After intensive months of training, testing, and teaching alongside Grand Tuhon Nate, (along with decades training in the martial arts!) I’m honored to share a major milestone in my personal martial arts journey.

While I still have much to learn and refine as a Kali practitioner, Grand Tuhon Nate has promoted me to the rank of Tuhon (Master Instructor). He believes I’ve demonstrated a level of mastery in both training and teaching that reflects the spirit of our art. It’s a responsibility I don’t take lightly.

We held a formal test on May 10, 2025, and I’m proud to announce the following well-earned promotions:

🥋 Promotions:

• Brandon Scriver – Tuhon (Master Instructor)
• Sean Ricks – Lakan Lima (5th Degree Black Belt)
• Judson Finley – Lakan Isa (1st Degree Black Belt)

Congratulations to my fellow martial artists — your dedication, discipline, and grit showed through during testing. Let’s keep sharpening each other.

Cultural Preservation… with Bruises.