Choose Your Path
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You will have a variety of courses to choose from. Sign up for your courses on Friday night or Saturday morning, and create your own customized seminar!
These courses cover all of the aspects of the Martial Arts. There is something there for everyone! We will not be sectioning off the students according to rank, but subject matter. Make sure to sign up for your classes right away and take control of your Gathering experience! *Topics Subject to Change* |
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Martial Course Topics
Arnis/Escrima
Enjoy and learn the arts of the Philippines. Learn the fluidity it takes to implement the basic patterns. Go beyond the drills and learn to react without thinking and utilize your innovation.
Bagua Basics
Rediscover the relevance of this ancient Chinese art for today’s practitioner. Learn how this system of martial arts works to develop proper body alignments, positioning and posturing. Some say it is the predecessor of Aikido, come see if you agree.
Business in the Martial Arts
Dave Kovar of Kovar’s Satori Academy schools and the founder of ProMAC, the Professional Martial Arts College will be hosting a discussion on successful business practices in the martial arts.
Capoeira
Explore the beautiful and deadly of art of Capoeira. Learn how rhythm and timing plays an important part to body movement and positioning. Understand everything our body does is based on rhythm
Chinese Arts (Gung Fu/Kung Fu)
Come discover the ancient arts from China. Our talented teachers will give great insight into this regions contributions to the arts. The flowing and powerful movements can not be missed.
Chinese Sword
Discover the flowing and powerful swordsmanship from China. Learn broadsword forms and concepts from masters of Kung Fu.
Close Combat Weaponry
Learn how to conceal a weapon in close quarters while still delivering lethal blows and cuts. Learning “slight of hand” in the martial arts will make you appear magical and give you the ability to survive. “The knife that cuts you is the knife you don’t see”.
Disappearing Arts
Disappear before your opponent’s very eyes. Learn the arts of deception against your attacker’s senses in this dynamic class.
Diverse Weaponry
Learn to utilize a wide variety of weaponry. From the fluidity and patterns of the Filipino martial arts, to the elegance of the Chinese fan, to the fighting implements of Okinawa, this class will show you a wide range of weaponry skills.
Entries
Learn to enter while cloaking your movement so it is unseen by your opponent. This critical portion of martial combat goes ignored by too many. Refine your skill in this area to leap ahead in your studies.
Explosive Striking
Explore and learn to feel your opponent to know how to identify the best time and location to strike. There is no “one size fits” all in effective striking.
Fan
Learn the skills needed to work the Fan as a weapon. Korean, Chinese and Japanese practitioners all use the fan as a weapon. Come learn the differences and similarities of this weapon as it is applied in different art styles.
Grappling
Learn the fundamentals of grappling and ground fighting. Learn attacks and defenses from the guard and side guard positions. Learn how to escape from locks and how to best utilize your natural strengths.
Hand Training with Makiwara
Learn to develop the proper hand posture to ensure your strike is delivered without causing damage to yourself. Learn to integrate speed, maturity and power without sacrificing one for the other. Live like the masters and train your hands on a traditional Makiwara. This class is limited to practitioners 18 years and older, Yudansha only. Class size is limited to 20 practitioners.
Hand Combinations
Learn to effectively put together combinations that will actually work. Learn to identify how and where your feet should be in order to deliver the most effective blow.
Iaido I and II
Study from skilled practitioners in the art of Japanese Sword. Multiple sword disciplines and schools taught in this unique course. Learn the signatures of each school and their “kata” (forms). Learn to draw a Katana (sword) (wooden bokken may be used) cut, and return the sword to the Saya.
Interpretation of Forms
Learn to interpret the meaning and application of forms from Chinese, Okinawan, Japanese, American and Korean martial traditions. Take you Kata/Form/Poomse to the next level!
Kickboxing
Learn from the masters in the Americas and Philippines conditioning, explosiveness and the game of combat.
Kusema Vijiti “Talking Sticks”
Learn and explore this unique art of stick fighting. Learn the rhythm and the dance of African stick fighting and it’s applications.
Lion Dancing
Lion Dance is a well-known Chinese folk tradition and an important part of a traditional kung fu school. It is an essential part of Chinese festivals, holidays and important functions. Learn the Martial Arts aspects of this age old tradition.
Locks and Throws
Learn the art of throwing and exploring jujitsu with the different vantage points of the masters. Controlling your opponents’ movements and allowing his own skeletal structure to be your tool is key in this course.
Movement Theory
Learn about movement from instructors at various points in their journey. If you feel some of the concepts are going over your head, or that there is just something “off” with your movement or feel, come talk with these practitioners to have them fine-tune your movement.
Point Sparring and Strategies
Learn the keys to effective point sparring. Learn to disguise your movement and set up your opponent for the most effective strike.
Preparatory Arts
Practice and explore the most important part of martial combat, preparing. Learn how your preparation for the entry, technique or escape makes all the difference between it working, and failing.
Push Hands
Come learn how to channel and project your energy with an opponent. This dynamic and graceful dance is a subtle combat that will test the true mastery of one’s self and your manipulations of another’s energy. This is a true art of art internal stylists and those wanting to link internal and external power. Learn sensitivity with your hands.
Silat
Learn the beautiful and deadly arts of Indonesia and Malaysia. Learn Silat Seni Gayong, Silat Serak, and Kuntao from its lineage holders and their top students.
Street Defense
How to handle yourself in the street. Learn the difference between the street, school and sport environment. Learn the tools at your disposal, to acknowledge potential threats, and place yourself in the least harming environment.
Timing
The largest factor in getting hit or not landing your strike is timing. Learn when it is on and when it is off. One simple adjustment can grow you leaps and bounds and alleviate much of your frustration.
Walking History of the Hall of Legends Learn about the masters that are inducted into the Hall of Legends. Hanshi Juchnik walks you through the members of this elite group and reviews their history. You will learn how to nominate those who have inspired and touched your life and development in the arts.
Enjoy and learn the arts of the Philippines. Learn the fluidity it takes to implement the basic patterns. Go beyond the drills and learn to react without thinking and utilize your innovation.
Bagua Basics
Rediscover the relevance of this ancient Chinese art for today’s practitioner. Learn how this system of martial arts works to develop proper body alignments, positioning and posturing. Some say it is the predecessor of Aikido, come see if you agree.
Business in the Martial Arts
Dave Kovar of Kovar’s Satori Academy schools and the founder of ProMAC, the Professional Martial Arts College will be hosting a discussion on successful business practices in the martial arts.
Capoeira
Explore the beautiful and deadly of art of Capoeira. Learn how rhythm and timing plays an important part to body movement and positioning. Understand everything our body does is based on rhythm
Chinese Arts (Gung Fu/Kung Fu)
Come discover the ancient arts from China. Our talented teachers will give great insight into this regions contributions to the arts. The flowing and powerful movements can not be missed.
Chinese Sword
Discover the flowing and powerful swordsmanship from China. Learn broadsword forms and concepts from masters of Kung Fu.
Close Combat Weaponry
Learn how to conceal a weapon in close quarters while still delivering lethal blows and cuts. Learning “slight of hand” in the martial arts will make you appear magical and give you the ability to survive. “The knife that cuts you is the knife you don’t see”.
Disappearing Arts
Disappear before your opponent’s very eyes. Learn the arts of deception against your attacker’s senses in this dynamic class.
Diverse Weaponry
Learn to utilize a wide variety of weaponry. From the fluidity and patterns of the Filipino martial arts, to the elegance of the Chinese fan, to the fighting implements of Okinawa, this class will show you a wide range of weaponry skills.
Entries
Learn to enter while cloaking your movement so it is unseen by your opponent. This critical portion of martial combat goes ignored by too many. Refine your skill in this area to leap ahead in your studies.
Explosive Striking
Explore and learn to feel your opponent to know how to identify the best time and location to strike. There is no “one size fits” all in effective striking.
Fan
Learn the skills needed to work the Fan as a weapon. Korean, Chinese and Japanese practitioners all use the fan as a weapon. Come learn the differences and similarities of this weapon as it is applied in different art styles.
Grappling
Learn the fundamentals of grappling and ground fighting. Learn attacks and defenses from the guard and side guard positions. Learn how to escape from locks and how to best utilize your natural strengths.
Hand Training with Makiwara
Learn to develop the proper hand posture to ensure your strike is delivered without causing damage to yourself. Learn to integrate speed, maturity and power without sacrificing one for the other. Live like the masters and train your hands on a traditional Makiwara. This class is limited to practitioners 18 years and older, Yudansha only. Class size is limited to 20 practitioners.
Hand Combinations
Learn to effectively put together combinations that will actually work. Learn to identify how and where your feet should be in order to deliver the most effective blow.
Iaido I and II
Study from skilled practitioners in the art of Japanese Sword. Multiple sword disciplines and schools taught in this unique course. Learn the signatures of each school and their “kata” (forms). Learn to draw a Katana (sword) (wooden bokken may be used) cut, and return the sword to the Saya.
Interpretation of Forms
Learn to interpret the meaning and application of forms from Chinese, Okinawan, Japanese, American and Korean martial traditions. Take you Kata/Form/Poomse to the next level!
Kickboxing
Learn from the masters in the Americas and Philippines conditioning, explosiveness and the game of combat.
Kusema Vijiti “Talking Sticks”
Learn and explore this unique art of stick fighting. Learn the rhythm and the dance of African stick fighting and it’s applications.
Lion Dancing
Lion Dance is a well-known Chinese folk tradition and an important part of a traditional kung fu school. It is an essential part of Chinese festivals, holidays and important functions. Learn the Martial Arts aspects of this age old tradition.
Locks and Throws
Learn the art of throwing and exploring jujitsu with the different vantage points of the masters. Controlling your opponents’ movements and allowing his own skeletal structure to be your tool is key in this course.
Movement Theory
Learn about movement from instructors at various points in their journey. If you feel some of the concepts are going over your head, or that there is just something “off” with your movement or feel, come talk with these practitioners to have them fine-tune your movement.
Point Sparring and Strategies
Learn the keys to effective point sparring. Learn to disguise your movement and set up your opponent for the most effective strike.
Preparatory Arts
Practice and explore the most important part of martial combat, preparing. Learn how your preparation for the entry, technique or escape makes all the difference between it working, and failing.
Push Hands
Come learn how to channel and project your energy with an opponent. This dynamic and graceful dance is a subtle combat that will test the true mastery of one’s self and your manipulations of another’s energy. This is a true art of art internal stylists and those wanting to link internal and external power. Learn sensitivity with your hands.
Silat
Learn the beautiful and deadly arts of Indonesia and Malaysia. Learn Silat Seni Gayong, Silat Serak, and Kuntao from its lineage holders and their top students.
Street Defense
How to handle yourself in the street. Learn the difference between the street, school and sport environment. Learn the tools at your disposal, to acknowledge potential threats, and place yourself in the least harming environment.
Timing
The largest factor in getting hit or not landing your strike is timing. Learn when it is on and when it is off. One simple adjustment can grow you leaps and bounds and alleviate much of your frustration.
Walking History of the Hall of Legends Learn about the masters that are inducted into the Hall of Legends. Hanshi Juchnik walks you through the members of this elite group and reviews their history. You will learn how to nominate those who have inspired and touched your life and development in the arts.
Restorative Arts Course Topics
* There will be healers in the Restorative room giving treatments all throughout the event. Please keep your voices low so we can accommodate as many practitioners as possible.
Acupressure for Sports Injuries
Learn to help repair the damage you have caused. This special session will focus on common injuries in the martial arts and other popular sports.
Basic Massage
Practice and explore the basic massage techniques. The basic understanding of the body will improve your martial concept and knowledge in kinesthetics.
Internal Arts I
Replenishing Your Energy Study Tai Chi and yoga and learn to restore the bodies natural balance and energy levels.
Internal Arts II
Channeling Energy to Deliver Power Use the bodies natural ability to generate energy and power. Find your channels to deliver that power with destructive force.
Kinesiology
Trauma Relief Techniques Learn to manage pain in yourself and others through a better understanding of the body and how the various systems work together. Come learn this cutting system of diagnosis and treatment. This fusion of traditional oriental medicine and the western come together to deliver a new approach to healing and pain management.
Neck and Shoulder Seated Massage
Learn to target the shoulder and neck area. Learn the release points and the stretching and manipulation that ensures a healthier patient.
Tai Chi
Learn to channel your energy develop a strength from within. Learn to utilize your ability to obtain and channel energy in a variety of ways. Tai Chi is an endless art and will last a lifetime, begin your journey now, or continue your introduction.
Yoga
Come and learn the unity between mind, body and spirit. Learn how proper breathing and meditation can assist you in improving your range of motion, posture and flexibility. Enjoy a calm stable mind through Yoga.
Acupressure for Sports Injuries
Learn to help repair the damage you have caused. This special session will focus on common injuries in the martial arts and other popular sports.
Basic Massage
Practice and explore the basic massage techniques. The basic understanding of the body will improve your martial concept and knowledge in kinesthetics.
Internal Arts I
Replenishing Your Energy Study Tai Chi and yoga and learn to restore the bodies natural balance and energy levels.
Internal Arts II
Channeling Energy to Deliver Power Use the bodies natural ability to generate energy and power. Find your channels to deliver that power with destructive force.
Kinesiology
Trauma Relief Techniques Learn to manage pain in yourself and others through a better understanding of the body and how the various systems work together. Come learn this cutting system of diagnosis and treatment. This fusion of traditional oriental medicine and the western come together to deliver a new approach to healing and pain management.
Neck and Shoulder Seated Massage
Learn to target the shoulder and neck area. Learn the release points and the stretching and manipulation that ensures a healthier patient.
Tai Chi
Learn to channel your energy develop a strength from within. Learn to utilize your ability to obtain and channel energy in a variety of ways. Tai Chi is an endless art and will last a lifetime, begin your journey now, or continue your introduction.
Yoga
Come and learn the unity between mind, body and spirit. Learn how proper breathing and meditation can assist you in improving your range of motion, posture and flexibility. Enjoy a calm stable mind through Yoga.