Hello and Happy Holiday,

For our 10th anniversary we are offering a new schedule format at ISMAC (similar
to the 4W workshop model in Seattle, WA). This new structure offers
participants greater focus on their specific areas of study instead of a
selection of short and long classes scattered over the course of three days.
When registering this year, you will now have the choice of four separate 6 hour
main classes. Each class will be split up between two days (i.e. the class is
3hrs on Friday and 3 hrs Sat with one class in the morning & one in the
afternoon). You will pick a different class for each Slot: A,B,C and D (See
sample schedule at
http://artofcombat.org/public/thespis/Convention/demoschedule1.htm).But you may
ask, "What classes will be offered?" Every year the instructors offer me
terrific classes and I have to decide which ones will be taught. Well, I am
done deciding. We are very happy to offer YOU the opportunity to choose what
classes are taught at ISMAC 2009. What do you want to focus on? Who do you
want to study with? That's right, you get to decide! There will be 6 classes
offered simultaneously in each main class slot (A,B,C & D). We have listed
possible classes for A, B, C & D (See class list at
http://artofcombat.org/public/thespis/Convention/classchoices.htm). For each
main class slot you will register for a first and second choice. At the end of
Feb. we will choose the classes with the most registrations and those will
become the final class for each slot in 2009. In this way, ISMAC will cater to
your particular interests. Of course with this list of exciting classes I don't
envy you in the decision! Fortunately, the remaining classes that you have
expressed an interest in will become elective classes along with a few others.
These 1.5 hour elective classes are open to everyone and you can choose a
different one each day. You can break up your days with everything from
Carpathian mountain axe to Bicycle Self Defense! After dinner the fun continues.
In the evening, there will be lectures, presentations, tournaments, free fencing
and some more classes. We will bring you more details in the coming months.
ISMAC 2009 is a little over 5 months away, so mark your calendars now.
Registration will be open soon. If you have any questions about the schedule,
please let me know. Take care,Jared Kirby
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