| Senior Grandmaster Joseph Halbuna |
9th Degree Black Belt Director & Founder World Kajukenbo Federation President International Kajukenbo Association Pacifica Hall Of Fame 65 Years Martial Arts Experience |
| Senior Grandmaster Joseph Halbuna was one of the original 5 Kajukenbo Instructors who left Hawaii, and opened schools in California. His willingness to listen and advise younger black belts is what made him special. Kajukenbotraining.com was very lucky to have him as an early adviser. His knowledge and leadership will be missed by the Kajukenbo family and other martial artists. We hope the memory of him lives on through the people and students who knew Him. We send our respect and love to the family. |
| Ahgung Tony Ramos |
| 99999th Degree Black Belt Founder Kajukenbo National Federation January 11, 1930 - November 14, 1999 Fairfield |
Grandmaster Tony Ramos, was one of the original 5 Kajukenbo Instructors that opened
schools in California . He first opened a school in Los Angeles then Fairfield.
Grandmaster Ramos was one of the best story tellers. He could keep you mesmerized
while he gave you history of the Kajukenbo System. His true gift , was the way he trained
his fighters. He had some of the best point competitors in California, they were always in
the mix for Grand Championships.
He was a fiery competitor and his students walked the walk not talk the talk. We miss his
knowledge and leadership. His Family can be proud of the job he did for Kajukenbo.
| Grandmaster Aleju Reyes |
9th Degree Black Belt Suisun |
Grandmaster Aleju "Al" Reyes, one of the original 5 Kajukenbo Instructors that opened schools in California ,stayed with the roots of the system. Training students hard, the way he was taught. He had some of the top fighters in Northern California. He was one of Sijo Emperado's best students. He was usually the Head Referee in some of the biggest karate tournaments. His Legacy lives on with two Grandmaster's his son Alan Reyes, a top fighter in his younger days and Gary Forbach his student. They both continue to have excellent students. |
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| Sijo Adriano D Emperado |
| 10th Degree Black Belt Creator & Founder Kajukenbo System Black Belt Hall of Fame 75 Years Martial Arts June 15, 1926 - April 4, 2009 |
He Created the Kajukenbo System, held it together like glue, and he encouraged young
Instructors to create new techniques and forms to strengthen the system, in order for
it to grow. He was a humble man and lived his life as such. There will be no one to take
his place. His legacy is cut in stone. Sijo Adriano D Emperado was one of a kind.
The 5 branches must find a way to keep the system from going their separate ways.
The core of the system must be kept in tact. We will miss him greatly, our love to the
family but in Kajukenbo we are all family. Let us dedicate ourselves to keep the system
as strong as we can on the Mat.
| Sijo Rest in Peace |
| Great Grandmaster Charles Gaylord was one of the original 5 who brought art of Kajukenbo to the mainland. He founded the Kajukenbo Association of America and his Legacy will never be forgotten through all the Black Belts that he trained. They remain strong in that association. He always told it like it was, and what attitude he brought to the system. His Gaylord method of Kajukenbo is part of the Kajukenbo System. He always gave kajukenbotraining.com his true feelings when asked for advice. Our condolences and love to the family, he truly will be missed. |
| Great Grandmaster Charles Gaylord |
| Honorary 10th Degree Black Belt Founder Kajukenbo Association Of America Founder Gaylord Method of Kajukenbo September 24, 1936 - August 4, 2009 Fremont Ca. |
| Grandmaster Ming Lum |
| Grandmaster Ming Lum |
| Grandmaster Ming Lum |
| 65 years experience Choy Li Fut & Fut Gar Honorable Member Kajukenbo Chairman U.S. Division U.S.-Phils. Martial Arts Federation Shorinji Ryu International U.S.A. Adviser 1926 - 2011 |
| Grandmaster Ming Lum was known as the unofficial Godfather of Chinatown San Francisco to Martial Artists everywhere. He has given advice and guidance to countless martial artists. We at kajukenbotraining.com were fortunate to have him as our personal adviser. He truly brought respectability and humbleness to this group of fine martial artists. His character was impeccable, his integrity beyond reproach, it was truly fortunate to have known this great martial artist. Our condolences to the family he truly will be missed in the Martial Arts World. |