NAME: Andreas Tovgård
KSI RANK: Kadua Guro
Trains at: Kali Sikaran HQ, Gothenburg, Sweden
Has trained Kali Sikaran since: 2004.
First FMA instructor: My first instructor was Johan Skålberg but the one who got my interest going for FMA was Magnus Dégeus.
Started to train Kali Sikaran because: Had been training Combat Hapkido and Bujinkan in Falun for some years and wanted something similar or better. The bujinkan clubs in Gothenburg didn´t meet my expectations. I tried Kali Sikaran out because it looked different and familiar at the same time. But I got HOOKED instantly!!!
Favourite part of Kali Sikaran: Hmm… hard question, but I have to say; Kadena de Mano AND Panantukan. The combination of the two. Wicked!
Strives to be better in: Sikaran, at the moment. Stretching is a bit of a speedbump for me. Also my instructor skills. For instance my feedback. You can always get better at providing proper feedback.
I choose to train KSI because: Kali Sikaran really works for me. It provides me with both physical and mental training. The mental part makes me into a stronger man, that comes in handy when I take on the different speedbumps in life. I now know, not just feel, I can do anything if I set my mind to it. Nice feeling, trust me!
Teaching philosophy: If you get your students to smile and enjoying being challenged during training, they´ll learn that much more and come back for more! 
Future plans in KSI training: Taking my Madunong Guro exam this year. Aspire to be the instructor who inspire my students to do great things…
Future plans in general: Getting my teachers exam in spanish and aspire to be the best man I can be in all aspects of life.
Additional ranks in other martial arts: Bujinkan 2 kyu
Combat Hapkido 3 gup
Judo green belt
Biggest martial arts Role model/inspiration(s): Hmm boring I know but I have to say Johan Skålberg because of his work ethics and tremendous skill as a martial artist and his ability to bring forth the inner strength in his students.
Favourite quote/motto: ”Its nice to be important, but it´s more important to nice” (Scooter)
Competition experience: Johan asked in 2008 if anyone wanted to compete. We said:”Yeah!! -Ehh.. when and in what category??”" -Single stick and in three weeks”, was the answer… Three weeks later I looked like a giraffe because of the many bruises and I got a title: 1st place full contact -90 kg! I got a diploma and a new nickname; ”Danny the dog”. I don’t know why…
