Sifu Marian Nemec
INFO
Name: Marian Nemec
Title: Sifu
Honorary Title: Head of Czech Kempo and Kajukenbo Federation
Rank: 3rd Degree
System: Kajukenbo, Chinese Kempo
Method: Gaylords Method
Style: Lohan Tao Kempo
School: Academy of DEFENSE Brno
LIVED: 1976-Present
TRAINED: 1994 generally, 2014 kajukenbo to Present
INSTRUCTOR: Bruno Rebelo
Lineage: Sijo Emperado and Joe Emperado > George Seronio> Charles Gaylord > Bruno Rebelo
AFFILIATIONS: ICKF
Marian Nemec is a dedicated martial artist, father, and professional in the field of information and cybersecurity. Residing near Brno, Czech Republic, he balances family life with a deep passion for martial arts and self-defense. With more than a decade of experience in Kajukenbo and Chinese Kempo, Marian has become a leader in developing and promoting these arts in the Czech Republic. He is known for his commitment to ethics, community building, and teaching values of respect, diligence, and perseverance to his students.
Marian-Nemec kajukenbo
Kempo Kajukenbo
2022 Marian Nemec Kajukenbo Blackbelt
Marian began his martial arts journey in the early 1990s, studying Taekwondo, Shotokan, and Goju-Ryu Karate. After the Velvet Revolution, he explored many disciplines including Jiujitsu, Aikido, and Systema before ultimately discovering Kajukenbo in 2014. Captivated by its practical blend of tradition and functionality, he dedicated himself to training under Master Bruno Rebelo, focusing on the Gaylord Method while continuing to explore other branches.
In 2018, he founded the Czech Federation of Kempo and Kajukenbo, helping to establish new clubs and train a new generation of practitioners. His personal school has grown to over 70 students, including his daughter, and has become a model of family and community values. Marian also prepares students for competition, with consistent success at the UWSKF World Championships, the IKF, and the Memorial Cup Budapest.
History
Born during communist Czechoslovakia with early interest in martial arts.
1990: Began Taekwondo in a military gymnasium.
1993–1997: Trained Shotokan, later co-founded a Goju-Ryu section.
2011: Returned to martial arts training with a senior police officer.
2014: First exposure to Kajukenbo at a seminar with Master Ivan Spišiak.
2015–2016: Attended seminars with Master Bruno Rebelo.
2018: Founded the Czech Federation of Kempo and Kajukenbo.
2025: Became Head of the National Team, Czech Republic.
HIGHLIGHTS
Founder & Head of Czech Federation of Kempo and Kajukenbo (2018–present)
Head of National Team, Czech Republic (2025)
3rd Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kempo & Kajukenbo
Multiple-time UWSKF World Champion (semikempo & light kempo)
Medalist in forms, weapon forms, and self-defense
Coach of world champions and medalists (UWSKF & IKF)
Coach of winning team at Memorial Cup Budapest
BLACKBELTS
Blackbelts Include: NA
Marian Nemec - UWSKF
