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Michael D. Park
10th Degree Chief Grand Master
Kenpo International Black-Belt Society

Kajukenbo Professor and Founder

Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association
11/12/2019

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Michael D. Park is a 10th degree Chief Grand Master in the Kenpo International
Black-Belt Society and founding Kajukenbo Professor of the
Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association®-Park Method. He
began martial-arts training in in his home state of Texas in 1965.
His first black belt promotion was delayed until 1969 when as a
Staff Sergeant E-6 on leave from the US Army (1967-70) he was
tested for his 1st degree. He would later graduate from the US
Army Counterintelligence School for Officers, Technicians
and Special Agents. 349th Counterintelligence Det. (R).

In 1972 as a Police Officer with the Washington D.C. Special

Operations Division (SOD) he was added to the KSDI Kajukenbo
Kenpo-Karate black-belt family (Ohana) by native Hawaiian
Jim Kaleohano Roberts a 1direct black belt student of the
founder Sijo-Adriano D. “Sonny” Emperado. These facts make
Michael Park at age 71 one of the most senior black-belts in
the Kajukenbo Ohana and the greater Kenpo-Karate lineage
going back to the source, Sijo Adriano Sonny D. Emperado and
Professor William Kwai Sun Chow, both of USA Hawaii.

In 1974 while a career professional with the US Marshals,

Park opened the first martial art school in Plano, Texas. He
later earned a 4th degree black belt in international Aikido from
Bill Sosa and Lynn Fabia, a 2nd degree in Korean Kuk Sool Hapkido from Jay Lee of
Houston, and 5th degree 2pin#16321 in Korean Karate (Tang
Soo Do) from several grand masters. After intensive special
training from John Damian in Imua Ki Aikido and Chief Al
Tejero of Hawaii CHA-3 Kenpo-Karate Brotherhood, Park was
appointed as the first official defensive tactics instructor for the
US Marshals Special Operations Group (SOG). He credits
Chief Tejero for some of the Kenpo groundwork (shoe time) he
teaches today. While a member of the Southern Methodist
University Black Belt Club Michael Park was promoted to 8th
degree in 1992 in Kenpo-Jujutsu a traditional Okinawa style of
Motobu-Ryu-Ha lineage.

Park had intermittent training in KSDS Kajukenbo from his close friend GGM Richard
Peralta who recognized his 8th degree and prior experience in Kenpo-Jujutsu and
sponsored him for membership in the 3American Kajukembo Association. Michael
taught several bi-annual seminars and served as the vice president of AKA
Kajukenbo. His Kajukenbo 4“Professor” certificate was awarded in 2009 by Chief Don
Nahoolewa. In 2010 he was presented with the Aleju Reyes Achievement Award. In
2013 He was promoted in person by GGM Al Tracy to 9th degree black-belt in the
Kenpo International black-belt society (Yudanshakai). He was promoted to 10 th
degree in 2017 and inducted into the Kenpo International Hall of Fame. As the
Chief Grand Master and founder representing this association Park may wear a 10th
degree all-red Hawaiian Kenpo-Karate belt with a single broad Gold line in.
www.KenpoKarateofPlano.com

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See the first-generation direct students of Sijo-Adriano Emperado on the comprehensive ohana chart
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Some sources reference this pin number as 16326, however I have the card from Hyun Chul Hwang.
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See the 8th degree membership card issued when Park first joined the American Kajukembo Association
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Unlike most other Kajukenbo organizations GM Nahoolewa began calling “Professors” a 7 th degree.

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 Professor William Kwai Sun Chow
The True Founder of the Modern Kenpo-Karate Style as we know it

The “Professor” as he was called had many names such as William Kwai Sun Chow or
William “Thunderbolt” Chow and others. He taught
the pioneers and many seniors within the now
extended Kenpo black belt family (Ohana) especially
his most senior student Adriano D. Emperado who in
1947 formed America’s first mixed martial art called
“Kajukenbo.” This is the same year that Robert Trias
opened the first commercial karate school in the
United States mainland making him the “Father of
American Karate”. Ed Parker came along a few years
later and became famous for promoting what he
eventually called “American Kenpo.” The Tracy brothers under Ed Parker were
very influential in building the business and preserving Chow’s Kenpo.

Professor Chow’s primary direct instructor was James Masayoshi

Mitose who taught an un-documented family system from the
greater Yoshida-Han of Japan which he called Kosho-Ryu Kenpo-
Jujutsu. He would later refer to it as Shorei Kosho-Ryu and other
names. Professor Chow’s innovative new system was heavily
influenced from street fighting methods, the Jujutsu of Henry
Okazaki in Hawaii and especially the Filipino martial arts. He was
the first founder to coin the term “Kenpo-Karate” and teach
these concepts as a new “style”. His techniques were such a
departure from other traditions including the stiff
Japanese methods of his teacher James Masayoshi Mitose
that he is rightfully credited with founding the modern
American style of Kenpo-Karate as we know it!

Some have incorrectly stated and continue to put in print that Professor Chow’s father
was a Shaolin priest and taught him Gung-Fu. This is emphatically not true! Chow’s
father was a poor immigrant worker named Sun Chow Hoon also known as Ah Hoon
Chow and was married with contemporaneous dual families (wives and children) in both
China and Hawaii. Shaolin Buddhist monks do not marry and most disdain the study of
martial arts in favor of their edict to “take care to preserve all life.” Ah Hoon Chow
worked in a Chinese laundry when he was sober and did not know martial art. Professor
Chow’s brother also studied martial art outside their home and he has confirmed that
their father was not a Shaolin monk and did not know martial art. William Chow’s
mother was a native Hawaiian also of Indian decent named Rose Kalamalio Naehu.

It is true that in later years Professor Chow would call his system by the Japanese term
“Kara-Ho” which means “Chinese method” but this had more to do in difference to his
father’s heritage and not to any direct influence from Chinese martial-arts. Because of
his explosive rapid striking to vital areas he was referred to as the man that struck like a
thunderbolt and this is how he got the nickname “Thunderbolt Chow”.

Ed Parker was an off and on student of Professor Chow and grew his “American Kenpo”
with the help of Tom Connors, the Tracy brothers, William Wing Woo’s Kung Fu and by
adapting the Arthur Murray Dance Studio “business-model” that added private lessons to
group classes.

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 Sijo-Adriano D. Emperado
Professor Chow’s Senior Kenpo-Karate Student and Founder of the
KaJuKenBo Self-Defense Institute, Inc. of Hawaii (KSDI World-Wide)

Adriano D. Emperado was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 16, 1926. He was born to
Filipino-Hawaiian parents in the poor Palama section of
Honolulu. He started his self-defense training at the age of 8.
At this time in his life both his father and uncle were
professional boxers, so of
course he was taught how to
box. Then he learned the
basic 12 strikes of escrima.
At age 14 he trained in judo
under Sensei Taneo at the
Palama Settlement Gym. A
few years later at the age of
20 Emperado undertook the
serious study of kenpo at the
Catholic Youth Organization
in Honolulu. These classes
were taught by Prof. Chow.
Prof. Park with Sijo Emperado
Professor Chow held black belts in Judo and was the principal student of kenpo-jujutsu
instructor James Masayoshi Mitose. 5Sijo-Emperado trained daily with Professor Chow
becoming his first black belt and chief instructor under him in Kenpo-Karate with the
rank of 5th degree.

During the developmental years of his KaJuKenBo system, Sijo would train with the four
other co-founders during the day and then teach classes for Professor Chow in the
evenings. When the others went off to war, Sijo started the first Kajukenbo School at the
Palama Settlement Gym in 1950. Those early workouts were known for their brutality.
Emperado was once quoted: “The training isn’t over until there is 6blood on the floor
and you have to experience pain before you can give it, you have to know what your
technique can do. We lost a lot of students in those days, but we also recruited several
from other schools, 7including black belts”.

Sijo described how his first black belt, Marino Tiwanak joined his class after being
soundly defeated by him in response to Tiwanak’s challenge. What makes this such an
astonishing story is the fact that Marino Tiwanak was the flyweight boxing champion of
Hawaii at the time of the challenge. Marino Tiwanak would later form his own
organization called the Central Hawaii Association or the CHA-3 Kenpo-Karate
brotherhood.

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“Sijo” – A Chinese term for head of system, founder or great master teacher. (There can be only one!)
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In the 21st Century experts recognize there are safer ways of training mind, body and spirit!
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Accepting black belts from other systems is consistent with Sijo Emperado’s philosophy of inclusion.

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With the success of the Palama Settlement School, Kajukenbo Kenpo started expanding.
Sijo left the teaching at the Palama School to his brother Joe while he started classes at
the Kaimuki Y.M.C.A. and the Wahiwa Y.M.C.A. Soon the Kajukenbo Self-Defense
Institute of Hawaii, Inc. was the largest chain of kenpo-karate schools in the islands.
Emperado also became instrumental in the development of tournament karate in Hawaii.
He sat on the Hawaii Karate Rules Board, which established standards for competition
used throughout the islands.

A lot of Emperado's knowledge of street fighting came from his many years in law
enforcement. He had spent 14 years as a harbor policeman for the Hawaii Department of
Transportation, and a year with the Hawaii Attorney General's Office. While with the
Attorney General's Office he served as a bodyguard to the governor. He then entered the
private sector as the security director for a large company. He worked in the corporate
security field until he suffered a heart attack in 1982.

All of his life Sijo Emperado studied various martial arts. In his 30s he expanded
his knowledge of escrima by training with his stepfather Alfredo Peralta. Peralta taught
him a method using the single stick. Emperado described how they would take 2x4s and
taper down handles and then train with them. He said that "after a workout with the 2x4
you could make a rattan stick go like lighting". About the same time, he started a serious
study of various gung fu systems. He studied under Professor Lau Bun of the Choy Lay
Fut system and Professor Wong of the Northern Shaolin system. Several years later these
professors and the Hawaii Chinese Physical Culture Association awarded Emperado the
title of “Professor” and 10th degree. He also received a certificate by Grandmaster Ho
Gau of Hong Kong appointing him as an advisor and representative of the Choy Lay Fut
system. This certificate was signed by Grandmaster Ho Gau, Professor Cheuk Tse, and
the directors of the Hawaii Chinese Physical Culture Association. This was truly an
accolade when one considers that the Hawaii Chinese Physical Culture Association was
the first official Gung Fu School outside of China.

Because he had been exposed to many fighting systems Sijo-Emperado always

welcomed innovation. Unlike most of the traditional systems, Kajukenbo continues to
evolve. To date there are four recognized branches within the Kajukenbo “style”. The
Grand Master PARK Kenpo Karate school has a good reputation within the greater
Kajukenbo Ohana, and the Park Method represents the Kajukenbo Kenpo-Karate Branch.
This is an expression of Professor Park’s martial art experience as passed down within his
direct lineage (see the Kajukenbo Ohana chart) and other masters that influenced and
helped define the system. See the five original members of the Kajukenbo Black Belt
Society.
1). Ka - Peter Young Yil Choo contributed KA for Korean Karate (Tang Soo Do)
2). Ju - Frank Ordonez contributed JU for Jujutsu (Prof. Okazaki’s Japanese Jujutsu) and
3). Joe Holck (true name Joichi Matsuno) contributed (Prof. Okazaki’s Japanese Judo)
4). Ken - Adriano D. Emperado contributed Ken for Kenpo (Prof. Chow’s Hawaii Kenpo)
5). Bo - 8George (Chuen Yoke) Chang contributed Bo for Chinese Boxing (Gung Fu)

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“Chuen Yoke Chang “was George’s Chinese name while Holck’s true Japanese name is Joichi Matsuno

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Some of Professor Emperado's first students were his brother Joe Emperado, John
Leoning, Sid Ascuncion, Henry Espero, Sammy Choo, Walter Lee, Vernon Chang, Ben
Lau, and Marino Tiwanak.

Marino Tiwanak was the first black belt promoted by Professor Emperado. Some have
claimed it was still called Kenpo-Karate instead of Kajukenbo at the time but if true that
distinction is rather meaningless. Chief Al Tejero came from the CHA-3 Kenpo
Brotherhood established by Marino Tiwanak. Other students included Sonny Gascon,
Carlos Bunda, Lucky Luciano, Aleju Reyes, Tony Ramos, Jim Kaleohano Roberts and
Richard Takamoto. There were many others including some students of Chow and
Young.

In the late 1950's, Kajukenbo came to the Continental US with John Leoning and Sonny
Gascon. In 1960, Tony Ramos moved to Los Angeles with Richard Takamoto. In 1961,
Aleju Reyes opened a school in Fairfield, California. In 1962, Joe Halbuna, Al Dacoscos,
and Charles Gaylord opened schools in San Francisco, San Leandro, and the San
Francisco Bay Area.

Many military servicemen who were taught Kajukenbo in Hawaii and California also
opened schools after returning from their military duty. Among these was Jim Kaleohano
Roberts, a black belt and direct student of Sijo Emperado in Hawaii, a 9th Degree in Tang
Soo Do under Ki Whang Kim and was later promoted to Grand Master by Sijo Adriano
Emperado. GM Roberts added Michael Park to the KSDI Kajukenbo Ohana in 1972.

Grand Master James K. Roberts Sr.

 First to add Professor Park to the KSDI Kajukenbo Black-Belt Ohana in 1972.

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 Grand Master Jim Kaleohano Roberts, Sr.
Kajukenbo and Tang Soo Do
A Direct Kajukenbo Black-Belt Student of Sijo Emperado in Hawaii and later
Promoted to Grand Master in Virginia by Sijo Emperado and GGM Ki Whang Kim

In Hawaiian language “the voice of authority and respect” first experienced martial
arts in 1947 when he joined the boxing club at Kaimuki Park and judo at the famous
Henry Okazaki's dojo in downtown Honolulu.

In 1957 he joined Kajukenbo at the old Japanese school in

Wahiawa where they were teaching this "mysterious" art. The
classes were small because the training was brutal in those
days. At first, he was intimidated by the training even though
he was a physically tough, 24-year old, Korean War veteran.

GM Roberts got his black belt after about three years later from
and started teaching Kajukenbo for Sijo-Adriano Emperado. In
his senior years he was promoted to 9th degree by Sijo
Emperado. Among his classmates in Hawaii were Joe Black,
Alapac, Tokamoto, Tony Ramos, and Aleju Reyes Sr. This was the first group of
black belts promoted by Sijo Emperado. GM Roberts and a few others in the same
class were in the second group of direct black belts under Sijo Emperado. (see
Ohana chart)

After being assigned to Thailand for a short time, GM Roberts returned to train in
Hawaii, and then he was assigned to Korea in 1963. At that time, he asked Sijo if he
could join Tang Soo Do, a Korean Karate school and one of the roots of Kajukenbo.
This was because he knew he would not be coming back to the islands for some
time. Sijo gave his approval knowing that Jim Roberts was a career soldier and he
would be traveling all over the world. GM Roberts went on to open Roberts School of
Karate9 and become a well-known teacher and tournament sponsor on the mainland
east coast of the United States before finally retiring in his native Hawaii. When we
last talked, he congratulated me on my induction into the Kenpo International Hall of
Fame as he was trying to keep his cell phone dry while surfing next to an 8-foot
shark.

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The school in northern Virginia was closely associated with Ki Whang Kim, the famous Tang Soo Do
grand master. Grand Master Robert’s son, Jim Roberts Jr. later assumed ownership of the Kim School.

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 Great Grand Master Richard Peralta
Founder of KSDS, the Kajukenbo Self-Defense System

GGM Peralta along with GGM Nahoolewa earned their Kajukenbo black belts under
GGM Aleju Reyes. While in the Air force he was exposed to many other systems
including Shotokan Karate and Muay-Thai kick boxing from
Thailand.

GGM Peralta settled in north Texas and that is where Professor

Park sought him out and received intermittent training over the
years in KSDS, the Kajukenbo Self-Defense System. GGM
Peralta recognized Park’s prior experience and sponsored him
as an 108th degree black belt member in the American
Kajukenbo Association (AKA).

The joint goal between the AKA and KSDS of “together but
independent” was never really fully realized or accepted by
GGM Peralta’s black belts nor indeed by GGM Nahoolewa.

GGM Peralta’s KSDS techniques and even his Palama set

versions were often different from those taught within the AKA. Shortly after GGM
Peralta passed away his black belts severed their affiliation from the American
Kajukenbo Association. Today the KSDS in the United States in under the leadership of
Grand Master Dan Frazier, a very accomplished teacher.

Great Grand Master Alii Don Nahoolewa

Past Chief of the American Kajukembo Association

GGM Nahoolewa began his martial art training under GM 11Aleju Reyes in Sui Sun,
California while stationed at Travis Air Force Base. Decades later he came out of
retirement to head the American Kajukembo Association
(formerly called the American KEMPO Association). The AKA
leadership consists of martial artists descending from Aleju
Reyes lineage, who in 1959 brought the Emperado method also
known as the “Original Kenpo” to the U.S. mainland. This
lineage strives to represents the "hard style" of Kajukenbo as it
was first taught.

The AKA spells Kajukembo with an “M” in place of the more

accepted “N" in order to distinguish the system from others.
Professor Park taught several seminars and served as the vice
president and still maintains good relations with the new leaders in the American Kajukenbo
Association.
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See the original membership card when Professor Park joined the American Kajukembo Association.
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Aleju Reyes, Tony Ramos and Jim Kaleohano Roberts Sr. were all classmates under Sijo Emperado.

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 Al Tracy
Great Grand Master
Tracy’s International Studios of Self-Defense

Great Grand Master 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. Over time the Tracy
brothers developed a close relationship with Mr. Parker,
and soon began teaching all the beginner and
intermediate classes. The Tracy brothers would also run
Mr. Parker’s studio when he would periodically return to
Hawaii.

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. Ed Parker
turned the Kenpo Karate Association of America (KKAA) over to the Tracy
brothers and then formed the International Kenpo Karate Association (IKKA). The
Tracy brothers agreed to join the IKKA, on the condition that they could keep the
standards of teaching for their own students. The Tracy brothers later opened
schools throughout California, as well as other states, and formed the now
famous Tracy’s International Studios of Self-Defense.

By 1982, Ed Parker had changed what he was now calling “American Kenpo”, so
much that the Tracy’s completely broke from Ed Parker. Al Tracy’s Kenpo Karate
continues to teach the "original" Kenpo from Professor Chow as first taught to
them by Ed Parker.

The Tracy’s International Studios of Self Defense is a worldwide organization,

based out of Florida (Mark Tracy) and Texas (Ted Sumner) is one of the largest
and most successful Kenpo organizations and self-defense chain in the world.

In 1999 Grand Master Al Tracy organized a large “gathering” of Kenpo-Karate

members from around the world. A true historic event called the “Gathering of
Eagles”. The first Gathering brought together over seventy masters, representing
Kenpo, American Kenpo, Shaolin Kenpo, Wun Hop Kuen Do, Lima Lama,
Kajukenbo and others including some of the12best known teachers within the
Kenpo-Karate / Kajukenbo family of black belts.

Great Grand Master Al Tracy was one of the patriarchs within the Kenpo-Karate
family and will always be honored as an innovator for his work in spreading this
martial-art style throughout the world and bringing the community together with
the Gathering of Eagles.

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GGM Al Tracy first promoted Michael Park in person to 9 th degree at the Chicago Gathering of Eagles.

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 History Brief
“Kenpo” (pronounced Kempo) in Japanese and English is a martial art that
was brought from China to Japan about 700 years ago by the Yoshida Han
(Clan) and was quickly adopted by the Komatsu Han. It was transmitted by
immigrants and government emissaries from southern China to the Island nation
of Okinawa where it influenced the development of Motobu-Ha Toide (Kenpo-
Jutsu) and to the Kyushu prefecture of southern Japan. The word Kenpo literally
means, "Fist Law or Principle," and also refers to the same term in Chinese as
Chuan-Fa and Korean as Kwon Bup. NOTE:

It is good to recognize the ancient historical migration and evolution of the

art but to say that “Kenpo” as we know it today is still Japanese, Korean or
a Chinese martial art is incorrect on a number of academic levels.

The Yoshida and Komatsu were major clans and along with the Kosho
family developed their art into a true Japanese style and called it several names
including “Kenpo-Jujutsu”. This was taught primarily as a smaller part of the
traditional Jujutsu syllabus in Japan. A different lineage but related art is called
Shorin-ji Kempo which also evolved in Japan and like the “palace hand” of
Okinawa (Motobu Goten-Te) it resembles Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu methods. These
Chinese and Japanese root systems from which Kenpo was derived and those
that may still be practiced in Japan underwent so many evolutions by the
Americans that today there is no single system in all of Asia that closely
resembles modern Kenpo-Karate as practiced in the United States.

James Masayoshi Mitose was born in Hawaii but learned his martial arts
in Japan. We know that one of his grandfathers, probably Sukuhei Yoshida
taught him martial art however his other grandfather Kyohei Kosho has stated in
family records that he is the one that taught James Masayoshi Mitose the “family
art”. When Mitose returned to Hawaii as a young man he first called his system
“Kenpo-Jujutsu.” He would later refer to it by many names to include Kosho-Ryu
Kenpo. Many of the details regarding his actual training have
not been verified and there is no such “Ryu” officially listed in
the annals of Japan, a country that is noted for accurate
recorded history. His father, Otokichi Mitose, never trained in Kenpo, or any
martial art for that matter and since his son was sent to Japan at age 3 years and
8 months so Otokichi Mitose had no direct influence on his son’s training. We
also know that Mitose was a notorious criminal conman and like so many felons
eventually took on the trappings of a man of the cloth (religion) and often wore
the robe and collar of an Episcopal priest. Mitose was finally convicted in a
murder conspiracy case and died in disgrace inside the walls of Folsom prison in
California. NOTE: Prof. Park claims legitimate and documented lineage beginning with
Professor Chow only!

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 In spite of his criminal proclivities and extreme lack of character, Mitose’s
greatest contribution was realized as the spark that inspired Professor Chow to
develop the now world-famous style of Kenpo-Karate.

The combined term “Kenpo-Karate” and the martial art “style” of Kenpo-
Karate as we know it in general was created in the 1940’s primarily by William
Kwai Sun Hoon Chow who like his father often used many other sir names. His
nick name was “Thunderbolt Chow” which he earned for his super-fast hand
striking techniques. Professor Chow’s most advanced student in the early years
was Adriano D. Emperado who was a 5th degree black belt instructor.

Sijo Emperado would later form his own Kenpo-Karate organization and
America’s first (non-sport) mixed martial-arts (MMA) called “KaJuKenBo” which is
an acronym for Korean Karate (Tang Soo Do) Japanese Jujutsu and Judo,
13Professor Chow’s innovative Kenpo methods and Chinese boxing (Gung Fu).

Like Chow’s Kenpo this branch of Kenpo-Karate within “Kajukenbo” was heavily
influenced by Sijo Emperado’s experience with Filipino martial-art systems with
their low line kicks, “Live-Hand” checks and fast strikes to alternating high and
low targets. Kenpo-Karate pioneers that came years later like Ralph Castro and
others have stated that Ed Parker learned a great deal from Sijo Emperado, and
his early practice closely resembled some of the innovative ways of Kajukenbo.

The first commercial Karate school in the United States was founded by Robert
Trias in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1946, and the first karate organization was the
United States Karate Association (USKA), also founded by Robert Trias in
1948. More than any other Grandmaster Trias is rightly referred to as the “Father
of American Karate.” Great Grand Master Parker would later become the
“Father of American Kenpo” only which is proper as this is the eventual name
and spelling of the system that evolved under his leadership. Of course, there are
other “Professor Chow” students and branches of Kenpo-Karate practiced in
America. The EPAK system (Ed Parker American Kenpo) was heavily
influenced by the Gung Fu taught to him by Jimmy Wing Woo. In fact, Jimmy
Wing Woo is the source for most of the forms or kata used in the Parker system.

Alii-Don Nahoolewa and Richard Peralta were the first and second black belts
respectively under Aleju Reyes. Together they approached Sijo-Adriano
Emperado and GGM Aleju Reyes for permission to form an umbrella
organization committed to preserving the original ways of Kenpo-Karate.

“Who defines or performs these so-called “original ways” is controversial

as seniors often disagree about the same fine points. I believe that all
Kajukenbo methods must remain “living” organizations to advance and
improve! Modern boxers don’t box like John L. Sullivan!” Michael Park

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Much later Professor Chow named his art “Kara-Ho” which is a Japanese term for “Chinese method” in
deference to his paternal Chinese heritage and not because of any personal training in Chinese martial arts.

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 Grand Master Jim Kaleohano Roberts is a native Hawaiian and
first generation direct black belt under Sijo-Adriano Emperado.
GM Roberts was a classmate of Aleju Reyes and other fist
generation Kajukenbo black belts. He choreographed the form
he named “Kenpo” in honor of his teacher Sijo-Emperado and
this kata won several 1st places in tournaments at Madison
Square Gardens in New York. It was GM Roberts that first added
Michael Park to the KSDI Ohana in 1972. Later the Roberts
School of Karate was closely associated with GGM Ki Whang Kim
and Tang Soo Do, one of the root systems of the Kajukenbo
Kenpo Ohana.

Great-Grand Master Alii-Don Nahoolewa a native Hawaiian was

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taught the original kenpo-karate from GGM Aleju Reyes in

California and is credited with keeping detailed manuals of the
early methods. Alii-Don Nahoolewa promised his instructor that
he would maintain the old ways as best he remembers them
without innovation. GGM Nahoolewa and GGM Richard Peralta
were the first and second black belts under Aleju Reyes. After
Richard Peralta died it was Alii Nahoolewa that presented Michael
Park with his “professor” certificate in the American Kajukembo
Association.

Great-Grand Master Al Tracy was the 10th degree kenpo patriarch

and founder of Tracy’s International Studios of Self-Defense, the
largest kenpo organization in the world. GGM Tracy would
maintain the original kenpo-karate methods of Professor Chow as
taught to him by Ed Parker before they were changed into
“American Kenpo”. GGM Tracy organized the world famous
Gathering of Eagles and Kenpo International Hall of Fame
which attracts world-wide participants from the extended Kenpo-
Karate family including Kajukenbo, Karazempo, and Jujutsu.

Chief Grand-Master Michael Park is the founding professor of

Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association®. He earned his first
black-belt in 1969 and was added to the KSDI Kajukenbo
Ohana in 1972 under GM James Kaleohano Roberts, Sr. a direct
black-belt of Sijo-Emperado. After intensive private training
from Chief Al Tejero of the Hawaii CHA-3 Kenpo brotherhood
Park was appointed the first agency sponsored defensive tactics
instructor for the US Marshals, Special Operations Group. Park
had previous 8th degree rank in Kenpo-Jujutsu and intermittent
training under GGM Richard Peralta in KSDS Kajukenbo. GGM
Nahoolewa promoted him to 15Professor in American Kajukenbo
where he served as the vice president. In 2013 GGM AL Tracy
inducted Park in the Kenpo International Hall of Fame and
promoted him to 9th degree. In 2017 he was promoted again to
10th degree and GM Mark Tracy signed the grand master
certificate on behalf of his father GGM Al Tracy.

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“Great” Grand Master (GGM) denotes those Kajukenbo and Kenpo-Karate pioneers that are deceased.
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Unlike most Kajukenbo organizations GGM Nahoolewa began calling professors 7 th degree.

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 Double Blade Ax Patch
This double-edged ax-blade is worn by direct students of CGM Park and
members of the Grand Master PARK Kenpo Karate School. The Park
School was first established in 1974. Chief Grand Master Park is also the
founding professor of the Kajukenbo Kenpo-Karate Association Est.2007.

Grand Master Park Kenpo-Karate School

 The FIST represents Professor William Kwai Sun Chow of Hawaii, whose nickname
was “Thunderbolt Chow,” the modern founder whose innovative teachings led to a
new American martial art “style” that we all know, and love called “Kenpo-Karate”.
 The LIGHTINING BOLTS emanating from the fist represent that knowledge
Professor Chow past to his most senior student 16Sijo-Adriano Emperado.
 The CLUB represents Sijo Emperado and the concepts of mind, body and spirit the
trinity of essential attributes required to master any martial art more especially this of
ours. Sijo Emperado established his own mixed branch of Kenpo called KaJuKenBo
an acronym for Korean Karate, Japanese Jujutsu and Judo, Hawaiian Kenpo and
Chinese Boxing (Gung Fu). Sijo will forever have our respect as the founder.
 The RAYS emanating from these two root founders represent all the pioneers, black-
belts, professors and grand masters that followed including Professor Marino
Tiwanak, Chief Al Tejero, GGM Aleju Reyes, GGM Richard Peralta, GGM Ed
Parker and GGM Al Tracy. These are some of the most recognized patriarchs that
passed the light and knowledge connecting all of us to the greater Kajukenbo Ohana
and Kenpo-Karate family of black belts.
 The TWIN DRAGONS represent the “East” or original Asian origins and the
preservation of the martial-arts and the “West” (United States) for the modern
innovative contributions of the Americans.
 The AX BLADE with its double edge reminds us that martial art skills can be used
for good or evil and admonishes each of us to strive for good character and that
sharpness of excellence in practice, performance and indomitable spirit as we defend
the weak and pass on this first American martial art within the Kajukenbo Kenpo-
Karate Association (Park Method).

“Learn from the Best Available / Practice Correctly /

Stress Test Your Skills / Make Corrections / Repeat Often!”

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“Sijo” is a Chinese term for head of system recognition from a Chinese martial art and cultural group

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 Chief Grand Master Park’s Official Seal

Park Method
10 Degree Chief Grand Master - Kenpo International Black Belt Society
th

Lineage Professor - Kajukenbo Kenpo Branch (Emperado Method)

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2020 Senior Executive Board of Advisors

Active Advisors Past Board Members

Daniel Wade Park, (blood line) Terry Raitt (Ret.)

Dr. Greg Steiner, DC Michael Stallings (Ret.)
Dr. John Mellby, PHD Mr. Jose Vargas
Mr. Drew Byrd Mr. Russ Crites
Mr. Jake McCalmon Mr. Jon Stein

1. Mr. Sergei Rathon

2. Mr. Jerry Reddy
3. Mr. Michael Ray
4. Mr. Grant Reddy
5. Mr. John Wolfe
6. Brad Smith

NOTE: Examination date and Ceremony set for November 21, 2020
and a professional video of this event will be made and published.

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Active and inactive members of the Senior Executive Board of Advisor for the
Kajukenbo Kenpo-Karate Association

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 Heed the Advice of Training and Experience!
1. Don’t poke the bear!
2. Cry in the dojo, win in the street - (train smart and often to survive reality)
3. “Martial Art” means “A way not to have to fight” - A way to avoid conflict!
4. We loathe violence in all its forms…but if we have to use it, we will be good at it!
5. Wood seeks bone, metal seeks flesh! - Learn from the Philippine martial arts!
6. Be aware of your environment always and everywhere by searching near and far,
left and right and maintain eye contact at distance but up close… watch the hands
or center mass as a baby’s stare. (See your instructor for a detailed explanation)
7. Control the first move always! (Go ugly early and be loud and very aggressive!)
8. Always do the unexpected! Always! Always do the unexpected! Always!
9. Begin with explosive (fast) determination and be “faster than fast” and aggressive.
10. Be absolutely convincingly thorough in your defensive response stopping short of
illegal!
11. Watch your “six” and always leave the area right away by a different route from
whence you came in.
12. Know when to disengage and live to win another day!
13. Always remember “Knife Fighters” carry two or more knives so do not grapple
with one!
14. If you’re not shooting you should be behind cover! If you are behind cover you
should be reloading and observing, if not behind cover you should be moving!
15. Afterwards seek documented medical attention immediately after the incident
regardless of your apparent condition.
16. Rookies will respond so be respectful but do not make more than a cursory
statement to law enforcement on the scene until the next day when the stress has
subsided, and your memory improves then submit one only in writing statement
and keep a copy and do not add or detract from what you have written.
17. In martial art there is no “graduation” only practice! The “black belt” is only a
beginning! “Correct” practice and loyalty leads to higher degrees and titles.
Mimic the best instructor and performance you can find, practice correctly, stress
test your skills, make corrections and repeat often!
18. Always Remember… when two tigers fight, one will be mortally wounded…the
other… DEAD!

Fighting is the power of self-preservation; another man cannot do it for

you therefore; I say that a man’s first duty is to learn to fight. If he
can’t do that, he can’t set an example, He can’t stand up for his own
rights or his neighbor’s, He can’t keep himself in bodily health, And if
he sees the weak ill-used by the strong, The most he can do is sneak
away and tell the nearest policeman, Who most likely won’t turn up
until The worst of the mischief is done.
... George Bernard Shaw

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 The Black Belt Obligation
All active black-belt students in good standing with the:

Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association

Park Method
I hereby promise to remain loyal and within my ability to help support and promote the
Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association – Park Method, the headquarters in Plano, Texas and all
member schools in good standing. I will always honor Sijo Adriano D. Emperado as the founder
of the Kajukenbo Self-Defense Institute of Hawaii, Inc. (KSDI Worldwide) and protect without
substantial change the 18techniques, official seal, patches, names, belt-color and black belt rank
schemes, titles, uniform standards, and other established logo, traditions, regulations, teaching
points and methods established by Chief Grand Master Michael D. Park.

 I further agree to practice additional self-defense with pro-active technique and

response combinations to include kick/punch combinations, double punches, hook
punches, sparring skills, gang-sets, joint lock throwing, judo, Jujutsu, grappling, aiki-
arts, rolling, falling skills, weapon-arts, first aid and strategy. “Keep what you have
been taught even as you may add techniques of a like kind!” Michael D. Park

 I further agree to learn and preserve without prejudicial influences the authentic
martial art etiquette, history, tradition and protocols more especially these of ours.

 I further agree that I will not teach or demonstrate this martial-art system to outsiders,
in public or social media until I have a certain high skill level and my master’s
permission and if I demonstrate at all, to show a little very well then stop. Remember
…“TEACH don’t TALK!”

 I further agree to recruit new member students often by referring them to the official
web site at www.KenpoKarateofPlano.com and by inviting them to watch a class.

 I further agree to honor the martial-art tradition of escort and to provide the Professor,
seniors and honored guests with VIP executive protection as called for.

 I further agree to contribute to the success and growth of the Kajukenbo Kenpo
Karate Association-Park Method and the headquarters school in Plano, Texas called
Grand Master PARK Kenpo Karate.

 I further agree to accept the obligation to teach to black belt level the Park Method if
qualified without fees to the son, daughter, grand children or any relative of Michael
D. Park in his absence.

 Finally, I further agree that I will not become a simultaneous student of any other
system, instructor or master without my master’s knowledge and permission.
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“Keep what has been taught even as member masters may add additional techniques of a like kind”.

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 The Concept of Rock, Paper, Scissors
As a martial-art Jujutsu (Ju-Juts) is often misspelled, mispronounced and certainly ill-defined
as the “soft art”, however, in my experience a better way to describe it is the “compliant-art”.

“Like water poured into an odd shaped vessel, the jujutsu skills and MMA
influence in the Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association should blend well
and conform to its environment”.
Michael Park, Founding Professor
The public and many younger martial-art students think of Jujutsu as only the “sport” of
grappling made famous by the Gracie family of Brazil. The traditional and comprehensive
Japanese Jujutsu syllabus incorporated into our training also deals with stand-up chokes, neck-
breaking, joint-locking, falling, rolling, throwing, striking, kicking, healing, survival strategy,
weapon skills, war strategy and special operations.

Martial art in general is the rock, paper, scissors game and each style has some aspects
that will counter the other. Since the foundation of our system is rapid-fire striking (rock), the
emphasis Jujutsu places on paper and scissors technique blends well with how we practice
self-defense martial art in the 21st Century America. Mahalo Ya’ll from Texas and come to
class!

Professor Park in 2013 throwing Mr. Drew Byrd

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 Storm Warnings
Baton (Club) Defense

1. Crossing the Storm – Number 1 cut to inside check replacement and swing club down
between you and the attacker and walk forward with arrow point hip break out turn and
step then strike behind knee for takedown and follow up with Kubi Shimi.

2. Double Cross Storm – Number 2 cut (around the head) to right forearm check and
punch left fist to face then strip the stick with upper left elbow for reverse grip and lower
gate strike to downward figure eight then turn and heel pop face/head before crossing out.

3. Stealing the Storm – Number 1 cut to inside check replacement and step left foot behind
to re-center then kick lower gate and drop back as you pull club away then block punch
and circle arm for thrust to femoral artery for takedown step and spring-loaded strike.

4. Lifting the Storm – Straight overhead strike and check replacement block and grab
(from the outside) then step and lift club/arm high and spin back strike with other elbow
then pull down in corner drop as you rip club free and threaten strike to entwine forearm
lock.

5. Rowing the Storm – From a middle thrust empty out and catch (palms down) the club
and twist around inside grip to escape then slide down leg for follow up trap.

6. Cradle the Storm – From a swing attack to you lead knee step and tenkan as you grab
the Number 1 cut to inside check replacement and holding hand with your right and
extend left arm between the club and you for cover then step and tenkan back our ripping
the club away in a cradle before striking lower gate.

7. Choking from the Storm – From a spinning back attack enter and blend for tenkan or
stop (direct) then claw down face to grab club and pop lower gate then use club to assist
in Kubi Shimi.

8. Returning Storm – Avoid the first strike check the second in high low cover spring the
elbow to make them drop the baton then enter with Hiji Otoshi.

9. Orbit the Storm – Step right foot inside to 1:00 O’clock with strike to lower gate as you
block club/arm with left then strip the club and go around the arm like irimi nage for
selected follow-up.

10. Torque the Storm – Reach across and grab left hand/wrist and pull as you thread the
club between his legs and push backward for takedown.

11. Borrow the Storm – Parry a number one strike like Chinese Sword then step in reach
under and retrieve the storm

12. Storm of Surprise - Allow (bait) opponent to grab the club with both hands in a
horizontal position then release and change counter to head twist takedown and control.

13. Intercept the Storm - From a reverse swing attack enter with a lower gate front thrust
kick before the storm crosses the center line and land with a strike to his head.

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 Kajukenbo Kenpo ♣Karate Association
Park Method
18 Judo Throws Taught within KPM

 Use low line kicks, footwork and angles to set up throws

1. Tai Otoshi - From double lapel (grappling hold) grab break

left grip down and off with right elbow then step in turn and
trip with Tai Otoshi (body drop throw)

2. Uke Otoshi - From double lapel (grappling hold) grab to Uke

Otoshi by sliding right leg forward outside while sitting on mat
and left leg in front of uke and pull with left for throw.

3. Sutemi nage (Love seat) - From double lapel (grappling hold)

grab step left then right exactly to right side of uke and sit fall
in front sliding your right hand up around his collar (to avoid
wrist break) and throw.

4. Yama Arashi - From double lapel (grappling hold) grab to

Yama Arashi (mountain storm throw)

5. Tomoenage - From double lapel (grappling hold) grab to

Tomoenage (stomach throw)

6. Osoto Gari - From rt. straight blast right punch capture fist
then use Osoto Gar with ki palm strike to shoulder

7. Sumi Otoshi - Capture fist to corner drop

8. Kaeshi Ogoshi - From rt. straight blast right punch capture fist
and enter behind for Kaeshi Ogoshi (reverse hip throw)

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Continued - Judo and Jujutsu Throws

9. Kani Nage - From rt. straight blast right punch capture fist and
step or jump to Kani Nage (scissors throw) in front) or back.

10. Kata Garuma – (Fireman’s carry) from rt. straight blast right
punch capture fist and step in left foot behind uke and lock
punching arm over your back and throw with arm bar lock.

11. Ouchi Gari – From rt. straight blast punch slap / block fist
away while stepping behind for entry and slap left chambered
fist away then reap rear left leg for throw in ouchi gari.

12. Ippon Seionage - From stepping rt. round punch (haymaker)

Ippon Seionage (shoulder throw) and alternate Ju Seionage.

13. Ogoshi - From stepping rt. round punch (haymaker) to Ogoshi

14. Posture Break Throw - From stepping rt. round punch

(haymaker) to pull small of back while thumb pressure to neck
tenkan and push

15. Makki Komi - From stepping rt. round punch (haymaker)

enter for Makki Komi (long bow stance trap in arm pit)

16. Joint Lock / Body Throw - Seionage # 1 - From rt. straight

blast right punch capture fist and enter to 4 o’clock and throw over
shoulder with arm/elbow locked out.

17. Joint Lock / Body Throw - Seionage # 2 - From rt. straight

blast right punch capture fist and turn counterclockwise to 7 o’clock to
throw over other shoulder with arm/elbow locked out.

18. Joint Lock / Body Throw - Seionage # 3 - From rt. straight

blast right punch capture fist and turn counterclockwise to 11 o’clock
and throw over shoulder with arm/elbow locked out
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Jujutsu Joint Lock Throws & Take-Downs

 Ude Gatame (standing) - Capture and trap a straight blast by double

hand parry from the outside as you enter to the front. Arm bar take
down and follow up.
 Nikyo - Capture a straight blast punch, enter under arm turn and throw
maintaining same grip.
 Sankyo - Capture a straight blast punch, with rolling catch to other
hand and enter under arm turn and throw. Or lift toward forehead wrist
for capture lock.
 Shihonage - Capture a round or rage punch turn outside and throw.
 Kotegaeshi - Capture a straight blast punch with a cat paw capture turn
and throw. If one opponent, you should kneel to enhance the throw.
 Ude Garami - Capture a spinning back fist interlock (4) and throw.

Falling, Rolling and Special Skills

1. Lay-out fall
2. Face fall (demonstrate from a captured round kick)
3. Side fall and recover with opponent near and far
4. Back fall (police method and martial art way)
5. Front / side fall
6. Sankyo lock fall
7. Forward roll and recover
8. Shinobi-Jutsu (Ninja) roll
9. Backward roll and recover (returning or retreating)
10. High circle falls and defend from the ground
11. Dive roll and recover (also used to recover a weapon)
12. Rolling and falling with weapons
13. Gang set and 20dog pile escape (share the twins)
14. Cartwheel escape and weapons recovery method
15. Wall running / sand, dirt, coins, dirk and knife throwing
16. Knife Assault Grab & Stab with Check & Rip Defense
17. Water rescue, CPR and survival swim techniques
18. Pursuit driving and executive protection driving skills
19. Gun safety, operating, retention and close threat recovery skills
20. Shooting skills, Gun Safety and combat tactics.

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Jujutsu Joint lock throwing, Judo throws, sacrifice throws, basic grappling, plus advanced rolling and
falling skills are required for higher black-belt degrees in the Kajukenbo Kenpo Karate Association.
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As taught by Tracy system SGM Ted Sumner at the 2016 Last Man Standing event in Dallas, Texas

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 Essential Black Belt Skills
 Awareness of the critical distance line / push drag and the stepladder
 Muay Thai round kicks and how to use the scissors punch
 How to determine a blocker, jammer or runner (three types of fighters)
 5 angles of attack- direct, indirect, angular, immobilization, combination
 The run-step series - California Blitz and Kajukenbo Combination - 6
 Texas Grab and Punch / lunge punch techniques
 Grand Master Park’s Momentum Kick™ method and other kick skills
 Sweeps, reaps, checks and counters to these
 Discovering your best skills and work personal preferences
 Effective kick/punch combinations (pick three and work these to death!)

Special Skills Seminars by Chief Grand Master Park

 Reality-B.A.S.E. (Reality Based Adrenaline Stress Environment)™
 Total Immersion Police Survival™ Arrest Control and Defensive Tactics (TIPS)
 D.A.R.K. Defense Against Real Knife-Assaults Plus Club and Pistol Threats
 Life Protection Arts - For Women Only Class! ™

Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association

Park Method
This color embroidered association emblem is worn on
the back of an approved uniform top and school jackets.
Remember this is an exclusive martial-arts organization
only so no political or religious ceremonies or posters
are authorized in any approved school. No USA flag,
territory flag, state flags, tournament patches, titles,
stars, tokens, notes from your mother or political or
religious emblems are allowed on our uniforms. The
association is open to all creeds and people of good
character, but we do not take a stand or comment on
your politics or religious affiliations!

All students in Grand Master Park Kenpo Karate Schools

are expected to wear this double-edged blade patch
over their heart. The association back emblem and the
official ax-blade patch may be ordered directly from the
headquarters (Park School) in Plano, Texas, USA.
www.KenpoKarateofPlano.com

NOTE: Properly displayed US and state flags may be in

USA schools. No foreign flags are allowed in US schools!
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TO: All Active Black Belts, Instructors, Professors and Grand Masters 10/25/2019
SUBJ: Policy Change – New Prestigious Belt Scheme for Degrees

I have studied and compared the often confusing black belt and senior
degree belt-themes from the several Kajukenbo and Kenpo-Karate systems.
Many use illogical color progressions or confusing rank belts. Considering
this I have designed a rank scheme that clearly identifies the degree of black
belt while still honoring the professors and grand masters with optional
Kajukenbo belts. We will use 5½ inch red panels with yellow degree bars
on 2-inch wide black belts with optional wear “Kajukenbo belts” for senors
beginning at 7th degree. See this 6th degree black belt example:

Our somewhat dual identity is authorized and proper as I am both a

Professor in Kajukenbo (Kenpo-Branch) and a Chief Grand Master in the
Kenpo International Black-Belt Society after being recognized and promoted
in person by GGM Don Nahoolewa of American Kajukenbo and GGM Al
Tracy of the Kenpo International Black Belt Society respectively.

Everyone should adjust your belt to these standards or order a new

one that complies with these regulations. Thank you for your loyal patience
as we strive to improve and better define our identity, affiliations, technique
and traditions. I appreciate your prompt complience with these regulations.

Mahallo Ya’ll. Michael Park

Michael D. Park
Chief Grand Master Kenpo-Karate

Founding Professor
Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association
Park Method
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 Park Method
Official Belt Scheme
for
Class Leaders, Instructors and Seniors

Chief Grand Master

(TCBO-1)
The above 10th Degree Hawaiian Kenpo belt is all red with a broad gold line
down the middle and represents Chief Grand Master Park, the founding
professor of the
Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association
Optional Kajukenbo
10
Style belts for Senior.
Grand Masters (10th ),
9
9th Grand Masters
8th degree Master
8
Professors and 7th
degree Master
7
Instructors (half red).

National Instructors
All GMPK black belts
Regional Instructors are 2 inches wide

Certified Instructors

5 ½ inch RED
Sr. Class Leaders
panels for all
black belts
Class Leaders

Line Officers
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 Original Order of Kajukenbo Grab Arts

Grab Art 1 – 21Jump Tiger Escape the Guillitine

Grab Art 2 - Parting Wings Escape the Python
Grab Art 3 – Meteor Fist Delayed Sword

Grab Art 4 – Hammer Down Jump Tiger

22Grab Art 5 – Hammer Up Parting Wings
Grab Art 6 – Spear and Lock
Meteor Fist
Grab Art 7 - Defensive Crane Pull the Branch
Grab Art 8 - Dragon Wings Hammer Down

Hammer Up
Talk to the Hand
Grab Art 9 – Talen from the Sky Squeeze the Peach
Grab Art 10 – Return the Favor Lock the Melon
Thrusting Branches
Grab Art 11 – Obscure Favor
Spear & Lock
Grab Art 12 – Leaning Chop Defensive Crane
Talon from the Sky
Grab Art 13 – Thrusting Branch Dragon Wings
Grab Art 14 – Talk to the Hand Leaning Chop
Grab Art 15 – Throwing Bear Champion Walks

Return the Favor

Bear Palm
Throw the Bear
Spash & Wrap
The left column is the original numbering system for the
15-basic grab-arts while the names were designated by
Professor Park to aide in memory. The right column
represents the order in which techniques are taught in the:

Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association

Park Method

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Technique names assigned by Professor Park to aide in remembering the Garb Arts and Punch Counters
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We do not use a solid ORANGE belt as some shades conflict with the senior RED belts in photos

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 Original 23
Grab Arts Order with Alphabets
Grab Art 1 – Jump Tiger - pop-up kick to lower gate and break down follow up
1A - Bridge & Slap w/ No Shadow Kick and cross out and cover

Grab Art 2 - Parting Wings – with front thrust kick

2A - Guardian Pose (back knukle front kick) to side kick
2B - Knee the Melon (after kick, push back locked arms, cpr etc)

Grab Art 3 – Meteor Fist with Eagle Claw horizontal slash on cross out and cover
3A - Knee followed by Ice Breaker then turn and reap the branch etc.

Grab Art 4 – Hammer Down - with lower gate strike and knee cut down
Grab Art 5 – Hammer Up
Grab Art 6 – Spear and Lock - Nikyo take-down to Ikkyo lock and throw

Grab Art 7 - Defensive Crane

7A - Spear Kick and Ki palm (fingers turned out)

Grab Art 8 – Dragon Wings – (for a standing front choke)

8A - Lady Liberty
8B - Wrap the Twigs
8C – Decouple the Train
8D - Pull the Bow String

Grab Art 9 – Talen from the Sky

Grab Art 10 – Return the Favor (elbow thrust)
Grab Art 11 – Obscure Favor – Defend side grab and punch

Grab Art 12 – Leaning Chop - use “splash hands” to facial mask

12A - Figure 4 Throw (Ude Gatame)
12B - Obscure Elbow
Grab Art 13 – Thrusting Branch (lean forward turn, block up and thrust kick)
Grab Art 14 – Talk to the Hand (tiger claw face)

Grab Art 15 – Throwing Bear (kneeling)

15A - Grab the Cabbage
15B - Branch Falls on Melon
15C - Throw the Rice
15D - Pull the Branch

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Names assigned to grab arts by Chief Grand Master Park to aide in memory

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 50 Selected Punch Counters
1. Bust-Ah-Hinge (or Hang'em)
2. Angry Side (knee sandwich)
3. Matador - kick with scooter
4. Kick Start - (brachial thump)
5. Spin Down - jack arm with shin
6. Stone Drop - (old 7)
7. Bring About - inverted side kick
8. Lock the Mellon (Bottle Cap)
9. Plant the Mellon – face rake
10. Twist the Mellon - knee on neck
11. Scissors the Mellon (folded arms)
12. Melon Bounce – Grab hair face fall
13. Closed Horse - ox jaw lower gate
14. Striking Shield – kick thigh
15. Snapping Twig -
16. Hook Stop - knee spreader
17. Rake-Down - knee lock
18. Retreat to Victory - tiger mouth
19. Nudge the Bear - ude gatame
20. Vigilant Spear - side & bk kicks
21. Leaping Crane
22. Defending Branches -
23. Whipping Branch - front round
24. Grounded Surprise
25. Five Swords (heel pop)
26. Scissors (front back & jump)
27. Home Plate (take down)
28. Swing Batter
26. Shooting Star
27. Neutral Side Zone
28. Trap the Twig - kneel takedown
29. Concussion Discussion
30. Collapse the Branch W/Arm Trap
31. Dear John
32. Walk About
33. Dutch Door
34. Ice Breaker
35. Thor's Hammer
Use CAUTION when practicing. Protect
Your training partner!
36. Tormentor
37. Flashing Hammers - strip arm
38. Shield & Hammer – Rib shot
39. De Fang the Snake
40. Kick the Bridge – Kote Gaeshi
41. Double Trouble (A) GGM Peralta
42. Double Trouble (B) GGM Peralta
43. Pretzel - Reverse Punch
44. Wing Pull – Hammer solar plexus
45. Helpless Nap - Trap and grab right
punch walk around arm pin and take down
46. Can Opener - Enter outside with elbow
up to trap punch and strike neck with tiger
mouth for takedown
47. Dragon whips tail – Step inside with
CPR then pass to irmi-nage type tenkan
step under arm again and whip left hook
kick to solar plexus.
48. Climb Mt. Fuji
49. Grab & Punch Set
50. Trip Wire
51. Ox-Jaw (closed horse)
52. Spinning Top
53. Seat Belt Body Takedown
54. One Arm Bandit (Reap the Branch)
55. Prance of the Tiger
Dutch Door #33
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 Black-Belt 24Punch Counter Alphabets

1A – Twisted Sister – Angular Destruction drag down then follow up

1B - Smother the Twig - Lean accross kneel and trap lead knee for takedown
1D - Hang’em High - figure 4 throw leg swing follow up

2A - Spinning Top - Dbl hand parry and pass arm spinning elbow and side kick
2B - Scooter - Gunting step around rebounding front kick and nudge
2C – Angry Twins – Position / trap arm in back and use elbow

3A - Belly Arm Bar

6A - Branch Falls on Twig – under leg

7A - Rip the Mask - USE CAUTION - USE CAUTION -

7B - Falling Tower - USE CAUTION - USE CAUTION –

8A - Attack the Back (Old Basic 8)

8B - Pin Wheel Throw (kaiten nage)
8C - Clashing Hammers
8D - Walk-on By

9A - Shooting Star
9B - Dump the Trash

11A – Trap and Twist – (Ude Gatame) takedown and follow up GROUND WORK
11B – Leaping Crane

16A - Fireman’s Throw

21A (front) and 21B (back) Scissors with follow up for each angle

New members subscribe to tuition, print out

 Introductory Lessons:
and sign release and bring to your first class.

1. Defensive Stance w/ Back Hand 5. Concussion Discussion w/CPR

2. Escape Headlock, Guillitine 6. Standing Salute
3. Step Under the Bridge Side Kick 7. Neutral bow with Step Ladder
4. Step Over the Bridge Front Kick 8. Instructors Discretion

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Early masters of Kajukenbo referred to punch counters as “Tricks”

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Kajukenbo Kenpo Karate Association

Park Method
Color Belt Grades and Black Belt Degrees Guideline
YELLOW BELT (Must have an Approved Black Uniform)

Self-Defense Basics Dynamic

Escape the Guilltine Protocol & History Pro-Active Strikes

Escape the Head Lock Standing Salute Rage Punch Set
Arm Pinned Behind Cross Arm Awarenes The Cloak
Lady Liberty Riding Stance Step Behind Side Kick
Defend the Ground Back Hand Delayed Sword

YELLOW / ORANGE BELT

Self-Defense Basics Dynamic

Recover from Ground Walking Salute Three Kick Combo

Grab the Gabbage Neutral Bow Stance Run Step Set
Fork Lift escape ¼ Horse Stance School Yard Takedown
Escape the Python Side Fall Judo Hip Throw
Ramp the Head Butt No Shadow Kick Side Punch
Wrist Grab Escapes Side Power Thrust Front Kick on Bag

PURPLE BELT - (Repeat all Yellow Belt Guidelines)

Grab Arts Punch Counters Skill Sets

Jump Tiger Leaping Crane (f & r) Triangle Kicks

Parting Wings Swing Batter Counter Front Kick
Meteor Fist Can Opener Lunging Front Kick
Pull The Branch Closed Horse (Ox Jaw) Five Swords
Hammer Down Trip wire (f r) Crescent Kick
Both Wrist Escapes Angle of Destruction New Palama Set 1

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Kajukenbo Kenpo Karate Association

Park Method

BLUE BELT (Repeat All Yellow / Orange Belt Guidelines)

Grab Arts Punch Counters Skill Sets
Hammer Up Nudge the Bear Rebounding Round Kick
Talk to the Hand Hook Stop Takedown Crescent & Moon
Twist Fall & Roll Walk About (arm bar) Jump Side Kick
Lock the Mellon (dltd) Matador w/follow up Spinning Knife
Thrusting Branch Defending Branches New Palama Set 23

GREEN BELT (Repeat All Purple Belt Guidelines)

Grab Arts Punch Counters Kicking Skills
Spear & Punish Busta Hinge Flying Side Kick
Defensive Crane Kick Start Jump Round Kick
Talen from the Sky Bottle Cap Skipping Side
Dragon Wings Tormentor Turn Back Kick
Leaning Chop Ice Breaker Machine Gun
Champion Walks Collapse the Branch Prance of the Tiger
Hair Grab Escapes Dear John Whipping Branch
New Palama Set 45 Momentum Kicks

BROWN BELT (Repeat All Blue Belt Guidelines)

Grab Arts Punch Counters Skill Sets
Return the Favor Spin Down Combination-6
Bear Palm Stone Drop California Blitz
Kneeling Bear Throw Bring About Rolling and Falling
Splash & Wrap Striking Shield Defense Against Club
Escort Sets (all) Rake Down Thai Kick
Bow to the Python Twist the Melon Grappling Counters
Clothing Grab Escapes Grounded Surprise Knife Threats
Teach a Full Class Dutch Door New Palama Set 79
 Light Sparring Sets with Bogu (helmut, chest protector, gloves and shin pads)

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Kajukenbo Kenpo Karate Aaaociation

BLACK BELT DEGREE Requirements

All previuous material plus a new rank appropriate regulation black-belt on
hand, complete black-belt prep. course and pay promotion fee in advance!

Pro-Active Punch Counters Basic Skills

Sliding Reverse Punch Pretzel Mix Defend All Kicks
Thai Sissors Punch Double Trouble (a) (b) One Arm Fighting
Thai Kick Reap the Branch Set Palama Set 86
Texas Lunge Punch Climb Mt. Fuji Naianchi
Step Spinning Heel Concussion Discussion Crane Form
Twist / Slap Kick Wing Pull Dragon Form
Falling Side Kick Defend Boxer pattern Kenpo Bo Form
Skipping Moon Kick Angry Side Pistol Threats
Dragon Tail Sweep Snapping Twig Flexible Weapons
Branch Falls on Melon Melon Bounce D.A.R.K. Fighting®
Rear Bear Hug Counter Step Aside (L & R) Gang Sets
Collapse the Branch Walk the Gauntlet

Judo Throws Jujutsu Throws

1. Hip Throw & Counters 1. Ikkyo or Ude Gatame
2. Reverse Hip Throw (add Drop) 2. Nikkyo to Kotegaeshi
3. Shoulder Throw 3. Sankyo Takedown (LEO)
4. Firemans Throw 4. Shihonage Lock & Throws
5. School Yard Sweep 5. Kotegaeshi & dai kotegaeshi
6. Sacrifice Pull (side) 6. Soto Tekubi
7. Sacrifice Pull (front) 7. Ude Garami (fig.4 lock up)
8. Stomach Throw 8. Kaiten Nage (pin wheel
9. Clinch Counters 9. Improved High Circle Falls

Examination FEES:
1st to 3rd degree black belt examination fee is $100.00 cash
4th to 6th degree instructor examination fee is $300.00 cash
7th to 9th degree master examination fee is $500.00 cash

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 VERBAL and WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Q1. Who is the founder of the Kajukenbo Self-Defense Institute, Inc. of Hawaii?
A. Sijo Adriano D. Emperado
Q2. Under Sijo-Adriano Emperado who were the five founding members of the original
BLACK BELT SOCIETY along with the style they contributed to Kajukenbo?
A. Karate, Jujutsu/Judo, Kenpo, Chinese Boxing (Gung Fu)
KICK THROW STRIKE MOVE
1. (Ka) Peter Y. Choo Contributed Karate (Korean style karate or “Tang Soo Do”)
2. (Ju) Frank Ordonez Contributed Jujutsu (Prof. Okazaki’s Danzan-Ryu Jujutsu) and
3. Joe Holck - Contributed Judo (Prof. Okazaki’s Japanese Judo)
4. (Ken) Adriano Emperado Contributed Hawaii Kenpo-Karate of Professor Chow
5. (Bo) George Chang Contributed Chinese Boxing (Gung Fu) of Southern Shaolin

Q3. Who is credited for first coining the term “Kenpo-Karate” and founding the general
“style” of martial art we know as Kenpo-Karate?
A. Professor Kwai Sun Chow of Hawaii

Q4. What is the official name of your martial art administrative organization founded by
Professor Park? A. Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association – Park Method
Q5. What is the charter system and headquarters school name? –
A. Grand Master PARK Kenpo-Karate

Q6. Write your Kajukenbo lineage chart from Chief Grand Master Park back to Professor
Chow the founder of Kenpo-Karate as we know it:

Q7. What does “Martial Art” mean and what is its first principle?
A. “A way not to have to fight!” A way to avoid conflict or to prevent violence in society
/ to avoid aggression and to win without fighting!”

Q8. Describe the official Association belt grade and degree colors and titles
Q9. Tradition, lineage, symbols and a code of conduct are all important aspects of being a
warrior / scholar within martial art. With that understanding what does the “clover” stand for
in Kajukenbo and what is the corresponding principle or “Honbu-Kun” within the
Headquarters for the Kajukenbo Kenpo-Karate Association / Park Method (GMPK)
schools and its corresponding scientific and eastern thought equivalent? Re-produce and
explain this chart from memory!

A. Eastern Thought Park Method Scientific Expression

 Mind = Awareness = Technical
 Body = Integrity = Mechanical
 Spirit = Perseverance = Psychological

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 VERBAL and WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Q10. Black belts incur what special responsibility toward their Grand Master? –
A. The duty of escort or executive protection!
Q11. Who makes up the active executive board for 2020 of the Association?
A. Professor Daniel Park, SGM Dr. Greg Steiner, DC, GM Dr. John Mellby, PHD, Mr. Drew
Byrd and Mr. Jake McCalmon

 Daniel Wade Park, 10th degree grand master is the blood line family member
to inherit Grand Master PARK Kenpo-Karate™ Schools should he choose
to do so, and all member black belts have accepted their obligation to assist
him in accelerated lessons without charge if called upon.

Q12. What are the primary obligations or “geri” of the successor? –

A. To teach to black belt level without fees the son, daughter, grandchildren or any
relative of Chief Grand Master Park and...
A. To maintain without significant change the techniques, forms, logo, patches,
uniforms, traditions and belt system adopted by the founder (CGM Park).

Q13. List in two columns all the grab art and punch counters that you know by name.

KaJuKenBo

Association

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 Black Belt Promotion Ceremony and Script

“Unlike some YouTUBE “champions” Always remember we do not abuse

our student members (uke) or fellow black belts with an uncalled for
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display of testosterone. They will be treated with respect especially during
demonstrations and regular classes even as we celebrate this martial art
and their ascendancy to a higher color belt grade, black belt degree or
title!” Michael Park

NOTE: FIRST Tell the guest and all spectators what is about to happen and ask that they
hold all comments or applause until the candidate is properly presented and announced.

Q - “You are being considered for promotion to the rank of ______ kyu or degree within
Kajukenbo Kenpo Karate Association- Park Method. Among your duties you must honor
your martial-art lineage. What is your lineage? (The candidate must memorize and
repeat the following)

A - “My lineage comes from the blood, sweat and tears of generations of masters and
disciples that preserved and passed down these special martial-arts and ways. The most
credible documented history begins with Professor William Kwai Sun Chow of Hawaii
who was known as “Thunderbolt Chow” and was the first to use the combined term and
founder of the “style” we all know as “Kenpo-Karate”. Then to his senior black belt
student Adriano D. Emperado the founder of Kajukenbo and the original Black Belt
Society. Then to:

(1). GM Jim Kaleohano Roberts, Sr. to Sifu Michael D. Park and from
(2). Chief Don Nahoolewa to Professor Michael D. Park and from
(3). GGM 26Al Tracy and GM Mark Tracy to Chief Grand Master Michael D. Park

Q - You have been taught some of the ways and techniques within the Kajukenbo Kenpo-Karate
Association – Park Method, but you have much to learn and practice. For today, you must walk
your own path while at all times demonstrating respect for the board of examination, your
seniors, guests and your worthiness to wear the coveted rank of____. Do you accept this personal
challenge?

A – YES! Candidate will present the standing hand salute first to the board then turn to the
gauntlet line, however, instead of returning the salute, the line will make an about face with their
arms folded and offer their back to the candidate. The candidate then faces the board again.

Q - It would appear that you have one more challenge to face before gaining mutual respect from
your seniors. You must take these steps alone and complete the gauntlet before you continue your
journey in martial art. We have tried to prepare you for this moment, but no one can do it for you
so now you must begin your own walk on the path.” Do you wish to continue?

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For Example: we do not kick or punch a defenseless candidate while they are in a horse stance!
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Promoted to 8th Degree 1993 in Okinawa Kenpo-Jujutsu as a member of the SMU Black Belt Club

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A – “Yes” – Immediately after this YES answer each of the members in the gauntlet line will
assume diverse Kenpo-Karate fighting postures along with a very, very, very loud KIA.

 The Candidate will begin the walk in three trials first defending each 1). Grab art
turn and come back defending each 2). Kick defense then turn and come back
defending each 3). Punch counters.
 Falling line members will remain on the floor each time and recover to a kneeling
posture.
 The Candidate will stand and salute the now standing gauntlet line and again present
a hand salute and this time each member of the line will sharply return the salute.
 The Candidate will turn and face the board and present a standing hand salute.
 Chief Grand Master Park will then call for all black belts in the room to stand and
surround the candidate in a semi-circle. Open end facing the guests. You have come a
long way to reach this place in your personal performance. You will notice that your
circle is incomplete which is to remind you that there is yet much to learn. You will
now kneel and retire your old belt with respect. (Candidate will fold and pop the old
belt in the trinity tradition (MIND, BODY and SPIRIT). The candidate will:
1. Touch his forehead with the belt saying “Mind” and
2. Touch his chest saying “Body”
3. Holding the belt over head with a pop saying “Spirit” then
 Chief Grand Master Park or his successor will silently perform the trinity of respect with the
candidate’s new belt then touch the new belt to the candidate’s head stating (MIND) and then
stating BODY while touching both shoulders in turn and finally SPIRIT while popping the
belt over the candidate.
 Chief Grand Master Park or his successor will command: Now stand and if you must in a
faster than fast motion with one hand you will claim this honored symbol of both your
accomplishments and a new beginning in the Kajukenbo Kenpo-Karate Association.
 Chief Grand Master Park will hold the folded belt in two hands (palms down) and extend his
arms to the front. The Candidate will pause for three full breaths in silence and then snatch
the belt away clean in a “faster than fast” motion with one hand only. “You will kneel and tie
your new belt for the first time. Please rise when you are ready to receive the last instructions
in this ceremony.

 I charge you to pass the light of Kajukenbo Kenpo-Karate straight and well”

 Honored Guests and fellow BLACK BELTS, I present to you our newest black belt member
or (our newest _____degree). (Applause is now appropriate!)

Policy:
1. All Black belt examination fees are set depending on degree plus the cost of a
new belt and must be paid well in advance.
2. Examinations may be filmed only with permission from the primary instructor.
These videos are not for YouTube or public distribution without permission.
3. It is customary for the candidate to have an “honored guest” and or family
members present. Examinations are usually followed by a group dinner or
small party later in the evening.
4. A professional press release with photos, Face-Book and web-site material
should be prepared soon after for release.

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Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association
Park Method

Black Belt Creed

I greet you with respect, Aloha

I have no weapons and

All Aggression is in Check

But if I’m forced for myself

Or Others to Protect,

These hands are my Weapons

Kajukenbo you Regret!

Michael Park
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 Uniform-Back Emblem
Kajukenbo Kenpo♣Karate Association
Park Method
All active black belt members of this Association must wear this official
colored emblem on the 27back of their black uniforms and black team jackets
either as a large patch, embroidery or a colored silk screen. Graded color
belts may also place this emblem on their uniform with their master’s
permission. These official emblems should be ordered direct from the
headquarters school in Plano, Texas. www.KenpoKarateofPlano.com. The
Kajukenbo flash is authorized on the right shoulder

Direct students of Chief Grand Master Park must also wear the official twin
dragons “ax-blade” patch over their heart. No other patches, emblems,
badges, religious icons, political pins, jewelry, embroidery, notes from your
mother or flags of any kind are authorized on our uniforms at this time.

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Check with the headquarters school in Plano for the best current artwork and embroidery

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 The Double-Edged Ax-Blade Patch
This is the official patch worn by direct students of

Grand Master Park Kenpo Karate

Schools Est. 1974

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This is the Chief Grand Master’s
Gold and Purple Seal

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