INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS SYMPOSIuM

30th Annual
International Martial Arts Symposium
October 9, 10 & 11, 2009 - Columbia, South Carolina - USA
Karatedo
Karate-Jutsu
Kobudo
Ju-Jutsu
Tuite-Jutsu
Kyusho-Jutsu
Iaido/Kendo
Kali/Arnis
Chin-Na
Wing Chun
Xingyiquan
Baguazhang
Qigong
Healing Arts
Self-Defense
Sport Kumite
Kata Training
Martial Science
30th Annual
“International Martial Arts Symposium”
October 9, 10 & 11, 2009 - Columbia, South Carolina - USA
The Premier Educational Event
For Traditional Martial Arts
in the USA
When:
October 9, 10 & 11, 2009
Friday; 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday; 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday; 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Where:
Marriott Hotel, Columbia
1200 Hampton Street
(corner of Main & Hampton St)
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Reservations 1-800-228-9290
Special Room Rates $89.00
Ask for Symposium Rate
Contact Information:
Ridgely Abele
604 Meeting Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
 Phone: (803) 794-3908
 E-Mail: Oeyec@aol.com
 Website: www.shurite.com
Special Shuri-Ryu Karatedo Training Session:
(Friday 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Marriott)
Open to all levels & styles; free to symposium attendees
Dan Rank Examinations & Instructor License:
Dan level testing for Kobudo, Shuri-ryu Karatedo
and Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu will be held on
Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 2:30 PM.
Instructor's License Certification:
A review & test will be offered during the weekend.
Contact Ridgely Abele for more information.
Martial Arts Expo:
Martial arts equipment, weapons, books, T-shirts,
DVDs, uniforms, calligraphy, Chinese herbs, &
Asian gifts will be available for purchase.
Presented by
Kokusai Shurite Yudansha-Kai
& Hanshi Ridgely Abele
Cost:
 $250.00 Pre-Registration for the
“Symposium Ultimate Package”
Symposium Fee, Training Syllabus,
Free T-shirt, Friday Night Meal,
Saturday Lunch & Banquet
Must pre-register by Sept. 08, 2009
 $75.00 deposit; to hold the
pre-registered price, balance
due on arrival (nonrefundable)
 $275.00 Pre-Registration
After September 08, 2009
 $300.00 At the Door
 Individual Day Cost:
$100.00 Friday Only
$175.00 Saturday Only
$75.00 Sunday Only
 Special Youth Training:
8-12 yr. old, Saturday Only, $50.00
for those not attending the Symp.
 Special group rates available
Special Group Rates:
For every five paid participants one person attends
free; must be from the same group/school; must
submit all registrations at the same time.
Weapons Training (Kobudo, Iaido & Arnis):
Attendees should supply their own weapons for all
Kobudo, Iaido & Arnis classes. Bo, Jo, Kama, Sai,
Tonfa, Nunchaku, Katana, sticks, & training knifes.
Weapons will be available for purchase.
Special Training:
Sections on Elite Athletic Training, International
Kata, Olympic style Kumite and referee training;
for schools that do not compete there will be
classes of drills for skill development, and one with
different instructors sharing their favorite drills.
Empty hand forms competition for all styles:
This is a free competition, for men and women. The competition will be held over the course of the weekend during the breaks
between classes. All awards will be given out during the banquet.
At the Symposium there are five to seven different classes taught every 90-minutes 64+ different classes.
With 32 different instructors; you choose the arts you wish to train. There are classes for all levels and Special Classes for 4th Dan & above.
“Due to the economy we are keeping the Symposium price the same as last year”
Thank you for your support
2009 Symposium Instructors
Ridgely Abele, Hanshi
9th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
7th Dan Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu
7th Dan World Karate Fed.
Symposium Director
Robert Bowles, Hanshi
10th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
Okinawan Kobudo
Jim Logue, Tashi
9th Dan RyuTe Karate
Oyata Shin Shu Ho Ryu
Okinawan Kobudo
Carl Wilcox, Hanshi
9th Dan Taiho Jitsu
8th Dan US Ju-Jitsu Fed.
8th Dan Kwan Mu Kan Karate
7th Dan Tae Kwon Do
Tom Muncy, Professor
10th Dan, Torite-Jutsu
8th Dan, Okinawan Kempo
6th Dan, Tae Kwon Do
3rd Dan, Goju-Ryu Karatedo
Dr. Steven Roensch, Hanshi
9th Dan Shintoyoshin-Kai Ju-Jitsu
7th Dan Shuri-ryu Karatedo
Certified Acupuncture Physician
Rick Moneymaker, Prof.
9th Dan Torite-Jutsu
9th Dan Okinawan Kempo
6th Dan Tae Kwon Do
5th Dan Isshin-Ryu Karate
Gat Puno Abon Garimot Baet
Dan Smith, Kyoshi
8th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karatedo
Okinawan Kobudo
Devorah Dometrich, Kyoshi
Kimo Wall, Sensei
7th Dan Goju-ryu Karatedo
Okinawan Kobudo
Qigong & Kong-Li
Thai Massage
Benny Meng, Master
9th Generation Shaolin Disciple
7th Dan Shaolin Kung Fu
5th Dan Taekwondo
Vitus Bilking, Shihan
7th Dan Shuri-ryu Karatedo
Okinawan Kobudo
George Sheridan, Shihan
7th Dan Shuri-ryu Karatedo
6th Dan Shintoyoshin-Kai Ju-Jitsu
Okinawan Kobudo
Ernesto Martinez, Shihan
7th Dan Okinawan Kempo
Okinawan Kobudo
Coach Ed Griffin
7th Dan Judo
7th Dan Ju-Jutsu
Darren Myers, Kyoshi
7th Dan Shito-Ryu Karatedo
Kobudo & Goshindo
Iaido & Kendo
Arnis de Mano
Harimaw Buno
Philippine Martial Arts
8th Dan Ryu Kyu Kobudo
Hozon Shinko-Kai
Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaido
Rey Perez, Shihan
7th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
6th Dan Shintoyoshin-Kai Ju-Jitsu
Tony Bisanz, Shihan
7th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
Sandy Bowles, Shihan
7th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
Okinawan Kobudo
Taijiquan
Mike Hernandez, Shihan
6th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
4th Dan Shintoyoshin-Kai Ju-Jitsu
Okinawan Kobudo
Troy J. Price, Tashi
6th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
6th Dan Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu
4th Dan US Ju-Jitsu Federation
Paul J. Cote, Renshi
Master Level Baguazhang
Master Level Xingyiquan
5th Dan Isshin-Ryu, IWKA
3rd Dan OIKA
Dr. Clay Morton, Sensei
5th Dan Shotokan Karatedo
World Karate Kata Champion
Board Certified Chiropractor
Cole Ricks, Sensei
5th Dan Tae Kwon Do
4th Dan Torite-Jutsu
2nd Dan Hopkido
Sankyu Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu
Jeff Rhodes, Renshi
5th Dan Kwan Mu Kan Karate
4th Dan Yamanaka Kojute Ju-Jutsu
3rd Dan Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu
1st Dan US Ju-Jitsu Federation
1st Dan US Judo
Herb Johnson, Hanshi
9th Dan Shorei-Goju Karatedo
Okinawan Kobudo
Donna Judge, Shihan
8th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
Tom Ryan, Professor
7th Dan Danzan-Ryu Ju-Jitsu
6th Dan AJJF Judo & Ju-Jitsu
Maria Evans, Shihan
6th Dan Shuri-ryu Karatedo
Women Self-Defense
Tommy Hood, Tashi
6th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
3rd Dan WKF & USA-NKF
USA-NKF National Coach
9-Times USA-NKF National Champion
Mark Baker, Sensei
5th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo
2nd Dan Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu
2nd Dan Shintoyoshin-Kai Jiu-Jitsu
Alex Ormaza, Shihan
4th Dan Torite-Jutsu
2nd Dan RyuTe Renmai
1st Dan Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu
Balintawak Arnis Instructor
Registration & Release Form, 2009 International Martial Arts Symposium
AMATEUR ATHLETIC WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Columbia School Of Karatedo and the International Shurite Yudansha-Kai
athletics/sports program, and related events and activities, the undersigned:
1. Agree that prior to participating, they each will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if they believe anything is unsafe, they
will immediately advise their coach or supervisor of such conditions and refuse to participate.
2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from their own actions, inactions or negligence
but the actions, inactions or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that
there may be other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time.
3. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.
4. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Columbia School Of Karatedo, International Shurite Yudansha-Kai, its affiliated
clubs, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring
agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and Teasers of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter
referred to as "releasers", from any and all liability to each of the undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death or damages to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part
by the negligence of the releaser or otherwise.
The undersigned have read the above waiver and release and understand that they have given up substantial rights by signing and sign it
voluntarily.
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(Free T-shirt is for Pre-Registration by 09/08 Only)
Deposit - $75.00
Free T-Shirt Size:
$250.00 Pre-Registration Package (By September 08, 2009)
$275.00 After September 08, 2009
$300.00 At the Door
$100.00 Friday Night only
Additional Gear:
Quantity
Size
T-shirt - $18.00
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Sweat shirt - $30.00
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Polo shirt - $30.00
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Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XX L
Please
indicate
shirt size
“Kyoshi Ridgely Abele’s Books”
$175.00 Saturday only (Lunch, Banquet & Syllabus included)
$90.00 Karatedo; Art, Sport & Science (Hard Cover)
$75.00 Sunday only
$65.00 Karatedo; Art, Sport & Science (Soft Cover)
$50.00 Special Youth Training: Saturday, for
non-symposium attendees
Return Form & Make Checks payable to:
$35.00 Additional “Banquet” Tickets; Quantity ________
Empty hand forms competition (free to all symposium attendees)
Columbia School of Karatedo
604 Meeting St
West Columbia, SC 29169