Senior professor David V Amiccuci promoted to 9th degree Grandmaster

[onephatboydave]

A historically colossal event was held today at Tony Ramos Kajukenbo Headquarters in Fairfield CA..
Senior Professor David V. Amiccuci was promoted to the rank of 9th Degree Red/Silver belt and Red/Silver sash and given the title of Grand Master in Kajukenbo. This promotion was given to him at the request of Simoe Connie Ramos, wife of Ahgung Antonio A. Ramos the founder of the Ramos Method), matriarch of the Ramos Family. Grand Master Amiccuci was promoted for his outstanding dedication and commitment to Kajukenbo and the loyalty and honor he has demonstrated in continuing Ahgung Tony Ramos? Legacy in the Ramos Method. A panel of Grand Masters in Kajukenbo included: Senior Grand Master Ted Sotelo Grand Master Greg Harper, Grand Master Mitch Powell, and Grand Master Greg Lagera.  SGM Ted Sotelo emphasized how historic this day was not only for Tony Ramos Kajukenbo method/schools but also for the history of Kajukenbo. Ahgung was one of the pioneers that brought Kajukenbo to the mainland. To see his legacy continue, under Grand Master Amiccuci the successor of the Tony Ramos Kajukenbo Method,(Who was chosen Directly by Ahgung), Ahgung would be proud.

The promotion was witnessed by 22 of Grand Master Amiccuci?s Black Belts, as well as students, sponsored guests, friends, and family.
Sanctioned TRK schools were in attendance from TRK Big Island Hawaii, and TRK Yelm Washington.

Promotions included:

Grand Master David V. Amiccuci Sr                                     9th Degree Red/Silver Belt/ Sash

Simoe Leah Ramos Amicuuci                                              6th Degree Red/White sash

Sigung Joe Terrado                                                               6th Degree Red/White Sash

Sifu Jason Jones                                                                   4th Degree Black Sash

Sihing Ray Porquez                                                     4th Degree Black Belt

All candidates performed for their rank in front of the panel of Grandmasters and witnesses.

This event was an emotional and historic for the Tony Ramos Kajukenbo Ohana. God Bless our Grandmaster David V. Amiccuci Sr. May he continue to make us proud and continue the legacy of Ahgung Tony A. Ramos in which he has been intrusted.

We would like to thank all who were in attendance for this historical event. We are true Ohana.     

Sorry unable to load pictures. Go to Tony Ramos Kajukenbo Facebook to see pics of this event.

[Ron Baker]

Congratulations GM Amiccuci, on an honor befitting your dedication to Ahgung Ramos' Kajukenbo and to martial arts. Many congratulations also to Sigung Joe Terrado, Sifu Jayson Jones and Sihing Ray Porquez. Greatly deserved.  You were all great classmates.

[Tim Vargas]

very much deserved and a long time coming...nothing stopping the trk from continuing to flourish, with or without the promotion!  many, many more years!!!

[David V. Amiccuci]

I would like to thank you for the Congrats on the promotion.

I am wondering about all the doors being open!!
Would love to hear what that statement refers to.

Respectfully,
GM Amiccuci

[kajuthumper]

Congrats David
Woody

[Dave Jones]

Congratulations, sir.

[David V. Amiccuci]

Thank you all for the well wishes.

[jrburkey]

G.M. David
Congratulations on your promotion. Augung would be proud! You have worked tirelessly in promoting the Ramos Kajukenbo lineage. Well deserved!
G.M. Jay Burkey

[David V. Amiccuci]

Thank you GM Jay