We would like to show our respect to those who have passed, but not before leaving a profound legacy. May you continue the expansion of your knowledge in HIS great grace.
• 9th Degree Black Belt
• Director & Founder World Kajukenbo Federation
• President International Kajukenbo Association
• Pacifica Hall Of Fame
• 65 Years Martial Arts Experience
Great 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.
• 9th Degree Black Belt
Senior 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.
• 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
Senior 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.
• 9th Degree Black Belt
• Emporado’s Black Belt Society
• California Black Belt Federation
• International Kajukempo Federation
• K.S.D.I. of Hawaii, B.C., Mexico Organizational Advisor
• American Freestyle Karate
• 60 Years Martial Arts
Senior Grandmaster Luciano was born in Hawaii and have over 60 years of Martial Arts training. At the age of 12, GM Luciano was introduced to Kajukenbo and believes that loyalty, discipline, dignity, respect and honor are the ingredients of the Martial Arts. Therefore, he encourages his peers and practitioners, of their respective systems, to acknowledge that “to teach is to learn.” Everyone is a student.
They should also bear in mind that “one hand washes the other” and should therefore, preserve and protect the bylaws of both God and People. He believes in Humanity and Patience. When you see his students perform, you know they have Kajukenbo in their hearts and the respect of their peers because of the strength of the moves and their technique. He accredits his abilities and knowledge to his Grandfather, the late Sifu Lai, Sijo Emperado and his advisory staff.
• 9th Degree Black Belt
• Advisor Hawaii Kenpo Jujitsu Society
• Hawaii Kenpo Jujitsu Society Hall of Fame
Grandmaster Jaime Basquez was born on the Island of Kauai, Hawaii.
He later moved to the island of Oahu where he attended grade school
with grandmaster Ming Lum and Ben Largusa in Honolulu, Hawaii. His
early years were filled with boxing experience
where he had success in the national golden gloves. He also fought
professionally.
In 1954 Grandmaster Basquez opened his first Kenpo School in
Hanapepe, Kauai. In the early 1960’s he joined up with Adriano
Emperado and Kajukenbo. Grandmaster Basquez is a highly respected
man in the Martial Arts. He gives seminars on the U.S.
Mainland,Hawaii,Puerto Rico, and Guam.
• 9th Degree Black Belt
• 55+ Years Kajukenbo
The now GM Alan Reyes, in the mid 1950’s as a youth, can trace his early training with GGM Sijo Emperado at the famed Palama Settlement, alongside “Pano” Emperado, Sijo Emperado eldest son. Taught by his father, the late GGM Aleju Reyes, GM Alan Reyes, received his first and last belt ranking from GGM Sijo Adriano D. Emperado in Hawaii. To maintain the Reyes family “KSDI first generation” legacy.
Notable dates of upper ranks, were 1965,as a Black Belt.1986, he received his 9th Degree, and in 1999 was awarded his GrandMaster Title and was one of nine original KSDI GM’s. Later, inducted in the KSDI Hall of Fame. Held numerous positions in the IKA, KSDI, EKA, and the Black Belt Society, CA. Full Contact Judge. GM Alan Reyes in his competition career, took both the Kumite and Kata Grand Champion at the Hawaii All American Karate Championships,Placed at the Southern CA. GGM ED Parker’s Long Beach Internationals. The Northern CA. California State Championships, The Northern Pacific Nationals and numerous championships representing the Armed Forces, during his military career. His soft sided interests vary from art,sculpting,painting,music,gun collecting, hunting and shooting sports.
This Hawaii born, Filipino and Chinese ancestry GM,has made the Art of KAJUKENBO, his life, and as of 2009, for 55 years has trained and instructed only in the original hardstyle of the EMPERADO METHOD. A way of life that has made his BODY strong and deadly,his MIND knowledgeable,and his SPIRIT proud.