About this Event
We are looking forward to an amazing weekend of taijutsu study and celebrations with new and long-time friends! With an incredible line-up of instructors, you'll recieve a well-rounded, hands-on perspective. Join hosts Scott Bragg and Hardee Merritt as we welcome:
9th Degree Black Belt, Mark Russo
7th Degree Black Belts, Bryan Griffin & Helen Russo
4th Degree Black Belt, Johanna Norris
This year we celebrate the Grand Opening of the newly relocated Boulder Dojo and 20 years of the Quest Dojo in the city of Boulder! -plus a few Birthday's ;-)
Spaces will be limited to 35 participants. Register Now!!
Schedule
Friday, April 25th
5:00pm Doors open/Checkin
5:30pm Official Welcome & Warm-up
5:45pm - 7:30pm Advanced Basics training (A deeper look into Kihon and 'finding technique' in the middle of conflict)
7:30pm - 8:15pm A discussion and meditation on detachment with Mark Russo
Saturday, April 26th
9:00am Doors Open/Check-in
9:30am Group Photo & Warm-Up
9:40am - 10:40am 1st Degree Black Belt Principles (Experiancing the value of the basics in 'YOUR MOVEMENT')
5 min break followed by 10 minutes of Randori
11:00am - 12:00pm 2nd Degree Black Belt Principles (Using advanced timing and angling to achieve superior positioning and effortless counters)
12:00pm - 1:15pm (Lunch With Friends!)
1:15pm - 2:15pm Hanbo & Kusari Fundo
5 minute break
2:20pm - 3:20pm 3rd Degree Principles (Using confusion and misperception to create 'knee-jerk' reactions in an aggressor)
5 min break followed by 10 minutes of Randori
3:40pm - 4:40pm 4th Degree Principles (Muto Dori and the concept of 'Mu-Shin')
Closing Meditation (Training Sange-Mon)
6:30pm Group dinner/Birthday Celebrations (location TBD)
Sunday, April 27th
9:00am Doors Open/Check-in
9:30am Warm-Up & Randori
9:50am - 10:50am 1st Degree Kata
10 min Break
11:00am - 12:00pm 2nd Degree Kata
12:00pm - 1:15pm (Lunch With Friends!)
1:15pm - 2:00pm (Sword)
2:00pm - 3:00pm 3rd Degree Kata
5 min break followed by 10 minutes of Randori
3:15pm - 4:15pm 4th Degree Kata
4:15pm Closing Meditation (Taking Inventory on Gratitude)
6pm Master Russo treats Master Bragg to a wayyyy oversdue Steak Dinner, LOL!
What to bring....
- Hanbo
- Kusari Fundo (2 ft rope or similar)
- Training knife
- Bokken (wooden training sword)
- Meditaion Cushion
- mat shoes or tabi
- An open mind!
We will have plenty of extra items you can borrow. be comfortable with what you travel with
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Quest Self-Defense Boulder, 3200 Valmont Rd, Boulder, United States
USD 325.00 to USD 375.00
