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On
Saturday, February 3, 2007, an honorable and historic event took place.
The Professor William K.S. ‘Thuderbolt’ Chow Memorial paid tribute to a
great Martial Artist and an honorable and generous person. The Memorial
brought together five major offshoots of Professor Chow’s teachings.
Those systems that were so honored were: Kosho-Ryu Kenpo, Go Shin Jitsu Kenpo/Chinese
Kempo, Kajukenbo, American Kenpo, Shaolin Kenpo, and Nick Cerio’s Kenpo.
Founders and/or Representatives from these clans were on-hand to to
share their Art with the many guests that supported the event. The
Memorial also paid respect and tribute to Kenpo’s Founder, Great
Grandmaster James Mitose. Seminars in Kosho-Ryu Kenpo were also
taught to Seminar Participants.
The evening Celebration Dinner brought together the different clans in
an evening of Unity to honor the life and legacy of Professor Chow.
Recognition Awards were given presented to each of the System’s Founders
and/or Representatives that selflessly gave their time to make the event
a great success. The evening culminated in the dedication of a specially
made Plaque in Professor Chow’s honor. The Plaque will be dedicated and
displayed at the Nuuanu YMCA for all to see and admire. The Professor
Chow Memorial would like to thank the following Founder’s and/or their
Representatives for donating their time so willingly to honor Professor
Chow. They are as follows:
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Kosho-Ryu Kenpo: |
Grandmaster Thomas
Barrow Mitose
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Go Shin Jitsu Kenpo/Chinese Kempo Kai: |
Master Bill Chun, Jr.
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Kajukenbo: |
Grandmasters Emil
Bautista and Joe Davis
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American Kenpo: |
Mr. Ed Parker, Jr.,
American Kenpo Ambassador
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Shaolin Kenpo: |
Great Grandmaster Ralph Castro and
Grandmaster Rob Castro
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Nick Cerio’s Kenpo:
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Exec. Board Members:
Clermont Poulin, Craig Seavey, John James, and Maryann Weeden |
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The
evening was also marked by two special guests. In attendance were
Mrs. Pauline Chow-Hoon, the late Professor John Chow-Hoon's wife,
and Lester Chow, the nephew of Professor William K.S. Chow.
In addition, there were two surprise Awards given for outstanding
dedication and loyalty to their respective Systems. They are as follows:
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Go
Shin Jitsu Kenpo/Chinese Kempo Kai:
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Master Wilfred Peladeau
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Nick
Cerio’s Kenpo : |
Shihan
Thomas E. Scott |
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Also, a special
Recognition and Tribute was paid Professor Chow’s protégé and Successor: |
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Grandmaster William Q.C. Chun, Sr.
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A
special ‘Thank You’ goes to all the people who helped and supported the
event and made it a wonderful experience for all who attended. The
spirit of Unity was alive and well at the Memorial. All the Clans came
together with mutual respect and admiration to honor their roots...
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Professor William K.S. ‘Thunderbolt’ Chow |
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