Historic Photos: Hover over photos to see descriptions.
Me practicing in Maile, Oahu, 1968.
Me with my kwon-do, 1993
My 1st Kajukenbo teacher, Prof. Walter L. N. Godin, 1964.
Me at my school after a tournament in 1980.
Working out with Brother Abe Kamahoahoa, me, Sanka, Darrel (his sons) at his Waianae Lion's Club school, 1974.
Left to right - Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro, me, Great Grandmaster William K. S. Chow - at California Karate Championships, 1981.
Left to right - Francisco Ramos, Prof. Rick Alemany, Burt Moruoka, Biardo, myself, Rudy Baliso - at Alemany's school, 1972
Left to right - Adolfo Gonzales, Prof. Rick Alemany, Francisco Ramos, myself - at California Karate Championships, 1974.
Great Grandmaster Edmund Parker and me after my winning the 1982 Kenpo Kata division at the International Karate Championships.
Five generations of Shaolin Kenpo; each person is the student of the person on their right. Left to right - Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro, Prof. Rick Alemany, myself, Sifu Mike Cataline, Roxanne Sedeño - at ATAMA National Seminar in LA, 1992
My Kobudo Sensei Nishiuchi, Mikio, kneeling center, I am at his right.
Sijo Adriano Emperado, head of the Kajukenbo system, and me at the Los Angeles airport, 1978.
Three of the co-founders of Kajukenbo system, my teacher and me. Left to right - Prof. Joe Holck (Jujitsu), Prof. Walter Godin (my teacher), Prof. Frank Ordonez (Judo/Jujitsu), Prof. Peter Choo (Karate-Tang Soo Do), me, June 16, 1995.
Sijo Adriano Emperado (Kenpo), co-founder and head of the Kajukenbo system.
Receiving my belt from Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro in the presence of my Kajukenbo teacher, Walter Godin, December 17, 1994.
High ranking black belts of Shaolin Kenpo. Left to right, Prof. Rob Castro, Prof. July Castro, Prof. Genaro Jose, Prof. Boss Castro, Prof. Rick Alemany, and myself, December 17, 1994.
Me breaking some bricks after my promotion, December 17, 1994
Roxanne Sedeño, Mike Cataline, Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro, me, Joe Gurule, December 17, 1994.
Prof. Thomas Young, student of Great Grandmaster James Mitose and classmate of GGM William K.S. Chow, and me in Honolulu, 1991.
Prof. Walter L. N. Godin, my 1st Kajukenbo teacher, and me, 1996.
My old classmate Prof. Martin Buell (Kempo/Kajukenbo), 1991
Great Grandmaster Edmund Parker and me at his home, September 9, 1980.
Me, Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro, Professor Rick Alemany, 1979.
Ready for action, Prof. Rick Alemany and Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro, 1979
My son Raymond Sedeño getting even with Dad.
At my induction into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. My black belts and me. Left to right - Mike Cataline, Vince Carta, me, Dave Skales - May 15, 1993
My Kobudo Sensei Mikio Nishiuchi, his Sensei Takashi Kingo, me, and Dale Sussdorf.
My black belts and I with Kajukenbo co-founder Prof. Joe Holck. Joe Gurule, me, Prof. Holck, Mike Cataline and Dave Skale.
Two Waianae boys, Prof. Allen Abad and me.
Joe Gurule, GM Joe Halbuna, me, Mike Cataline, Dave Skale and my son Raymond.
Eric Lee and I reminiscing.
Me, Eric Lee, Joe Gurule, Stephanie Harper, GM Tino Tuiolosega of the Limalama system and Mike Cataline.
Opening ceremonies of the tournament on Saturday morning.
Roxanne Sedeño ready for action. She took 1st place in kata and 3rd place in weapons. What made it even more special is that GM Rob Castro was there to witness it.
We had the added honor of having GM Rob Castro attend the tournament and be recognized as the new leader of the Shaolin Kenpo system. He was introduced to the audience and seated at the head table. Joe Gurule, GM Rob Castro and Mike Cataline.
GM Castro and Mike Cataline with two of Mike's trophies. Mike took 1st place in weapons, 2nd place in kata, and third place in fighting. Mike presented one of his trophies to GM Castro.
GM Tino Tuiolosega and I at the Sunday promotions ceremony.
Many of the masters of the Kajukenbo system. I'm in the middle next to GM James Ibrao.
Me getting promoted to 8th degree in Kajukenbo with my new title of Professor. Dechi Emperado is giving me the belt and certificate in the presence of Sijo Emperado who is seated.
Me with my new belt being congratulated by Prof. Joe Holck.
Me being congratulated by my friend and now Senior GM Joe Halbuna. He is now the senior student in the Kajukenbo system.
Prof. Joe Holck and I with another Kajukenbo belt/sash that I can wear with my new rank.
Prof. Sedeño in Kajukenbo gi and new belt prepared for a workout in respect for his teacher Sijo Emperado.
Me with my Kajukenbo teachers Sijo Adriano Emperado and Prof. Walter Godin at the Gathering of Eagles in Las Vegas, Feb. 1999.
"Talking story" with GM Wally Jay, GM Joe Halbuna and GM Al Novac at GM Rob Castro's promotion celebration, Apr. 1999.
Me with Prof. Joe Holck and Gary Forbach in front of a shrine for the Kajukenbo masters that have since passed away.
Me with my old friend and high school classmate, Prof. Allen Abad.
Sijo Emperado, myself, and Prof. Holck at the opening seminar.
What a milestone, 50 years of Kajukenbo. My children Roxanne and Raymond Sedeño.
Me with the Queen of the Kajukenbo festivities.
One of my black belts, Joe Gurule, with Ted Tabura and me at Sijo's birthday dinner.
10-26-03 - Kenpo + Kajukenbo GM's and Prof's.
7-12-03 - GM Max Togisala and Me in LV.
7-12-03 - Me, T.J. Storm, Dr. Crimi, GGM Castro, GM Castro at LV Seminar.
2-15-04 - Me and Prof. Gary Forbach at Seminar.
GM George Iversen in LV.
Kajukenbo GM Augung Tony Ramos.
Seminar Instructors, Me, Hanshi Paul Yamaguchi (Original Black Belt of GGM James Mitose), GM Jaime Basquez, Sifu Janet Gee, GM Ming Lum.
Hanshi Paul Yamaguchi, Me, GM Jaime Basquez.
Two of my BB's (Anthony Mammen, Mike Cataline), Me and Sijo Adriano Emperado.
My daughter Roxanne with Reverend Kuramoto of Shorinji Kenpo.
Benny "The Jet" Urquidez and Me at Hall of Fame Ceremonies.
Sifu Eric Lee, Raymond (my son), and Me at HOF Ceremonies.
GM James Ibrao (GM Ed Parker's first BB), Me, Sijo Sonny Gascon.
Between the Law: Sifu Mike Cataline, Me, Orange County Sheriff Corona.
Kyoshi Kimo Hatchie of Danzan Ryu.
First Meeting of GM Nick Cerio and Hanshi Thomas Young.
GM Charles Gaylord and Prof. Al Dacascos.
Me, GM Michael De Alba, Prof. Imi Okazaki-Mullins (daughter of Prof. Henry Okazaki), and Hanshi Paul Yamaguchi.
My BB's and Me with Sensei Fumio Demura: Joe Gurule, Dave Skale, Sensei, Me, and Stephane Harper.
Rev. Toshio Kuramoto and Me.
At Promotion Ceremony: Mike Cataine, Me, Rev. Kuramoto, Shigung Robert Redfeather.
Recent Photos: Hover over photos to see descriptions.
2018 Class. Left to right Daniel, GM Sedeno, Genevieve, Sifu Juliana, Jude, Eastwood, David, Julie and Leroy
Me receiving my 10th degree belt from Prof John Hackleman and Delilah Godin (Nov 2019)
Sifu Juliana and Genevieve lined up at an AKA seminar
Juliana training with Prof Sadoc Sierra from Mexico City
Me, GM Jason Groff, Prof Kevin Coleman (Nov 2019)
Prof Tommy Lam, Me and Prof John Hackleman giving the kenpo salute (Nov 2019)
Me, Prof John Hackleman and Glover Teixeira (Nov 2019)
Delilah Godin and me (Nov 2019)
Me, Prof John Hackleman (Pitmaster)
AKA Seminar Poster
Genevieve and I at the 2017 Gathering of Eagles (GOE) in Dallas, TX
Me and GM Ray Arquilla at the GOE
Poster of me at GOE
Sifu Juliana and Genevieve Prof Aiau Koa and his students at GOE
Our Ohana with Prof Aiau Koa’s ohana (2017 GOE)
Teaching a Class at Ronin Martial Arts Academy in San Diego (Dang brothers)
Genevieve watching her dad teach
Genevieve with SGM Janice Somera and Prof Alex Aquino
GM Harry Mok and I receiving our Presidential Champion awards in Chula Vista, CA (2017)
My wife, Juliana and our daughter, Genevieve at the above event
Sifu Juliana and Prof Aiau Koa at KSDI tournament (2013)
GM Joe Bautista, Me, Sifu Juliana, SGM Max Togisala (2013)
Juliana and I at KSDI 2013
Sifu Juliana with SGM DeChi Emperado (Sijo’s sister)2013
Sifu Juliana with SGM Alan Reyes
Me (Hawaiian shirt) at KSDI head table 2013
Sifu Juliana with SGM Rick Kingi
GM Ron Lew, Sifu Juliana and SGM Ted Sotelo (2013)
GM Gus Martinez, SGM Joe Davis, GM Nathanial Ortega, SGM Ted Sotelo, Me and sifu Juliana (2013)
GM Eric Lee and I (2013)
GM Michael Blea, GM Manuel Arcos, GM Jay Burkey, SGM Ted Sotelo, SGM Joe Davis, sifu Juliana and me (2013)
GM Sixto Mendez getting kicked by sifu Juliana at KSDI seminar
Me, GM Henry Mandac, SGM DeChi Emperado
GM Michael Blea, SGM Ted Sotelo, SGM Joe Davis and me (2015)
My student, Daniel Chavez working out at KSDI seminar 2015
GM Ron Esteller, sifu Juliana and GM Tim Gagnier (2015)
Happy couple enjoying the KSDI tournament
Sifu Juliana and her grappling coach, GM Ron Esteller after sifu took gold in the 2015 KSDI grappling tournament
Sensei Gianni Emperado Crivello (Grandson of Joe Emerado) and sifu Juliana
Sifu Juliana with GM Kimo Emperado Smith and Prof Rob Peladeau
Sifu Juliana and her coach/corner GM Tim Gagnier after she won the KSDI full contact kickboxing championship (2015)
Daniel Chavez, SGM DeChi Emperado Smith, me and sifu Juliana (KSDI 2015)
Daniel Chavez, GM Philip Gelinas, sifu Juliana, GM Jay Burkey and SGM Ted Sotelo (2015)
Me, sifu Juliana and SGM Rick Alemany (my Shaolin Kenpo teacher)
GM Carlo Gerace, ?, Nelson Pinto, GM Bob Maschmeier, KSN Michael DeAlba, SGM Rick Alemany and me at The Gathering
Me teaching at AKA seminar
GM Eugene Sedeno
Daniel Chavez, Leroy Martinez, me, Julie Harbaugh, Sifu Juliana Chavez (my first students in Albuquerque)