Martial Arts and Health Expo 2023

Join us for a fantastic weekend of training and friendship at the Martial Arts and Health Expo 2023 in Thunder Bay, the Martial Arts Capital of Canada.  More than 30 seminars offered by expert instructors, Expo Banquet and Blackbelt Testing conducted by Hanshi Mady.  

We are pleased to announce that all seminars, testing and banquet will be held at the Lakehead University, an outstanding venue, especially for those travelling to the Expo.  We encourage you to book your rooms as soon as possible.

Thrilled to confirm the following presenters:

1. Hanshi Albert Mady, Isshinryu, Windsor
2. Richard Ruberto, Isshinryu, New Jersey, USA
3. Norm Rivard, Isshinryu, Windsor, ON
4. Sandra Greaves, Judo, Thunder Bay, ON
5. Brandon Baldassi, Barwork, Thunder Bay, ON
6. Dinah Jung, Isshinryu, Thunder Bay, ON
7. Michele O'Leary, Isshinryu, Ottawa, ON
8. Brent Horton, Isshinryu, Winnipeg, MB
9. Ryan Boesche, Isshinryu, Germany
10. Dr. Kim Boileau, ND, Thunder Bay, ON
11. Peng You, Tai Chi, Thunder Bay, ON
12. Sean Mulligan, Operational Protection Strategies, Thunder Bay, ON
13. Chucky Mady, Isshinryu/MMA, Windsor, ON
14. Jacky Chan, Shotokan/Meditation, World Traveller
15. Trevor Warren, Isshinryu, Thunder Bay, ON
16. Mike Fenton, Isshinryu, Thunder Bay, ON
17. Kerry Timko, Athletic Performance, Thunder Bay, ON
18. Tim Leonard, Isshinryu, Ottawa, ON
19. Susan Baldassi, Isshinryu, Thunder Bay, ON
20. Dr. Steve Fonso, Verresent Life, Thunder Bay, ON
21. John Simons, Isshinryu, Thunder Bay, ON
22. Rod Berek, Isshinryu, Ottawa, ON
23. Natasha Pang Allard, Sound Meditation, Thunder Bay, ON
24. Gary Savitsky, Sound Meditation, Thunder Bay, ON
25. Tracey Barrett, Boxing, Thunder Bay, ON
26. Phil Roussin, BJJ, Thunder Bay, ON
27. Nathan Hatton, BJJ, Thunder Bay, ON
28. Tson Douangmala, BJJ, Thunder Bay, ON

*Schedule will be posted soon.

Bonus:

Bonfire following the testing on Friday, May 19th at 8:45pm. Music by Jen Metcalfe

EXPO Banquet: Performance by the Japanese Taiko Drum Troupe at our Expo Banquet on Saturday, May 20th

Social activities and optional tour of TBay on Sunday, May 21 after the Seminars plus evening Bonfire

Meal Plan:

Residence Dining Hall - located in the University Centre building on the second floor.

Daily Meal Plan (Dine-In, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 'All you care to eat') Choose from a rotating ‘steam table’ menu, soup & salad bar, dessert & beverage stations, and rotating 'pop up' options such as international cuisine, pizza station, deli counter, and pasta station.

Full Day - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner: $50.50/Person/Per Day plus tax

Individual Pricing: Breakfast: $13.50, Lunch $17.00, Dinner $20.00 plus tax

ACCOMMODATIONS: Lakehead University Campus or Days Inn

Lakehead University Campus

Please note 4% MAT and 13% HST are not included in below quoted rates

AVILA DORMITORY HOUSES (single bedroom, shared facilities)

Availability: 21 rooms - first floor / 50 rooms - second floor

One Night Stay: from $55.00 per night

Three or more night stay: $35.00 per night

The Avila Residence has 2 floors with furnished single-bedrooms with full linens included. There are two common lounges with a TV/cable and couch seating. There are small 'kitchenettes' on each floor with sink and microwave, coffee pot, toaster, tea kettle; each area has shared single-stall washroom and shower rooms. There is a sheltered outdoor bicycle storage facility available and a card-access laundry facility assigned to each dormitory area. WIFI is available throughout the building. Maximum occupancy per bedroom is one person.

APARTMENTS - per UNIT (four bedrooms)

Availability: 12 units - floor to be determined

One Night Stay: from $300.00 per unit

Three or more night stay: $200.00 per unit per night

The apartment units offer four individual bedrooms with single-sized beds. Each unit is fully furnished, complete with storage room (vacuum, mop, bucket, broom and dustpan), full kitchen (fridge, stove, freezer, microwave, and dining table), and four-piece bath with WIFI throughout. Card-operated laundry rooms with an iron and ironing board are located on site. Barrier-free units are available upon request and based on availability. All units come equipped with TV/cable, coffee maker, tea kettle, toaster and 4 coffee cups. There will be an initial two rolls of toilet paper in the washroom and 1 full set of linens & bedding in your bedroom. *Washing and Replenishing is the responsibility of the guest. Maximum occupancy per unit is four people (one per bedroom).

Upgrade to a Fully Equipped Apartment: Fully-equipped tote boxes can be requested based on availability for a small extra fee and include: 4 place settings, cooking pots & pans with utensils/cutting board, kitchen knives, tea towels, oven mitts, etc.

KENORA Dormitory Suites

Availability: 8 Double Beds / 4 Single Beds

Kenora House room bookings are on the third floor in our Bartley Residence Building. The rooms are divided into furnished single and basic single rooms with single-size or double-sized beds. The nightly rate ranges from $60 to $75 per room per night. The house has a separate male and female washroom and access to a card-operated laundry facility in the main floor of the Bartley Residence building. All bedrooms have a telephone, WIFI internet access, bed linen and blanket, pillow, towel, face cloth, bar of soap, plastic cup, a snack sized refrigerator, desk and desk chair, TV, bookcase, bulletin board, closet with dresser and clothes bar/clothes hangers. There is also a small kitchenette on the floor with a sink, microwave, coffee maker and kettle.

Note:

For bookings of one night on campus, please contact Susan Baldassi: [email protected]

For bookings of two nights, the total price is the same as three nights (the preferred rate is for minimum three night stay).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Avila Centre, Lakehead University, 670 Reaume St., Thunder Bay, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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