Kajukenbo Tum Pai Association (KTPA)
Kajukenbo - Tum Pai
INFO
Organization: Kajukenbo Tum Pai Association (KTPA)
FoundED: 1994
Founded by: GM Doug Bailey and GM Bob Heuer
Officers:
President - Sifu Nicholas Lemire
Vice President - Sifu Jon Fisher
Treasurer - Sifu Jon Fisher
Secretary - Sifu Jason Ramsey
Contact
EMAIL: tumpaiohana@gmail.com
LINKS
https://www.kajukenbotumpai.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/182626891757299/
KAJUKENBO-TUM PAI
Some of the pioneers of Kajukenbo Tum Pai. Left to Right: GM Mark Moy, GM Jerry Weldon, GM Fred King (Mo Duk Pai), GM Steve Larson, SGM Bob Heuer, GM Jay Burkey
ABOUT
The Kajukenbo Tum Pai Association (KTPA) exists to unify, preserve, and advance the Kajukenbo Tum Pai Branch as a collective body. The Association is founded on the principle that the shared strength of the Tum Pai Branch surpasses that of any individual method or practitioner. Through unity, the Association seeks to connect past and present Black Belts in friendship, continued learning, and stewardship of the art.
The Association is committed to preserving what makes Kajukenbo Tum Pai distinct, while ensuring future generations may continue to explore, innovate, and build upon its foundation.
Purpose and Mission
The Kajukenbo Tum Pai Association serves as the global registry for Kajukenbo Tum Pai Black Belts and functions as the representative body for the Kajukenbo Tum Pai Branch. Its core purposes include:
Preserving and publishing the Official Kajukenbo Tum Pai Branch Family Tree
Coordinating official events, workshops, and gatherings for the benefit of members
Providing formal channels for communication, grievances, and suggestions
Strengthening representation of Tum Pai within the greater Kajukenbo community
Recognizing and acknowledging credentials without awarding rank
Supporting unity while respecting the autonomy of other Tum Pai expressions
The Association makes no claims upon other Tum Pai branches and affirms mutual respect and support for all Tum Pai practitioners within Kajukenbo.
Organizational Structure
The Kajukenbo Tum Pai Association operates as Kajukenbo Tum Pai Association LLC, formed in 2011. It is governed by a Board of Officers and supported by a Board of Advisors, with oversight focused on transparency, lineage preservation, and organizational continuity.
Association Officers
President – Sifu Nicholas Lemire
Vice President – Sifu Jon Fisher
Treasurer – Sifu Jon Fisher
Secretary – Sifu Jason Ramsey
What Is Kajukenbo?
Kajukenbo is a hybrid martial art founded in Hawai‘i in the late 1940s, combining Karate (KA), Judo/Jujitsu (JU), Kenpo (KEN), and Boxing (BO). It emphasizes real-world self-defense, adaptability, and seamless integration of striking, grappling, and weapons defense. Kajukenbo is defined by its practicality, personal development philosophy, and continual evolution.
What Is Kajukenbo Tum Pai?
Kajukenbo Tum Pai is a recognized branch of Kajukenbo emphasizing soft, circular movement, internal mechanics, and close-range combat. Drawing inspiration from internal martial arts such as Tai Chi, Tum Pai balances hard and soft principles through breathing methods, sensitivity training, and meditative forms.
The branch emphasizes longevity, health, harmony, and mindfulness while maintaining the street realism and effectiveness central to Kajukenbo. Tum Pai training is accessible to practitioners of all ages and experience levels.
Kajukenbo Tum Pai Development
北潭派中道 – Kajukenbo Tum Pai
Bailey / Heuer Method
The Kajukenbo Tum Pai Branch, as represented by the KTPA, is specific to the Bailey/Heuer Method, guided by SGM Doug Bailey and SGM Bob Heuer. This designation is documented in the Official Family Tree and Charter.
The Association affirms:
Commitment to the vision and legacy of SGM Bailey and SGM Heuer
Support for all Tum Pai brothers and sisters across Kajukenbo
Continued growth through training, scholarship, and community
History of Tum Pai
1963 – The original Tum Pai concept was conceived by Sijo Adriano D. Emperado, GGM Al Dela Cruz, and GGM Al Dacascos as the next evolutionary step of Kajukenbo
1966 – The original Tum Pai concept was decommissioned with the creation of Chuan Fa
1971 – GM Jon Loren taught Northern Kajukenbo in the Pacific Northwest, incorporating Tai Chi
1976 – Sijo Emperado authorized GM Loren to resurrect the Tum Pai name with a new mandate: a soft-style, close-range Kajukenbo branch
1979–1983 – GM Loren and senior Black Belts revised Kajukenbo forms and techniques using Tai Chi principles, tendon structure, and internal mechanics
1983 – GM Bob Heuer demonstrated these developments to Sijo Emperado, who endorsed Tum Pai as the fourth official branch of Kajukenbo
1994 – GM Doug Bailey and GM Bob Heuer petitioned GM Loren and the International Kajukenbo Association (IKA) to recognize Kajukenbo Tum Pai as a distinct style of Tum Pai; the petition was sanctioned
Kajukenbo Tum Pai – Bailey/Heuer Method
SGM Doug Bailey and SGM Bob Heuer were the principal architects of the Kajukenbo Tum Pai Branch. Their vision included:
Establishment of the Kajukenbo Tum Pai Association
Creation of a formal charter and by-laws
Formation of governing boards
Promotion of the Annual KTPA Ohana Luau
Lineage Notes
SGM Doug Bailey passed in July 2011
SGM Bob Heuer passed in April 2025
Senior Lineage Representatives
GM Steve Larson – Highest-ranked Black Belt in the Heuer lineage
GM Mark Moy – Highest-ranked Black Belt in the Bailey lineage
Both have trained and promoted Black Belts who continue to carry forward the lineage.
Kajukenbo Tum Pai Charter (Summary)
The Tum Pai lineage affirms:
Tum Pai originated under Sijo Emperado with GM Al Dacascos and GM Al Dela Cruz
Tum Pai was entrusted to GM Jon Loren to integrate Tai Chi into Kajukenbo
Tum Pai evolved into a standalone branch through internal martial arts principles
The Tum Pai style was formally accepted by Sijo Emperado
Kajukenbo Tum Pai was sanctioned as a distinct Tum Pai style in 1994
Tum Pai lineage and senior advisors are defined by the Official Family Tree
Official Information Channels
The following are the only authorized outlets for Kajukenbo Tum Pai Association information:
Website: https://www.kajukenbotumpai.org
Facebook: Kajukenbo Tum Pai Communication Board (open group)
Facebook: Tum Pai Black Belt Ohana (closed group)
Any individual or group claiming to represent the Kajukenbo Tum Pai Association outside these channels is not an authorized source.
