The now GM Alan Reyes, in the mid 1950's as a youth, can trace his early training with GGM Sijo Emperado at the famed Palama Settlement, along side "Pano" Emperado, Sijo Emperado eldest son.

Taught by his father, the late GGM Aleju Reyes, GM Alan Reyes, recieved his first and last belt ranking from GGM Sijo Adriano D. Emperado in Hawaii. To maintain the Reyes family "KSDI first generation" legacy. Notable dates of upper ranks, were 1965,as a Black Belt.1986, he recieved his 9th Degree, and in 1999 was awarded his GrandMaster Title and was one of nine original KSDI GM's. Later, inducted in the KSDI Hall of Fame. Held numerous positions in the IKA, KSDI, EKA, and the Black Belt Society, CA. Full Contact Judge.

GM Alan Reyes in his competition career, took both the Kumite and Kata Grand Champion at the Hawaii All American Karate Championships, Placed at the Southern CA. GGM ED Parker's Long Beach Internationals. The Northern CA. California State Championships, The Northern Pacific Nationals and numerous champioships representing the Armed Forces, during his military career.

His soft sided interests vary from art, sculpting, painting, music, gun collecting, hunting and shooting sports.

This Hawaii born, Filipino and Chinese ancestry GM, has made the Art of KAJUKENBO, his life, and as of 2009, for 55 years has trained and instructed only in the original hard style of the EMPERADO METHOD. A way of life that has made his BODY strong and deadly, his MIND knowledgeable, and his SPIRIT proud.