NAME: Julien Nebbout
KSI RANK: Kadua Guro
Trains at: Kali Sikaran Stockholm
Has trained Kali Sikaran since: 2002
First FMA instructor: Johan Skålberg, training Suntukan (before the Kali Sikaran branding)
Started to train Kali Sikaran because: A friend convinced me to start training with him. It took me more than six months before I started seeing Kali Sikaran as something I actually trained, rather than just being at the trainings for my friend’s sake.
Favourite part of Kali Sikaran: The personal development, attitude and coach training as well as the social network it provides to fellow practitioners all over the world. And espada y daga.
Strives to be better in: Attitude and relaxation, to be able to deliver focused techniques and to avoid tensing up.
I choose to train KSI because: It gives me an all-round understanding of different fighting styles as well as a neatly woven system where all parts are interconnected. The openness to techniques and principles from other systems assures continous growth and prevents the system from going stale.
Future plans in KSI training: To establish Kali Sikaran as a brand in Stockholm and expand our newly started Kali Sikaran club.
Future plans in general: Start a company and become self employed to increase my personal freedom and not be tied to any specific schedule or geographic area.
Additional ranks in other martial arts: Lakan (black belt) in Kombatan Arnis Presas Style
Biggest martial arts Role model/inspiration(s): Hard to not say Johan Skålberg since he’s been with me through all steps of my martial arts career. However I’m grateful for. and look up to, all masters and instructors I’ve had the opportunity to train with over the years.
Other interesting facts: Earth has two moons.
