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BiographyGrandmaster Rick Alemany has been training and teaching since 1962. He quickly became a skilled fighter and established him self as a champion in the tournament circuit of the 60's 70's and 80's. He has earned high rankings in Kenpo Karate, Jujitsu, and Arnis. Grand Master Alemany's main style is kenpo karate with Great Grand Master Ralph Castro as his primary instructor. His expertise further includes Ju Jitsu instructed by Dr. Duke Moore, Wing Chun instructed by Chris Chan, Modern Arnis (Filipino stick fighting) with Grand Master Remy Presas and Grand Master Ernesto Presas, Tai Chi with Tony Ho, Shorin-Ryu with Richard Kim, Kajukenbo with both Abraham Kamahoahoa and Sid Asuncion. Grandmaster Alemany has been featured in magazines, newspaper articles, TV commercials, and films. He has won numerous titles and trophies in championship competition. Grandmaster even made a comeback to the tournament circuit at the age of 42 to successfully reclaim his titles a second time. Mayor Willie Brown proclaimed August 22nd "Rick Alemany Day" in San Francisco in honor of his legendary status as a competitor and instructor. Grand Master Alemany is the Co-founder of ATAMA (American Teachers Association of Martial Arts). He is a Senior Technical Advisor for Kenpo Jujitsu International. Grand Master Alemany's philosophy is that martial arts can benefit anyone, spiritually as well as physically, without regards to age, gender, race or capability. His focus on effective competition, self-defense tactics and reality based training make him a highly sought after instructor. Today, together with his wife, Si-mo Margaret Alemany, you can still find him doing what he loves most, teaching. Students and instructors come from all over to enjoy his smile and sincere belief in the martial arts. CURRENT MARTIAL ARTS RANKS
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