The 3rd AZ FMA Friendship Gathering was held on March 29, 2009 at Papago Park in Phoenix, AZ. Headlining instructors were Steven Dowd of Arnis Balite, Mike Casto of Sikal and John Jacobo of Kali Ilustrisimo. Special thanks to Steven Dowd for coming directly to Phoenix, AZ at his own expense to attend the event upon his return from a month-long trip to the Philippines. Special thanks also to Sifu Scott Abbott for sponsoring a majority of the expense for the Papago Park location.