Kaju Fit Club

Documented History:

We Honor SGM DeChi Emperado Matriarch of the KSDI

There are many stories of what Sijo wanted for Kajukenbo and his organization, the Kajukenbo Self-Defense Institute. His attempts to have an organization that supported Kajukenbo throughout the world many times fell short. Some of the stories are true, some false, and many are half-truths depending on who is telling it. There is one thing that is absolute truth and consistent, Sijo was adamant about the KSDI remaining in the Emperado family.

Sijo stated in his own words, written and orally, that his sister will have control and make the decisions for his organization. She was charged with ensuring it remains in the Emperado family and would make the decisions for him once he has passed. His charge was beyond just running a tournament, it was full oversight of Kajukenbo, primarily Sijo’s KSDI. If there are any disputes to this charge it goes directly against the unwavering wishes of Sijo. SGM DeChi was loyal to Sijo his entire life. She cared for him during good times and bad, she was his greatest confidant and advisor. Many if not all Professors and Grandmasters promoted by Sijo himself have SGM DeChi’s signature on their certificate.

Sijo gave strict guidance written repeatedly over a full decade to recognize his sister as the Chief Administrator and head of the KSDI. Many state their loyalty to Sijo and those who do will respect the wishes of SGM DeChi Emperado. SGM DeChi Emperado is the main person that Sijo relied upon to carry out his wishes. Her goal is to help the senior leaders create and develop an organization for generations to come. Kajukenbo will live FOREVA!

In the words of Sijo Adriano D. Emperado:

November 19, 1995: Inside Karate Magazine

Sijo states Professor Dechi Emperado will be the next head (Grand) master of the Kajukenbo system until she sees fit to turn over Grandmastership.

December 13, 1997: Declaration by Sijo Emperado

Sijo Emperado states upon his death he gives full power to Dechi Emperado to control all organizations worldwide that carry the name Kajukenbo.

Sijo Emperado states Dechi Emperado will make decisions for him upon his death to advise all instructors, high ranking or otherwise.

Sijo Emperado gave full power to SGM Dechi Emperado upon his death

July 16, 2007: Sijo Emperado Declaration Notarized

On July 16, 2007, in the state of Nevada, County Clerk Pamela Johnson notarized the above declaration from December 13, 1997, stating it was acknowledged in front of her by Adriano Emperado. The following points were re-emphasized:

Sijo Emperado states upon his death he gives full power to Dechi Emperado to control all organizations worldwide that carry the name Kajukenbo.

Sijo Emperado states his sister Dechi Emperado will make decisions for him upon his death to advise all instructors, high ranking or otherwise.

2007:
Sijo Emperado states to all high ranking individuals, “Treat my sister with the same respect you.