I'm heading into massive surgery to repair the damage from the last "Open" Gathering this June 21st. Will be having 2 specialist rebuild my right Pec, Reconnect my right Biceps tendon, and my right rotator cuff. They say it will be 7 months in rehab. I've always been a quick healer. It will at least allow me to work on my Left hand. If I am "healed" but lack strength, I hope to be at this one too if I am able. "Fight with what you got" is what I say, and do it is long and often as you can.

I too wanted to thank everyone that was there at the Tribal. I learned so much about Guts, Skill, Heart, and Brotherhood that weekend. Every person pushed me to he point of "near panic" which was very rewarding. I had the toughest knife fight with Linda "the Bitch" Matsumi that I've ever had with another individual. The energy at the Tribal is certainly different then the "Open". I don't understand those who choose to never fight at the "Tribal" and only do the "Open". IMHO, the Tribal is both Physically and emotionally more rewarding and wished it happened more often. I also wanted to Thank Guro Crafty Dog for his leadership in this Motley Crew. I thank Pappy Dog for being my teacher, and Poi for  being a great guide, and my NOHO tribe for the training.
Words really can't explain the change that happens during a weekend of fighting. All I can do is SMILE!

Regards,
Yutthana Toki C-"Mighty Dog" Tokijkla

Guro Crafty Dog, I thought I'd help you out with this weekends promotions. If memory serves me right, this is the list of the inductees:

Canada:
Rene "Growling Dog" Cocolo
Tyler "Dirty Dog" Morin
Chris C-"Lazy Dog" Goard
Patrick C-"Green Mountain Dog" Gagnon
Shawn C- (TBA) Zirger

Europe:
Heiko "Crossover Dog" Zauske
Detlef "Sinatra Dog" Theim
Thomas C-"Gong Fu" Holtmann

USA:
Randall "Wolf Dog" Gregory
Mark "Beowolf" Houston
Yutthana Toki  C-"Mighty Dog" Tokijkla
"Dog" Roy Starr
"Dog" Don Rammel
"Dog" Terry Crutcher

Guro Crafty Dog, Thank you for a GREAT weekend of fights. It was truly a memorable and enriching. Now off to get surgery next month.

I'm game for Curry

So....should we assume that the Tribal is at the same location as last year? What time ...10ish?

done, in your email.

That's a great link Crafty, I heard my training partner Poi there too. Great interview.

great video Pappy, thanks for posting!

LMAO!...That's Funny Tyler! The visual had me busting up. Look forward to seeing you. I encourage you to rest up the next month, you deserve it! It will make you much faster being rested and all. Actually, I think Alll you Toro Clan should do that. I understand that Rene has lost weight to the point that it's unhealthy,...he should pack on that weight.

I'm in for both days. I hear that the Toronto (Toro) Clan, has been doing some aerial training in the event of flying ninja attacks. I wonder how that pairs up with my training against circus monkeys, juggling bears and Bearded women....

Toki