Dwight McLemore
09-21-2005, 03:42 PM
The Ramada Inn, Mahi Mah’s Restaurant, and Bowies on The Beach will host Maestro de Armas Blancas James Loriega’s presentation of a two day training seminar on the use of the Spanish clasp knife commonly known as the Navaja.
Navajas in The Sand
The Art of The Spanish Clasp Knife
Featuring
Maestro de Armas Blancas James Loriega
DATES: 28 & 29 January 2006
LOCATION: The Ramada Inn on The Beach-6th & Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451- (757) 425-7800
COST: $100.00 for both days
LODGING: Seminar special at the Ramada Inn-$49.00 per night for ocean front rooms. Make reservations early!
CONTACT-Gary Mah at Garymah3@cox.net (Garymah3@cox.net) to reserve your seat at the seminar. The seminar is limited to 50 students so please sign-up early. To pre-pay early mail checks to Gary Mah-2956 Buccaneer Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia23451.
BIOGRAPHY OF MAESTRO LORIEGA:
Maestro Loriega is singularly responsible for heightening the awareness of the Navaja fighting methods among non-Hispanics in America. Although well known for his work with the traditional Ninja arts, his milestone publications, Sevillian Steel and translation of the 1849 text Manual del Baratero have revitalized interest nation-wide in the elegant folding clasp knife first developed in 17th century Spain. Maestro Loriega has trained extensively in Spain at the Escuela Sevillana de Armas Blancas under headmaster Don Santiago Rivera and has received certification as Maestro de Armes Blancas Sevillanas. His exhaustive research, technical demonstrations and workshops have led to his appointment and certification as a Master in the International Master of Arms Federation (IMAF). Maestro Loriega’s Raven Arts Institute of Sevilian Steel in BrooklynNew York is internationally recognized as one to the top centers for the Western Martial Arts in America.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday (Day 1)
. Introduction to the Navaja forms, history, and culture
. Basic grips, stances, and footwork
. Dexterity and retention drills
. Basic striking techniques for the slash and thrust
. Basic blocking drills
Sunday (Day 2)
. Partner exercise counters to thrusts and slashes
. Advanced thrusts and slashes
. Use of the cloak or jacket with the Navaja
. Free-form sparing and gauntlet drills.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Gloves, forearm pads, protective goggles and/or fencing masks, groin protection, and a light bath towel for cape training.
UNIFORM: Comfortable outdoor clothing, seat pants, or similar athletic wear with suitable footwear.
LIABILITY: Every attendee will be required to sign an Assumption of Risk/Release of Liability Statement prior to participating in the training.
Navajas in The Sand
The Art of The Spanish Clasp Knife
Featuring
Maestro de Armas Blancas James Loriega
DATES: 28 & 29 January 2006
LOCATION: The Ramada Inn on The Beach-6th & Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451- (757) 425-7800
COST: $100.00 for both days
LODGING: Seminar special at the Ramada Inn-$49.00 per night for ocean front rooms. Make reservations early!
CONTACT-Gary Mah at Garymah3@cox.net (Garymah3@cox.net) to reserve your seat at the seminar. The seminar is limited to 50 students so please sign-up early. To pre-pay early mail checks to Gary Mah-2956 Buccaneer Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia23451.
BIOGRAPHY OF MAESTRO LORIEGA:
Maestro Loriega is singularly responsible for heightening the awareness of the Navaja fighting methods among non-Hispanics in America. Although well known for his work with the traditional Ninja arts, his milestone publications, Sevillian Steel and translation of the 1849 text Manual del Baratero have revitalized interest nation-wide in the elegant folding clasp knife first developed in 17th century Spain. Maestro Loriega has trained extensively in Spain at the Escuela Sevillana de Armas Blancas under headmaster Don Santiago Rivera and has received certification as Maestro de Armes Blancas Sevillanas. His exhaustive research, technical demonstrations and workshops have led to his appointment and certification as a Master in the International Master of Arms Federation (IMAF). Maestro Loriega’s Raven Arts Institute of Sevilian Steel in BrooklynNew York is internationally recognized as one to the top centers for the Western Martial Arts in America.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday (Day 1)
. Introduction to the Navaja forms, history, and culture
. Basic grips, stances, and footwork
. Dexterity and retention drills
. Basic striking techniques for the slash and thrust
. Basic blocking drills
Sunday (Day 2)
. Partner exercise counters to thrusts and slashes
. Advanced thrusts and slashes
. Use of the cloak or jacket with the Navaja
. Free-form sparing and gauntlet drills.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Gloves, forearm pads, protective goggles and/or fencing masks, groin protection, and a light bath towel for cape training.
UNIFORM: Comfortable outdoor clothing, seat pants, or similar athletic wear with suitable footwear.
LIABILITY: Every attendee will be required to sign an Assumption of Risk/Release of Liability Statement prior to participating in the training.