How did the National Kaihuku Kerai Shin Ryu Organization come about? Kancho Clymer was communicating with his senior student Greg Giovaniello about changes in Kyokushin karate and he joking said maybe I will start my own system. Greg stated he has been wanting Idris to do this for several years but was nervous about discussing this subject. After his conversation with Greg, Idris shared this information with his wife Victoria and she told him now is the time to move on.

Within two hours Victoria came up with the name of the new system Kaifuku Kerai Shin meaning resilient servant (of God) with a strong mind, body and spirit. Idris discussed his new system with other adult students who supported him and within a week the Kaifuku Kerai Shin took on a new form. Aaron Hutt Sr. developed the patch, Victoria and Greg were instrumental in finding the Japanese writing and Greg contacted the agency that would make the patches and put the symbol on the new uniforms (dogi). Idris developed the school oath, rules, etc., but maintain that the katas, training, and fighting learned in kyokushin.

The first dojos (schools) were founded in May 2013, the first in the Bronx, New York under the instructions of Sensei Giovaniello, Sandan and Branch Chief. The New York dojo became the Headquarters for Kaihuku Kerai Shin Ryu. The second dojo fell under Sensei Larry Mathis Sr., Shodan, Branch Chief Wilmington, Delaware. Within a month Sensei Jerome J. Gumbs, Sandan, Branch Chief of Maryland joined and two months later Sensei Vonia De La Garza, Nidan, Branch Chief, Arizona joined. Within a four month period four schools presently make of the Kaifuku Kerai Shin Ryu Organization.

On June 22, 2013, then Shihan Dr. Idris A. Clymer, Rukudan held his first promotion test in at the Wilmington, Delaware dojo. Sensei Giovaniello displayed dedication, commitment, and courage as he tested for his Sandan (3rd degree). Sensei Greg task was to fight 30 times and was limited in his fighting due to his inability to kick because of his injured hips. This did not stop him, but due to being drained and the pain he was experiencing from his hip he was able to fight 24 times and was awarded his Sandan. Also testing was Sensei Larry Mathis Sr., who was successful in fighting 10 times earning his Shodan and becoming the Branch Chief of Delaware. Aaron Hutt tested and earned his brown belt and became the National Chief Administrator for KKRS and was very instrumental in developing the KKRS website, newsletter, id-cards, and responsible for all correspondences and administrative duties associated with the organization. Ethan Williams tested and achieved the rank of green belt.

Sensei Giovaniello, hosted the first annual summer camp in the Bronx, New York a three and a half day of training in July a very successful event. During that time the KKRS Council was formed consisting of Sensei Giovaniello, Sensei Gumbs, Sensei Mathis, Sempai Hutt and newly promoted Sempai Pat Prtriello, brown belt and Chief Administrator for the New York dojo. Also during camp a meeting was held and Shihan Clymer was elevated by majority vote to Kancho. The official color at the time for the uniform symbol was blue but later change to purple meaning leaning towards wealth in family, friendships, associations, life and spiritual development thanks to Sempai Pat. Sempai Aaron developed the KKRS organizational chart as illustrated in this handbook. Kancho Clymer maintains tradition and loves the saying “If it is not broke why fix it only improve upon it. Kancho Clymer also believes in giving recognition to those who paved the way for him and will always give honor and respect to the following: Sosai Mas Oyama founder of Kyokushinkai, Joko Ninomiya, Kancho’s first instructor and to Shinhan Joseph Hamamoto, Kancho’s last instructor for their development in his life as a martial artist.

Upon further deliberation and prayer Kancho Clymer held a meeting with his council members excluding Sensei Giovaniello to promote Sensei Giovaniello to the rank of Godan and title of fuku-Kancho and Shihan. All council members gave their approval and related that the promotion was well- deserving. OSU!

Lineage

Osu, train long enough and eventually somebody will ask you about your Karate lineage. This is a sort of Karate family tree and if you decide to take your training seriously you should know where you came from. I’ve been able to put together our lineage back before the term Karate was ever spoken, this will also help when outsiders question if we are a bunch of people making stuff up or if we had legitimate teachers. *while putting this together I discovered that everyone in the lineage was a Kancho who created their own style.

1. Through the development of our minds, hearts, and bodies our spirit will become stronger.
2. Through studying and practice we will gain the wisdom to become masters of our senses.
3. Through commitment, dedication and consistency our paths in life will be successful.
4. Through following the principles of courtesy and respect, we will honor and respect those who lead.
5. Through seeking the guidance, grace, mercy, and blessings of God we will be humble to make us true servants of this martial art.
6. Through practicing karate, we will honor the Bushido way.
7. Through dedicating ourselves to karate, we will strive to achieve the meaning of Kaihuku Kerai Shin.

1. As a resilient servant to truly understand your opponent we must first know ourselves and never think that karate is practiced in the dojo only.
2. As a reslient servant we trust in the path that we have chosen with a mind that is strong to endure life's difficulties.
3. As a resilient servant of the martial arts we must develop a spirit free from fear.
4. As a resilient servant even though we are face with many obstacles in life we will seek wisdom through meditation.
5. As resilient servants our bodies and mind will become stronger through daily rigorous training.
6. As a resilient servant, true martial artists know the true master of the karate is one who has learned to fight with their mind, and that their hands and feet are only used to defend.
7. A resilient servant understands that self-improvement is obtained through loyalty, self-discipline, humility, hard work and constant self-evaluation.
8. As a resilient servant we will maintain the true path of the bushido way and develop courage by strenghtening our hearts, minds, and bodies.
9. A resilient servant realizes the main principle of karate is to develop strong character and integrity.
10. As a resilient servant we will always humble ourselves before God and mankind and work towards perfection.

1. As a resilient Servant I have been commanded to be strong and courageous. Not be terrified; not be discouraged, for the Lord our God will be with you wherever you go.
2. As a resilient servant we trust in God with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding; in all our ways acknowledge Him, and He will make our paths straight.
3. As a resilient servant of God, He gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
4. As a resilient servant even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5. As a resilient servant we will be strong in God and in the strength of His might.
6. As a resilient servant we will take up the whole armor of God that we may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
7. As a resilient servant we will be watchful, stand firm in the faith, and be strong.
8. As a resilient servant we will be of good courage, and God shall strengthen our hearts, as long as we have hope in God.
9. As a resilient servant we can do all things through him who strengthens us.
10. As a resilient servant we do not have a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.