Once-Super Typhoon Soudelor pummeled the island of Saipan in the Western Pacific ocean on its path to Taiwan and China this week.

Soudelor slammed Saipan with the intensity of a Category 2 hurricane on Sunday night, local time. Winds were measured up to 105 mph as the storm hit. However, winds may have been stronger than those reports, AccuWeather Meteorologist Eric Leister said.

“Soudelor was going through a period of rapid intensification as it passed over Saipan so even stronger winds may have occurred,” he said
In Saipan, a U.S. commonwealth with a population of 53,000, fierce winds and drenching rain left a trail of damage…

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TrenchTech,the building, was burned down in early February. Trench Tech, the Family, lives on…Show your support for CNMI’s competitive martial arts ambition. Connect with them @ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1445984088

TheFokai: FistofFury award is a salute given to individials/organizations commited and in action towards the goodwill and honorable service of martial arts and its positivie contributions to the people–

it was awarded to TrenchTec Saipan and its positive steering of the worldwide growing sport of MixedMartialArts competition.

TrenchTech/PurebredSaipan was unfortunately set afire by an arsonist two weeks ago. The cage was burned, the mat was burned, and all teh equpimpent was left destroyed. But something the fire couldnt destroy was the will of its members.

Fighting fire with Fire…TrenchTech Saipan will rise again.  The fire of Saipan martial arts is truly UNstoppable.Best of Luck and Here to support for the Ressurection…

Hafa Adai All my Friends,

Just spreading the good Jiu Jitsu word that we will be hosting our 6th edition of our No-Gi Grappling/Submission Challenge (THE ART OF WAR) on Saturday, April 23rd at the Trench Tech Gym in Saipan CNMI.

In case some of you are wondering, this is an OPEN CLASS event and we categorize each player according to weight. There is no novice or advanced class. Its everyone vs. everyone; white belt level vs. Blue vs. Purple vs. Brown vs. Black…Saipan Style!

**Please see weight categories below:

Bantam Weight-115-135
Feather Weight- 136-145
Light Weight- 146-155
Welter Weight- 156-170
Middle Weight- 171-185
Light Heavy- 186-205
Heavyweight- 206- UP

Fee to participate is $10.00 (baba i ekonomia nai, it used to be $20) per player per class and players can join as many classes as they like as long as its not a lower weight class from their actual weight.

*Winners will receive MEDALS.

If you are flying up from Guam, I can get great rates on hotels and rent a cars.

Please spread the GOOD word to any and all interested No Gi BJJ practitioner/players who may want to compete. Appreciate it!

Email or call me if you have any questions at the address below.

Si Yu’us Ma’ase!

JoseQuantestrunning FokaiQuickdries@the 6-7-OYah!

Hafa Adai! Thanks to Nola Hicks and the Familia in Saipan–FokaiFemme will be throwing its first official headline party in the 67o to kick off the 2010Holiday seasons.  Goood Times for sure in the 67-OYah!

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