Passing of Sijo

[Brian R. VanCise]

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[KempoShaun]

RIP Sijo.

 

[Carol]

Very sorry to hear the news. Condolences to his family, and to the many that were touched by his amazing talents :asian:

 

[Tames D]

Rest in Peace Sir.

Adriano Emperado, Founder of Kajukenbo Passes

April 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Adriano Emperado, most active of the founders of Kajukenbo, and leader of the KSDI, passed away on April 4, 2009. He was a towering influence on the martial arts community, and those of us with roots in Shaolin Kempo and the related arts owe him a great debt, as our systems sprang from students of him, or their students.
He was noted for his tough, no nonsense training, and for combining striking, grabs, takedowns, and finishes with a final goal of effectiveness in mind. He leaves behind a dedicated Ohana, having touched the lives of countless students over the years.

 

[DaleDugas]

RIP Sijo Emperado.

Best wishes to his clan.

 

[Jonny Figgis]

My deepest condolences to all the Kajukenbo Ohana. May Sijo rest in peace.

 

[Blindside]

:asian:

Kajukenbo Forever! (something I haven't said since I was a kaju student.)

 

[tshadowchaser]

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[Zoran]

I have created a group on Facebook honoring his memory. Those that do facebook, please join and add photos and content about this legendary man.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=154090715231

 

[cdhall]

Even I heard this on 4/10/09. My condolences to the Kajukenbo community as well. I believe I will seek out some Kajukenbo training this year to get a better idea of the system. Carry on and God bless you all.

 

[James Kovacich]

Kaju being my 1st art, it is true Kaju forever, even though I no longer am. Many blessings to Sijo's family and much respect to the Kaju Ohana.

 

[Danjo]

Kaju being my 1st art, it is true Kaju forever, even though I no longer am. Many blessings to Sijo's family and much respect to the Kaju Ohana.

You may have done plenty of things since you trained Kajukenbo, but once Kaju, always Kaju brother.

 

[James Kovacich]

You may have done plenty of things since you trained Kajukenbo, but once Kaju, always Kaju brother.

Thanks brother!

 

[Kempojujutsu]

I am sorry to hear this news. My prayers go out to Sijo and the Kajukenbo family.