Sifu Loran Kelley

Profile

Jul 27

Written By Christopher Reyes, RKA

Sifu Loran Kelley

INFO

Name: Loran Kelley
Title: SIFU
Honorary Title: UKF Advisor for Northern Nevada, KSDI Liaison for Nevada
Rank: 4th Degree
System: Kajukenbo
Method: Ramos Method, Emperado Method
Style: Chuan Fa, Hard Style
School: Kelley's Kajukenbo
LIVED: NA
TRAINED: 1994-Present
INSTRUCTOR: Grand Master Andy Marquez, Grand Master Mitch Powell, Professor Bob Anderson
Lineage: Ramos Method: Sijo> Ahgung Tony Ramos>Senior Grand Master Calvin Shin> Grand Master Andy Marquez
Lineage: Emperado Method: Sijo> Great Grand Master Aleju Reyes> Great Grand Master Joseph F. Davis> Grand Master Mitch Powell
AFFILIATIONS: KSDI, UKF, KOA

Sifu Loran Kelley began his martial arts journey at the age of 14 under the guidance of then-Sifu (now Grand Master) Andy Marquez at Marquez Martial Art Academy in Vacaville, California. His early training followed the Ramos Method, and his dedication to the art eventually led to his Ramos Black Belt at the Texas Street School in Fairfield, CA.

United Kajukenbo Federation

History

In 2019, Sifu Kelley expanded his studies by beginning formal training in the Emperado Method under Grand Master Mitch Powell. He earned his 1st Degree Black Belt in this method in January 2021.

Sifu Kelley founded Kelley's Kajukenbo in Carson City, Nevada, in March 2019. Since then, he has focused on nurturing a new generation of martial artists, sharing the values and traditions of Kajukenbo with students of all ages.

Kajukenbo has been a defining force in his life, shaping not only his perspective and discipline but also providing a lifelong ohana. As a dedicated instructor and community leader, he continues to serve the art with humility, passion, and a deep respect for its roots.