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SEMINARS 2003

With the Christmas holidays less than two weeks away, grappling enthusiasts spent the December 13-14 (2003) weekend studying jiu-jitsu instead of fighting in the shopping malls. BJJ Black Belt World Champion Leonardo Santos taught an incredible two-day seminar at our school sharing skills which have made him one of the best in the world in his weight class. Thanks to Professor Santos for the great training opportunity.

Eddie "Twister" Bravo had his group of seminar participants all "twisted up" after two days of intensive drilling in his no-gi jiu-jitsu style. Enthusiastic students from Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, Montreal and of course, Kingston were at our school on Nov. 15 & 16, 2003, eagerly soaking up all that Eddie could throw at them. Eddie is now on my list of martial artists who not only do well in competition (as proven by his ADCC win over Royler Gracie) but can also effectively teach their skills to a group of students! Thanks so much Eddie.

Once again (and not surprisingly to those who know him), Sensei Erik Paulson blew everyone away with the quality and quantity of information he shared at his workshop on July 7, 2003. The workshop covered everything from striking and takedowns off the clinch, chicken-wing submissions and counters to secrets of "ground-and-pound." Those who took advantage of the seminar definitely walked away better because of it.

(Sensei Sweeney, Joanne Paulson, Sensei Erik Paulson and Rebecca)

Students, staff and guests had the great opportunity to study Boxe Francaise - Savate under the watchful eye of Professor Salem Assli. The 3 hour workshop, which focused on the sportive aspects of Boxe Francaise, left seminar participants sweaty and smiling. Our warmest thanks goes out to Professor Assli. We hope to have you back again soon.

On Wednesday April 30, Professor Marcus Soares visited Kingston to present another great Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu workshop for our students and guests. The seminar focused on attacks from the top positions but as usual, Professor Soares took the time to answer any BJJ questions that students could come up with. Following the seminar Professor Soares tested and promoted our student Shawn Hartwig to the rank of Blue Belt. Congratulations Shawn. You deserve it!

A dozen martial artists and fitness enthusiasts were able to witness first hand the benefits of Russian Kettlebell training at a special workshop at our school. On Saturday, April 12, Pietro Puzzuoli, traveled to Kingston to share some of his exercise expertise. The workshop was both physical and informative and I am confident that those in attendance will grow stronger because of it. Thanks Pietro. We hope to have you back again in the near future.

(Pietro coaches a young student on his squatting form)

(Two seminar participants work on the Front Squat)

Twenty students and instructors were able to sharpen their striking and grappling skills under the tutelage of World Champion Erik Paulson on Friday, April 4, 2003. The seminar focused on striking and controlling from the clinch position, Vale Tudo boxing skills and leg lock attacks and defense. As expected, the seminar was quite physical and everyone left the school sweaty and smiling. Following the seminar, our own Rebecca Harvey tested for and received her Level 1 Coaching certification from Sensei Paulson while Sensei Mike Sweeney was promoted to Associate Instructor in Sensei Paulson's CSW organization.

Another great seminar with Ajarn "Chai" Sirisute took place on March 29-30, 2003. Guests from as far away as Pennsylvania traveled to Kingston to learn the details of Muay Thai from a true martial arts master.