Welcome to the Arizona School of Kali!
The Gerald Toki School Of Kali objective is to uphold the traditional teachings, philosophies and legacies of Grandmaster Floro Villabrille and Grandmaster Ben Largusa. Furthermore, the school is firm in the continuance of our Loyalty to the Kali Association Of America, The Villabrille-Largusa Kali System and honor and respect Tuhan Mel Lopez and Apohang Tuhan Ben Largusa.
Guro Toki's Kali Thought of the Month
The Path Of Proficiency
To become proficient in any skill takes dedication, hard work and an unbending desire. Time and dedication to practice are the main ingredients in
achieving greatness in Kali. There is simply no substitute for putting in the long hours of earnest practice; actually it is not the number of
hours you put into your training, but the results that you get out of each one that counts. There are absolutely no shortcuts toward attaining
proficiency other than years of dedicated, quality practice time. The path of proficiency is a long and arduous one, but the fruits of your labor
will be more than compensation. Repetition is a key factor in any skill that requires a high degree of coordination. A good way to practice Kali
is to repeatedly perform all footwork, strikes, and techniques while facing a mirror. In this manner, you can see where your mistakes are and if
the correct body positions and coverage are present. Another way to develop perfection in techniques is to break them down into their respective
parts(e.g., wrist movement, hip rotation, breath control, torque, speed and power). By repeatedly performing each individual movement in a sequence,
the sequence as a whole will greatly improve. Mastery requires dedication because of repitition breeds proficiency. By repeatedly doing something
it becomes anchored in the body and is something that cannot be taken away or distroyed..!
Peace Always in Kali,
Guro Gerald Toki