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igung Kelly Corder has been studying martial arts for over 15 years. Sigung Kelly first trained in Kenpo (American Kenpo and then Hawaiian Kenpo). Sifu was exposed to Kajukenbo during his trainining in Hawaiian Kenpo under Grandmaster George Lim.

Sigung was the physical education teacher for the first through sixth grades at Tempe Montessori School in Mesa, AZ for 7 years. He also volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America on a regular basis as well as high adventure camping and hiking events. He received his Rape Defense Instructor Certification in November of 2006. He has also been actively teaching self-defense seminars and classes to women and children. His desire to help his community is very important to him.

Kajukenbo combines many aspects of what Sigung enjoys most about martial arts including practical self-defense techniques and ground fighting. He loves to share his knowledge with his students. He especially loves training with his wife, Head Instructor Sifu Jennifer Corder and his two sons, Sibak Nicolas and Sisuk Cameron.

Sigung Kelly understands that there is no end to learning, growing, and serving others.

Sigung Kelly Corder
6^th Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo

Received basic training in Hawaiian Kenpo from Grandmaster George Lim who received his black belt from Marino Tiwanak of CHA-3 Kenpo and influenced in Kajukenbo from Grandmaster Allen Abad. Grandmaster Lim was promoted to 8^th degree by Sijo Emperado.

Sigung Kelly received his promotion to 6th Degree in 2009 by Grandmaster Lim. Sigung Kelly was promoted to 5th Degree Black by the late Grandmaster Allen Abad and Grandmaster George Lim in 2009.

Sigung Kelly regularly attends Pit training (www.thepit.tv) under Kumu John Hackleman, a student of Walter Godin and founder of Hawaiian Kempo System. Sigung combines the Pit techniques with Kajukenbo and Hawaiian Kenpo techniques to create a unique blend of physical training and self-defense techniques.

Sigung Kelly currently trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Coach Paul Nava of Nova Uniao and is has earned a Blue Belt. He won a Gold Medal in his age/weight division at the Pan Nationals Tournament in Irvine, CA in April 2010.

Sigung Kelly was promoted to 2nd Degree Kajukenbo Black Belt by Professor Sal Banuelos who received his 5^th degree black belt from Ahgung Tony Ramos and 8^th degree from Grandmaster Gary Forbach in 2007.