6th Annual WMAA Modern Arnis Training Camp

[James Miller]

June 8-10, 2007 the WMAA will host it's 6th annual training camp. I've attached the flyers and more information will follow.

[Carol]

Niiiiiiiiice!

Who is it open to?

[James Miller]

Everyone and FMAT staff members recieve a discount!
:party: :sport32:

[arnisador]

My son and I will be there!

[Cruentus]

Niiiiiiiiice!

Who is it open to?

You! ;)

Seriously, the annual WMAA training camp is always a 1st class event and a lot of fun. Whether you are a WMAA member or not, I highly recommend checking it out.

:)

[ajs1976]

What time does the camp start on Friday and end on Sunday?

Thanks

[James Miller]

The statring and finishing time isn't set in stone yet, but it should be around noon on Friday and 1:00pm on Sunday. Some people have come in the night before to get some extra time in as well.

[Carol]

Sweeeeeeeeeet!!!!

High ho, high ho, to Buffalo I go... :D :D :D

I am REALLY looking forward to this! :biggrinbo

[Brock]

Ahh... if only I had unlimited funds. Maybe, if I stop in Salamanca on the way there I could fund the trip. Camps are always fun!

[Bob Hubbard]

I'll be there covering the event :)

[Brock]

Hey! I wasn't paying attention to the pre-registration date. There's an off chance I could pull that off.

[MSTCND]

Been out of the loop with all this divorce "stuff" the last few months...

Now that it's in the past, I have time to focus a little more on my training...

Although my goal is to be out of DE by 11-June... and to head West (about an hours ride from Guro Manglinong)... maybe I'll make a swing North, visit some family, then slide across to Buffalo on my way out...

It's be nice to see everyone... I haven;t seen Bob since the Winter '03 camp... and I always enjoy time with Mr. Hartman and the rest of the Instructors!

I'll pencil it in for now...

Your Brother in the arts,

Andrew

[Carol]

If there are any females that may be interested in sharing a room at the Hampton, please PM me. :)

I am SOOOOO psyched about the event. I can't wait! Even though I'm going to be hopelessly lost...I still can't wait! I'm really looking forward to meeting up with everyone there. :) :)

[tswolfman]

Carol you might want to PM segi she is wanting to attend check with her.

[tswolfman]

Im sorry Carol I meant to put Camtay not Segi I know both of them just got the names mixed up

[KrissOfSweden]

damn, i wanna go to... :/
i hope i am welcome, because one year i will be going... :)

[arnisador]

That would be great! We'll have a FMAT get-together.

[KrissOfSweden]

that would be cool... :) it would be cool to go to america, and train with some really good people... the people i have met from america has been exceptionell good (it's that correct phraseing?) ... love to expand my network and meet cool fma practioners... :)

[James Miller]

WMAA 2007 Summer Camp
June 8 - 10, 2007


Since the passing of GM Presas, his students have been left with the task of continuing the art. This training camp features some of GM Presas’ leading black belts.



This training camp will help you learn the foundation of the art. Those who are already part of the system will be able to work on the finer details. Many different topics are covered in our art.


Trapping
Disarming
Knife Defenses
Locking & Throwing
Tapi – Tapi
Balintawak Concepts
And much, much, more!!!



When is the camp?
June 8 - 10, 2007


Where are we training?
WMAA Headquarters
(Horizon Martial Arts)
252 Center Road
West Seneca (Buffalo), NY 14224


Who will be teaching?
Datu Tim Hartman
Punong - Guro Rick Manglinong
Dr. Jeffery Leader
Guro Steve Scott
Guro Sal Todaro


What to bring?


Arnis Sticks
Training Dagger


Cost?
WMAA Members
$249By May 15, 2007
$299 After May 15, 2007

Non - Members
$299 By May 15, 2007
$349 After May 15, 2007
Call about Group rates.

Includes?
Three days of training
Banquet Saturday night

Where to stay?

Holiday Inn Express
601 Dingens St
Buffalo, NY 14224
716-896-2900

Register by May 25th and get camp discount on rooms. Mention “Arnis Camp” when registering.

For more information contact:
Horizon Martial Arts
252 Center Rd
West Seneca (Buffalo), NY 14224
716-675-0899
admin@horizonma.com (admin@horizonma.com)

[Carol]

The Holiday Inn Express and not the Hampton?

[Bob Hubbard]

http://wmarnis.com/2007camp

[tswolfman]

Have the times been set in stone yet ?
I am planning on driving up Thursday, But I have never been to Buffalo before. Looking forward to seeing Datu & Sal again, And meeting lots of new people.

[SAL]

Hey Sam
I an looking foreword to seeing you guys as well. There will be a training session on Thursday evening and camp on Friday usually starts around noon to 1 PM.

Sal

[arnisador]

I'm looking forward to it!

[tswolfman]

I really hope I can make it for the Thursday night session. I cant pick up ny rental car untill 12 noon so I'm not sure : (

[Carol]

As much as I was looking forward to going, I won't be able to make it out this time around (and I'm pissed, truth be told.)

I hope there will be an FMAtalk Meet and Greet later this summer, I can definitely swing out for that.

[arnisador]

Sorry to hear that you'll miss it!

[James Miller]

One week and counting!

[James Miller]

One day to go!

[Bob Hubbard]

Day 1 is done.
Here's a few shots.

[Bob Hubbard]

Some shots from day 2

[Bob Hubbard]

Day 3 pics up. Tons to sort and edit, will be posting them to my galleries later this week along with print-order information.

[tswolfman]

Man what a great time. Looking forward to next year. Great meeting all of you guys, Rich, Datu, and all of the Board . I had a blast see you guys soon.

[arnisador]

Man what a great time. Looking forward to next year. Great meeting all of you guys, Rich, Datu, and all of the Board . I had a blast see you guys soon.

I enjoyed meeting and chatting with you! We hope to see you again.

Who wouldn't enjoy hitting people with sticks? :D

[SAL]

What a great camp. I would like to thank Datu Tim and Guro Janice for all their hard work.

I spent lots of time with old friends and made a few new ones.The training was excellent with a good mix of FMA techniques from the Presas systems of arnis. There was a black belt test that spanned the entire time of the camp. All the participants of the test stepped up and left no doubt that they were ready for the challenge. The WMAA now has six new black belts and two who were promoted to Lakan Apat. Congrats to all of them . I look foreword to working with them later this summer.
I spent a good bit of time with Sam and Marion and it is good to have them on board. They are great people who are dedicated to their training and are an excellent addition to the WMAA family. We are honored to have you with us.
Thanks to Bob and Susan for all the photo work. I am looking foreword to seeing the results.

Jeff and Steve, I can't say enough. Your family.

And to GM Rick Manglinong, who is way to humble for all the talent he has, I am honored to be your friend.

Sal

[arnisador]

Thanks for this review! I had a great time, and I really enjoyed getting to see Mr. Todaro and Mr. Scott and everyone else again. The teaching sessions were great. (Not only did I enjoy Mr. Todaro's session--I only made the first--but my son was very enthusiastic about esp. his second session. He came away with a lot of ideas.) It was a great camp all around!

[Datu Tim Hartman]

I would like to thank everyone for their support. We're looking forward to next year's event.

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Greetings-

It has been a very hectic year for me and sometimes my responses online end up being “One liners”. This year’s training camp had much significance to it. We had belt promotions, updated curriculum release, announcing the up and coming trip to the Philippines and the announcing of a new direction and alliance for the WMAA.
This camp had the largest group of Black Belt promotions. Nick Hawley, Dennis Jenner, DJ Leader, Fern Monti, Ryan Monopolus and Mike McDonough all tested and were promoted to 1st degree Black Belts, along with George Harris and Mike Milazzo testing and promoted to 4th degree Black Belt. In addition to these promotions, members of the WMAA board (Dr. Jeff Leader, Steve Scott and Sal Todaro) were promoted to Punong-Guro 5th degree Black Belt.
We have announced that in 2009 Grandmaster Manglinong and I will be taking a group to the Philippines. In addition to sightseeing, there will be opportunities to train with several masters, including GM Ernesto Presas. Our upcoming seminar camp series will dedicate portions of the events to prep people who are considering accompanying us on this trip.
With the success of our trip to the Philippines, the board members and I have decided to broaden the vision of our organization. Our organization will always be dedicated to the teachings of the late Grandmaster Remy Presas. We have also decided to look deeper into roots of the system and incorporate more of the family art. With the release of our WMAA curriculum 4.0 we are taking the steps of giving our members a better understanding of its origins.Once again I would like to thank all those who were mentioned (and all those who weren’t) on the success of this year’s training camp. Many things have happened this year and there is much more to come. We have already started preparation for next year’s camp. It will be June 6 through 8, 2008. Hope to see you there.

[Bob Hubbard]

Just a note that photo proofs are now available online at http://www.bobhubbardphotography.com/wmaa2007/

There are almost 300 photos from the camp there.

Please note, that these are raw photos with minimal processing. Some will look dark, some light, some off center. Final prints will be color and brightness balanced, as well as further optimized for a quality print.

Shipping on prints depends on where it's going, so please contact me for rates and other information.

Thank you,
Bob

[Bob Hubbard]

Here are a few of the shots I've printed, edited for the web. (some variations due to that process. Prints are much clearer and more evenly colored)

Last 3 shots are from the 12x18 versions, 8x10's have a different border.

Enjoy.

[arnisador]

Looks great!

[Brock]

With the success of our trip to the Philippines, the board members and I have decided to broaden the vision of our organization. Our organization will always be dedicated to the teachings of the late Grandmaster Remy Presas. We have also decided to look deeper into roots of the system and incorporate more of the family art. With the release of our WMAA curriculum 4.0 we are taking the steps of giving our members a better understanding of its origins.


This seems to be the directions most of the Modern Arnis orginazations are headed at least the ones who's leaders aren't trying to promote themselves rather than the art. I think that's greatest way to honor the late Prof.

[arnisador]

One wants to keep Modern Arnis 'modern', after all! Looking back to the beginning provides ideas for looking forward to new techniques for new challenges.

[tswolfman]

Looking forward to learning all of the changes and inovations:)

[Bob Hubbard]

Prints are available for order at http://silverstar.photoreflect.com/

Also, had some inquiries about pics on cd, plaque mounting, etc. New items added, and until 9/1/07 there's some discounts in play too :)

10% off orders of $50 or more, 20% off $100 or more, and 30% off $150 or more.