This is a fun little set featuring my Make Up Artist Vanessa, displaying a variety of looks and poses for the camera. Special thanks to Sam Jeet & the Dela Cruz Family.

Below are special portraits of our famed GUNIT squad. The theme of this set is War Paint, celebrating these young gents as warriors of the industry. Design and Photography for Jitsplayer.com

Nestor Cortes

Mike Perez

Mike Carbullido

Brian Gogo

Edwin Najmi

Miguel Ayuyu

DJ Packo is Nakama Brand Fam based out of Honolulu Hawaii. He is well known all over the Islands and has also DJ’d with the likes of DJ Q-Bert and DJ Technique, just to name a few.

The following is a special video showcasing our bredren doing what he loves to do most, manipulate sounds and speak to your ear drums through his hands.

NAKAMA BRAND | ROOTS RUN DEEP

Shouts & Thanks:
DJ Packo
Creed Chameleon
Brad Wismar
Analog Dive
Tiffany Tanaka
Loft In Space
Fresh Cafe
Philip Lemoine
Prie
Thud Rumble
Analog Dive
Army Of Snipers
City Of Honolulu
Krink
V3PC

Music | Antiserum & 12th Planet – Purple & Gold
Skratches | DJ Packo

Photo, Video, Edit by | Pete Ulatan

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Below are a couple of scenic photos shot during my stay in Oahu in November 2011. They are two which I wanted to showcase the beauty of the island in different and fresh way. Using the Flare Burn Treatment (which I am currently perfecting), I hope to have achieved such a feat. With this technique, I wanted to give the shots the theme of “clockwork” as it symbolizes the aim to freeze these awesome views of paradise. Many thanks to the fam DJ Packo for his hospitality. Without him, none of these shots would be possible. Be on the lookout for a special DJ Packo feature video releasing on Jan 16, 2012 on NAKAMA BRAND.

Below is my self portrait for 2012. Using a few steps that I’ve toyed with from my  Leticia Ribeiro Camp set, fueled my inspiration for this technique which I call, the Flare Burn Treatment. The method is amazingly wonderful especially when salvaging poorly lit photos with great angles.

The original shot was taken in my office against my window amidst all my clutter, using natural light and my old 5D MK1. Everything else was done in post (obviously). As a result, a retro chic look, with shades of 80′s flair. I thoroughly hope you enjoy this shot, it’s certainly a milestone in my evolution as both a designer and photographer. Cheers.

Hair: Julie Thuy // Wardrobe: NAKAMA BRAND // Accessories: Diesel // Props: Bleach Bankai

Bao Quach – Professional Mix Martial Artist will step into the proving grounds of M-1 Global on 12.9.11 from the O.C. Fairgrounds and Events Center in Costa Mesa Ca.

This video showcases Bao’s strong and dedicated work ethic preparing for his bout which will air live on Showtime.

We at NAKAMA would like to wish Bao good vibes and well wishes as he continues to make a name for himself as a modern day gladiator.

WAR BAO.

For more information visit: Baoquach.com & Roundersmma.com

Video Directed/Edited by: Pete Ulatan

NAKAMA BRAND | REAL NAMES. NO GIMMICKS

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Comprised of some of the greatest Blue Belts from Southern California, comes the NAKAMA BRAND x JITSPLAYER GUNIT.

The team recently traveled up to Northern California to compete at the famed US OPEN Tournament in San Jose.

Following a tremendous showing, the players took home Gold in the Feather, Lightweight and Medium Heavy Divisions.

The GUNIT is comprised of:

Nestor Cortes
Edwin Najmi
Miguel Ayuyu
Mchael Perez
Mike Carbullido

Edited/Directed by Pete Ulatan

Special thanks to Brian Gogo for assisting with the camera footage.

NAKAMA BRAND X JITSPLAYER.COM | REAL NAMES NO GIMMICKS

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Song: 50 Cent – Get Up // Shady x Aftermath

Video Directed/Edited by Pete Ulatan. Song Produced by Osna. Off of The Vanishing Act mixtape, presented by Dissizit, Nakama Brand, and Flip The Bird. Get the song for free on here:
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For more about Creed Chameleon, check out creedchameleon.com

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Peep the fall collection displayed on famed Fabio Santos/Alex Brandao Blue Belt World Champion, Rolando Samson.

In addition, please check out this video of Rolando to see what he is all about. A Ulatan Production.

To get your hands on our Fall Collection, click here

| JITSPLAYER.COM Coming Soon

By: Pete Ulatan

Filmed at The Long Beach Convention Center

Featuring amazing fighters from all over the West Coast.

Special Thanks & Props:
Kevin De Los Reyes | OTM for granting NAKAMA access
Heroes Martial Arts
Johnny Munoz Jr.
Elizabeth Ruiz
Sean Roberts
Robert Morales
Alyssa Mia Wilson
V3PC | V3PC.COM

Video Shot and Edited by: Pete Ulatan for ULATAN.COM

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nakamabrand.com
ulatan.com

JITSPLAYER.COM COMING FALL 2011

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