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5/12/07 |
IMPACT Self Defense Workshop |
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Saturday, May 12, 1:30-4:30 (Bancroft School) |
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This three-hour workshop gives you basic self-defense training in
verbal and physical skills, and serves as a sample of what is
offered in the full IMPACT Basics course (padded assailant,
scenario-based training). An excellent introduction to
self-defense.
Cost: $49 Open to women, men and older
teens. To enroll, make check to "DC IMPACT" for $49,
and mail to 1716 Newton St NW, Washington DC, 20010-1822.
Enrollment is limited to first twenty applicants.
Notice to women: Those who take the above workshop may deduct
$49 from the cost of our next Women's Basics 25-hour course, which
will meet five Saturdays from June 9 to July 7, 2:30-7:30pm, at
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington. There is aother $40
discount for paying in full by May 9. See www.DCIMPACT.org
for more information on the Women's Basics course. Taught by
Carol Middleton and the instructors of DC IMPACT. |
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Call 202-328-1201 x105 |
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4/21/07 |
Senshido’s “On The Cutting Edge”
Seminar |
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Richrd Dimitri of the Senshido system is considered one of the
world’s leading authorities on personal protection and reality-based self defense. His programs and drills have been
used by martial artists, law enforcement and civilians the world
over. His book, "In
Total Defense of the Self,” is an international best seller. He is also the developer of
the well-known close quarter tool known as “The
Shreddertm”, one of the most talked about innovations in modern self
defense. People travel
to Montreal from all over the world to learn from this man. The most common weapon used on the street is the knife and other
forms of edged weapons such as a razor blade, screwdriver and/or
broken beer bottle. You will learn drills to improve your close quarter arsenal against an armed attacker, including a
safety stance and how to deal with static FEESEarly Bird (by March 21) - $179Regular (rec'd before April 21) -
$189Date of Seminar - $199You will get:
* five hours of world-class training with Rich Dimitri * a DVD of the techniques and drills so you can practice what you learned! * your choice of trainer "knives" (first to arrive gets
first choice, including hand-made hand-wrapped
high quality Nok "trainers" from
Thailand) |
Send payment to DCSDKA, 1716 Newton Street NW, Washington, DC
20010 or call 202-328-1203x106 to pay via MasterCard or
VISA. |
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3/24/07 |
National Women’s Martial
Arts Federation Mid Atlantic Regional
Training |
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Saturday, March 24, 2007 10 am – 12:30 pm, 2 pm - 4:30 pm, Charles Town, WV |
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Bo Basics & Application:
10-12:30
A six foot staff, the bo was used by peasants in Okinawa to carry bundles and water buckets. It is also a formidable weapon. Learn blocking and striking techniques, application of these techniques with a partner, and, if time, a mini-form.
If you have a bo, bring it. Bos will be available for practicing and for purchase. This workshop will be taught by Cassie Bosley, 2nd degree black belt in Ai Mute Shotokan Karate and assisted by Barbara Feldman 4th degree black belt, both from Blue Heron Martial and Healing Arts. |
Self Defense for the 21st Century 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Learn a new and more effective paradigm for personal safety. Taught by Carol Middleton and Angie Head of the DC Self Defense Karate Association, this new approach is born of 40 years experience in teaching verbal and physical skills, and real-life experiences of students that revealed what works best! Learn the yin and yang of verbal strategy and physical technique to broaden your options and avoid danger. |
Where: Blue Heron Martial and Healing Arts, 448 Southerly Lane, Charles Town, WV Directions: From Frederick, MD, take 340 towards Charles Town, WV About 4 miles after passing Harpers Ferry turn left into the Food Lion shopping center (across from Wal-Mart) and turn right onto the access road. Pass the BB&T Bank, bowling alley, and storage facility. Turn left on Keyes Ferry Road. Turn right at the first street: Southerly Lane. The address is 448. Come up the driveway and park on the grass on the left under the trees.
From Leesburg, take Route 7 south towards Berryville. About 4 miles past Leesburg, turn right onto Route 9. Take Route 9 North about 25 miles (passing through Hillsboro, VA). Stay on Route 9 (don’t go right to Harper’s Ferry Road). After crossing the Shenandoah, turn onto Route 9 / 340 North Harpers Ferry(I think it is a left turn). Get off on 340 North and turn right at the first light (Keyes Ferry Road). Follow the rest of the directions above. |
Open to all teens, men, and
women
Cost:
NWMAF Members:1 workshop: $35 Both workshops: $55
Non Members: 1 workshop:$39 Both workshops: $60
Checks payable to Blue Heron Martial and Healing Arts
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3/17/07 |
Third Degree Black Belt Exam, Lauren
Wheeler |
Saturday, March 17, 2:30 - 4:30 Bancroft School |
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11/19/06 |
The Shredder Seminar |
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Sunday, 11:45 am - 4:45 pm
DC Jewish Community Center, 16th & Q Streets NW, Washington,
DC 20036 |
See this flyer for details |
Register by November 1 for an early bird discount. Call
202-328-1201 x105. |
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11/18/06 |
Senshido Rape Prevention Program Seminar
with Richard Dimitri |
Saturday, 11:45 am- 4:45 pm, Bancroft School |
See this flyer for details |
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Register by November 1 for an early bird discount. Call 202-328-1201 x105. |
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11/18/06 |
"Explosive Combat Training" Self
Defense Seminars |
Stand-up defense and entering the clinch 9:00 am - 11:45 am Grappling and ground defense 1:15 pm - 4 pm Bancroft School |
See this flyer for details |
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Register by November 1 for an early bird discount. Call 202-328-1201 x 105. |
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10/27/06 |
DCSDKA's 30 Year Anniversary
Celebration |
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Friday and Saturday, Oct 27-28, 2006 |
Performance and celebration on Friday, 6:30 pm ( open to the public -
Come hear from our students about our school
and see an amazing array of martial arts, including performances
from our youngest students, our teen group- the Peaceful Warriors,
weapons, traditional katas as well as self-defense ). Special classes with Grandmaster Hwang on Saturday, 10:15 -
11:45, for adult and children students with a white belt or
higher. |
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Grandmaster Jack Hwang is Sensei Middleton’s first
instructor and still teaches in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is
President of the International Martial Arts Federation and is a 9th
Dan in Taekwondo. Grandmaster Hwang began his martial arts training
in Korea at a very young age. His martial arts training is diverse,
having achieved proficiency in Kendo, Judo, Karate, Hapkido, and
Taekwondo. He selected, formed, and directed the United States
Taekwondo teams and their coaches for the First World Taekwondo
Championship in South Korea. Sensei Middleton studied with
Grandmaster Hwang from 1969 though 1971. |
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10/21/06 |
Self Defense Workshops to Benefit Cancer
Research
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12:00 - 1:00 Bag and Cardio Workshop
1:10 - 2:55 Intro to Ground Defense
1:10 - 2:55 Intro to Krav Maga
3:05 - 4:50 Intro to Handgun Defense
12:45 - 4:45 IMPACT Workshop ( Padded Assailant "Reality" Self
Defense: awareness, projection, verbal and physical techniques.
Senario-based.)
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Help us fight
cancer by signing up for one of these practical workshops
co-sponsored by DCSDKA, Krav Maga and DC IMPACT. 100% of
workshop fees go to support cancer research. Participants can take
either the complete 3 hour IMPACT workshop for a $69 minimum
donation, or 2 of the shorter Introductory workshops for a $49
minimum donation, or 3 of the shorter workshops for a $69 minimum
donation.
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Sign up Today! Call 202-328-1201 x 107 or use this registration form. All workshops take place at Bancroft. |
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10/21/06 |
Aikido Seminar |
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Saturday, October 21 from 9-11:55am |
Taught by Jim Sorrentino. Open to all adult students and
children age 10 and over. |
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Jim Sorrentino holds a fifth-degree black belt in aikido. He
began his martial training in Uechi-ryu Karate-do under Robert
Galeone in 1977, and holds a third-degree black belt in that art as
well. With Mr. Galeone's encouragement, Mr. Sorrentino began his
study of aikido in 1984 under Mitsugi Saotome-sensei.
Saotome-sensei was a disciple of O-Sensei for 15 years, and has
trained in aikido since 1954. Mr. Sorrentino continues to study
regularly under Saotome-sensei. He also was an instructor in the
full-force self-defense program, DC IMPACT Self Defense for over
five years. |
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