{"id":138699,"date":"2025-08-01T15:46:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T06:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=138699"},"modified":"2025-08-01T15:46:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T06:46:47","slug":"life-is-a-battlefield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=138699","title":{"rendered":"Life is a Battlefield"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-138700\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5026.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Summer is here again! \u00a0The biggest swell of the year arrived today. \u00a0And there are 2 or 3 more big swells coming very soon. \u00a0I&#8217;m so excited! <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-138702\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Round 1: \u00a0Early morning Bowls. \u00a0Overhead sets and so good! \u00a0It was so good to surf big waves again. \u00a0The girls were so happy!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-138701\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Michael Ho out ripping the new swell. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-138703\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-2-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-2-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-2-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-2-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-2.jpg 1623w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Round 2: \u00a0OMG, the waves got a lot bigger this afternoon. \u00a0It was double overhead! \u00a0I took 2 high performance pro model boards for the girls to try. \u00a0I can&#8217;t believe they even made it out to the lineup. \u00a0The waves were big and wild but they caught so many waves. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-138704\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-3-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-3-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-3-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-3-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-3-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We practice and practice for days like this. \u00a0We train everyday at different spots, different conditions, and different boards. \u00a0So when I saw the girls charging this afternoon, it made me so proud. \u00a0This was the biggest right of the day! \u00a0Go Rocky! \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-138705\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-4-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-4-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-4-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-4-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-4-746x420.jpg 746w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-4.jpg 1445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We had the best session. \u00a0Only crazy surfers catch the rights at Bowls and paddle back out again and again on big days like this. \u00a0They were just happy to survive. \u00a0Haha. \u00a0I ended up getting 3 good barrels so I&#8217;m sleeping with a smile on my face.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-138706\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-5-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-5-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-5-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-5-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-5-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The girls had no idea what they were riding because I told them it doesn&#8217;t matter. \u00a0So when we finished surfing, I told them to check the dimensions on the bottom of their boards. \u00a0One was a 6&#8217;6 Josh Moniz pro model shaped by Kerry Tokoro. \u00a0And the other one was a 6&#8217;3 Seth Moniz pro model shaped by Wade Tokoro. \u00a0They were riding real pro surfers personal surfboards. \u00a0They were so happy when they found out. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-138707\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-6-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-6-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-6-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-6-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-6-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GPTempDownload-6.jpg 1771w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A day like today will boost anyones confidence. \u00a0The waves were so big this afternoon that only good experienced surfers were out. \u00a0These were the only 2 women and they caught the biggest waves this afternoon. \u00a0Now they know why Boot Camp is important because today was like going into a big battlefield. \u00a0The fight of their lives!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is here again! \u00a0The biggest swell of the year arrived today. \u00a0And there are 2 or 3 more big swells coming very soon. \u00a0I&#8217;m so excited! Round 1: \u00a0Early morning Bowls. \u00a0Overhead sets and so good! \u00a0It was so good to surf big waves again. \u00a0The girls were so happy! Michael Ho out ripping [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-138699","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-kirbyblog"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138699","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=138699"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":138708,"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138699\/revisions\/138708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=138699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=138699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=138699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}