The Arizona Friendship FMA Gathering was originally created in an attempt to fulfill the suggestion “Hey, we should get our groups together to cross-train.” Thanks to the coordinated efforts of John Jacobo (Kali Ilustrisimo), Pietro Viteli (Bahala Na), Scott Abbott (Inayan Eskrima) and Michael Butz (Kada Anan) the idea of just getting together turned into a non-political, ego-free fostering of family and sharing. Aside from a request to contribute to a potluck lunch, the event is free for anyone, regardless of martial arts background, who wants to experience different styles of the Filipino combat arts.
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The 1st AZ FMA Friendship gathering was held on April 27,2008 at Papago Park in Phoenix, AZ. Headlining instructors were Scott Abbott of Inayan Eskrima, Pietro Viteli of Bahala Na, John Jacobo of Kali Ilustrisimo and Michael Butz of Kada Anan Eskrima. Special thanks to Master Sam Buot of Balintawak for his support and attendance. Special thanks also to Master Gilbert Cordoncillo and Moses Quintero for coming to Phoneix, AZ from Salinas, CA at their own expense to attend the event.
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The 2nd AZ FMA Friendship Gathering was held on October 19, 2008 at Papago Park in Phoenix, AZ. Headlining instructors were Mike Giron and June Gotico of Bahala Na Nulti-style, Sam Buot of Balintawak and Jeff Latorre of Direct Torres Eskrima. Special thanks to Mike Giron, June Gotico, Terry Joven and Gene Inis for coming to Phoneix, AZ from Stockton, CA at their own expense to attend the event. Special thanks also to Sifu Scott Abbott for sponsoring the Papago Park location.
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The 3rd AZ FMA Friendship Gathering was held on March 29, 2009 at Papago Park in Phoenix, AZ. Headlining instructors were Steven Dowd of Arnis Balite, Mike Casto of Sikal and John Jacobo of Kali Ilustrisimo. Special thanks to Steven Dowd for coming directly to Phoenix, AZ at his own expense to attend the event upon his return from a month-long trip to the Philippines. Special thanks also to Sifu Scott Abbott for sponsoring a majority of the expense for the Papago Park location.
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