LIM'S Hawaii Kenpo
Red Mountain, Arizona
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SIJO ADRIANO EMPERADO
"In `Ohana There is Strength"
With the passing of Professor Marino Tiwanak and Chief Al Tejero, the retirement of Sifu Dan Cepeda and Sifu Rudy Serrano and semi-retired Professor Allen Abad-on Sunday, February 20th, 2005, Sijo Emperado personally asked George Lim, "Would you accept the promotion to the rank and title of 'Professor' ?"
GRANDMASTER ALLEN ABAD
Began his training in Hawaii at the age of nine. Captivating surfer, talented musician, exceptional golfer, father to five gorgeous daughters (all black belts), this gentleman with a wonderfully positive spirit was once described by someone who had witnessed him do self defense-they said he moves like "liquid fire." George Lim received his advanced training and promotion to 'Sigung' from Grandmaster Allen Abad
Formerly a professional world class boxer and held the 1944 AAU Boxing title, he began his training in Kenpo in 1947 and became Sijo Emperado's first black belt. He founded the CHA-3 Kenpo Karate Brotherhood Club of Hawaii, which has gained the reputation of having one of the strongest `Ohana's and training methods in the world. George Lim was promoted to Black Belt by Professor Marino Tiwanak.
Born on December 2, 1935 in the Palama Settlement of Oahu, Hawai'i. At the age of 3 he began training with his father in the Kaihewalu family art of Hawaiian Lua. After studying for approximately 10 years, he began assisting his father instructing the Lua to the Kaihewalu family bloodline. From 1955 to present day, Olohe Kaihewalu has and still continues to train and teach his family art of Kaihewalu Lua to martial artists worldwide. After the passing of George Lim's father, Olohe shared with him that he would be his 'Papa.'
DAI SHIHAN TED TABURA
Born and raised in Hawaii, Dai Shihan Tabura has an infectious zest for life. Dubbed "The Sickle Man" by Sijo Emperado for his mastery in the use of the kama. He has been featured in movies, highlighted in magazines and competed in tournaments around the world. Patrice Lim considers one of her greatest blessings to be able to study the katana under the tutorage of Dai Shihan Ted Tabura.
