FCS Seminar with Tuhon Ray Dionaldo in San Diego, CA

This past weekend, September 28 - 29, 2013, we were privileged to have Tuhon Ray Dionaldo spend some time with us at the Arena MMA off Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego CA.  Another fantastic seminar with Tuhon Ray as he shared his Panantukan basics, variations and application with all of us.  It is always a pleasure to have him in our backyard to answer questions and guide us in our FCS journey.  A special thank you to the Arena MMA team for allowing us to use your facility.  Thank you again and until next time, be safe.

Open Invitation to Check out FCS Kali in San Diego

This is an Open Invitation for those interested in checking out Filipino Martial Arts via the system called FCS Kali created by Tuhon Ray Dionaldo.   The FCS Kali San Diego Group practices weekly on Sundays from 8:00am - 10:00am  in Chula Vista. Come check out what our system is all about, and meet the members of our FCS Kali Family.  For newcomers there is no fee to check out what we do, all we ask is an open mind to our system and come try it out with some participation.

What:  FCS Kali San Diego Weekly Sunday Group Practice 

When:     8:00am - 10:00am

Where:   Heritage Park - Outdoor Stage
             1381 East Palomar Street
           Chula Vista, CA 91913

Erwin G., Bernard H., and Eduardo J.

FCS Kali 2 Day San Diego, California Seminar with Tuhon Ray Dionaldo

2 Day Seminar with FCS KALI founder, Tuhon Ray Dionaldo. Train and share with one of the most world renown FMA Instructor! Blade Tactics, Stick and Specialty Weapons like Sarong, Latigo (Bull-whip) & the infamous Kerambit! VENUE: ARENA MMA Gym (we will occupy the back gym with the roll-up doors) DATE & TIME: September 28-29, 2013 (Sat. & Sun.) from 10:00am - 3:00pm FEE: $65/day FCS Kali Members & Military: $55/day CONTACT: Gil Rich Verdejo email: grverdejo@yahoo.com call or text: (626)831-5684 CONTACT: Bernard Herrera email: bernie.herrera@gmail.com

Keep on training

Weekly Sunday Group Practice

Weekly Group Practice is always on Sunday, unless otherwise posted or cancelled, so always look for any updates here or on FCS Kali West Coast Fan Page.  

FCS Kali San Diego Group Practice will be held at Heritage Park at the Outdoor Stage area.   Newcomers interested in checking out session are welcomed, come with an open mind and interest.

When:     8:00am - 10:00am

Where:   Heritage Park
             1381 East Palomar Street
           Chula Vista, CA 91913

Sunday Training, June 30th, 2013 - CANCELLED (PDE Ohana Gathering, Coronado Beach)

Training on Sunday, June 30th is cancelled. 

We will be attending the PDE Ohana Gathering at Coronado Beach (Dog Beach), just North of Hotel Del at the end of the cul-de-sac. No time frame, potluck, bring what you can, and FMA fellowship is the theme. Come on down and get to know other FMA practitioners in the South Bay.

Sunday Training, 6/23, Manong Rich Verdejo

Training on Sunday, June 23rd at Heritage Park, Chula Vista CA; (08:00 - 11:30)

Manong Rich Verdejo will be down to cover any of the knife, karambit templates we need help with. Additionally, he will be introducing the FCS F'n Hawk to the group.

We will be collecting $20.00 from each of the participants, please let us know if you will be attending.


Maraming Salamat

When:     8:00am - 11:30am

Where:   Heritage Park
             1381 East Palomar Street
           Chula Vista, CA 91913

FCS Kali Weekend Events

This month we have several weekend activities pending;

• Change in plans, our Sunday, June 16th training at Heritage Park, Chula Vista is cancelled.  Enjoy Fathers Day with your family and friends.
• Sunday, June 16th;  FCS "Old School" Seminar, Balboa Park, Encino CA 91316,  12:30 - 16:30 hrs.
• Sunday, June 23rd; Manong Rich, Heritage Park, Chula Vista, CA 08:00 - 11:00 hrs ($20.00).
• Sunday, June 30th; PDE Ohana Beach Day, Coronado, CA, TBA

Please respond to the events you plan on attending.  Thank you.

More training tips from Bob Dorris, S.M.A.R.T Athletics, Inc;

There's a concept I teach my students that goes like this...

“It's easier to learn 1 single technique that you can apply in 100 different situations... than to learn 100 different techniques.”  Technically speaking, it's still 100 different techniques, just using a simplified way of learning & remembering.


That's how I teach both striking and grappling. If you don't already approach your training that way, you won't believe how much more effective it is.

Keep training,

Bob Dorris

S.M.A.R.T. Athletics, Inc. 

Training Strategies

I regularly receive training tips from Bob Dorris of SMART Athletics, also known for the submission master grappling dummy.  He offers great advise and tips on how to train and stay motivated.  Keep training, be safe.

I know you've heard of "visualizing" for improving your skills. But do you do it?  If not, you're missing out.  Try this the next time you watch TV. During the commercials, close your eyes and clearly picture yourself doing a tactic you want to learn, as many times as possible until the commercials are over.

During a typical 2 minute commercial break, you should be able to mentally perform at least 20 to 30 reps of that move. 
If there's 5 commercial breaks during that episode of "Law & Order", you'll have performed 100 to 150 reps.I'll bet that's more than you did during your last "live" training!

After you make this a habit, I guarantee you're going to find yourself pulling off tactics while "rolling" that you've NEVER 
even physically done before... just because you've mentally rehearsed them.  A side benefit - your "significant other" will think you'respending quality time together, snuggling on the couch and watching a romantic comedy... while you're practicing kneebars and heel hooks.

It just doesn't get any better than that!

Keep training,
Bob Dorris

S.M.A.R.T. Athletics, Inc. 

No excuses, keep on training

Weekly Sunday Group Practice

Weekly Group Practice is always on Sunday, unless otherwise posted or cancelled, so always look for any updates here or on FCS Kali West Coast Fan Page.  

FCS Kali San Diego Group Practice will be held at Heritage Park at the Outdoor Stage area.   Newcomers interested in checking out session are welcomed, come with an open mind and interest.

When:     8:00am - 10:00am

Where:   Heritage Park
             1381 East Palomar Street
           Chula Vista, CA 91913

Great Practice Today - Sunday, April 7, 2013

It is always a great day when our FCS Kali West Coast - San Diego training group gets together.  Welcome back Glenda, it's great to have you back training with the group.  We started the morning by warming up with footwork and some sinawali.  We then went into punyo mano drills, mano - mano, and knife tapping, transitioning into the knife template #1.  It is motivating to see how well everyone is retaining the information.

In the coming weeks we are planning a couple of training events; firearm safety for FCS Kali SD members and their families; and a day at the shooting range - South Bay Rod and Gun Club, Dulzura.  Dates for these events will be posted.

Until next week, keep training, stay healthy, and be safe.

Maraming Salamat