NAME: Michael Santos
KSI RANK: Katulong Guro
Trains at: Flekkerøy Kampsport Klubb, Kristiansand, Norway (Club owner)
Has trained Kali Sikaran since: 2000
First FMA instructor: My first FMA instructor was Johan Skålberg.
Started to train Kali Sikaran because: I had trained karate for 11 years, I wanted something different. I wanted to train with weapons, and to train something that was possible to use in ”real” life for selfdefence.
Favourite part of Kali Sikaran: Gunting, Kadena de mano, Panantukan and Sikaran.
Strives to be better in: Daga, sticks, and to get a better flow!
I choose to train KSI because: I like the system. Its realistic, hardcore, and I have fantastic friends in Kali Sikaran.
Future plans in KSI training: I want to train for the Guro rank, i also want to keep on travelling around the world and train hard!
Future plans in general: Make my club a steady club with satisfied members! Be a great instructor. Be the best martial artist i can be, and be a warrior and never give up!
Additional ranks in other martial arts: Black belt in WKF karate (1 dan).
Apprentice instructor in International Martial and Boxing (Richard Bustillo)
Recognized Instructor in Close Quarter Fighting in the Norwegian military.
Biggest martial arts Role model/inspiration: Johan Skålberg
