Grand Master Anthony Wade 8th Degree Black Belt
GM Anthony Wade’s martial arts journey began in 1986 in Newark, California under Senior Grand Master Pete Morales at Golden Dragon School of Karate in Kajukenbo. Because of work,he left the school and was blessed to live in Hawaii for a short time where he had the opportunity to train with Kenpo and Kajukenbo Grand Masters. Upon returning to the Bay Area, he continued his training at Golden Dragon School of Karate and received his First degree black belt in 1992.

In 1993 GM. Wade was certified by the Kajukenbo Association of America (The KAA) as a Kajukenbo Gaylord Method Instructor.

Between 1992 and 1999 he was promoted in rank to 4th degree black belt and awarded the title of Head Instructor and eventually Chief Instructor.

When Senior Grand Master Morales close the school in 1999 to spend more time with his family, Anthony continued his Kajukenbo training with other Kajukenbo schools in the S.F. Bay area.

In 2006 GM. Wade continued his previous escrima training in Stockton, Ca and in 2011 continued under Grand Master Art Miraflor in the Mirarada Escrima System. 

On March 9, 2019 GM. Wade was promoted to Master of Mirada Escrima by GM Art Miraflor.

Upon the passing of Senior Grand Master Pete on Nov 11, 2019 as per SGM Pete's final directive in the event of his passing, Prof. Anthony is now recognized as Grand Master 9th degree.