Grandmaster George Iversen

Professor George W. Iversen had devoted over thirty-five years as a Kajukenbo student and teacher. He developed the most effective method of teaching and passing on the greatest lessons in martial arts, as taught by masters such as: Adriano Emperado, Sid Asuncion, James Mitose, William Chow, Henry Okazaki, and Bing Fai Lau.

George W. Iversen received his black belt from the man he called "Chief", his original teacher, Sid Asuncion, a first generation black belt from Sijo. Some of Sids other notable black belts are Al Dela Cruz of KSDI, Al Dacascos, founder of Won Hop Kwuen Do, and L.A.P.D Martial Arts Consultant Richard Bustillo.

A personal milestone was reached at the 1999 International Kajukenbo Self Defense Institute Tournament and Seminar in Las Vegas, when Professor Iversen was honored with the title of "Grand Master" and awarded his Ninth Degree black belt, by the founder of Kajukenbo, Sijo Adriano Emperado.

Always a student, Professor George W. Iversen was widely recognized for his innovative, cutting edge, methods of passing on the lessons he had learned through people like Bing Fai Lau. He held the distinction of being Bings last student before he passed away at the age of 99. Sifu Lau taught him the Yang style Tai Chi. At the time of his passing, Sifu Lau was the last living black belt of Henry S. Okazaki. He was truly a living legend; a man of the greatest humility.