Affiliates

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Kemscrima-Doh Headquarters

The United States Kemscrima- Doh Association's Headquarters is based in Merced, CA at the Eastwind Martial Arts Academy. The USKSDA serves as an umbrella for "KSD Affiliates" and "KSD Associates." 

Each of the organization's recognized affiliate schools are independently owned and operated. Recognized associates are individuals who maintain good standing with the USKSDA's regulations and stay up to date with all current requirements. 


Follow the links to learn more about the authorized affiliates in Merced, Livingston, and San Francisco, CA; as well as Prescott and Prescott Valley, AZ.

In addition, you can explore our "Friends of KSD" profiles. While these are not affiliates of Kemscrima-Doh, through the years we have built special relationships with them that strengthens our martial arts family and network.


AFFILIATES:

-Eastwind Martial Arts Academy

-San Francisco Kemscrima-Doh

-Prescott Family Karate

-Thundering Mountain Karate

-Livingston Kempo Karate

-Stockton Escrima Club


FRIENDS:

-Quan's Bushido-Kai Martial Arts

-Peaceful Warrior Aikido

-UC Merced Martial Arts Team

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Eastwind Martial Arts Academy

In 1988, the Eastwind Martial Arts Academy & Supply (EMAAS) was established in Merced, CA under the leadership of Glenn and Philomena Abrescy. The family operation has continued to serve the Central Valley from the same location for over 22 years.  

Ranging from 3 years old and up, EMAAS aims to provide quality programs for children, adults, and families alike. Serving as the HQ for KSD, the academy strives to continually redefine and set the standards through excellent martial arts instruction, practice, and continued development. Akin to all other affiliates and associates, the EMAAS goal is continue to spread the art of Kemscrima-Doh. Find out more about the Eastwind Martial Arts Academy and what services they have to offer. 

California. Arizona. Beyond.

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From California to Arizona, KSD hopes to continue to grow its Martial Arts network

California Affiliates

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Jimmy McCullough, a former student of the Merced dojo, founded the SFKSD program in 2006. In Livingston, CA, Alvaro Ramirez, currently assists Sifu Abrescy at the Livingston Kempo Karate satellite program.

Arizona Affiliates

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Lead by Kyoshi Rafael Merle, Prescott Family Karate is one of many associates located in Arizona. In the neighboring town of Prescott Valley, AZ Christian and Lysandra Andaverde lead "Thundering Mountain KSD." Find out more about Arizona KSD.


Friends of KSD: 

Quan's Bushido-Kai

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Quan's Bushido-Kai Martial Arts is currently located in Fresno, California and is under the direction of Sensei Kathryn Doi.  Training Champions since 1980, you can find out more about them here. 


Friends of KSD: 

Peaceful Warrior

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Currently located in Los Banos, California, Sensei Steve Macillas heads Peaceful Warrior Aikido. Along with his wife Mary, they will be celebrating the dojo's 10th Anniversary in June. Find out more about Peaceful Warrior.