I received this info today. Thought I'd pass it on in case anyone is interested.
Thanks,
Jim Alley
First Annual:
SHURI-TE MARTIAL ARTS CONFERENCE
CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA
APRIL 11, 12 & 13, 2008
Karatedo
Ju-Jutsu
Chin-Na
Qigong
Kyusho-Jutsu
"Featured Instructors"
Ridgely Abele, Hanshi (Special Guest Instructor)
9th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
7th Dan US Ju-Jitsu Federation
7th Dan World Karatedo Federation
6th Dan Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu
Troy J. Price, Tashi
6th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
5th Dan Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu
4th Dan US Ju-Jitsu Federation
Baguazhang & Xingyiquan
Other Instructors in Attendance
Tommy Hood
Mark Baker
Ricky Smith
Joe Pounder
Brian Oviatt
Alex Ormaza
Jeff Rhodes
Rick White
Keith Black
Kevin Dixon
Cole Ricks
Robert Taylor
Dale Jordan
Jay King
Randy Henderson
Robert Speed
Potential Subject Areas To Be Covered:
§ Proper Body Mechanics to Increase the Power of your Technique
§ Combative Flow Series: Elbows, Fists & Palms with Applications
§ Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu Revised Curriculum: Entering & Redirecting, Joint Locking Flow Series Wrist Locks - Arm Bars - Finger Locks, Te-Waza, Pinning Series, Otoshi-No-Kata, Goshin-Jutsu-No-Kata,
§ Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu Advanced Level Training (3rd Kyu and Up)
§ Kyusho-Jutsu: Utilizing pressure points with the above techniques to increase their effectiveness and power
§ Qigong: Internal Energy Training to Boost Your Martial Power
§ Other Instructors: Special Skills & Concepts Showcase Sessions
§ Opportunity for Rank Advancement and Q & A Session
When:
April 11, 12 & 13, 2008
Friday Afternoon: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Friday Evening; 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where:
Sidekick Karate School
105 North Main Street
China Grove, NC 28023
Phone # (704) 855-3271
Toll Free: 1-800-560-KICK
For More Information:
Troy J. Price
Phone: 919-360-7224
E-Mail: troysbudo@aol.com
www.worldblackbelt.com/member_pages/troysbudo
All Are Welcome:
This seminar is open to all styles and ranks from beginner to advanced, any martial artist with a desire to improve via continued study and training is welcome.
Cost:
All 3 Days Pre-Registration by April 4, 2008 $99.00
All 3 Days Registration After April 4, 2008 $120.00
Friday Only $50.00
Saturday Only $70.00
Sunday Only $50.00
Payment by: Check, Cash or (Credit Card, Call 919-360-7224
Lodging / Hotel Information:
I-85 at Exit-60, Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Concord, NC
Sleep Inn
1120 Copperfield Blvd
Concord, NC 28025
704-788-2150
$70.00/80.00 per night
Holiday Inn Express Hotel/Suites
2491 Wonder Drive
Kannapolis, (Concord) NC 28083
704-743-1080
$90.00/99.00 per night
I-85 at Exit-75, Jake Alexander Blvd, Salisbury
Holiday Inn
530 Jake Alexander Blvd S.
Salisbury, NC 28147
704-6373100
$99.00 per night
I-85 at Exit-76, East Innes St, Salisbury, NC
Super 8 Motel
925 Bendix Drive
Salisbury, NC 28146 US
Phone: 704-738-8888
$64.00 per night
Comfort Suites
1040 E. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC, 28144
704-630-0065
$98.00 per night
Additional Lodging Available in the Karate school Gym; matted floor, restroom & one shower available in the gym. Must provide your own sleeping bag and toiletries. (Limited to 12 persons so please call to reserve a spot)
Cost: $10.00 per night
Several restaurants & a coffee house on same block as the Karate school
Ridgely Abele, 9th Dan Hanshi began his Karatedo and Kobudo training in 1964 in Miami Florida, under the direction of Hanshi John Pachivas then later under Hanshi Robert Trias. In 1971, he was certified to teach Karatedo and Kobudo. In 1982, Grandmaster Robert A. Trias appointed Kyoshi Abele as Chief Instructor of Shuri-ryu, an authentic traditional style. There are only nine of these chief instructors worldwide.
Kyoshi Abele travels, trains and teaches extensively throughout the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong & China, training with the worlds best martial arts instructors. He has produced over 300+ black belts throughout the world and maintains schools in Europe and the United States. Kyoshi Abele is a member of the Inner Council for the International Shuri-Ryu Assoc. He is the founder of the International Shurite Yudansha-Kai, a worldwide organization of black belts dedicated to the research and development of Karatedo, Ju-Jutsu and Kobudo. He was elected to the Trias International Society as one of the most spirited fighters in the country
Troy J. Price, 6th Dan Tashi began his training in Karatedo and Kobudo in 1982 at the Columbia School of Karatedo West Columbia, SC, under the direction of Hanshi Ridgely Abele. In 1985 he began studying Ju-Jutsu along with his Karatedo training. In 1997 he also began studying Baguazhang and Qigong and in 1999 began studying Taijiquan and Xingyiquan. Tashi Price trains with several nationally and internationally known instructors in the traditional martial arts of Karatedo, Ju-Jutsu, Kobudo, Kyusho-Jutsu, Chin-Na, Aikido, Wing Chun, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, Taijiquan and Qigong.
Tashi Price conducts seminars nationally and in Europe and in 2004 he was awarded a international instructor's license to teach Martial Arts world wide. He continues to study various areas of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is presently doing extensive research on the Kyusho-Jutsu (vital point striking) aspects within Karate and Ju-Jutsu. Tashi Price has authored a two-volume set the Essential Principles of Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu and is now developing a DVD series on the Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu Curriculum and Combative Flow Series using Palm, Elbow, Fist and Leg Techniques. Tashi Price has traveled and trained throughout the United States, Europe, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. He presently serves as the Secretary General for the International Shuri-Te Yudansha-Kai and is the Director of the Shuri-Te Bu-Jutsu-Kai.
Registration Form: Shuri-Te Martial Arts Conference 2008
Name____________________________________________________Rank___________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________State_____________Zip____________________
Phone________________________E-Mail______________________________________________
Cost: Payment by: Check, Cash or (Credit Card, Call 919-360-7224)
______All 3 Days Pre-Registration by April 4, 2008 $99.00
______All 3 Days Registration After April 4, 2008 $120.00
______Friday Only $50.00
______Saturday Only $70.00
______Sunday Only $50.00
Please return form and payment to:
Troy's Budo
122 Summerlin Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514