Sigung Lynn Tokuda
Sigung Lynn Tokuda ©Reyes/Kajukenbo Archive
1998 Black Belt Promotion Ed Zickowski, Alan Reyes, Lynn Tokuda. ©Reyes/Kajukenbo Archive
NAME: Lynn Tokuda
TITLE: SIGUNG
HONORARY TITLE: Reyes Kenpo Secretary
RANK: 7th Degree Black Belt
Instructor Lineage: Senior Grand Master Alan Reyes & Grand Master Ed Zickowski
SYSTEM: Kajukenbo
METHOD: Emperado Method
STYLE: Hard style
SCHOOL: REYES KENPO KARATE CLUB
LIVED: 1956-Present
TRAINED: 1980-Present
AFFILIATIONS: KSDI
As a young girl, Sigung Lynn Tokuda began her training in 1971 under the guidance of Great Grand Master (GGM) Aleju Reyes at the Vacaville Community Center. Shortly after she had to stop because the distance to the school was too great. She continued her martial arts training with Westwind Martial Arts where she dedicated 11 years to the art. In 1990 she came back to Reyes Kenpo Karate to study under Senior Grand Master Alan M. Reyes and in 1995 Sifu Lynn earned her first black belt.
“Over the years I learned how to share my knowledge in a way to help each student be their personal best on and off the mat.” - Sigung Lynn Tokuda
Reyes Kenpo Karate, Kajukenbo. 2017 3 Oaks Community Center Vacaville, CA ©Reyes/Kajukenbo Archive
Black Belt Testing 1996 - Alan Smith, Albert Sy, Lynn Cornell, Kandi Teska, Theresa Walters. Fairfield Dojo ©Reyes/Kajukenbo Archive
Black Belt Testing 2004 Reyes Kenpo Karate Fairfield, CA ©Reyes/Kajukenbo Archive
HISTORY
Sigung Lynn’s dedication to the art and RKK led her to compete in tournaments and countless demonstrations to support and promote the school. She became head Instructor of RKK Vacaville when she was promoted to 2nd degree black belt. Subsequently, she was named Secretary to Reyes Kenpo Karate, a position she has held for 30+ years.
“What I treasure most is knowing that I have made a difference in the lives of the students I have had the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience with.” - Sigung Lynn Tokuda
In 2001 Sigung Lynn was severely injured during her 3rd degree test. Instead of letting these injuries keep her from training, she turned to Tai Chi to help with her healing process. In 2006 she earned a Black Sash from SiGung Warner Wong.
In 2021 Sigung Lynn Tokuda earned her 7th Degree Reyes Kenpo Black Belt in 2021
“Sigung Lynn Tokuda’s dedication to Reyes Kenpo Karate and Kajukenbo as a whole is represented by her dedication to detail in the documentation of original knowledge. She is a true guardian of wisdom, history, and knowledge.” - Sigung Alan Christopher Reyes
1999 RKK Gualala Campout, Training on the Beach
2006 WuShing
HIGHLIGHTS
1971 Trained with Great Grand Master Aleju Reyes
1980 Started Training with Westwind Karate
1990 Achieved Brown Belt 3rd Stripe (highest rank allowed women)
1991 Started training with Reyes Kenpo Karate
1994 Became Secretary of Reyes Kenpo Karate
1996 Promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt
1998 Became Head Instructor of RKK Vacaville School
2002 Started WuShing Tai Chi (Sigung Warner Wong)
2006 Promoted to Black Sash in Tai Chi
2021 Promoted to 7th Degree Black Belt