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A.T.A.M.A. 2000'S NATIONAL CONVENTION
and TRAINING CONFERENCE INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES!

Grand Master Richard Alemany
10th Dan, A.T.A.M.A.

Grand Master Richard Alemany has been actively teaching for over 40 years and has directly instructed 8 students to the rank of Professor (7th Dan or above). GM Alemany has developed a vast number of skilled instructors and is a frequent instructor at international master's events. His focus on effective competition, self-defense tactics and reality based training makes him a highly sought after instructor. Grand Master Alemany began his training in the martial arts in the 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.

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 is currently living in Hawaii and teaching classes there.

CURRENT MARTIAL ARTS RANKS

10th Degree, Grand Master, A.T.A.M.A., Duke Moore

8th Degree, Shaolin Kenpo, Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro

6th Degree, Kajukenbo, Professor Sid Asuncion

5th Degree, Kajukenbo, Sijo Adriano D. Emperado,
Professor Sid Asuncion, Professor Abraham Kamahoahoa

7th Degree, Modern Arnis, Grand Master Ernesto Presas

3rd Degree, Modern Arnis, Grand Master Remy Presas

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.

Grand Master Alemany is one of the co-founders of A.T.A.M.A. (American Teachers Association of the Martial Arts)

Grand Master Alemany can be reached at
86-167 Leihoku St.
Waianae, Hi. 96792
808-696-4949
Email: Grandmasteralemany@yahoo.com