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General overview of grades
This ladder is not yet attributed to a specific organisation. Federations differ in belt colours and time requirements.
Kajukenbo, created in 1947 in Hawaii by the Black Belt Society (Adriano Emperado et al.), is the original American hybrid martial art. Its name combines Karate, Judo/Jujutsu, Kenpo, and Chinese Boxing. The belt cascade from yellow to black belt (up to Sifu / Sijo) tests rapid street striking chains, weapon disarms, and hard full-contact sparring.
