It is with a heavy heart that I will not be able to fight, or even attend, this years Open Gathering. As some of you may know, my 1st child, my daughter, was born a little over a week ago by a last minute scheduled c-section. Feeling that would not be stressful enough, my wife and I also purchased our first home, finalizing yesterday and picking up the keys today. The movers are scheduled for Monday morning, so we only have this weekend to pack completely for the move. I wish all the fighters much aloha. Fight hard, be safe. Push each other hard, but do not break one another. Veteran fighters, bring in the novice fighters with the same respectful yet demanding tempering that you were fortunate to receive when you were the novice. My heart and spirit will be with you, though my body will not. Sticks high, my friends.
Aloha, Poi
