Sibak Shabnam Arash

Black Belt

Apr 11

Written By KAJUCOM

*Sibak Shabnam Arash Island Style Kajukenbo*

INFO

Name: Shabnam Arash
Title: Sibak
Current Rank: 1st degree black belt
Kajukenbo BLACK BELT: March 26 2026
System: Kajukenbo
Method: Gaylord Method
BRANCH: Hardstyle
School: Island Style Kajukenbo
LIVED: 12-10-2003 - Present
TRAINED: 2018 - present
INSTRUCTOR: GM Bob GOmez, Sibak Bruce Kavich, Sibak Nain Guzman, Sibak Robert Blaine
Lineage: Sijo Emperado, GM Seronio, GGM CHarles H. Gaylord, SGM Pete Morales, GM Bob Gomez

My mother signed me up to help my self esteem and confidence. I was being bullied in school because I am from Afghanistan. With the guidance of GM Bob and the other students and instructors I feel I'm able to handle hardships better and not let the unimportant things bother me.

History

Began training in Kajukenbo at the age of 14 years old in 2018 at GM Bob Gomez' school, Island Style Kajukenbo LLC in Fremont, CA and earned my 1st degree black belt from GM Bob Gomez on March 21st, 2026