The next event in the 15th Anniversary SMAA Seminar Series will take place in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Nicklaus Suino Sensei, an SMAA Primary Director, will be the senior ranking instructor. You can read Suino Sensei’s biographical sketch here: http://smaa-hq.com/bios/suino.php.
Some of the details about this event have changed since it was originally announced. Below you’ll find everything you need to participate in this exciting budo training experience:
Where:
Japanese Martial Arts Center
771 Airport Blvd, Suite 1BAnn Arbor, Michigan 48108 USA(734) 645-6441
shudokan@smaa-hq.com
Map: http://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/location.php
When:
July 25, 2009
Who:
Nicklaus Suino Sensei (SMAA iaido seventh dan), Andrew Bryant Sensei (SMAA iaido third dan), Charlie Kondek Sensei (All United States Kendo Federation third dan), and Max Roach Sensei (SMAA iaido and aikido third dan/Aikikai aikido third dan)
What:
“SMAA All-Swords Day”—a one day seminar focusing on traditional Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido, kendo, tameshi giri (test cutting of objects), and aiki ken (Aikikai aikido swordsmanship)
Schedule:
9:30 - 10:20 AM: Iaido with Nicklaus Suino
10:30 - 11:20 AM: - Kendo with Charlie Kondek
Some of the details about this event have changed since it was originally announced. Below you’ll find everything you need to participate in this exciting budo training experience:
Where:
Japanese Martial Arts Center
771 Airport Blvd, Suite 1BAnn Arbor, Michigan 48108 USA(734) 645-6441
shudokan@smaa-hq.com
Map: http://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/location.php
When:
July 25, 2009
Who:
Nicklaus Suino Sensei (SMAA iaido seventh dan), Andrew Bryant Sensei (SMAA iaido third dan), Charlie Kondek Sensei (All United States Kendo Federation third dan), and Max Roach Sensei (SMAA iaido and aikido third dan/Aikikai aikido third dan)
What:
“SMAA All-Swords Day”—a one day seminar focusing on traditional Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido, kendo, tameshi giri (test cutting of objects), and aiki ken (Aikikai aikido swordsmanship)
Schedule:
9:30 - 10:20 AM: Iaido with Nicklaus Suino
10:30 - 11:20 AM: - Kendo with Charlie Kondek
11:30 – Noon: - Jigen Ryu speed drill contest
Noon - 1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 - 2:50 PM: Tameshi giri with Andrew Bryant
3:00 - 3:50 PM: Aiki ken with Max Roach
4:00 - 4:30 PM: Suburi (repetitive solo cutting exercises)
Equipment:
Minimum equipment: bokken, shinai (both available for sale on site)
4:00 - 4:30 PM: Suburi (repetitive solo cutting exercises)
Equipment:
Minimum equipment: bokken, shinai (both available for sale on site)
Preferred equipment: bokken, shinai, iaito, shinken, suburito
Cost (includes two targets for tameshi giri):
Cost (includes two targets for tameshi giri):
$45 (SMAA Members)
$55 (Non-Members)
Suggested Lodging:
Suggested Lodging:
Comfort Inn & Suites
3501 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 761-8838
http://www.comfortinn.com/
Airport & Rental Cars:
Airport & Rental Cars:
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
http://www.metroairport.com/
Contact:
Nicklaus Suino Sensei
(734) 645-6441
shudokan@smaa-hq.com
Contact:
Nicklaus Suino Sensei
(734) 645-6441
shudokan@smaa-hq.com
