Passing of Sijo Adriano D. Emperado

[Dokka Dave]

A truly legendary master has left us. My deepest sympathies to his family annd the kajukenbo ohana for the loss of your Father. There aren't words.

[Rob Poelking]

Sijo, you are a legend and hero to all of us. You will never be forgotten and your memory will be honored. From all the Ohio Ohana we express our deepest sympathies to the Emperado family.

[Brandi Ross]

My heart is saddened with the lost of our founder, Sijo.  God Bless.

My prayers and condolences to family, friends, ohana.

[Spaniard]

Very sad to hear it and my sympathies to the family.  I feel he has went on to get some rest.

I am very grateful for the instrumental role he played in making Kajukenbo what it is.  The things that attracted me to Kajukenbo were the emphasis on street effectiveness while still maintaining a strong link to the past through forms and courtesies.  It makes for more than just someone who can defend themselves, but a warrior scholar, one who improves their fellowman.

God bless Sijo.  Enjoy your reunions.

Pax via magno-

Erik P./Spaniard

[kfarny]

He now moves from Living Legend to Timeless Legend.
I hope Kajukenbo is strong enough to withstand his passing. The Ohana is best as one.

[Bruce2]

  My condolences to the Emperado family and the whole Kajukenbo Ohana.   May Sijo Rest in peace.  May we honor him and his Art forever.

[David V. Amiccuci]

"...but though our outward man perishes, yet the inward man is renewed day by day."
                                                                                         2 Corinthians 4:16
           Sijo is gone from THIS world. His legacy no doubt will live on for generations. He has shared and given many, his God given gift through Kajukenbo.  His Spirit will definitely live on.

We at Tony Ramos Kajukenbo give our respect to the Emperado Family, and keep in prayer for all of Sijo's followers that peace will be experienced. May God Bless Sijo.

Sincerely,
Sigung David & Simoe Leah Amiccuci/ Simoe Connie Ramos and all of the Family's of the Tony Ramos Kajukenbo Schools / Ramos Method

[curry]

thankyou Sijo,rest peacefully,most respectfully, phil curry

[Bautista's]

From Emil and myself and Xie Xie too, we all love Sijo and know that he's now hanging out with all the guys talking stories and discussing Kajukenbo.  He's happy now and at peace. Let this feeling of family and togetherness last a long, long while. And may GM DeChi, his daughter Veronica and the entire Emperado family know of our love and support now and always.
Emil, Betty & Xie Xie Bautista

[Zalleyk]

Condolences to the Emperado family and to the Kajukenbo family also. Sad to hear the news but he has brought something to countless people that has helped in many ways and he will be remembered. He is in a greater place now and would be happy to see his art continue forward. Rest in peace, Sijo.

[Claudio]

I do not have words to express my sadness

God bless Sijo , his family and all that were closest to him.......................

[HARDWORK]

Our prayers go with you Sijo,rest with Gods love

[JessieEscobedo]

My condolences to the Emperado family.  SIJO will live FOREVER in our HEARTS (MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT).

[Sifu Raw]

From all of us at Canyon Kajukenbo we mourn the loss of the man that literally had an impact on our lives.I know I would not be whom I am today if this man and his comrades had not taken the time ,effort ,blood and spirt to create the system we all love.Rest in peace Sijo , you will not be forgotten.

[Ghost Rider]

Sijo Adriano D. Emperado is at Ballard mortuary in Maui

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this man was many things to many people.
to me he was a very close friend.
I have many more things to say but they are mostly personal.
so to you Sijo I say, I will keep the flame alive, I will always remember my roots and give you credit for all that I do in Kajukenbo.
as I hope the rest of you will do also.

Greg Harper