Original Kempo method to the U.S. mainland in 1959. He was the real deal. These sequences also focus on combat that faces more than one opponent. ATTENTION NEW AND OLD MEMBERS: 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. Because of this environment, five martial artists from varying backgrounds, initially known as the "Black Belt Society", came together with the goal of developing an art that would be practical and effective on the street. the term "Kempo-Karate" and taught these concepts as a new "style". World rated, National and Regional rated within the martial art tournament circuit level. Once rated in World rating in both Mens Black Belt Kata and Weapons Kata, he is also undefeated in Full Contact Kick Boxing. Dr Paul W Dyer, is our official Grandmaster and representative of our Kajukenbo System! Pekiti Tiria Hall of Fame World ratings, National ratings and Regional ratings: Starting up again in 1998 after coming out from a semi-retirement, dating back from 1989. To Professor, training is a lifelong pursuit and he is always working to improve his skills. Professor Chow had been a student of Subic Bay, Philippines 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. He Grandmaster Woody Sims started his journey into martial arts after taking an introductory karate lesson at West Wind Bok Fu in Vallejo in 1976. #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata and #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Augusto made several trips back to California to continue his training and rank advancement. 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. He has been featured on the covers of several top martial arts magazines. A few years later at the age of 20 Emperado undertook the serious study of kenpo at the Catholic Youth This martial art is based on four different styles. We welcome him and look forward to seeing him perform on the mat. grand master hemenes is a 9th degree in kajukenbo under ggm gaylord for the last 45 years he runs and is president of the wwkaa and runs hemenes . Professor Jimmy Willis has also been featured in three categories. In. The AKA consists primarily of martial artists descending from GGM Aleju Reyes, who brought the Emperado method also known as the Initially, the school that would become the first Kajukenbo school was run by Windel McCandels in Palama Settlement, Honolulu. Ramos, Joseph Halbuna, Charles Gaylord, and Al Dacascos. 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. With witnesses , I truly did not want to fight and when it went all that came out was to defend , there was no thought process and thats what I teach, the other half of me holds protection coarses for home security etc car jacking counter measure s etc While it contains certain aspects of competition, it mainly focuses on real combat and the meaning of practical analysis. Professor Kellys training philosophy is simple: always give more than you get. Once I left I figured those members that were learning kungfu would then follow me to my new place . Fifteen years later in September 1995, the KAA's black belts promoted Charles Gaylord to the honorary rank of 10th degree black belt. Mr. Nahoolewa was the first Black Belt promoted by GGM Reyes. He started his self-defense training at the age of 8. I had by then 60 of my own black belts who needed to be promoted themselves but since I was not it held them back etc. Re: Grandmasters and Professors in Kajukenbo Reply #45 on: April 27, 2009, 06:47:54 PM ATTENTION NEW AND OLD MEMBERS: 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. Because he had been exposed to many fighting systems Sijo-Emperado always welcomed innovation. Grandmaster Arcos promoted two Professors in July 2007, myself, Manuel Arcos III and Roland Trevino. Including the following: The U.S. Open, the Diamond As far as I know there are only 2 in the system EMPERADO AND NOVAK. Kempo-Karate as we know it. ", Professor Chow's primary teacher was James Masayoshi Mitose who taught a system he eventually called Later he trained in Tae Kwon Do and reached the level of 2nd degree, at the same time he was also introduced to Hapkido and Aikido. 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. World rated in the top #10 in Traditional Mens Black Belt Kata and Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Login with username, password and session length. ProfessorKelly has been honored to have spent time with Sijo Emperado numerous times prior to Sijos death in 2009. 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. Salute is practiced in many schools: in the same way, both students and instructors, when entering the gymnasium, greet people who have reached the level of black belt. He originally trained in American Kenpo until his instructor moved, then found Grandmaster George Lim. 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. Vickers moved to Lubbock, Texas in 1998 and started a part time school teaching Kajukembo Self Defense. He is also an ambassador of the human rights coalition. #1 in Mens Black Belt Kenpo Kata. [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. Degree Black Belts in, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004.He ran the school in Lubbock until the spring of 2005 at which time he transferred jobs to the Dallas Fort Worth Area. 2000-World Ratings: NASKA (North American Sports Karate Association). This openness tends to encourage schools to incorporate other arts into their practice. At this time in his life both his father and uncle were professional boxers, so of course he was taught how to box. 9th Degree Black Belt 1999-National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). Thanks also to SGM Halbuna and Family, to SGM Frank Conway, to all the Instructors who were present and judges at his testings, to his dear friends Sifu Betsy, Sifu Ron, Sifu Nancy, Sifu Roger, Sifu Ilona, Mr. Walter and Mrs. Beverly Colquhoun and family, the Sanz family, his students and friends for all their support and to the KAJUKENBO system for its teaching, the happiness and all the excellence it has brought to his life. World rated in the top #10 in Traditional Mens Black Belt Kata and in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Vickers trained hard, continues to become a Black belt, and was awarded the rank of Black belt in the fall of 1993. National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). by 1995 my school was well known in the 3 tri state area my students worked hard and didnt like second places they wanted first. In the Fall of 2006 Mr. Dan Frazier KSDS foremost Senior black belt 9th Degree black belt, along with the KSDS board promoted Mr. Vickers to the title of Sigung and the Rank of 6th Degree Black belt, and In the Summer of 2011 G.M. The defense techniques of this martial art are a fusion of blows taken from different styles, which, in a deadly sequence, leads to the immobilization, often definitive, of the opponent. In addition to his activities at the school Grandmaster Deaver teaches Womens Self Defense courses for various organizations which includes churches, schools, hospitals, professional offices, and medical organizations. 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. After receiving his black belt, Gaylord became the second generation of the Emperado Method of Kajukenbo.In 1963, he moved from Hawaii to Northern California where he began teaching his own style of Kajukenbo, which became known as the "Gaylord Method". For two years (1945-1947) these five teachers put their knowledge into practice, rehearsing every day possible situations of aggression in real life. To determine his level of commitment, Professor Peralta attempted to discourage Mr. Vickers with the brutal workouts (the old Hawaiian way) in the Hawaiian lingo to Bust m up good. TPA (Tournament Promoter Association). The first American martial art, founded in Hawaii in 1947. system, for his training. But its true it did happen i was fortunate enough to be featured in 76 other magazine articles and again I say fortunate , Im thankful and grateful; for every interview ever that I had. Kajukenbo "Emperado Method" or "Traditional Hard Style". No pictures either. The classes were small because the training was brutal in those days. under Aleju Reyes and continued under AhGung Tony Ramos also in Fairfield. In 1983, Augusto and Sergio tested for their 1st Degree Black Belts and the title of Sibak. His personality and dedication makes him a perfect Ambassador for Kajukenbo. departure from other traditions including Mitose that he is rightfully credited for founding the original After having studied under William Chow, Emperado had studied under McCandels. A true historic event called "The Gathering of Eagles" in 1999. 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. [27] This martial arts style incorporates techniques from many different styles including Northern and Southern Kung Fu systems and Escrima. He is a member of the United States Martial Arts Hall Of Fame. [3], Today, Kajukenbo is practiced all over the world in many different branches. In December 2004, Augusto was named Kajukenbo Instructor of the Year an award given to him by the late Senior Grand Master Joseph Halbuna under the Kajukenbo Pacific Coast Association. Emperado's Kajukenbo Self Defense Institute Worldwide Inc. DeMarco (2020); "[Founders/"Black Belt Society"] decided to meld the best aspects of each to create the ultimate fighting system. #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata, and #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Training workouts emphasize cardio conditioning and functional strength. Over time the Tracy brothers developed a close relationship with Mr. Parker, and soon began teaching all the beginner and intermediate classes. That trip was very important and memorable to himand fueled his desire to honor Sijo in the best way possible. I remember seeing him down at Pokai Bay in Waianae punching the pillars of the pier like a makiwara. Won International Kali Grand Championships,Nashville Tennessee. Kosho-Ryu Kenpo-Jujutsu. 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. Modern weapons and techniques, as well as traditional ones, is at the heart of his teaching. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them a desire,a dream,a vision John Bishop Senior Black Belt Black Belt Posts: 2605 Dr Paul is the host of his radio talk show Bridges. eventually called "American Kenpo. He has given many seminars worldwide; he also has a line of videos by Panther Videos. He began training with Sijo Emperado at the Old Japanese School in Wahiawa in 1957. It was around this time that the Tracy's completely broke from Ed Parker. [5], The Kajukenbo Tum Pai Association is dedicated to help unite the practitioners of the Martial Art of Kajukenbo Tum Pai. It was developed in the late 1940s and founded in 1947 in the Palama Settlement on Oahu, Territory of Hawaii. Since then, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali has expanded worldwide and influenced the creation of dozens of off-shoot combat systems. 50+ Years Kajukenbo. by 1988 I began learning aikido I was not trying to be ranked or become a member I just wanted to feel it to experience it and for a year and a half I got to do just that at the Phinney Center in Seattle Wa. Im not interested in the word fighting or fight I believe in self Protection only. He began his martial arts training in Chito Ryu 1967 at age 14. In Hawaiian language "KALEOHANO" means the voice of authority and respect. In 1971 Jon A. Loren started incorporating the concepts of Tai-Chi and Southern Sil-lum into his Kajukenbo classes. #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. He is a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the, Gaje has trained notable martial artists such as, Gaje, Inosanto, and Jafri were responsible for the creation of a fusion martial art that incorporated the styles of the. His personality and loyalty to Sijo is what stands out. Senior Grandmaster Emil Bautista was born in 1938 in Alameda, California. Ed Parker came along a 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. He opened Grand Master David Ducay -- Co-Founder of KaJuKenBo - Escrima. 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. Karate Championships, Top Ten Nationals, MGM Grand Reno Nv.,San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders. At the time I was working a full time truck driving job and teaching from 5 pm to 9pm every night. Examples are Filipino Escrima and Japanese Aikid. there were 25 or more high ranking kjklb peers there and that was when I learned this was the day sijo was taking a look at whats up , it was a yea or nea day as for me using Kajukenbo as my base. Among those training at the Wahiawa school at that time were Joe Black, Alapac, Tokamoto, Tony Ramos, and Aleju Reyes Sr. GM Roberts went on to open Roberts School of Karate[1] and become a well known karate teacher on the east coast and is now retired and living in his native Hawaii. It is generally thought that "unfair" moves, such as strikes to the eyes or groin, are perfectly acceptable, as is whatever else the practitioner feels is necessary to get home that day.[21]. #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata, and #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them a desire,a dream,a vision Mariel Maeso BlackBelt Blue Belt Posts: 206 #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata and #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Grandmaster Al Tracy and his brother Jim began studying Kenpo with Ed Parker and James Ibrao in 1957 and each were promoted to black belt in 1962. Grandmaster is a Hall of Fame Martial Artist who has been studying over 40 years. Kajukembo KEMPO-JUJUTSU Association represents an expression of Grandmaster GM Bautista Logged Emil Bautista Kajukenbo black belt (1966) John Bishop Senior Black Belt Black Belt Posts: 2605 As an active member of the Cariaga Kajukenbo Demo-Team of Salinas. By 1994 I was asked to fly to California with 4 of my blk belt students and test them in front of sijo. Local newspapers, tournament magazines and tournament flyers both nationally and internationally. Male and female. Professor Jimmy Willis, has been rated #1. 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 Roberts left for the mainland in 1964 where he opened Roberts School of Karate. In 1974, Don Nahoolewa and Richard Peralta met with their instructor, Aleju Reyes and the founder of Kajukenbo, Adriano D. 2001-World Ratings: NASKA (North American Sports Karate Association). 30 years Martial Arts Experience 2007-National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). demos locally and statewide getting great reviews. Green (2001), page 219: "Peter Y.Y. This was the beginning of an evolutionary, adaptive style designed to combine the most . 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. the founder of the American Kajukembo Association and the American KEMPO Association which is inactive under the leadership of Dr. Paulis also a Top Naturopathic Physician and known as aWorld Wide Leaderin healthcare. Then in 1980s Sijo Emperado Login with username, password and session length. Professor Jimmy Willis specializes in wrestling; in 1978 he was the Bay Area Champion (Alameda County, CA) in the 156 lbs weight class. My last count as of today is: 56 Grandmasters, 79 Professors. 2012- National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). Professor Augusto with great humility, gives thanks to God, his Mother Omaira and Father Sergio, his Brothers Sergio and Ricardo and his Sister Carmen, his wife Annelisse and her family, their daughter Annabelle, his Instructor GM Bianchi for all his teaching and the Bianchis family, to his Assistant Instructor Sifu Al Tom. 2004-World Ratings: NASKA (North American Sports Karate Association). From the Old Japanese School they moved to the new WMCA in Wahiawa. 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. Gaje, Inosanto, and Jafri were responsible for the creation of a fusion martial art that incorporated the styles of thePhilippines,Malaysia, andIndonesia. So, the first concentration includes a crane strike and a tiger claw. 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. We owe him genuine gratitude for all the hours he has spent on research on the Official Kajukenbo Family Tree. Each of them opened their own kajukenbo school in California. Kajukenbo is a unique martial art style combining the techniques of (KA) Karate, (JU) Judo and Jujitsu, (KEN) Kenpo, and (BO) Boxing. January 17, 2004 Action Martial Arts Magazines Hall of Fame /Outstanding Achievements in the Martial Arts Login with username, password and session length. He has instructed hundreds of dedicated students the old hardstyle way, tough One more name to add to the list of Professors: Great Grandmaster Al Novak was promoted to 10th dedgree by EMPERADO. These sequences are incorporated into Kajukenbo to enhance the student's skills. Wun Hop Kuen Do techniques identify with, and are based on, the Kajukenbo system. My thing is you have to give to live and last Be kind to people, The martial art to me, The five founders were: Adriano D. Emperado, Peter Choo, Joe Holck, Frank Ordonez, and Clarence Chang. 9th Degree Kajukenbo Black Belt The use of the "M" in place of the "N" in Kajukembo was originally incorporated by Don Nahoolewa in the early Grandmaster Roberts recalls training "back in the old days" in Wahiawa with Al Reyes, Tony Ramos, Alapac, Joe Black, Tokamoto, and Jerry Martin. The Ramos Branch will be well represented by him and Grandmaster Bautista.. GMRamos teaches at the Wahiawa Kajukenbo-California School in Suison City. He was born to Filipino-Hawaiian parents in the poor Palama section of Honolulu. few years after these pioneers and opened successful schools and became famous for creating what he KAJUKENBO. He joined Kajukenbo in Salinas, CA with the Cariaga School in 1974 and remained with them until receiving his Black Belt in 1978. These classes were taught by the legendary Professor William K.S. school in the United States mainland making him the "Father of American Karate". Rated #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata and 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. Wun Hop Kuen Do was founded by Al Dacascos. 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. Magazines. He has been featured on the covers of several top martial arts magazines. I know and know of many of them, but am sure I am missing plenty, especially since there have been some promotions fairly recently. World rated in the top #10 in Traditional Mens Black Belt Kata and Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. Ranking hierarchies vary widely from school to school. GM Roberts got his black belt after about three years and started teaching Kajukembo for Sijo Adriano Emperado. Grandmaster Philip Gelinas resides in Montreal, Canada. In 2008 Professorand his family traveled to Maui to visit Sijo. The KSDI is currently under the administration of GM Kimo Emperado with deputy administrator GM Glen Fraticelli. He is a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and theKarateHall of Fame. After reaching the rank of Black belt Mr. Vickers began training in full contact kickboxing with Bobby Stovall. Representing Europe, GrandmasterGarcia resides in Spain. He received his Black Belt (Shodan) in 1994. In 1992 he was stationed in Germany and in 1994 he visited the Philippines. VISION Our vision is to aim: United States to perform. He moved to Fresno, CA in late 1994 where he currently resides, teaching martial arts and promoting self-esteem and self-discipline. 2011- National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). California while stationed at Travis Air Force Base. I was free and I liked it. The name of the system has been derived from the beginnings of the names of the styles that had become components of kajukenbo:[3][6][7][failed verification][8], In the late 1940s, the Palama Settlement was a violent area. And he is very adamant about wanting the best out of every student. 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. Professor Jimmy Willis received his 7th degree from Sijo Adrian Emperado, himself (who passed away on the 4th of April 2009). It includes: joint locks, connections between two bones, low blows, and attacks with the help of different combinations. #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata and #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. 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. His martial arts . 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. This was called Northern Kajukenbo until 1976. AboutKajukenbo is a hybrid martial art that combines western boxing, judo, jujutsu, kenpo karate, Tang Soo Do and kung fu.Sims Kajukenbo uses multiple styles. Second, CGM Nahoolewa and GM For example, the first beat in "Pinyan 1" is a right outside strike that moves into the backbend position during the beat. I thought it is possible to. One body, while appreciating each different part of the body. The name "Kajukenbo" comes from the five styles are included in it: Ka: Karate Ju: Judo/Jujitsu Ken: Kenpo Bo: Chinese Boxing (Kung Fu) and Western Boxing 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. Hehas been studying over 40 years. Since he was a full state away I had to accomplish this by making trips to Oregon on weekends and also got him to come to me 4 xs a year by doing seminars . In 1965 Al Dacascos would follow. grandmaster Jerry Wright. It is impossible to incorporate them entirely: specialization is inevitable. Then he learned the basic 12 strikes of escrima. National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). But many of our Grand Masters 9 th degree have being promoted by Sijo University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus. ProfessorKelly was honored to receive a 5th Degree Promotion by the late Grandmaster Allen Abad in February of 2009 in Kenpo / Kajukenbo. He began his Martial Arts career in 1968 after returning from duty in Viet Nam. Dr Paul W Dyer is the Martial arts Director of New York. Professor Kelly is also involved with the Boy Scouts of America and enjoys traveling, rappelling, rock climbing and spending time with his wife and two sons, who also train in Kajukenbo. Organization in Honolulu. He had Through Emotional Reaction Training Dr. Paul teaches and educates the reader on cooperation and how individuals may achieve this. He established a school in 1950. Founded by Sijo Adriano Emperado, it exists as an umbrella aiming to bring all branches of Kajukenbo under Sijo's umbrella. 2003-National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). of K.S.D.I. The Tracy brothers created belt manuals (which contained 40 techniques per belt at that time) and gave the techniques names, like Attacking Circle, Raising the Staff, etc. The curriculum include different counterattacks against punches, knives, sticks, firearms and grappling. #1 in Mens Black Belt Traditional Kata, #1 in Mens Black Belt Open Kata, and #1 in Mens Black Belt Weapons Kata. wwkaa . In order to be ableto adapt t you first haveto feel whats it like to have it applied on you and thats exactly what I did , I got tossed here there and over there lol. The fact that he can perform on the mat with anyone is a joy to watch. He used to shake the whole pier. 2008-National Ratings: IMAC (International Martial Arts Championship). Most kajukenbo curricula feature counter-attacks to punches, kicks, grabs, as well as using knives, sticks and guns to counter back. 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. Nice website. It took half a year but I did it, I got him to start teaching me his art. Grandmaster Iversen - Hawaiian Kajukenbo Association Grandmaster George W. Iversen FEBRUARY 4, 1948- OCTOBER 1, 2005 Grandmaster George W. Iversen is the founder of Hawaiian Kajukenbo Association. Dan Frazier promoted Mr. Vickers to the. Professor Kelly was honored to be one of Grandmaster "Shi-Zu" Allen Abad's last promotions before he passed away in April, 2009. Grandmaster Gaylord's traditional Kajukenbo curriculum continues to be taught by his chief instructors who operate Kajukenbo schools in Hawaii and other parts of the United States. It also has a extensive chapter on Sijo Adriano D. Emperado, and a chapter with biographies and interviews of 17 Kajukenbo grandmasters. 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