2023 KSDI BOA Certifications
2023 KSDI BOA Certifications, Vegas
2023 KSDI Event included the recognition and certification of our senior ranked Black Belts of Kajukenbo Karate. It is the honorable 8th and 9th degree men and women who represent women their lineage and organization.
Before Sijo passed away he established the BOA to be the entity with the authority to promote/certify and recognize 8th and 9th degree for KSDI.
SGM Rick Kingi holding Sijo Emperado’s ceremonial belt.
GM Jesse Corpus with certifications.
This year we were honored and blessed to certify the following leaders of KSDI:
Grandmaster
GM Edward Zickowski - Reyes Lineage
GM Ken Ramirez - Ramos Lineage
Professor
Professor Eddie Solis - Halbuna Lineage
Professor Dee Ramirez - Ramos Lineage
Representing SGM Jon Loren (RIP) and our beloved Tum Pai system
Allen Jackson
Davis Diprete
Mark Teo Moy
Ted Frandsen
Stephen Larson
Greg Horsley
There was a special designation for Sifu Al Dela Cruz by KSDI to the title Great Grand Master.
Great Grand Master
Also there was the recognition of GM Bob Heuer as Chief Tribal Leader of Tum Pai and his designation as an Associate BOA Member. He will be representing Tum Pai on the Board.
GM Kimo Emperado, Great Grandmaster Al Dela Cruze, GM Bob Heuer, SGM Rick Kingi, SGM Gary Forbach.
The BOA is committed to working towards including all the methods and styles of Kajukenbo Karate - KSDI WW and the BOA are working together to provide best leadership for our martial art.
2023 BOA Grandmasters at the Emperado KSDI World Championships Open Martial Arts Tournament at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (from left to right) Carlos Bunda, GM Jesse Corpus,SGM Rick Kingi, SGM Gary Forbach, GM Woody Sims, SGM Al Dela Cruz, SGM Frank Cariaga, GM Clarence Luna, GM Ron Esteller.