Midwest Seminar/ Get together

[Kempojujutsu]

There has been some talk of different people getting together to meet and exchange idea's and martial arts. Several people from the midwest have started talking about it. Was wondering if it is all talk or are there some interested parties out there. This events doesn't have to take place here in Effingham, IL. But it does have 2 interstate highways running through it. Around 50 hotels/motels and all the fast food type resturants that you can think of. Besides that we are:
2hrs from Indy
2hrs from St.Louis
3 hrs from Chicago
3 hrs from Louisville, KY

Let me know what you think and what dates would work for you.
Bob :asian:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
There has been some talk of different people getting together to meet and exchange idea's and martial arts. Several people from the midwest have started talking about it. Was wondering if it is all talk or are there some interested parties out there. This events doesn't have to take place here in Effingham, IL. But it does have 2 interstate highways running through it. Around 50 hotels/motels and all the fast food type resturants that you can think of. Besides that we are:
2hrs from Indy
2hrs from St.Louis
3 hrs from Chicago
3 hrs from Louisville, KY

Let me know what you think and what dates would work for you.
Bob :asian:

At this point, for me to be able to attend, it would have to be mid or late October if you want to do it this year. My schedule is packed.

Mike

[Kempojujutsu]

We get some more input for days, we can make a decision on the day. Any other midwestern interested in a seminar
Bob:asian:

[arnisador]

I'm about an hour away from there. Count me in (schedule permitting).

[Bob Hubbard]

How far is that from Buffalo? :)

[Kempojujutsu]

I am not sure? There are plenty of Air ports close by don't know if you want to do that. The more people we can get the better.
Bob:asian:

[arnisador]

Having made the trip often, it's 9 or 10 hours to drive to Terre Haute. Add another hour for Effingham.

[Kempojujutsu]

Isn't Buffalo known for this? Couldn't Bob get some wings and fly:rofl:
Bob:asian:

[Kempojujutsu]

Everyone may started list the art they plan on showing for the Seminar?
Bob:asian:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Everyone may started list the art they plan on showing for the Seminar?
Bob:asian:

Well, I teach Kali, Silat, Shen Chuan, and Kun Tao Silat. I could either wait to see what other people are teaching, then go for something a little off the beaten path. Or I could spend a little time on each. Or I could take suggestions. Or someone could just come up and attack me and we'll see what comes out ;)

Mike

[Rich Parsons]

I would be willing to come down or travel a few hours in the car for a nice seminar.

Dates that are Bad.

October 17th - 19th and November 1 & 2 I will be involved with other camps.

July 10-14th I will be involved with yet another MA Event.

I might be ging camping in Canada the North Side of Huron Lake in Late August (* Think week before Labor Day *) so, other dates would be eaiser to get too.


I teach and practice Modern Arnis and Balintawak. Both Filipino Martial Arts.

:asian:

[arnisador]

Modern Arnis.

[Kempojujutsu]

Here are some dates to ponder about
Aug 15-17
Aug 29-31
Any Weekend in Sept?
Oct 3-5
Ocy 24-26
I am just throwing weekends out there. Would like to make this a yearly thing. Doesn't have to take place in the same place ecah year.
Bob :asian:

[Bob Hubbard]

If I can get there, (budget shortage at the moment), I make a good Uke. :D

Plus, I'd love to do some friendly sparing with folks.

Any of those dates are good by me.

:asian:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Here are some dates to ponder about
Aug 15-17
Aug 29-31
Any Weekend in Sept?
Oct 3-5
Ocy 24-26
I am just throwing weekends out there. Would like to make this a yearly thing. Doesn't have to take place in the same place ecah year.
Bob :asian:

Of those, the ones that work for me are:
Sep 12 - 14
Sep 26 - 28
Oct 3 - 5
Oct 24 - 26

Are you thinking something in the lines of an open-to-public seminar? Or more in the lines of a private MT get-together? Just curious.

Mike

[KanoLives]

I'm definitely into something like this unfortunately funds are thinking different. Just to get some perspective I put Effingham into Map Quest and from here in CT it says 15 and 1/2 hrs to drive. I'd do it but like I said the funds disagree right now. :mad:

[arnisador]

I'd think it should be open--maybe MartialTalk 'sponsored' but it's not a populated enough location to make it sensible to have it closed, IMO.

Kaith, you can stay with me if you make it here!

[Bob Hubbard]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Isn't Buffalo known for this? Couldn't Bob get some wings and fly:rofl:
Bob:asian:

Thats after I eat at Taco Bell..... :D

[Bob Hubbard]

Originally posted by arnisador
I'd think it should be open--maybe MartialTalk 'sponsored' but it's not a populated enough location to make it sensible to have it closed, IMO.

Kaith, you can stay with me if you make it here!

Kewl!
:cheers:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by arnisador
I'd think it should be open--maybe MartialTalk 'sponsored' but it's not a populated enough location to make it sensible to have it closed, IMO.

Kaith, you can stay with me if you make it here!

Yup. That's kinda my train of thought, too.

Mike

[Kempojujutsu]

Originally posted by pesilat
Of those, the ones that work for me are:
Sep 12 - 14
Sep 26 - 28
Oct 3 - 5
Oct 24 - 26

Are you thinking something in the lines of an open-to-public seminar? Or more in the lines of a private MT get-together? Just curious.

Mike

I was planing emailing everyone. I didn't want to offen anyone by having a public seminar. By no means am I trying to make money at it. If it is open to the public. What ever we charge would be split with who ever taught? Does that sound fair or am I off my rocker? I would like my students get some exposer to some of the stick arts
Bob :asian:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
I was planing emailing everyone. I didn't want to offen anyone by having a public seminar. By no means am I trying to make money at it. If it is open to the public. What ever we charge would be split with who ever taught? Does that sound fair or am I off my rocker? I would like my students get some exposer to some of the stick arts
Bob :asian:

Yup. That's perfectly fair. What I'd recommend would be to get the money, take out the amount of the venue (whatever it costs to rent the training space, if renting is necessary), then divvy up the remaining money (if any) between the organizer and the instructors who teach. Personally, I'll go into it with the attitude that it's volunteer work. I'd even be willing to pay the standard entrance fee (to cover the time that I will be training instead of teaching). That way, if there's any money coming my way, I'll be pleasantly surprised :)

Mike

[arnisador]

I like Mike Casto's attitude and would say the same.

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by arnisador
I like Mike Casto's attitude and would say the same.

I agree with this attitude,

If everyone broke even I would consider this a win :D

I would have no problems, sponsoring/volunteering my time, and paying at the door also ;)

:asian:

[Kempojujutsu]

Depending on the attendance sizes and weather conditions, was planning on either at my school, or local park. Other possiblities could be local gymnastic school or park district building. The first two options would be free, the last two would have to pay for rent space. Would also have more space.

Was also thinking about Friday and or Saturday cookout? At lease for the members of Martial Talk.
Bob :asian:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Depending on the attendance sizes and weather conditions, was planning on either at my school, or local park. Other possiblities could be local gymnastic school or park district building. The first two options would be free, the last two would have to pay for rent space. Would also have more space.

Was also thinking about Friday and or Saturday cookout? At lease for the members of Martial Talk.
Bob :asian:

Yup. I think a cookout thing should only be for MT members and invitees. I think it's a good idea. It would give us MT folks a chance to meet each other and play (if we're so inclined) in a more relaxed atmosphere.

I would also recommend that the price you set be dependent on the venue. If you're not paying anything to rent the space, then you can afford to charge less. If you need to rent space, though, then take the rent into consideration. We want the worst case scenario to be a break even for the host. And, of course, anything better than the worst case scenario means that there's some money made along the way.

Mike

[Kempojujutsu]

Originally posted by pesilat
Yup. I think a cookout thing should only be for MT members and invitees. I think it's a good idea. It would give us MT folks a chance to meet each other and play (if we're so inclined) in a more relaxed atmosphere.

I would also recommend that the price you set be dependent on the venue. If you're not paying anything to rent the space, then you can afford to charge less. If you need to rent space, though, then take the rent into consideration. We want the worst case scenario to be a break even for the host. And, of course, anything better than the worst case scenario means that there's some money made along the way.

Mike

I am trying to keep the cost down at least for the Martial Talk Folks. My have two prices for the seminar. One price for Martial Talk People and maybe instructors who bring several students. The other for the average joe who shows up. in either class money made will be split.

Side note you don't have to be from the midwest to attend. Heck if a couple of you can fly into Indy or St.Louis I could probably pick you up. I really don't want to go to Chicago it is little farther.
Bob :asian:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
I am trying to keep the cost down at least for the Martial Talk Folks. My have two prices for the seminar. One price for Martial Talk People and maybe instructors who bring several students. The other for the average joe who shows up. in either class money made will be split.

Side note you don't have to be from the midwest to attend. Heck if a couple of you can fly into Indy or St.Louis I could probably pick you up. I really don't want to go to Chicago it is little farther.
Bob :asian:

Yup. And if people fly into Louisville, they should be able to ride up with me (unless there's a boatload of them).

Mike

[Kempojujutsu]

Out of the 4 weekends listed which one do we want? I am off next week. will start trying to piece this thing together.
Bob :asian:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Out of the 4 weekends listed which one do we want? I am off next week. will start trying to piece this thing together.
Bob :asian:

Oops! I just noticed that I'm an idiot (it happens occasionally and, being an idiot, I can't ever seem to remember it). Oct. 3-5 is out for me, too. I'll be teaching/training at a seminar down in Texas that weekend.

Of the remaining weekends, I'd personally prefer Oct. 24 - 26 because the other weekends fall between two other busy weekends for me. But if either of the other 2 dates work better for others, then that's fine. I'll just be busy for 3 weekends in a row (nothing new there ;) )

Mike

[Kempojujutsu]

Has given me his 2cents. How about you other guys what dates work best for you. Need to get started on this. If not me and Pesilat will do something.
Bob :asian:

[arnisador]

October 3 would be hard for me--I could probably make it by early afternoon though. Others look good.

[Kempojujutsu]

So October 24-26 is ok with everyone. Everyone say I or Nay
Bob:asian:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
So October 24-26 is ok with everyone. Everyone say I or Nay
Bob:asian:

Aye, I, mon capitan ;)

Mike

[Kempojujutsu]

There one I for October 24-26 any more:D
Bob

[arnisador]

Looks clear.

[Kempojujutsu]

Kewl Arnisador there is 2 votes. I hope more people will what to come.
Bob :asian:

[Rich Parsons]

As of Today :)

October 24-26 looks good. I might not get in too early on the 24th, yet I am up for the trip :D

[Kempojujutsu]

Do you guys want me to advertise and where at, ie BB Mag. Also email or PM, how you want me to describe the art/style plan on teaching. Plan on putting some flyers together to send out to local schools also. Last how much do you want to charge $$$. You can email me that info if you want to keep it private.
Bob :asian:

[arnisador]

I don't care about the money. We'll make sure the up-front out-of-pocket costs are covered first. I'd also like to see the MartialTalk site get a cut!

Advertising in Black Belt can get expensive but a basic listing might have some value. I don't know what the price is? Flyers would be necessary. I know we can get the word out to Bloomington, Terre Haute, and Indianapolis in Indiana by sending them to the appropriate people. At UIUC there's a group. Where else?

I'd be happy to teach some Modern Arnis or just participate.

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by arnisador
I don't care about the money. We'll make sure the up-front out-of-pocket costs are covered first. I'd also like to see the MartialTalk site get a cut!

Advertising in Black Belt can get expensive but a basic listing might have some value. I don't know what the price is? Flyers would be necessary. I know we can get the word out to Bloomington, Terre Haute, and Indianapolis in Indiana by sending them to the appropriate people. At UIUC there's a group. Where else?

I'd be happy to teach some Modern Arnis or just participate.


If this is a Martial Talk Event, I would have no problem with Martial Talk getting a cut ot piece of hte action. If there is any action. Expenses must be paid first. After, I am open to discussion.

:asian:

[arnisador]

It's easy for me to be cavalier about costs because I can commute to the event.

Kaith, are you going to drive on down for this?

[Cthulhu]

I wish I could drive on up. :(

Cthulhu

[Bob Hubbard]

I'm a definate maybe. I need to check the transportation issue. (My having a vehicle at the time is currently in limbo..long story)

Definately interested, and if funds permit, may take a train/bus or rent a car. This sounds like way too much fun! :D

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by arnisador
It's easy for me to be cavalier about costs because I can commute to the event.

Kaith, are you going to drive on down for this?


Yes, if I could break even, this would be a plus to me :D

Sleeping on someone's Floor, and making enough to cover food and maybe gas, would be nice. Yet Like I said, only after theother expenses have been paid. :D


BTW: Arnisador, how far are you? Could I crash at your Place? Floor Space would be fine. I know you may not have enough for me ;), yet I am asking :D

[arnisador]

I already made the offer in the lounge, before seeing this! We have one spare bedroom plus my den, both of which have very comfortable futons (really, these are very good comfortable ones). I'm an hour to an hour and a half away along I-70 and we could commute.

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by arnisador
I already made the offer in the lounge, before seeing this! We have one spare bedroom plus my den, both of which have very comfortable futons (really, these are very good comfortable ones). I'm an hour to an hour and a half away along I-70 and we could commute.

Thank You! :asian:

It would be a pleasure to meet your Wife and Family :D

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Do you guys want me to advertise and where at, ie BB Mag. Also email or PM, how you want me to describe the art/style plan on teaching. Plan on putting some flyers together to send out to local schools also. Last how much do you want to charge $$$. You can email me that info if you want to keep it private.
Bob :asian:

Well, my specialties are:
locking & disarms (with or without weapons)
trap hands & flexible weapons (the clothes I'm wearing or the other guy's wearing - make sure to tell people to wear shirt/jacket they don't mind getting ripped)

I could focus on one thing or hit a couple of areas, depending on how much time I'd have to teach. Let me know what you'd like me to do and how much time I'll have :)

Mike

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Do you guys want me to advertise and where at, ie BB Mag. Also email or PM, how you want me to describe the art/style plan on teaching. Plan on putting some flyers together to send out to local schools also. Last how much do you want to charge $$$. You can email me that info if you want to keep it private.
Bob :asian:


I teach Modern Arnis - A Filipino Martial Art. It uses a Single Rattan Cane and has aspects that include the double stick and knife work as well as Empty hand techniques.

If I had a choice, I would work on, or instruct with the single cane. No experience required, yet if you have it, fine tuning and subtitles will be discussed.

My Bio is quite simple:
Guro Rich Parsons
Lakan Tatlo Modern Arnis 1986 to present
Student of Balintawak, 1998 to present.
:asian:

[grimfang]

for those concerned with transportation issues.... think GREYHOUND!! Buy in advance, save a ton! Its not the best way to travel, but its cheaper than paying for gas, and you can sleep while someone else does the driving. Just a suggestion.

[Cryozombie]

Im game for anytime as long as I know in adavnce to schedule myself off... Im only a few hours from there, so Im totaly up for learning new stuff.

[Kempojujutsu]

Here is what I have as of July 7th Seminar in Effingham, IL October 24-26, 2003. People who have email me or confirmed they will be here to teach. If any of the info is wrong please let me know, I am going by what you have sent to or what is on your profile or web sites.

Mike Casto-Arts Ranked in Kali, Silat, Shen Chuan, and Kun Tao Silat. Plans on teaching locking and disarms with and without weapons. Trapping hands and flexible weapons.

Rich Parsons- Lakan Tatlo in Modern Arnis. Plans on showning techniques for the single cane.

Jerome Barber-6th Degree in both Escrima and Kenpo. Will teach the Filipino palm stick and Kobutan key chain and the relationship to some empty hand self defense applications.

Arnisador ( don't know your real name: SORRY)-Modern Arnis and will teach techniques from this art.

Bob Thomas (Host) 4th Degree in Kempo-Jujutsu. Plans on teaching takedowns/sweeps/throws and grappling techniques both sport and combative.

Friday nite 6:00 to ? Martial Talk get together . For MT people only to meet, have dinner and maybe show techniques to each other.

Saturday Day Open Seminar Start at 10:00am to 5:00pm. There is 7 hours to play with. Each person may teach for 1 hour each. that is 5hours then 1 hour for cater lunch, which will leave 1 hour left. Maybe have a question and answer for 1 hour? Later that nite another MT get together. say 6:30 to ?

Sunday I am not sure what we want to do. Maybe small seminar from 10:00 to 1 or 2. let me know. I don't have to travel you guys do. I don't know when you want to get home?

Cost for both days $100.00 which includes a cater lunch for both days.
Sat only $80.00
Sun only $40.00
( for the public only) What do you think?

Also any of you who have video tapes, t-shirts that want to sell them I don't have a problem with it does any one else?

Bob


:asian:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Here is what I have as of July 7th Seminar in Effingham, IL October 24-26, 2003. People who have email me or confirmed they will be here to teach. If any of the info is wrong please let me know, I am going by what you have sent to or what is on your profile or web sites.

Mike Casto-Arts Ranked in Kali, Silat, Shen Chuan, and Kun Tao Silat. Plans on teaching locking and disarms with and without weapons. Trapping hands and flexible weapons.

Rich Parsons- Lakan Tatlo in Modern Arnis. Plans on showning techniques for the single cane.

Jerome Barber-6th Degree in both Escrima and Kenpo. Will teach the Filipino palm stick and Kobutan key chain and the relationship to some empty hand self defense applications.

Arnisador ( don't know your real name: SORRY)-Modern Arnis and will teach techniques from this art.

Bob Thomas (Host) 4th Degree in Kempo-Jujutsu. Plans on teaching takedowns/sweeps/throws and grappling techniques both sport and combative.

Friday nite 6:00 to ? Martial Talk get together . For MT people only to meet, have dinner and maybe show techniques to each other.

Saturday Day Open Seminar Start at 10:00am to 5:00pm. There is 7 hours to play with. Each person may teach for 1 hour each. that is 5hours then 1 hour for cater lunch, which will leave 1 hour left. Maybe have a question and answer for 1 hour? Later that nite another MT get together. say 6:30 to ?

Sunday I am not sure what we want to do. Maybe small seminar from 10:00 to 1 or 2. let me know. I don't have to travel you guys do. I don't know when you want to get home?

Cost for both days $100.00 which includes a cater lunch for both days.
Sat only $80.00
Sun only $40.00
( for the public only) What do you think?

Also any of you who have video tapes, t-shirts that want to sell them I don't have a problem with it does any one else?

Bob


:asian:

Sounds pretty good to me. As far as Sunday goes, personally, I'd be open to pretty much anything. But I don't really have to get back to Louisville until Monday evening which gives me plenty of time.

Mike

[Kempojujutsu]

Heck maybe I can get monday off and we can workout later? I have been looking into improving my escrima and maybe even getting offically ranked in some kind of style? I know one or two days won't do it, but it is a start.
Bob :asian:

[Shuri-te]

I also plan to attend. If you can fit me into a slot to teach that would be great, and if not, I will enjoy the opportunity to learn from you all. I teach a combination of karate and jujutsu (karate blocks, kicks and strikes coupled in combinations that include a variety of locks, chokes and throws.)

I too would like a place to crash. The floor is great, I have some foam mats that work great. After a day's drive/workout, and a good day of working out, the surface I sleep on makes no difference.

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Heck maybe I can get monday off and we can workout later? I have been looking into improving my escrima and maybe even getting offically ranked in some kind of style? I know one or two days won't do it, but it is a start.
Bob :asian:

Absolutely. Sounds good to me :) I love training.

Also, crash space would be very useful for me. And, like others, I'm not at all opposed to sleeping on a floor somewhere.

Mike

[Kempojujutsu]

I have a pop-up tent that will sleep 6. If you don't mind sleeping together.:rofl:

Bob:asian:

[Kempojujutsu]

Mike E. I will make room for you to teach. Is that the subject you want to teach. What you have listed on this thread? If you want Email or PM me.
Bob:asian:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
I have a pop-up tent that will sleep 6. If you don't mind sleeping together.:rofl:

Bob:asian:

I'll share space with anyone -- sleeping with people is an entirely different subject.

Mike

[Kempojujutsu]

Anyone who wants to teach at this first of it's kind Martial Talk Seminar. You need to let me know ASAP. I am trying to get a list put together of who is teaching and what they are planning on showning. If you are not planning on teaching. You do not need to let me know just yet. I am off this week (Vacation at home the best) I am trying to get things shaping up.
Bob:asian:

[Rich Parsons]

Bob,

I like it!

Sounds good to me all of it.

Thanks for hosting

Rich
:asian:

[Datu Tim Hartman]

As per our conversation in the chat room I would like to submit myself as a potential instructor at your event. I would like to teach knife techniques, but I am open to suggestions.

The following link is to my resume: http://www.wmarnis.com/resume.html

If you have any question feel free to contact me.

Respectfully yours,
Datu Tim Hartman
World Modern Arnis Alliance
www.wmarnis.com

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Arnisador ( don't know your real name: SORRY)-Modern Arnis and will teach techniques from this art.

Dr. Jeffery Leader.:asian:

[Kempojujutsu]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Here is what I have as of July 7th Seminar in Effingham, IL October 24-26, 2003. People who have email me or confirmed they will be here to teach. If any of the info is wrong please let me know, I am going by what you have sent to or what is on your profile or web sites.

Mike Casto-Arts Ranked in Kali, Silat, Shen Chuan, and Kun Tao Silat. Plans on teaching locking and disarms with and without weapons. Trapping hands and flexible weapons.

Rich Parsons- Lakan Tatlo in Modern Arnis. Plans on showning techniques for the single cane.

Jerome Barber-6th Degree in both Escrima and Kenpo. Will teach the Filipino palm stick and Kobutan key chain and the relationship to some empty hand self defense applications.

Arnisador ( don't know your real name: SORRY)-Modern Arnis and will teach techniques from this art.

Bob Thomas (Host) 4th Degree in Kempo-Jujutsu. Plans on teaching takedowns/sweeps/throws and grappling techniques both sport and combative.

Friday nite 6:00 to ? Martial Talk get together . For MT people only to meet, have dinner and maybe show techniques to each other.

Saturday Day Open Seminar Start at 10:00am to 5:00pm. There is 7 hours to play with. Each person may teach for 1 hour each. that is 5hours then 1 hour for cater lunch, which will leave 1 hour left. Maybe have a question and answer for 1 hour? Later that nite another MT get together. say 6:30 to ?

Sunday I am not sure what we want to do. Maybe small seminar from 10:00 to 1 or 2. let me know. I don't have to travel you guys do. I don't know when you want to get home?

Cost for both days $100.00 which includes a cater lunch for both days.
Sat only $80.00
Sun only $40.00
( for the public only) What do you think?

Also any of you who have video tapes, t-shirts that want to sell them I don't have a problem with it does any one else?

Bob


:asian:


It seems everyone wants to attend this First MT Seminar. Have just added two more instructors

Tim Hartman-Personal student of Grand master Remy Pesas for oveer 16 yrs. Laken Pito 7th Degree Black Belt in World Modern Arnis. Will Teach Knife

Mike Eschenbrenner- 5th degree Black Belt in Shito Ryu Karate. Plans on teaching combinations of karate and jujutsu., ie karate blocks,kicks, strikes coupled with locks chokes and throws.

Again if any thing here is wrong or needs to be added to please email/PM me or just add it to the tread.
Bob

:asian:

[arnisador]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Arnisador ( don't know your real name: SORRY)

See here (http://www.martialtalk.com/modteam/).

Thanks for the great work so far! I think that Sunday has the risk of being a travel issue for some--not me as I'm in Terre Haute but for others.

[Kempojujutsu]

For any and all people who wish to instruct in the first Martial Talk Seminar. Your Deadline is July 10 after that I do not plan on taken any more people on for instructors. I am trying on getting a outline of how the event will be ran. Every day someone else is wanting to help teach. For the event to run smoothly and for all the instructors to get some time on the floor I must have a deadline. We are planning on a two day event with 7 different instructors right now and have 11 hours to fill. That is about an hour or so for each teacher. There will be some after hours get toether to run ideas, techniques, theories by each other on Friday and Saturday Night. For those interested in instructing please email/PM me ASAP.
Thanks to all hope this is one of the best events of the year!
Bob Thomas:asian:

[pesilat]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
For any and all people who wish to instruct in the first Martial Talk Seminar. Your Deadline is July 10 after that I do not plan on taken any more people on for instructors. I am trying on getting a outline of how the event will be ran. Every day someone else is wanting to help teach. For the event to run smoothly and for all the instructors to get some time on the floor I must have a deadline. We are planning on a two day event with 7 different instructors right now and have 11 hours to fill. That is about an hour or so for each teacher. There will be some after hours get toether to run ideas, techniques, theories by each other on Friday and Saturday Night. For those interested in instructing please email/PM me ASAP.
Thanks to all hope this is one of the best events of the year!
Bob Thomas:asian:

If you end up with a boatload of instructors, you could have 2 instructors teach simultaneously (at two different "stations" - if you've got the room to set 2 training areas up) and have each instructor teach 2 hours, then lay out the schedule so that people can see each instructor at least once. I've seen a couple of others run this way and it seems to work OK.

So, for instance, with 6 instructors (a, b, c, d, e, f):
a & b teach the 1st hour
c & d teach 2nd hour
e & f teach 3rd hour
a & c teach the 4th hour
b & f teach the 5th hour
d & e teach the 6th hour

Just something to consider if you end up with too many instructors.

Mike

[arnisador]

Originally posted by pesilat
Just something to consider if you end up with too many instructors.

I can back out in deference to my instructor Tim Hartman if this becomes a problem.

[Shuri-te]

Some of the best seminars I have been to are where you have a choice, so Pesilat's idea is really appealing, floor space permitting. And regarding adequate floor space, I have an old grainy video of Ueshiba teaching Aikido in a tiny room packed with students like sardines. Small spaces can work out just fine.

One thing that really makes this work is to have an initial session where each instructor demos their ideas up front, quickly (5 minutes per instructor), and then the students have some idea of what they will be learning. For this to work well, I recommend all students getting a paper schedule right up front, so they can record what they like, and then take some time to plan which they would attend when.

I have three issues that should be considered. First, there are some who want to do some takedowns, and mats would be helpful. So you might want to consider the logistics of this as well (mats vs. wood floor).

Second, it might be wise to take a poll of what out-of-town visitors can attend on Sunday. Unfortunately I can't since I have to travel nearly 24 hours each way on a Greyhound, so I am limited to Saturday only.

Finally, for those considering weapons, please make sure you bring enough for us novices. Thanks.

[arnisador]

I'd prefer not to see it go to two instructors at a time. For one thing, recall that the event is in a rural area--attendance may not be high enough to justify it.

[Kempojujutsu]

I have several options we can choose. People who can't make it on Sunday will teach on Saturday. If we have a butt load of instructors I will bow out myself. I may have too many irons in the fire already. Would like to be able to show case some of my stuff.

Option 1 has already been mention. Have 2 instructors teach at the same time. Have a rotating schedual.

Option 2 Instructors divided by # of hours we have= time per instructors

Option 3 Pick a drill, technique, or self defense and get different ideas from each instructor.

I will know more after thursday when the deadline is past for the instructors to sign up.

Bob :asian:

[Kempojujutsu]

Some of you guys are teaching weapons and or disarms with or against weapons. Should students byow thats short for bring your own weapon. I figure the answer is yes but wanted to make sure.
Bob :asian:

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Some of you guys are teaching weapons and or disarms with or against weapons. Should students byow thats short for bring your own weapon. I figure the answer is yes but wanted to make sure.
Bob :asian:

This usually is the case.

If someone had some Rattan or training knives to seel I am sure they could bring them and them the students could use these.

Just what I have seen previously. :D

:asian:

[Kempojujutsu]

I am trying to get Instructors asigned to times. Currently we have 7 people interested in teaching. Please let me know ASAP. Your time is running out.
Bob :asian:

[Kempojujutsu]

I am no longer taken request for Instructors to teach at the Martial Talk Seminar. If you are planning on attending as a guest you may start sending me your name. Trying to get a feel of how many people may attend. Oct 24-26 is wwhen it is plan for.
Bob :asian:

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by Kempojujutsu
Here is what I have as of July 7th Seminar in Effingham, IL October 24-26, 2003. People who have email me or confirmed they will be here to teach. If any of the info is wrong please let me know, I am going by what you have sent to or what is on your profile or web sites.

Mike Casto-Arts Ranked in Kali, Silat, Shen Chuan, and Kun Tao Silat. Plans on teaching locking and disarms with and without weapons. Trapping hands and flexible weapons.

Rich Parsons- Lakan Tatlo in Modern Arnis. Plans on showning techniques for the single cane.

Jerome Barber-6th Degree in both Escrima and Kenpo. Will teach the Filipino palm stick and Kobutan key chain and the relationship to some empty hand self defense applications.

Arnisador ( don't know your real name: SORRY)-Modern Arnis and will teach techniques from this art.

Bob Thomas (Host) 4th Degree in Kempo-Jujutsu. Plans on teaching takedowns/sweeps/throws and grappling techniques both sport and combative.

Friday nite 6:00 to ? Martial Talk get together . For MT people only to meet, have dinner and maybe show techniques to each other.

Saturday Day Open Seminar Start at 10:00am to 5:00pm. There is 7 hours to play with. Each person may teach for 1 hour each. that is 5hours then 1 hour for cater lunch, which will leave 1 hour left. Maybe have a question and answer for 1 hour? Later that nite another MT get together. say 6:30 to ?

Sunday I am not sure what we want to do. Maybe small seminar from 10:00 to 1 or 2. let me know. I don't have to travel you guys do. I don't know when you want to get home?

Cost for both days $100.00 which includes a cater lunch for both days.
Sat only $80.00
Sun only $40.00
( for the public only) What do you think?

Also any of you who have video tapes, t-shirts that want to sell them I don't have a problem with it does any one else?

Bob


:asian:

And for something I read on the CanAm Site (http://canamma.efoundation.net/) :



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Seminar Date: October 25th, 2003
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3) Dr. Jerome Barber-Escrima/Arnis(Contrasting Palm Stick w/ Largo Mano)
4) Sensei Monty Guest-Chito Ryu (Chito Ryu Basics-Techniques & Applications)
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What is common between these two posts?

Jerome Barber is teaching at both.

I find it poor taste that the good Ed D. can have people post for him here on MT, and yet he cannot contact the seminar host, nor anyone here about this event and or his other engagements.

Very poor taste in my mind.