This page covers news surrounding Mr. Rebelo and Rebelo's Kenpo Karate.
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This is news item #1
 January 2, 2007- New Bedford, MA:
In accordance with the wishes of Grand Master David German, founder of the T.A.I. (Transition Action Incorporated) martial arts system {Tai Karate, Tai Kung Fu, Tai Kenpo}, Mr. Rebelo has offically been promoted to the rank of Eigth Degree Black Belt in the art of Tai Kenpo. Originally, GM German wanted to promote Mr. Rebelo in 2004, however, He [Rebelo] did not feel at that time he was worthy of the honor, Mr German relented at that time and promoted him to 5th Degree Black Belt. Mr. German produced a second certificate and stated his wishes for Mr. Rebelo to honor his wishes in the future and stated "When the time comes you'll know what to do.". After Mr. German's untimely death last year, Mr. Rebelo sought out those TAI seniors for their opinion and they concured that GM German's wishes should be honored and the TAI system and Kenpo be perpectuated. It is in that spirit that Mr. Rebelo now accepts the rank his instructor gave to him. It is Mr. Rebelo's plan to promote the TAI system as a compliment to kenpoists who wish to enhance their training.
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This is news item #2
 November 14, 2006- New Bedford, MA:
Rebelo's Kenpo Karate was the scene for an official presentation Sifu Dennis Blackwell & Mr. Rebelo were recognized as the "Co-Inheiritors" of Sijo Bob Smith's Shao Choy Hung Kung Fu system. The ceremony was presided over by O Sensei Carlos R. Febres, Founder of the Nindo Ryu system and Sijo's executor in regards to the future of the Shao Choy Hung System. Febres Sensei was promoted to the rank of Fifth Degree Black Belt/Fifth Duan Black Sash to act as overseer in the event of Sijo's death. He honored Sijo's wishes and insured that promotion of rank and the allocation of titles were done. Mr. Rebelo said "It is an honor to perpectuate Sijo Smith's style. I hope to be worthy of continuing his legacy. However, Sifu Blackwell is still my senior in the Shao Choy Hung system and look to him for confirmation of technique and together we will create a series of instructional DVDs on the art so that it will continue for future generations of students".
This is news item #3
 October 17, 2006- Boston, MA:
Rebelo's Kenpo Karate is sad to announce the death of "Sijo" Bob "Dragon" Smith, Founder of the Shao Choy Hung Kung Fu system. He was a martial arts master who dedicated his life to the study of the arts and the evolution of the style that he had founded. He was an instructor,a teacher, and a friend. He will be sadly missed. Mr. Rebelo has been asked by Sijo Smith to continue the legacy of the style and Sijo Smith's teachings. We are presently in the process of creating a series of DVDs on the system for release at a later date.
For more information contact Mr. Rebelo email: kenpojoe@aol.com
or call (508) 858-1590
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This is news item #4
October 3, 2006- New Bedford, MA:
Mr. Rebelo celebrated his 45th Birthday & his 38th year in the Martial Arts with celebrations attended by students,relatives and fellow martial arts instructors. As he told the attendees "Elvis Preseley once told Ed Parker "It's my friends who made me who I am today." and Mr. Rebelo added "...and truer words were never spoken". He then thanked all who had come to share his birthday and look forward to many more years of learning and teaching the martial arts.
This is news item #5
 June 17, 2006- New York City, NY:
Mr. Rebelo was inducted into the Budo International Magazine Hall of Fame. Budo International is published world-wide in 7 languages and is also known as "Black Belt UK & Cinturon Negro" The event was held at "Marriot Laguardia" Hotel & Banquet facility and it is a great honor. The honor was compounded by the fact that he had been originally nominated by Grandmaster David German prior to his untimely passing & by Dr. Christian Harfouche, Founder of the Shorite Tai Jutsu system. Among such celebrities as Don "The Dragon" Wilson & Cynthia Rothrock [both Pai Lum Black Sashes] and numerous martial arts legends, Mr. Rebelo was recognized for his extensive study the arts and received the "Historian of the Year" Award.Mr. Rebelo dedicated the award in memory of Mrs. Parker, who had been buried that morning. GM David German,who, Mr. Rebelo had attended the inagural event to see him inducted last year, was honored with a special memorial plaque in his memory.
For more information contact www.budointernational.com
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