2007 NY FMATalk Meet & Greet

[Bob Hubbard]

Date: Friday August 3rd & Saturday August 4th 2007.

Friday evening we will be meeting up and doing the socializing portion, with Saturday dedicated to a day of training. Saturday evening we will be doing dinner at a local Chinese Buffet. Meals are not included.


Location: Horizon Martial Arts, http://horizonma.com (http://horizonma.com/)


Horizon Martial Arts
252 Center Road
West Seneca (Buffalo), NY 14224




Who will be teaching?
To Be Announced.

Mat Fee: $30 per person if registered and paid by 7-15-2007. ($45 at the door)
Call about Group rates.

Online Payments through paypal can be sent to info@fmatalk.com.
Payment are being handled through the host school.

Camp Instructors are free.


What to bring?

Arnis Sticks
Training Dagger
Sparring gloves and helmet if you have them.
Where to stay?

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

Room Block
5 rooms with 2 double beds, 2 rooms are smoking, 3 non smoking.
5 rooms with king size beds, 2 rooms are smoking, 3 non smoking.

$119.99 / night

Must book by 7-3-2007
Must mention "MartialTalk" to receive special rates.




More information to follow.

Camp Instructors
Jason Arnold - Kenpo
Tom Quinn (morph4me) - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Darwin J. Eisenhart (Last Fearner) - Korean Hoshinsul / Hapkido for Street Defense.
Terry & Yolanda Stoker - TKD
Daniel Tesmer (Drac) & Steven Fine (Father Greek) - Police Defensive Tactics / Basic Subject Control / Combat Hapkido.
Mark Stoddard - Wing Chun
Rich Parsons - FMA
Jack Latorre - Pekiti Tirsia

Alternate Instructors
Bob Hubbard - Theatrical Fighting Concepts / Arnis
Alan Cunningham - primary theories / concepts on suppressions or primary theories / concepts on Jujitsu



Camp website and registration: http://martialtalk.com/camp/buffalo2007/

[Bob Hubbard]

Date: Friday August 3rd & Saturday August 4th 2007.

Friday evening we will be meeting up and doing the socializing portion, with Saturday dedicated to a day of training. Saturday evening we will be doing dinner at a local Chinese Buffet. Meals are not included.


Location: Horizon Martial Arts, http://horizonma.com (http://horizonma.com/)


Horizon Martial Arts
252 Center Road
West Seneca (Buffalo), NY 14224




Who will be teaching?
To Be Announced.

Mat Fee: $30 per person.
Call about Group rates.

Instructors are free.


What to bring?


Arnis Sticks
Training Dagger
Sparring gloves and helmet if you have them.

Where to stay?

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

----NOTE!---
I am currently working on getting us a group rate, and should know that in the next few days (6/11-6/14)




More information to follow.

[arnisador]

This'll be coextensive with the MartialTalk Meet & Greet (http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50734)! I'm not yet sure if I can make it, but would like to be there.

[Bob Hubbard]

We are looking for instructors to teach a session. If you teach, you get in free. This is a good opportunity to give others a taste of what your art has. :)

[Brock]

I'd like to be there. My wife has something going on that Friday, but I'm not sure if it's an all day thing or not. If I can free those days up I may be able to work it out.

[Bob Hubbard]

Date: Friday August 3rd & Saturday August 4th 2007.

Friday evening we will be meeting up and doing the socializing portion, with Saturday dedicated to a day of training. Saturday evening we will be doing dinner at a local Chinese Buffet. Meals are not included.


Location: Horizon Martial Arts, http://horizonma.com (http://horizonma.com/)


Horizon Martial Arts
252 Center Road
West Seneca (Buffalo), NY 14224

Who will be teaching?
To Be Announced.

Mat Fee: $30 per person.
Call about Group rates.

Instructors are free.


What to bring?

Arnis Sticks
Training Dagger
Sparring gloves and helmet if you have them.
Where to stay?

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

Room Block
5 rooms with 2 double beds, 2 rooms are smoking, 3 non smoking.
5 rooms with king size beds, 2 rooms are smoking, 3 non smoking.

$119.99 / night

Must book by 7-3-2007

Cancellations/Changes: Must be received prior to 7/3/07 to avoid fees.

Must mention "MartialTalk" to receive special rates.




More information to follow.

[arnisador]

This is the M&G for a variety of <martialart>Talk.com websites, and will include more than just the FMA. But, it will be held at a dedicated FMA school!

[Bob Hubbard]

Right now, we've got 5 designated instructors on the list. I'll be trying to get another update up over the weekend. I'm hoping for another 1-2 FMA on the roster.

Anyone attending who would like a few minutes to explain of demo is also welcome. This event has been an excellent sharing and learning experience the past several years, and we're looking to continue to expand. :)

[Bob Hubbard]

If everyone who has contacted me about teaching could shoot me a PM to confirm their intent and a 1-2 sentence write up of what they'll be doing bu Monday night? I want to update the event info and get the sign up page running.

Thanks!

[Brock]

So, the times should be posted by Tuesday? I'm without a computer currently, so I may have to hit someone up to use theirs so I can start trying to formulate a plan.

[Bob Hubbard]

Full information, fees, travel info, hotel info, and online registration is available now at http://www.martialtalk.com/camp/buffalo2007/index.shtml

Current instructor list is:
Bob Hubbard - Theatrical Fighting Concepts / Arnis
Jason Arnold - Kenpo
Tom Quinn (morph4me) - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Darwin J. Eisenhart (Last Fearner) - (TBA)
Terry & Yolanda Stoker - TKD
Daniel Tesmer (Drac) - Police Defensive Tactics/ Basic Subject Control.
Mark Stoddard - Wing Chun
Rich Parsons - FMA
Alan Cunningham - primary theories / concepts on suppressions or primary theories / concepts on Jujitsu

[arnisador]

Current instructor list is:
Bob Hubbard - Theatrical Fighting Concepts / Arnis
Jason Arnold - Kenpo
Tom Quinn (morph4me) - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Darwin J. Eisenhart (Last Fearner) - (TBA)
Terry & Yolanda Stoker - TKD
Daniel Tesmer (Drac) - Police Defensive Tactics/ Basic Subject Control.
Mark Stoddard - Wing Chun
Rich Parsons - FMA
Alan Cunningham - primary theories / concepts on suppressions or primary theories / concepts on Jujitsu


In addition to Mr. Hubbard, Rich Parsons (http://www.fmatalk.com/member.php?u=5) is a FMAT member too. Mr. Arnold is a Modern Arnis instructor as well as a Kenpoist.

[Bob Hubbard]

Updates:

3 rooms left in the room block
- 1 king Non Smoking
- 1 king smoking
- 1 double smoking


Schedule change, due to stuff at the school, we'll be starting at noon rather than 10am. We can adjust things a bit once we're there.

Please, everyone register through the camp website so we can get a good estimation on attendance.

Camp WebSite, with a map showing how to get from the hotel to the school and OnLine Registration
http://martialtalk.com/camp/buffalo2007/

[Carol]

This time I WILL make it to Buffalo. Got my hotel and my vacation already booked. :D

[Bob Hubbard]

Payment info added to lead post.

[Bob Hubbard]

Revised Schedule:

Friday 6pm to whenever - social (means we'll be dining somewhere, and hanging out. TBD yet)

Saturday - noon to about 6pm we'll be training at the school. 7pm we'll be meeting at a local Chinese Buffet for dinner, and then doing more socializing.

Sunday is open right now.

Today is the last day for guarenteed room rates, and it looks like theres only the 2 smoking rooms left. Let me know ASAP! if you want a non-smoking and I'll see what I can do.

[tswolfman]

I plan on attending, however I will be only attending Sat. As I will be Driving up and back.

[Jack Latorre]

I will be in attendance and offering a basic overview of certain aspects of the Pekiti-Tirsia system, probably guided by people's questions and focus of interest.

I look forward to meeting the rest of the attendees.

Regards.

[Bob Hubbard]

Please, everyone, make sure you register so we can have an reasonably accurate idea on who is coming. I'll be updating things probably on Sunday on the website and here.

It's shaping up to be our biggest M&G yet! :D

[wes tasker]

I will be in attendance and offering a basic overview of certain aspects of the Pekiti-Tirsia system, probably guided by people's questions and focus of interest.

I look forward to meeting the rest of the attendees.

Regards.


I highly recommend anyone interested in Pekiti Tirsia to attend Mr. Jack Latorre's session. He is an exemplary practitioner, a great teacher, and a great person. I'm a bit biased as we are good friends, but his skills are top notch in both the application and the teaching of Pekiti Tirsia.

-wes tasker

[Carol]

I highly recommend anyone interested in Pekiti Tirsia to attend Mr. Jack Latorre's session. He is an exemplary practitioner, a great teacher, and a great person. I'm a bit biased as we are good friends, but his skills are top notch in both the application and the teaching of Pekiti Tirsia.

-wes tasker

Need a lift to Buffalo, Wes? There's room in my car. ;)

[wes tasker]

Need a lift to Buffalo, Wes? There's room in my car. ;)


As much as I'd love to go - no amount of martial arts training would save me from my wife and son if I did go... Sounds like it will be a good time though....

-wes

[arnisador]

I highly recommend anyone interested in Pekiti Tirsia to attend Mr. Jack Latorre's session. He is an exemplary practitioner, a great teacher, and a great person.

I've attended both a formal seminar by him and an informal spur-of-the-moment one, and learned things both times! I certainly recommend him.

[Brock]

Can I still make a game day decision to attend? My schedule is all kinds of messed up right now.

[arnisador]

I think that's fine!

[fusionmma]

what time does it start ?? How much is it for 1 day

[Bob Hubbard]

The training part is $30 and is on Saturday, i believe noon to 6 or 7.
The social parts free Fri and Sat (other than what you eat/drink)

[Bob Hubbard]

Final Instructor List for this years event:

Jason Arnold - Kenpo
Tom Quinn (morph4me) - Nihon Goshin Aikido
Darwin J. Eisenhart (Last Fearner) - Korean Hoshinsul / Hapkido for Street Defense.
Terry & Yolanda Stoker - TKD
Daniel Tesmer (Drac) & Steven Fine (Father Greek) - Police Defensive Tactics / Basic Subject Control / Combat Hapkido.
Mark Stoddard - Wing Chun
Rich Parsons - FMA
Jack Latorre - Pekiti Tirsia

Alternate Instructors
Bob Hubbard - Theatrical Fighting Concepts / Arnis
Alan Cunningham - primary theories / concepts on suppressions or primary theories / concepts on Jujitsu

[arnisador]

Looks great! I may miss it by a week, as I have to be in Buffalo the following week for the WMAA instructor's camp, but it's possible I'll be there.

[Bob Hubbard]

6 Days to Go!

This is shaping up to be the biggest combined M&G yet. :)

Web site has alot of updates.
http://www.martialtalk.com/camp/buffalo2007/index.shtml

See ya'll there!

[Jack Latorre]

I have occasionally been working on some aluminum training blades when time has allowed. I will have some for sale during this Saturday's 2007 MartialTalk meet and Greet for anyone interested. The price range is from $20 to $60.

I look forward to the event.

Regards.

[grimfang]

Its looking like I should be able to make it out there... I never know for sure until the last minute, but its about a 95% chance I will get there... looks like it will be an interesting group this year, and I would hate to miss it.

[Bob Hubbard]

Sounds Cool. :)

For those doing the Friday bit, I'll be getting to the hotel around 3 and hanging in the lobby. Around 6 we'll be caravaning out to Pizza Plant for dinner and beverages until whenever. Directions from the hotel to both the school, and both eateries is up on the website. Please jot my number down and call me if you need more info on Fri and Sat 716-822-4102.

Looking good this year :)

[arnisador]

I wish I could make it!

[Bob Hubbard]

Heading out now. Looks like a good time is coming, estimate is 25+ this weekend. :)

[arnisador]

Keep us informed! Good luck to all.

[Brock]

Have fun! Unless something drastic changes tomorrow, I'm not going to make it. :bawling:

[Bob Hubbard]

Event is now officially over....I'm beat, long fun weekend.
Unofficial headcount is 30+ in attendance....out biggest M&G yet!

More info, and a ton of pics coming shortly. :)

Now, I nap. :D

[arnisador]

Sounds great! I'll look forward to seeing the pictures.

[Bob Hubbard]

2007 Buffalo NY MartialTalk Meet & Greet
August 3-4, 2007: Buffalo NY


Well, this years event has come to a close. We had 34 attendees, making this our largest event ever. People came from Massachusetts, Texas, Michigan, West Virginia, Ohio, Ontario and more this year. My mind is as usual, fried right now, so I'll just touch on the high lights of this years event. :)

Friday night we met up at the hotel before heading out to Pizza Plant for some local cuisine, then back to the hotel for more relaxed networking.
Saturday was the official training day. I want to thank this years instructors for their time and wonderful sessions.

We started things out with Terry & Yolanda Stoker from Texas, who ran everyone through some interesting warm ups and techniques that they use in their school. They were followed by Daniel Tesmer (Drac) & Steven Fine (Father Greek) from Ohio who demonstrated some of the techniques police use to control a subject, and did some Combat Hapkido. Third up was local Wing Chun instructor Mark Stoddard who went over some of the techniques and concepts of Wing Chun. Forth was Tom Quinn from NY who did some excellent Nihon Goshin Aikido. Fifth was Rich Parsons from Michigan who taught Modern Arnis, Sixth was Jason Arnold from Ontario, Canada who taught Parkers Kenpo, and we closed out with Jack Latorre who did Pekiti Tirsia.

After a short break where several of us helped dismantle the training floor and move it to the schools new location, we headed out to the buffet for crab, sushi and more. Then, back to the hotel where the last person didn't head to bed until after 1am.

From what I've seen and heard so far, this was our best M&G yet. I personally want to thank each and everyone who came for making this a huge success! It was a pleasure finally meeting so many of you and seeing others again.

If you missed it, you missed some excellent training and comradery, but don't despair. We're doing it again next year and you can schedule early. :)

The 2008 MartialTalk-KenpoTalk-FMATalk-WNYMartialArts Meet & Greet will be held July 18,19,20th 2008 in Buffalo NY. We have 2 tentative instructors already listed for next year as well. Jason Arnold and Jack Latorre. So mark your calendars now!


I'm editing the pictures now, and should have them posted by mid week. (400+ to go through, lol)

Thank you again!

[arnisador]

Sounds great! Thanks for sharing this. Between Mr. Parsons (Modern Arnis and Balintawak) and Jack Latorre (Pekiti Tirsia), and being at Tim Hartman's Modern Arnis school, the FMAs were well represented I'm sure!

[Jack Latorre]

It was a pleasant event that I think was an eye opener for many. I was pleased to make the acquaintance of many new folks.

Bob Hubbard put on this together quite well, and although I didn't get to hang out and do the social components, the attendees seemed open-minded, friendly and out to have a good time. I look forward to teaching at next year's event.

[Brock]

Gosh darn it! I'm making next years if I have to quit my job.... Good thing you posted the dates though, I may have scheduled my Senkotiros training that weekend had you not. Thanks!

[Carol]

Great, great, great time!

The FMAs were well represented with Mr. Rich Parsons doing some stick work from Modern Arnis and Mr. Jack LaTorre demonstrating some applications of Pekiti-Tersia.

If anyone ever has a chance to see either Mr. Parsons' or Mr. LaTorre's teaching, I would highly recommend it. Both are personable, knowledgeable, and very thorough teachers. Thanks to both for a very enjoyable time!

[Bob Hubbard]

Activity pics from the 2007 M&G are now online.
Enjoy!
http://www.martialtalk.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=78

All pics are web-proofs, so the lighting and color balance is uneven. Prints will be full color balanced and brightness adjusted.

I'll be posting the instructor prints shortly. Those I'm fully processing prior to posting.

Thank you again to everyone who made this event our biggest one yet.


Oh, to order prints please goto http://silverstar.photoreflect.com/

[arnisador]

Thanks! For those of us who weren't there, could you post a group shot with people labeled?

[Bob Hubbard]

3 group shots
prints available at http://silverstar.photoreflect.com/

[Bob Hubbard]

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

10&#37; off orders of $50 or more, 20% off $100 or more, and 30% off $150 or more.

[MasterKaliSilat]

Hi and greetings from Va.Beach, and New York, I'll be in New York for classes Saturday & Sunday 15th & 16th of September, please be my guest 8:am Chinatown, Mulberry and Bayard Streets NYC. Great pictures, regards, Greg

[Brock]

What the heck. Pencil me in to teach some Senkotiros Arnis. I'll try to keep my schedule clear.

[Bobby]

Hello.

I'm new to the website. I've been involved in martial arts for many years and breifly trained in FMA. I'd like to do more but there is no one in my area. Do you know anybody teaching arnis/escrima in the Albany, NY area?

Bob