the legendary Great-Grandmaster Aleju Reyes in Sui Sun, These founders sought to develop one style that would complement each of their individual styles and yet allow for effective fighting at a greater variety of ranges and speeds. It developed out of a group calling themselves the "Black Belt Society", which consisted of black belts from various martial arts backgrounds who met to train and learn with each other. I believe that Don Stroud was also promoted to Grand Master in Las Vegas a couple of years ago. He is a first generation Black Belt in the Sijo Adriano Emperado KaJuKenBo Fighting System. The KSDI welcomes all true practitioners of Kajukenbo. This idea leads to self-defense that is creative and allows one to think about what is the best response. Inosanto later coined the term Maphilindo to represent the style's origin and founded Maphilindo Silat. Fifteen years later in September 1995, the KAA's black belts promoted Charles Gaylord to the honorary rank of 10th degree black belt. Karate Championships, Top Ten Nationals, MGM Grand Reno Nv.,San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders. This martial art is based on four different styles. At first Ben thinks he will not enjoy Kajukenbo, but he eventually discovers how valuable his training is when he successfully defends himself from Boyd.[33]. He continues to keep the memory of Richard Peraltas KSDS system alive. That same year, the Troconis family moved back to Venezuela, and with the blessing of GM Bianchi and family, Augusto and Sergio (now Sigung, 6th Degree Red/White belt) opened the TROCONIS KAJUKENBO KARATE Dojo of Venezuela, which is still going strong today. Because Grand Tuhon is always teaching and training, hehasdevelopedavital and dynamic systemof Filipino martial arts that derives its vitality from its indigenous roots and its effectiveness from a constant process of review, revision and improvement. His personality and dedication makes him a perfect Ambassador for Kajukenbo. He has trained many Black Belts, been involved in many seminars and has traveled worldwide to meet many of the different Kajukenbo instructors. As far as all grandmasters that were stated in this post, everyone was promoted by Sijo Adriano Emperado, but as far as the professors goes, not all were promoted by sijo but by the 9th degree grandmasters of whom they came under. #1 in Mens Black Belt Kenpo Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata and number #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Officially founded in 1897 by his grandfather, Grand Master Conrado Tortal, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali is an indigenous -method of combat from the Visayan region of the Philippines. JOINING THE CAFE: Due to the hundreds of spammers attempting to join the forum each week, we cannot screen every new membership. After reaching the rank of Black belt Mr. Vickers began training in full contact kickboxing with Bobby Stovall. In 83 sifu Winkel walked away from martial arts and I took over the school. Kajukenbo itself was founded under a principle of keep the best, discard the rest. Login with username, password and session length. In this posthumous DVD, recorded few weeks before his death, the Master presented various aspects of his teaching method, explaining in detail the techniques against grabs and punches, defenses against stick or knife attacks, pressure points, Pinan and Kata.\rAvailable at http://www.budointernational.net/\rFor DVD Downloading visit also http://www.budointernationalvideo.com He received his Black Belt in Kajukenbo in 1975. It was developed in the late 1940s and founded in 1947 in the Palama Settlement on Oahu, Territory of Hawaii. from 78-83 I earned my 1st degree , sifu Clarke moved to Florida in 82 his top student sifu Rick Winkel took me from brown to black sifu Clarke flew up in 83 to promote me to my 1st degree. TPA (Tournament Promoter Association). In Hawaii during the early 1960s Adriano Emperado, along with students Al Dacascos and Al Dela Cruz, incorporated innovations of the style Tum Pai and other martial arts into their Kajukenbo training. He has also written a book on Kajukenbo. Dr. Paul hosts a weekly podcast titled Bridges which will help you understand the the use of holistic sciences in your every day life by bringing your practice of living and emotions of oneself to full integration. Does Anyone Know the count on how many Grandmasters there are in Kajukenbo, and Professors? The schools have second and third stripe belts that feature a white for second or black for third stripe running down the center of the belt. Noted: Ratings from 1982 1986 can be found in Karate Illustrated Magazine Archives, under regional #6. Grandmaster Gary Deaver began his martial arts training in Kajukenbo Karate in 1985 in Pacifica, CA and trained for 3 yrs under the instruction of Great Grandmaster Joseph Halbuna. It is the largest system of affiliated schools and the longest-running self-defense chain in the world. A true historic event called "The Gathering of Eagles" in 1999. Dr. Paul has written several self help books on how to develop your whole life. Emperado granted permission with the acknowledgment that the original Tum Pai followed a different path than the revised Tum Pai soft style. By the time a year and half was up I had a total of 60 students who did follow me to my new school and I had learned many valuable lessons of marketing that I took with me. #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata, and #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. He moved to the Dallas Fort Worth area at the age of 18 and continued his martial arts education in Chun Do Kwon- Tae Kwon Do under Two of Jack Simpsons Black Belts Christy Moss and Bobby Stovall from Grand Prairie Texas all under the Great Blood n Guts T.K.D. [31] The Association organizes the annual Kajukenbo Tum Pai Association Annual Black Belt Meeting, Kajukenbo Tum Pai Annual Workshops, and the Tum Pai Association Family Luau. In 1992 he was stationed in Germany and in 1994 he visited the Philippines. January 14, 2012 United States Council of Martial Arts / Master of the Year I took that year to bring everything I had learned and experienced from Chuanfa from Whkd, from Arnis and from aikido and I blended them into one form one concept with self expression. Grandmaster Robert's son, Jim Roberts Jr. later assumed ownership of the Kim School. It was in 1965 that the name Chu'an Fa was introduced. Recognizing the skill and ability of his instructor Mr. Vickers persevered and became a devoted student to the art of Kajukembo / Kajukenbo under Master Richard Peralta.Mr. In 1978 GM Sims took a few introductory Tae Kwon Do classes taught by his junior high school math instructor, Anthony Pinkney. #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons, #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata and #1 in Mens Open Kata. He recently completed a Tough Mudder competition with the Kaju AZ Ohana Team and has done so multiple times, including the Tiughest Mudder and Worlds Toughest Mudder. In 1979, the Troconis family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in California were he and his brothers Sergio and Ricardo began their Kajukenbo training under Grandmaster Frank Bianchi in the City of Burlingame. This motion can be applied to block a blow with a punch. 19 ratings Paperback "KAJUKENBO: The Emperado Legacy" This book has descriptions and technique photos from several of the major Kajukenbo lineages. Grandmaster Roberts was the original creator of the form Kenpo, which he created in honor of Sijo Emperado in 1970. The training included the original traditions and adhered to strong emphasis on aggressive self-protection as it was originally developed at the Palama Settlement in Hawaii in the 1940s. From my 1st degree to present I never was one who was interested in degrees in fact from my first black belt until my 4th degree 11 yrs had passed and I wore just a black sash. Grandmaster Arcos promoted two Professors in July 2007, myself, Manuel Arcos III and Roland Trevino. He received his Black Belt (Shodan) in 1994. At this time in his life both his father and uncle were professional boxers, so of course he was taught how to box. Allen Abad was a mentor to Kelly and visited the Kaju AZ Mesa school during the evening to watch Kajukenbo. Modern weapons and techniques, as well as traditional ones, is at the heart of his teaching. October 19, 2001 North America Hall of Fame /Outstanding Instructor of the Year [3] In July 2018, the Troconis Kajukenbo Karate dojo in Venezuela will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary, continuing on in training the Strong Kajukenbo way. Wushu. Advisors - Kajukenbo News Advisors "Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher." - Japanese Proverb We wish to thank these Advisors who have so generously offered their knowledge to this project. In 1971 Jon A. Loren started incorporating the concepts of Tai-Chi and Southern Sil-lum into his Kajukenbo classes. Bautista, the senior grandmaster and owner of Kajukenbo Self-Defense Institute of Vallejo for 53 years, suffered a stroke Thursday in Oregon en route home from a promotional appearance in. World rated in the top #10 in Traditional Mens Black Belt Kata and Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Mr. Vickers enjoyed the amateur contact competition and fought over a 4 year period with a record of 7 wins and 3 losses.Burt Vickers retired from amateur Kickboxing at the age of 22. The Kajukenbo Demo Team was formed from this school and they began giving Widely known for his mastery of bladed weapons, Grand Tuhon serves as a Senior Advisor to the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police, training them in Close-Quarters-Combat utilizing the effective and sophisticated techniques of the Pekiti-Tirsia System of Kali. The KSDI is currently under the administration of GM Kimo Emperado with deputy administrator GM Glen Fraticelli. Professor Chow's new personal system was also heavily influenced from the Each movement in these forms has its own meaning. #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata and #2 in Mens Black Belt Sparring (Middle Weight). [1] The school in northern Virginia was closely associated with Ki Whang Kim, the famous Tang Soo Do grandmaster. the founder of the American Kajukembo Association and the American KEMPO Association which is inactive under the leadership of Professor Chow and soon became his first black belt. physical contact. He is a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and theKarateHall of Fame. He began studying Kajukenbo in 1961 in Fairfield, CA. Professor continues to compete in major tournaments such as IBJJF Pans Nationals and IBJJF World Masters and has won multiple medals. Each of them opened their own kajukenbo school in California. Grandmaster Jimmy Willis Professor Jimmy Willis began studying Kajukenbo in 1976 under Kajukenbo Black Belt holder Gabe Vargas, who was under Great Grandmaster Charles H. Gaylord. He was naturally drawn to Kenpo Karate self-defense. He They were Featured in Karate Illustrated and Black Belt The only Officially named Demo-Team of Kajukenbo, by Sijo Emperado, Professor Sarabano had the honor of performing at many of the largest tournaments in the nation. Professor Peralta promoted him to his 2 , 3 , 4 , and 5 The first American martial art, founded in Hawaii in 1947. Martial art is great. The "Professor" had many names such as William Kwai Sun Chow or William "Thunderbolt" Chow and Black belt rankings and titles can also vary, with most schools adopting either Chinese or Japanese titles. This means that if a person is a member of Kajukenbo, he is a member of the Kajukenbo family. That trip was very important and memorable to himand fueled his desire to honor Sijo in the best way possible. He has been one of the best forms competitors nationally for Kajukenbo. There are core self-defense techniques at the heart of Kajukenbo and Kajukenbo schools eschew impractical and flashy moves. From the Old Japanese School they moved to the new WMCA in Wahiawa. While it contains certain aspects of competition, it mainly focuses on real combat and the meaning of practical analysis. Senior Grandmaster Cariaga was directly under the guidance of Sijo Emperado. Login with username, password and session length. 30 years Martial Arts Experience July 20, 2000 Masters Martial Arts Hall of Fame /Leadership My plan of attack was to teach at a local health club and thats where I would learn everything I needed to know about teaching marketing and as for students they were already there (the health club members. Peralta wanted their joint endeavor to have a unique identity. And he is very adamant about wanting the best out of every student. Regional Ratings: GCC (Gold Cup Circuit). Founded by Sijo Adriano Emperado, it exists as an umbrella aiming to bring all branches of Kajukenbo under Sijo's umbrella. An open approach therefore pushes Kajukenbo schools to incorporate strikes and techniques from other martial arts into their practice. This lineage represents the "hard style" of Kajukembo often referred to as the It also has a extensive chapter on Sijo Adriano D. Emperado, and a chapter with biographies and interviews of 17 Kajukenbo grandmasters. Professor Sarabano, originally from Haleiwa, Hawaii, was first introduced to Martial Arts in 1959. I thought it is possible to. TPA (Tournament Promoter Association). Professor Jimmy Willis began studying Kajukenbo in 1976 under Kajukenbo Black Belt holder Gabe Vargas, who was under Great Grandmaster Charles H. Gaylord. These sequences are incorporated into Kajukenbo to enhance the student's skills. I too am curious as to the current number and names. the privilege of knowing and performing for the five heads of the branches of [23][24][25] In the mid-60s the developments that made up Tum Pai became incorporated into what was called "Chu'an Fa". #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata and #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Nice website. "My idea is to build a better world by connecting what we do and know with our understanding and emotions. He began learning martial arts in 1954. My last count as of today is: 56 Grandmasters, 79 Professors. That first Gathering brought together over seventy masters, representing Kenpo, American Kenpo, Shaolin Kenpo, Wun Hop Kuen Do, Lima Lama, Kajukenbo, etc., and included some of the biggest names in the Kenpo Karate / Kajukenbo family of black belts. declared them the Official Demonstration Team of the Kajukenbo System. TPA (Tournament Promoter Association). It was 93 when sifu Al stepped in and said Im putting you where you belong and I began for the first time wearing stripes. This was the beginning of an evolutionary, adaptive style designed to combine the most . 2005-World Ratings: NASKA (North American Sports Karate Association). A true martial arts pioneer Grandmaster Pierce has 54 years of experience training martial artists, law enforcement and military personnel in a variety of diverse arts. To date, Professor Augusto has promoted 24 of his students to the rank of Black Belt. But ohana is only half of the Kajukenbo spirit. Rated #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata.