Chinese Kajukenbo

I am grateful to have made 56 revolutions around the sun! I am also grateful to all my instructors for sharing knowledge with me. Special thanks to Prof. Charlie Clarke, GM Alan Carter, Soke Gary Dill, Sifu Liu Ke, and G**o Jess Dillard - along with a host of others! Just know that each of you have made my life better!

Happiest of Birthdays to Prof. Charlie Clarke! The man in the middle is my first martial arts “dad”. I adopted me into his family at 20 and he has been a mentor for the last 35 years.

Happy 77th Birthday to SGM Alan Carter!

So I have missed a lot of updates for the Ohana over the last 6 months BUT we want to congratulate Sifu Papa and Simo Nana Abercrombie on their first grandson, Charlie!

Sifu Liam Got Married!

We have been busy this past week but are excited to announce the marriage of Sifu Liam and Simo Ash Sims! (She doesn’t know she got a title) 😁❤️🖤💛🥋

Welcome to the Ohana, Simo Ash!

Please be in prayer for the family of GM Alan Carter as he and his family mourn the loss of his son, Chris. Please see the site below for information on the gathering to pay respects and celebrate Chris’ life with his family.

https://www.schrader.com/obituary/christopher-carter?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwK2izdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlqSSuEeUEET8bb-V5Ihta1xqYQf7lNWX8LdCuM4kB_lW9agzUt5Wv8Aipzt_aem_23BBdz34h3-YfIqcuyQBnQ

Obituary for Christopher Miles Carter at Schrader Funeral Home And Crematory Christopher Miles Carter, age 57, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away on May 29, 2025. Born in Shirley, Massachusetts, Chris held a degree in history, was a dedicated mail carrier with USPS and a gifted and passionate photographer whose photography work reflected his deep love and respect for animal...

Happy Birthday Sifu Ken Sills! You make 55 look great!

Today we honor the passing of our Sijo, Adriano D. Emperado. I only had the privilege of meeting Sijo once. He left an incredible legacy for us to follow.

恭喜发财
GongXi FaCai!
Happy Chinese New Year!