Aug 1, 2006
White Crane Sports Association on the MOVE
It looks like a new studio is in the works for SIFU Quang Lam and SIFU Richard Garrison. The move will take them
from their Southern and 48st location to Southern and Alma School. This new move should open up more opportunities for both
SIFU Quang, SIFU Garrison and Guro Toki in expanding their respective martial arts. Special thanks goes out to SIFU Quang and SIFU Garrison
for the current accommodations. Stay tuned for updates on practice dates and times at the new location.
July 25, 2006
Best Wishes to Katherine Tordil
The Arizona Kali family sends all the best wishes to Kathy on her continued education.
We hope that you continue in your practice when you can (dont be ashamed) and that you
continue to embrace Kali and all the tradition it encompasses. Good luck, you will be missed!
Welcome Albert Summons
"HEY, HEY, HEY, it's BAD Albert"... The Arizona Kali family would like to welcome our
newest member to our Kali Family. Albert Summons is a financial analyst coming to us
from the East Valley. Albert has a martial arts background in Silat.
July 15, 2006
Arizona School of Toki belt promotion
The students and their family gather together to witness the practitioners receiving promotions.
The event was held at student Rudy Carrillo's casa and was a memorable night of joyous celebration
and food. Thanks for Rudy and his family for their hospitality and congratulations to all the
students who took the next step in ranking.
July 1, 2006
Guro Toki expands to Tempe
Guro Toki opens Kali school in Tempe, Arizona : The 'White Crane Sports Association'. Welcome new students: Michael Petkovic, Dustin Waters, Quang Lam and Richard.
Practice at the Tempe site is every Sundays at 10am to 12 noon and ran by Guro Toki and student Shane Bolosan.
June 20, 2006
The Tordil's invade Kali
Welcome new students, Katherine Tordil, Veronica Tordil, and Grace Tordil! The 3 beautiful and charasmatic sisters are daughters
of current Kali student Leo Tordil.
June 3, 2006
No Mistakes this time - 2006 Filipino Independence Day Celebration
There's no denying that the group was
ON POINT at this years Filipino Independence Day celebration. Armed with sayaus, basics, and a scintillating
staff set by Shane Bolosan and Alex Lamanilao, the Arizona group showed that the group is progressing in their art of demonstration. It was a total group effort
as each student picked up each other when they needed to. Absolutely flawless. Special thanks go to partipants, Rudy Carrillo, Alex Lamanilao, Shane Bolosan, Pascal
Webber, Randy Pagaduan, Leo Tordil, Laudiel Pachico, and Nathan Webster. Special thanks to the family and friends for all their support. And a very special thanks to Lalaine
Lamanilao, a.k.a Cynthia Torres for another excellent MC!
...pictures
May 3, 2006
The Filipino Martial Arts suffers loss
Frank Mamalias, dad of Guro Geral Toki, passed away at Queen's Medical Hospital, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Frank was a Maestro in Doce Pares Escrima. He was 74.
March 19, 2006
No Rain is gonna stop this Kali show - 2006 Aloha Festival
Finally, the big time... on a small stage that is. Well you gottah start somewhere. This year, Guro Toki's school of Kali was asked to perform at the annual Aloha
Festival held at Heritage Square in downtown phoenix. Neither the cold or rainy weather stopped what proved to be a very successful demonstration. At the beginning
of the demonstration, there were only intimate family and friends watching. By the end however, the crowds grew and were amazed by the talent demonstrated that day.
...need to add more stuff
February 25, 2006
Special Guest - Guro Ray Agan
The Arizona Kali group was honored to welcome Guro Ray Agan who was visiting the valley. We got to hear stories of how he joined Kali and how he met Guro Geral Toki.
The students there got to learn the 'Internal Sayau'. Special thanks to Guro Ray for sharing his knowledge and stories.
January 29, 2006
Welcome the youngest Kali Student
Guro Toki is a grandpa again. Mayve Toki brings into the world 'Haylee Mahienanikolokea Reed'. At 7lbs. 12oz., Haylee won't be able to pick up her garote
yet, but you can be rest assured, that with that kind of pedigree, she'll be doing the '16 basics' in no time. Congratulations to mom, Mayve Toki, dad, Troy Reed, and
grandparents Gerald and Vicki Toki!
January 7, 2006
Happy 5th Birthday
Kali demonstration at the Rasay's residence. Special thanks to Alex Lamanilao, Rudy Carrillo, and Shane Bolosan.