Rising Sun Martial Arts

Rising Sun Martial Arts'

13^th Annual

Fall Seminar

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Note: This event is by invitation. Invitations and registration materials are sent to dojo directors and special guests to be distributed at their discretion.

Day's Events - Special Note - Getting Here - Past Years

You are invited…

Rising Sun Martial Arts will be holding our Fall Seminar and Cookout again this year, and we’d like to invite you to come and celebrate with us. The morning will involve three 45-minute training sessions. This will be an opportunity to exchange techniques and perspectives with students and instructors from other dojo.

After the training, there will be a cookout. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and sodas will be provided - we’re asking people to help with the rest (salads, desserts, etc.).

Students of all ranks and ages are invited. We are asking for a donation of $5 per adult / $3 per child participant, and that each dojo provide an instructor who is willing to come and share in this exchange of ideas and techniques. Come and have fun!

Please note that this year's Fall Seminar is by pre-registration only! There will be no registration at the door. This is to help us to better prepare and organize this event. Thank you.

Day's Events

Day’s Events

The morning training schedule will be as follows:

10:00 - 10:20	Opening Ceremony
10:20 - 10:35	Warm-Ups
10:35 - 11:20	Session I
11:20 - 11:25	Break
11:25 - 12:10	Session II
12:10 - 12:15	Break
12:15 - 1:00	Session III
1:00	Closing Ceremony

The morning will begin with an opening ceremony, followed by warm-up exercises and stretching. The students will then be divided into groups, based their choice of topic.

As in past years, we are hoping to offer various training options for each of the three Sessions. Topics will be posted on the day of the event. Some events may have restrictions based on age and/or rank.

Between Sessions, there will be time for breaks. There is a water fountain available, or feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.

After Session III, we will have the closing ceremony and break for the cookout. Students and instructors are welcome to use floor space to practice or share techniques for the remainder of the day.

Special Note about this Year's Seminar

Tentative Topics for this year include...

Goju Ryu Karate-do: Goju Throws, taught by Shihan-Dai Brent Baker. (Take-downs from the Goju system.)
Okinawa Kenpo Kobudo: Bo Basics, taught by Shihan-Dai Brent Baker. (Geared for students new to this style of Kobudo - we have a limited number of Bo available to share for the day.)
Uechi Ryu Karate-do: Kyu Kumite, taught by Shihan Daniel Sidlik. (Two-person fighting drills aimed at lower ranks.)
Uechi Ryu Karate-do: Five Point Kumite, taught by Shihan Daniel Sidlik. (Two-person fighting drill.)
Dachi Offensive and Defensive Application, taught by Shihan David Patterson.
TBA, taught by Renshi Douglas Robinson.
Sochin-do: Bunkai from Naifanchi Shodan, taught by Sensei Kevin Scully.

Some of the topics from last year include:

Goju Kumite Kicking Drill, taught by Shihan Brent Baker.
Kissaki Kai Self Defense Drill, taught by Shihan Brent Baker.
Ten Ryu no Kun Kata Bunkai, taught by Shihan Daniel Sidlik.
Bo vs Sai Individual Two-Man Set, taught by Shihan Daniel Sidlik.
Ki No Kenson Jujitsu (Ground Fighting), taught by Sensei Mark Miller.
Yoshitsine Combat Jujitsu, taught by Sensei Mark Miller.
Intensity in Kata, taught by Sempai Chris Navarro.
Iaido, taught by Sempai Chris Navarro.
Kihonido for Neko Ashi Dachi (Cat Stance), taught by Sempai Scott Ayen.

Please note that some sessions call for specific pieces of equipment. These should be purchased through your dojo, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. (This list will be updated as the date approaches.)

Getting Here

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In Past Years...

... topics have included Goju Ryu, Shorin Ryu, and Uechi Ryu styles of Karate-do, as well as Kobu-do, Tanbo-jutsu, Jujutsu, Aikido, breathing technique, kumite strategies, application of kata, and rope drills. Some sessions may be age- or rank-restricted, others will be open to all. Come and learn as part of the larger martial arts community.

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