Moving to California from Nebraska in 1979, and marrying into the already formed martial arts family in 1981, my love for Kajukenbo students and families became a "lifestyle"–that continues to this day. We opened schools in different locations initially, until becoming a locally known class offering of 20 years of Greater Vallejo Recreation District–then known to the public as the longest running martial arts school with the district.

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The Rapacon family and Black Belts opened a store front school in 2007 known as Combat Fitness-Rapacon's Martial Arts, also added the explosive element of Mixed Martial Arts classes with the traditional style of Kajukenbo.

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Although I did not excel as a student of Martial Arts, I did receive my blue belt from Ahgung Tony Ramos and took pride in being the secretary of the Kajukenbo National Federation. I was given the honorary title of Simo by Mr. Ramos, and although that name is often used for female black belts nowadays, I never misrepresent myself as such–I will always carry the "title" given to me, as I promised I would.

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Through the years since, I have worked hard as chief administrator of the business end and the "Mom" to everyone. Someone has to pay the bills and someone has to dry the tears and provide a listening ear! I am proud to be that person.