Adriano Directo Emperado
| Adriano Directo Emperado | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 15, 1926 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Died | April 5, 2009 (aged 82) Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Style | Kajukenbo |
| Teacher(s) | William Kwai Sun Chow |
| Rank | 10th degree black belt in Kajukenbo |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Victor "Sonny" Gascon |
Adriano Directo Emperado (June 15, 1926 – April 4, 2009) was one of five martial artists who developed the kajukenbo self-defense system.