“Bushidō (武士道^?), meaning “Way of the Warrior-Knight”, is a Japanese word for the way of the samurai life, loosely analogous to the concept of chivalry. It originates from the samurai moral code and stresses frugality, loyalty, martial arts mastery, and honor unto death.”

“The revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin (四十七士 Shi-jū-shichi-shi^?), also known as the Forty-seven Samurai, the Akō vendetta, or the Genroku Akō incident (元禄赤穂事件 Genroku akō jiken^?) took place in Japan at the start of the 18th century. One noted Japanese scholar described the tale as the country’s “national legend.”^[1] It recounts the most famous case involving the samurai code of honor, bushidō.“

“Cerio can be credited with both expanding and helping to popularize kenpo on the east coast, more specifically New England.  In 1989 he was given the title of professor by Thomas Burdine and was given the equivelant of his 10th dan again by Burdine but this time representing the World Council of Sokes. He founded a branch of kenpo known as ‘Nick Cerio’s Kenpo’ which he built up to an organization of more than 65 schools in the United States, Canada, Europe and South Africa.”

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