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, Dogzilla, Poi Dog, James Walker (and his boys), Gerald Wong


WHOA!!!  That photo is about a decade old if I remember correctly... ~2003?  Who's the first guy, Mike?  I remember training with him a couple of times, but can't remember his name.  Great memories!!!

Aloha, Poi

Dax & jcordova,

It would be my pleasure.  I look forward to crossing sticks with y'all.

Aloha, Poi

I know you're wicked busy, but we missed you this weekend, brother.  Much aloha.

-Poi

Great day yesterday.  Thanks to everyone there, a heartfelt 'Woof' to those who should have been there but weren't because Life has a nasty habit of getting in the way.  Specific Mahalo to James, Tobias, Kaju, Doc Rick, and Darrien (sp?) for the fights yesterday, it is always an honor for me to cross sticks with such wonderful people.  Steve, you and I are on deck for 1st fight next time!

Big Aloha to the New Mexico clan, an absolute pleasure to meet you, hopefully I'll be back in the Land of Enchantment soon, and we can cross sticks/train then.  I know for a fact I'm missing some shouts to others, please forgive me, I've been hit in the head...a lot.   

NoHo, y'all continue to inspire me.  Great fights from our (no-longer) cherry fighters and veteran fighters alike, I expected nothing less.  We represented Pappy's spirit well, methinks.

Aloha nui loa, Poi

Woof Datu,

It is so hard for me to believe that it was 20 years ago that I began my journey with you into the world of the Filipino Martial Arts. Though now I walk the journey without you, I know that you are the reason I have never swayed from the path, that I continue to find joy in the beauty of this movement and that I will love the art until my final day. I've always felt your guidance, your presence and your love on every step, and I continue to feel you in my heart and at my side, protecting me and leading me through my trials and growth. All my thanks and all my love, Datu, you are the reason I am the Poi Dog.

Eternal Aloha, Kalani

...standing by for the rendezvous location - Should I email or will this be posted here?

Thank you

Rendezvous will be the "Gathering" park, 4th & Ardmore.  Next to the auto shop at:

<325 Ardmore Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254>

Aloha, Poi

Just chiming in here.  I'd like to encourage my fellow veteran fighters ("Dog" and up) to try and get in a fight with at least one cherry fighter.  As the "veterans", I think a large part of our tribal responsibility is to bring new fighters into the fold, and to lead by example what we expect of fighters within the tribe.  I can certainly understand why many of us put in iPods to listen to music (to "find-the-zone/silence-the-chatter/cool-mystical-deep-phrase-of-choice"), but I'd like to encourage our tribe members to reach out to the newbies.  Engage them in conversation and help them get over their chatter, as it is likely MUCH louder for them.  We've "been there, done that" so to speak, and we're back, so we can help them find the same joy we find in the mutual testing.

Knowing that most of us prefer to challenge ourselves, we often overlook the newer fighters because we are looking to fight at or near the edge of our limits.  To compensate, you can always handicap yourself - a lighter stick, a 1st gen mask, lighter gloves, fighting with the complementary hand, etc. to ensure you're making things challenging.  I truly believe that if we really commit to this challenge, we will strengthen the tribe exponentially over time.  We stand only to gain.  As with the vast majority of things I post online, this is just my $.02.  Thanks for reading, and now, please bear with me as I climb down off of my soapbox...


Okay, having rambled on through that, I am looking to set up a fight or 2 here on the forum.  I've already got my staff fight with Doc set, I'd also like to set up either an espada y daga, a single stick, a double stick, and/or a knife-v-'weapon of opportunity' (rolled up magazine).  I'm going to keep most of my single sticks fights open for cherry fighters.  Yes - I know this is an ambitious line-up, but God/Fate/Nothing willing, I'll manage (fingers/toes/eyes crossed).  Any takers? Look forward to seeing y'all in September. 

Aloha, Poi

I know I am deep in the "dinged-up-fingers-make-it-hard-to-type" space that always comes after the Gatherings.   

A very big MAHALO to all my brothers (and sister) who made it to the tribal this year, both those with whom I have crossed sticks/trainers and those I have yet to face.  I am honored to call you friends.  Safe travels and all the best.

Aloha, Poi

Am I the only one whose chatter increased tremendously after receiving this information on Friday the 13th?!     HAH!!

Poi

Woof Kaju,

We'll miss you, brother.  Semper Fi.

Aloha, Poi

Poi is in.

Congratulations, Guide Dog!!

Grateful that I'll be adding another little one to the family giving my boy Tristan a brother or sister. 
(Due date is August 19th).

Awesome, Scurvy!!!  Congrats, brother.  We miss you in NoHo.

Aloha, Poi

Woof, Last call for the sat. night pre Gathering dinner. speak up so we know whos comming. Those who have spoken, we hope that you will attend.
See you guys all soon!!        C-HD

What time and where?  I may be able to attend if the dinner dovetails with my Saturday agenda.

Aloha, Poi

i sometimes wonder if it was already injured the from the fights at the Toronto camp which was only a few prior to the gathering

Then you better stop blaming me, damn Spaniard!!  BTW, congrats on the whole World Cup thing.   

My favorite moment in the vid is ~6:32-6:44 where "Seeing Eye" Dog is in the grapple and GIGGLING WITH GLEE as he stabs his opponent!!  My least favorite part is at 7:59 - the hit where Rene broke my finger!!!  (Which needs to be rebroken BTW, because it didn't set properly, Rene!!!!  Damn Spaniards...  )

Aloha, Poi

Woof Howie,

I've got a few photos of my hand, the x-ray and a pretty nice stick hickey.  I'll let you know once I post them or I'll email you the copies.

Aloha, Poi

http://www.wimp.com/samuraibaseball/

Isao Machii is a legitimate badass with the katana.  Here's another vid with him doing incredible cuts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p35S_OPvlo

Aloha, Poi

All:

I regret to inform that Poi Dog's uncle has died in a motorcycle accident.  Our prayers to the family and Poi.

TAC,
CD

Woof Guro,

Big Mahalo for the best wishes.  I just returned from Wisconsin where the family had a fitting ceremony for my uncle.  It was a jarring reminder that there are no guarantees in life and to take advantage of the opportunities I have and to appreciate the present.

Aloha, Poi

POI DOG WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THERE COVERING FOR ME-- WAS HE NOT THERE?!?

I am in Bloomington IL at the moment, but will be teaching again next week.

Woof,

I was there, but I was miserably late.  I completely underestimated my travel time to the academy and due to LA freeway traffic did not arrive at the academy until 1330.  Jogo and Crafty, my sincerest apologies that I was so late.  I had a friend call the academy for me, but he got no answer when he called.  When I finally arrived at the academy, I spoke with the woman working the front desk and she informed me that I had just missed you, Jogo (I'm assuming it was you).  All in all, this was a very bad weekend for me, mostly through piss poor planning on my part.

Again, my sincerest apologies to both Jogo and Guro.

Poi

Woof,

I know I can.

Poi

Today, I am thankful for the men and women, far better than myself, who gave their lives in service of this great country.

-- Poi

I prefer the Adidas Samba model indoor soccer shoe.  Flat, thin sole with a sturdy toe for the savate kicks.  Comfortable enough for a 3-day Gathering.   

Aloha, Poi

There used to be a really great show on various special forces on cable. They had a great documentary on the Ghurkas. highly impressive and to make selection seemed like the goal of this warrior culture.
...

'World of valor' on the Discovery channel back in the day.

I heard Yams are great for a after work out sorce. Is this haga I am hearing?

I would not sell haga to a slayer such as you.  This is Stygian...the best!!