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Disco Balls and Fokai

webmaster — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:46:27 +0000

Reflecting Light, Sharing Portions, Spreading The Force If you’ve ever walked into a FOKAI space and spotted a disco ball hanging overhead, it might look like just a fun decoration—something for good vibes, good music, and dancing. But for The Force, that shiny ball is actually a whole philosophy. A disco ball doesn’t make its own light.It receives light… then throws it everywhere. That’s exactly...

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2025: The Year the Fokai Familia Kept the Culture Moving Forward

webmaster — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:41:13 +0000

Massive Si Yu’us Ma’åse’ — from all of us to all of you. If you had to sum up 2025 in one sentence, it would be this: Fokai wasn’t just something you wore this year — it was something you lived. In a world that moves fast and forgets even faster, 2025 reminded us why Fokai exists in the first place: to stay rooted, to...

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Community Comes Together: Fusion Tavern Guam & the Fujita Rd Tumon Ponding Basin Cleanup 2025

Roman Dela Cruz — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:36:44 +0000

Something meaningful happened in Tumon. Before the beach crowds arrived and before the day fully heated up, a group of people came together with gloves, trash bags, and a shared purpose: to take care of Guam. The focus was the Fujita Rd Tumon Ponding Basin, an important area many people pass every day on their way to one of Guam’s most iconic spots—Fujita Beach. While...

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Famagu’on Yiyupåktu: Slinging the Spirit of the Mariana Islands Forward

webmaster — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:59:43 +0000

In a time where the threads of identity often feel stretched thin across oceans, timelines, and technology—a sacred call has emerged, echoing from Guåhan to Luta, Sa’ipan to Tinian: Famagu’on Yiyupåktu 2025. It is more than a gathering. It is a revival. A spark reignited in the hearts of our youth to sling not just stones—but culture, honor, and legacy. From Martial Arts to Slinging...

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This Is All Jiu-Jitsu… This Is All Guam: The Evolution of Mixed Martial Arts in the Marianas

Roman Dela Cruz — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:52:00 +0000

It’s kind of hard to put into words… but if you’ve been around long enough—if you’ve really been around—you already know. This ain’t just a sport. This is our story. Where It All Began Before the lights, the medals, the belts, and the sellout crowds at Dusit Thani… there was just a garage. Concrete floors. No fans. No aircon. Just sweat, humility, and curiosity. Gracie...

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BROGAN WALKER STEPS BACK INTO THE OCTAGON AT UFC 320: THE BEAR RETURNS AT ONE OF MMA’S GREATEST STAGES

webmaster — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:56:13 +0000

An Iconic Stage: T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas On October 4, 2025, T‑Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada—nicknamed “The Fortress”—will house UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira II, an iconic event that stands among MMA’s most memorable cards. Since its opening in April 2016, this venue has hosted record-breaking UFC events like UFC 229 (Khabib vs. McGregor), drawing over 20,000 fans and setting PPV records. It’s where legends...

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Brushstrokes of a Fokai Femme ACHIEVER: Michelle Pier Opens Creative Indeed in Tumon

webmaster — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:47:04 +0000

Bold, visionary, and deeply rooted in her roots, Michelle Pier is making waves with the grand opening of her vibrant Creative Indeed Art Studio at Acanta Mall in Tumon. Launched on August 1, 2025, the studio welcomed the community with live music from Pacific Cool, local vendor pop-ups, refreshments, and painting giveaways in a festive celebration of art and island pride. 🌺 An Achiever in...

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Famagu’on Yiyupåktu 2025: Uniting the Mariana Islands Through Slinging, Culture, and Community

Roman Dela Cruz — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:40:08 +0000

In the wake of a historic year for Chamorro slinging—marked by world champion Luis Ponz’s visit to Guam, international championships, and a resurgence in ancestral warrior arts—our islands now prepare for the next leap forward: Famagu’on Yiyupåktu 2025. Set for July 12–30, 2025, Famagu’on Yiyupåktu is an assembly of young slingers from Guåhan, Luta, Saipan, and Tinian. This 10-day immersive gathering isn’t just a camp—it’s...

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In Loving Memory of John Crisostomo: A True Island Warrior and Bridge Between Worlds

Roman Dela Cruz — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:29:18 +0000

🇬🇺 There are some people who don’t just walk into your life—they charge in with heart, with laughter, with presence. That was John Crisostomo. A fighter. A friend. A father. A connector. A legend in our island circle and beyond. For those who had the blessing of knowing John, you’ll understand this one truth: he made you feel like family. Whether it was dinner in...

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Olympic Champion Yui Susaki Learns the Ancient Art of Slinging in Guam: A Powerful Exchange of Warrior Cultures

Roman Dela Cruz — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 01:01:19 +0000

In a moment that blended ancient tradition with modern excellence, Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalist Yui Susaki of Japan and her coach Ryo Yonezawa made a special visit to The Fokai Shop in Tumon, Guam. Known worldwide for her dominance on the wrestling mat, Susaki humbly stepped into an entirely different arena—one rooted in the warrior heritage of the Chamorro people: the ancient art of...

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