Kids Karate Tournament Seminars
to Benefit the Channel 3 Kids Camp
September 12, 2010
You can pay at the door or reister in advance.
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Seminars will be offered by some of the experts in their martial arts field. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best! All seminar proceeds benefit the Channel 3 Kids Camp. Adults are welcome to attend the semainars (Participants should be 11 or older to enroll).

Seminar One - Master Dominick Violante
Master Dominick Violante began his Martial Arts training in 1977 and was taught by some of the most renowned Martial Arts Masters in both Kempo Karate and Aikikai Aikido. He was an instructor for the Mass. Criminal Justice Bureau training both state and local police in defensive tactics. Along with his wife Sensei Jeanene they own and operate the Avon Kempo & Aikido Academy located in Avon CT. For more information please log on to www.avonkempoaikido.com .

Seminar Description: Master Dominick will teach escape techniques for a wide variety of hold and grab attacks. The techniques will come from both arts of Kempo Karate & Aikido. The seminar will also include the application of Aikido holds, pins & locks.
Time: 9:00 – 10:00am Cost: $20.00

Seminar Two - Master Frank Shekosky
Master Frank Shekosky is a 6th degree black belt in karate, a senior instructor in Modern Arnis, and was a personal student of Grand Master Remy A. Presas, the founder of Modern Arnis. Frank Shekosky is the master instructor of Cromwell Martial Arts located in Middletown, CT. For more info see www.cromwellmartialarts.com .

Seminar Description: The class will cover the 12 angles of attack as well as stick disarms, and counters to disarm (time permitting). All levels welcome. No previous experience necessary. Things to bring: Please bring one or two rattan sticks. Sticks and training DVD’s will be available for sale at the seminar. A pair of sticks is $24.00 and training DVD’s are $15 each. Cost $20.00
Time: 10:15-11:15am Cost: $20.00

Seminar Three - Russ Taylor
Russ Taylor is a 2nd degree black belt in karate a currently a Training Lieutenant and Master Instructor in Behavior Management with the CT Dept of Corrections. He holds additional instructor certifications in Arrest & Control Tactics, Handcuffing and OC. Mr. Taylor is an USMC Reserve Persian Gulf Veteran, and formerly a Municipal Police Officer in CT. For additional information please contact him at Russell.Taylor@sbcglobal.net. Additional Instructor assistance provided: by Charles F. Barberi of Force Management LLC.

Seminar Description: This seminar will cover ‘Instinctive Assault Responses.' We will be addressing physical and mental preparation for these types of attacks. The class will be hands on and lecture format. Participant Experience: All skill levels are welcome. Things to bring: a winning mindset.
Time: 11:30 – 12:30pm Cost: $20.00

Seminar Four - Christopher LaCava Sabumnim
Christopher LaCava Sabumnim has been training in the Martial Arts for 25 years and travels each year for training to the birthplace of Hapkido; Daegu, South Korea. He is a direct student of Grand Master Lim Hyun-soo and the Connecticut representative of the Korea Jung Ki Hapkido & Kuhapdo Association. Mr. LaCava is a Licensed Acupuncturist here in Connecticut and teaches at Tri-State College of Acupuncture in NYC and the University of Bridgeport's Acupuncture Institute. www.LaCavaAcupuncture.com

Seminar Description: "Guiding Blocks to Devastating Locks" - This seminar will cover the use of soft, guiding blocks to blend with your opponent's punching motion to end up locking your opponent and nullifying their attack. All levels welcome. No previous experience necessary.
Time: 12:45 – 1:45pm Cost: $20.00

Seminar Five - Mr. Hien Nguyen
Mr. Hien Nguyen holds the rank of 5th degree black belt and he has been practicing martial arts for over 25 years. After earning his black belt in 1991 from Eliud Sanchez, he elected to utilize his talents by pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Mr. Nguyen had several roles in various films and commercials before securing a role on the children’s classic The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Mr. Nguyen then went on to star in the WB network series, WMAC Masters, as 'Tsunami.' Despite his hectic filming schedule at the time, Mr. Nguyen conducted seminars throughout the United States which he still continues to do at this time. www.excellenceinkarate.com

Seminar Description: Learning reactions and stunts fighting, for the movies. Things to wear: Loose fighting cloths. Karate Gi is an option. The last 15 minutes is for autographs. Autograph fee is $5 which will be donated to the Channel 3 Kids Camp. Class limited to 40 people, however, all are welcome to the autograph session.
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm Cost: $20.00

Cost of Each Seminar is $20, with all monies going directly to Channel 3 Kids Camp.

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