Melvin Douglas "Doug" Bailey, Kajukenbo Tum Pai

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July 26, 2011 at the age of 59.

Doug was well known in the Vancouver and Kelso areas as the founder/owner of the Academy of Kung Fu in Vancouver since 1982. He had several schools in the area and most recently opened a school in LaCenter WA. Well known by many as a great teacher and gifted competitor, Doug thought of all his students as family. Many students later became instructors in their own right and have continued Doug's legacy in the martial arts community. Most recently Doug was honored as a Grand Master rank in Kajukenbo Tum Pai, the highest rank attainable within the Kajukenbo family of Martial Arts.

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I met Mr. Bailey a few times and chatted for only a short while each time. There's no question he was a strong influence for Kajukenbo in the area.

 

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Very sad to hear this I knew Doug years ago on the Karate Circuit, very nice and always talk to everyone, great Martial Artist.