Thursday, June 03, 2010

True Kali Skills

This is how I really learned the Art of Kali. Of course, I did not study with the great Patato Valdes shown here – but those who know how to watch and listen to this can learn so much about our martial art.

As profound as this is, it is grade-school compared to some of the guys I know in West Africa. The bata players from Oyo not only play their hearts out, they play yours out as well.

That’s Kali.





4 comments:

Finding The Path said...

Interesting post here yet I find myself even more curious to know more about your new blog header pic? Where and why did you find such a photo? In the photo, I find his selection of gear most interesting.

Regards

guro jeff davidson said...

Komusta/Apa Kabar Finding the Path,

I hope you like the pic. I kind of see it as "myself" in a previous incarnation, perhaps. I know it sounds strange.

Finding The Path said...

Thank you for your words of welcome and while yes, I quite like your header picture and I find your blog to be a most interesting read....

I find it curious that you would hope that I would like the pic. I don't believe we've ever met, or have we by chance crossed internet paths before and I was unaware?

Most fascinatingly strange.

Regards

guro jeff davidson said...

FtP,

I don't know if we've crossed paths. I keep a low profile.

I said I hoped you like the pic because if you visit my blog, you'll be seeing it...and you should have a pleasant visual experience from my blog!

JD