Ikei Performance Athletes Signs Autographs at the 2008 Aloha Arizona Festival

Ikei Performance athletes teamed up with Ken Shamrock's Lion's Den Scottsdale at the 2008 Arizona Aloha Festival in Downtown Phoenix for an hour long autograph & photo session for attendees. Over 500 promotional cards with each athlete picture were passed out and signed to help promote the GRAND OPENING of the elite mixed martial arts Lion's Den Scottsdale, scheduled for May 30, 2008. Arizona Cardinals Taitusi "Deuce" Lutui, Aaron Francisco and Scott Peters were joined by former Green Bay Packers Adrian Klemm and former University of Hawaii Football Players Timmy Chang, Karl Noa and CJ Hawthorne.


Ikei Performance Owners, Chad & Racquel Ikei, organized the event with the Aloha Festival in hopes to inspire more young Polynesian/Pacific Islanders in the "mainland" to pusrue their dreams. Chad grew up on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii and Racquel was raised in the small village of Maina, Guam. Together, they have 4 beautiful children and are expecting baby number 5 in a few short months.


Timmy Chang signs autographs. Currently, Timmy is training at Ikei Performance preparing for his second season with the CFL Hamilton Tigercats.



Arizona Cardinals Taitusi "Deuce" Lutui took time to visit with Aloha Festival attendees and sign autographs.



UFC Veteran, Edwin "Bam Bam" Dewees, was on-site to sign autographs and help promote the Grand Opening of The Lion's Den Scottsdale. Edwin is currently preparing for his upcoming fight scheduled for early April.


Arizona Cardinals Saftey and Proud Laie-boy, Aaron Francisco, shared his Aloha Spirit with many of his fans.


University of Hawaii's Wide Receiver, CJ Hawthorne, is currently training at Ikei Performance in preparation for his NFL Pro-day workout scheduled for April 1, 2008.


Former University of Hawaii and Green Bay Packers Offensive Lineman, Adrian Klemm, stopped by to sign augtographs.


University of Hawaii Defensive End, Karl Noa, also training at Ikei Performance in preparation for his NFL Pro-day Workout.


Scott Peters, Arizona Cardinals Center, shows his support to his fans and his new business with the Grand Opening of The Lion's Den Scottsdale.


News Channel 3 Ross Shimabuku came out to show his support and share his Aloha with his fans and friends. Mahalo Bruddah Ross for all your help.


The day couldn't have gone forward with out the help of "Da Ikei Performance Ohana." Mahalo Nui Loa to Tom, Jonas, Kamalei, Garrett, Adam, Anthony, Ross, Da Ungacta's, Da Leddy's and Da Ikei's.