TheCaptainsOnMyspaceAndFacebook
June 30, 2009 by admin
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FoundAndLost:FokaiBluePrints1999
June 30, 2009 by admin
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Returning this book to shop and receive 500dollars in cash.Thanks!
FokaiFemme:ByAdrianDiaz
June 28, 2009 by admin
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AdjustmentsByAdrianDiaz of LemonDrops
“F”isForReals!
June 28, 2009 by admin
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ForLife:MarcConcepcion
FokaiFemme:ProductDevelopment
June 27, 2009 by admin
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He’s Back!!!!
June 26, 2009 by admin
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The Maniac here just testing it out!!!!
FokaiYouthCombat:MarianasVarietyAndPurebredBJJ
Purebred teaches youth the art of BJJ
While many of the island’s youth will be participating in sports such as soccer and baseball during the summer months, a select few
Ten-year-old Alex Aflague grapples with her peer David Shimizu, also 10, during Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practice Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Purebred/Lloyd Irvin BJJ Academy in Hagatna. Photos by Matt Weiss
will be perfecting their skills in the marital art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Many people on island and around the world acknowledge the fact that BJJ might be an adult’s sport, however, more and more children continue to train in the martial art, turned global phenomenon.
The Variety caught up with some youth BJJ practitioners at the Purebred/Lloyd Irvin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Anigua to get their thoughts on BJJ.
“I like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because it teaches me many values of life,” 10-year old Alex Aflague said yesterday.
The J.Q. San Miguel Elementary School fifth-grader said that she chooses jiu-jitsu because it is fun.
Aside from sharpening her skills in BJJ, Alfague also likes to play the guitar and is actively involved in the Guam Girl Scouts. “Guitar is like BJJ in many ways because you will only get better after you practice,” Aflague said.
Purebred/ Lloyd Irvin BJJ Academy head instructor Stephen Roberto said of his youth students that “they are the future of the sport. These kids are still very young in age and they still have much to learn.”
“BJJ can be a very demanding sport for some, especially the youth,” Roberto continued. “But as you can see, these kids are always eager to learn more about it.
Another youth BJJ practitioner said that he is training in BJJ so that he can be like his father Steve Shimizu.
Alex Aflague (10 years old) poses for the camera after Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practice Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Purebred Lloyd Irvin BJJ Academy in Hagatna.
“I want to be like my dad when I grow up,” David Shimizu said. “He is my hero and he inspires me to to be the best that I can be in BJJ, and whatever I do in life.”
David, a 10-year-old fifth-grader at Harvest Christian Academy said that he like submitting his opponents.
“I like to learn new submissions and then make somebody submit once I fully understand the move.”
He also is an avid football player in the Guam Youth Football League and the Robbie Webber Youth Soccer League.
“I like jiu-jitsu the most because it is basically a self-learned sport,” David explained. “You learn from your coach and you follow in their foot steps; that is why I like it more than any other sport that I play.”
Having a positive outlook on things helps students cope with the strenuous training, explained Roberto.
“They all have positive attitudes when they come to class and I think that is the biggest motivation that they have going for them,” Roberto said. “As they continue in the sport, they will only get better. Who knows, Guam’s next BJJ b
David Shimizu (10 years old) poses for the camera after Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practice Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Purebred Lloyd Irvin BJJ Academy in Hagatna.
lack belt or world champion is right here training in this class.”
Aflague said that her ultimate goal in BJJ is to become like the late grandmaster Helio Gracie.
“I want to be like him and one day become a black belt because I know all of my hard work would have all paid off.”
For information on how to enroll a child at the Purebred/Lloyd Irvin BJJ Academy, contact Roberto at 687-1130 or via e-mail at purebred_guam@hotmail.com.
“Jiu-Jitsu is fun and I am sure that if you try it once; you will be hooked on it for the rest of your life,” Shimizu said.
Sk8THeD8Again!
June 26, 2009 by admin
Filed under FokaiAthletics, Special Forces
Youth celebrate ‘Go Skateboarding Day’ at Dededo Skate park
“Cheesebread” performs a trick Sunday, June 21, 2009 during the “Game of Fokai” competition portion of the Skate the Date: A Go Skateboarding Day Event at Santa Barbara Skate Park in Dededo. Photos by Matt Weiss
ededo Skate Park.
According to SK8 Guam president Jon Jose, despite being on Fathers Day, nearly 50 competitors showed up to battle in two events for bragging rights and prizes. “Everyone enjoyed themselves and everyone who participated walked away with some sort of prize,” Jose told the Variety. “It stayed true to the spirit of ‘Go Skateboarding Day.’ The love of skateboarding made the event a success.”
To start the competition, youth skaters tested their luck in the Poker Run, which was a free-for-all event where skaters had to hit five spots around the skatepark area. After skating for 10 minutes at each spot, each skater was awarded a playing card from a full deck. After the fifth spot the skaters gathered their cards and turned them in to see who had the best poker hand.
Mario Espinosa had the best luck and took the win with a three of a kind aces.
“The event was intended to even out the playing field, due to the fact that this event required no skill. It also gave those who never won a skateboarding event, a chance to actually win,” said Jose.
Later in the night, skaters jumped back into ‘the grind’ to battle in the Game of Fokai, to the satisfaction of the nearly one-hundred spectators watching anxiously on from the surrounding fence. Unlike the first event, skill was a necessary prerequisite for competitors.
Proceeding a heated battle between the youth tricksters, Josh Mills was crowned ‘king of the park’ after using a variety of heel-flip variations to earn the win.
Jon Sumbang used a combination of of shuvit and pressure flip-tricks to take the second spot.
Jon Sumbang pulls off an Aerial-flip Sunday, June 21, 2009 during the “Game of Fokai” competition portion of the Skate the Date Go Skateboarding Event at Santa Barbara Skate Park in Dededo. Sumbang captured 2nd place.
Third place went to Julio Canovas.
Along with SK8 Guam, the following companies joined forces to make the event possible: DV8 Boardshop, DNA Evolution, Fokai Industries, Monster Energy Drink, In4mation, Vans, Darkstar, Enjoi, Almost, Globe, Toy Machine, Foundation, The Department of Parks and Recreation and the Dededo Mayor’s Office.
“This was our sixth event of 2009, and there are more to come,” emphasized Jose. “We are looking at doing more events that are aimed at educating the public about skateboarding, and the positive things that can come out of it.”
SK8 Guam’s main mission is to positively promote skateboarding on Guam, as well as increase the skill level of the skateboarders on island.
“We plan to do this by continuing to throw contests and clinics.” explained Jose. “We are also working on bringing professional skateboarders to do demos and workshops. Another goal is to send our local skateboarders off-island to compete.”
To join SK8 Guam, visit DV8 Boardshop in Tumon. Membership includes a T-shirt, a 10% discount at DNA Evolution and its affiliated stores, and discount for all competition fees. Members will also receive email reminders about all upcoming events.
Sk8THeD8:ItsAFamilyThing
June 25, 2009 by admin
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Thanks for all the support guys!
Results for Game of Fokai
1st – Josh Mills
2nd – Jon Sumbang
3rd – Julio Canovas
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