"Modern Arnis Family Reunion Camp" July 14 - 17, 2011

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Greetings-

I am proud to announce that we will be hosting the “Modern Arnis Family Reunion Camp” in memory of our teacher the late Grand Master Remy A. Presas. This camp will be held July 21 - 24, 2011 in Buffalo NY. We have several instructors whom have committed to this event. I’m currently in the process of inviting more instructors.

Further information will follow.

[Rich Parsons]

This sounds like a lot of fun and a good way to honor our instructor during the 10 year anniversary of his passing.

[Jhun_Occidental]

Datu, is the Family Reunion different date than the WMAA camp? Please let me know so I can make proper arrangements. Thanks and I'll call you if anything changes.

[Brian R. VanCise]

That is great and sounds like a really good time! http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Rich Parsons]

Datu, is the Family Reunion different date than the WMAA camp? Please let me know so I can make proper arrangements. Thanks and I'll call you if anything changes.

Jhun,

How have you been since we met this summer at Tim's place?

I think and Tim can correct me if I am wrong, but

in 2010 Tim will be hosting the WMAA 10th Anniversary Camp,

and in 2011 he will be hosting the Family Reunion Camp which also is the 10th anniversary (* within a month timing *) of the passing of GM Remy A Presas.

[Jhun_Occidental]

Thanks Rich, I am doing well and just training as much as I could when I could. How about you?

[Rich Parsons]

Thanks Rich, I am doing well and just training as much as I could when I could. How about you?

Jhun,

Not to get off topic, but I have been ok. Slow in new students but a few long term ones still training hard.

I have been trying to help as many of my friends who have lost jobs find new ones and or just get through the frustration and troubles.

Talk to more later. :)

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Greetings-

We are rapidly approaching the 10 year anniversary of Grand Master Remy Amador Presas’ death. Since the Professors’ passing, there has been quite a bit of political nonsense. Many of us in the Modern Arnis community contributed to the problem, including myself. I can’t rewrite the past. What I can do is try to help our community move forward, but not alone. I have invited 11 instructors for their assistance with this task. We will put aside our differences and share the art that we were taught by Professor.

I humbly request the members of the Modern Arnis community come together to help us honor our teacher. The road to redemption can be a long, lonely one. I propose that we keep each other company and travel down that road together.

Respectfully Yours,
Datu Tim Hartman
Remy Presas Modern Arnis

Here is the information for the camp so far:

Event:
Modern Arnis Family Reunion Camp “A Time for Healing”

Date:
July 21 – 24, 2011

Where:
Horizon Martial Arts
West Seneca (Buffalo), New York

Instructors (in alphabetical order):



Dan Anderson
Bram Frank
Chuck Gauss
Tim Hartman
Dieter Knüttel
Rick Manglinong
Rich Parsons
Kelly Worden
Brian Zawilinski


I’m still waiting to hear from 3 other instructors. I’m looking forward to adding names to this list. I will have more information in the near future about the event including a website dedicated to the camp.

[arnisador]

What a line-up!

[Brian R. VanCise]

Looks great Tim! http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

[jwinch2]

What a line-up!

You aren't kidding. A virtual who's who...

[robertlk808]

Will this event be captured on DVD?

[arnisador]

That's a great idea!

[Datu Tim Hartman]

This letter is in response to the letters of the Topica FMA group. But it is probably best to get things out in the open now. So I will also be posting on FMATalk and Martial Talk.

2011 will be the tenth year anniversary of Professor Presas' passing. To honor our teacher's memory, I have decided to host a reunion camp. This is to show that the community can put aside our differences for a couple of days to do the right thing. I have invited eleven people to teach with me on this event. I have been answered by all but one person. The people who have accepted the invitation are as follows, in alphabetical order:

Dan Anderson MA 80
Bram Frank CSSD
Chuck Gauss IMAF
Tim Hartman WMAA
Dieter Knuttel DAV
Rick Manglinong IPMAF and WMAA
Rich Parsons Independent
Kelly Worden NSI
Brian Zawilinski IMAF

The two people who have declined are:

Jeff Delany IMAF JD
Remy Jr. MARPIO

I am currently waiting for the reply of the last person. I will not announce their name, as I do not want to put undue pressure on the party. At this time, I have no intention of adding to the instructor list. This does not mean that additional instructors won't be added at some point in the future. Our instructors are primarily US based instructors. The reason for that being the US is where most of the political nonsense occurred and this is an opportunity to smooth over the rough patches.

In the case of the IMAF, I decided to invite only two of their instructors to teach. The reason for this is quite simple....I didn't want any organization to have an overwhelming presence on the teaching staff. This does not mean that I am excluding them from the event. On the contrary, I would love to have all of the members in attendance. But the problem I run into is finances. With the current state of the global economy, I had to make some tough decisions on who to invite to teach at the event. If I was independently wealthy, I would invite everybody and foot the entire bill myself. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

The only other question that needs to be addressed is "Who is welcome?" My invitation is meant for the entire martial arts community, in particular all past and present modern arnis practitioners. I have asked instructors to put aside their personal differences for this weekend. They have agreed to teach, with and for, whomever shows up. This includes myself. There are people here in Buffalo that I do not get along with that I will not exclude from my event. However, I am not going to engage in any of the negativity of the past. Some wounds are too deep and may never heal.

If you are interested in attending in the spirit of the event, we look forward to seeing you there. However, if it is your intent to bring up old topics, don't waste your, or anyone else's time.

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Reunion Camp Update
Our final instructor has been confirmed. Guro Edessa Ramos will be completing the teaching staff. Our instructors will be:


Dan Anderson MA 80
Bram Frank CSSD
Chuck Gauss IMAF
Tim Hartman WMAA
Dieter Knüttel DAV
Rick Manglinong IPMAF and WMAA
Rich Parsons Independent
Edessa Ramos IMAFP / CSSD
Kelly Worden NSI
Brian Zawilinski IMAF


I have also finalized our rates for the event. The rates will be:
$349 by June 17, 2011
$399 after June 17, 2011
$425 at the door

More information will follow.

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Due to schedule conflicts the Reunion camp has been rescheduled to one week earlier. The dates are now July 14 - 17, 2011. Hope to see you there.

[Dane]

How do I get an invitation with information about price, payment, accommodation etc.
Kindly regards.
Dane

[Datu Tim Hartman]

I have posted a jpeg of the flyer on this post with a fair amount of the information. The details on the hotel will be posted soon.

[Datu Tim Hartman]

For those who would like to be put on the mailing list e-mail me at Datu@PresasArnis.com

[Dane]

Thanks, send you my email

[James Miller]

Early November update!

Datu Hartman with the help of Bob Hubbard has given the Reunion Camp website a great face lift. There are bios on the instructors and special guest, location and hotel information and videos. Check out the site for yourself. http://presasarnis.com/reunioncamp/

[Carol]

Is there a group rate at the HI Express? If so, what group name do we use when making a reservation? Thanks :)

[James Miller]

All of the hotel information will be released January 15, 2011. The Holiday Inn will be going threw a brand change. Everything will be finalized by then.

[James Miller]

Confirmed on Dec 15th . Balintawak Grand Master Bobby Toboada will be in attendance one of our special guests!

[James Miller]

GM Max Pallen will be there as well!

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Just a thought:

Nothing we can do can change the past, but everything we do changes the future.

[James Miller]

Greetings-

The camp is rapidly approaching. I just wanted to remind everyone that this Friday (June 17) in the due date for early registration. FYI we have several special guests in attendance:

GM Max Pallen - Senkotiros
GM Ron Van Browning - San Soo Kung Fu
GM Kim Foreman - DKI

JM

[James Miller]

Updated flyer 1095

[LegendLoLo]

Success to this event. I humbly pray for the soul of our late GM

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Greetings-

Due to the preparation for the upcoming camp, as well as running my business, I’ve been less visible than usual. Much has been happening behind the scenes. This post will be to update everyone on the latest developments.

First of all, we have lost two of the instructors, Bram and Edessa. When you announce an event eighteen months prior to its occurrence, there is always the risk of unforeseen conflicts. One example is that Edessa’s husband was deployed to Afghanistan. In support of her husband, she has joined him and is doing contract work. As nice as it would be to have everyone at the event, sometimes things don’t go as planned. I have received confirmation from the rest of the instructors, and unless there are unforeseen emergencies, everyone will be there.

Second, there seems to be a little confusion with the registration process. We do not offer registration via Face Book. To register, you must either mail the registration form with payment or contact me at Datu@PresasArnis.com to make other arrangements. We are past the early bird discount. The camp rate is now $399. Group rates are still available of 20% off for groups of 5 or more.

Third, the event hotel (Best Western Plus) is about to release the block of rooms reserved for the event. The rooms are either 2 double or 1 king size bed. The room rate is $99 per night plus taxes.

Finally, we have several special guests attending the camp: GM Max Pallen – Senkotiros, GM Ron Van Browning - San Soo Kung Fu and GM Kim Foreman – DKI. These were friends of Prof Presas who wanted to be part of our remembrance of the Prof. They will be sharing some of their stories about the Prof and Modern Arnis history and, with a little convincing, we may be able to get them to do a demonstration or two.

If there are any further questions, I can be reached at 716-771-1291 or Datu@presasArnis.com .

I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends and well as making new ones.

Respectfully Yours,
Datu Tim Hartman
www.presasarnis.com

[Datu Tim Hartman]

A Message from Datu Kelly Worden
Posted on his Facebook account and reposted with permission.

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Hello to all the Modern Arnis practitioners and leaders attending this weekend’s Modern Arnis Family Reunion Camp, the “Time for Healing” gathering. First off I would really like to thank Datu Tim Hartman for making this event happen. Equally important are all the instructors who have joined together to make this 10 Year Anniversary of Professor Presas’ passing a time of rejoice for all he accomplished and shared with the martial arts world! Not a day goes by that I don’t reach out to Professor in my heart and soul for his gifts he shared openly and willingly to anyone from any discipline who stepped onto the training floor; his impact will be felt for generations to come. The instructors listed here, Tim Hartman, Dan Anderson, Chuck Gauss, Dieter Knuttell, Brian Zawilinski, Rick Manglinong, and Rich Parsons, are a direct reflection of that commitment and truly should be commended for their contributions to the ‘Art within your art,’ the art of Modern Arnis.

It is very disappointing that I have to announce my inability to attend this weekend. As many of you may have heard or been informed on June 27th 2011 I was involved in a motorcycle collision when a truck jumped the stop sign illegally and crossed into my lane of traffic. Briefly, I sensed something was wrong, slowed down and when I realized the truck was coming I locked up the brakes yet my Harley Davidson crashed directly into the side of the truck, slid sideways and I bounced off the side of the truck. According to the police officer on the scene, “I am lucky to be alive.” I have to agree, as did the Pastor of my church and so many friends and family members who have contacted me. Although the ambulance took me away from the scene of the accident, I later walked out of the Emergency Room and went home late that evening. Needless to say, I am still banged up and just unable to make the trip due to complications and the inability to sit for any extended period of time. I am resuming my teaching duties with limited mobility but I refuse to let this accident stop my desire and commitment to my way of life; martial arts.

I take my hat off to everyone who is in attendance and honestly wish I could join the group in this historical time of brotherhood! Please forgive my absence and make the most of the event; every teacher there has something to offer and will surely guide you closer to the truth of Modern Arnis, “The art within your art!”

Respectfully,
Kelly S. Worden

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Day one of the Modern Arnis Reunion Camp was great!More to follow!

[tswolfman]

Camp was great. Thank you Datu Tim & All of the Instructors.

[arnisador]

I had a wonderful time! My back kept me from participating as much as I would've liked but what a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and make new ones.

[Datu Tim Hartman]

The Reunion Camp is over. Great times had by ALL! Now it's time for much needed rest!

[Brock]

We had a fantaseic time! Thanks to all of the instructors and all of those in attendance for creating such great energy this weekend!

[arnisador]

It was nice meeting you, and seeing just how fast GM Pallen really is!

[Brock]

Hopefully next time your back is better so you can feel how fast he is as well. I know he would have liked to have played with Datu Tim some more as well. Actually I'm pretty sure he would have loved to have gotten the chance to play with everybody there!

[SAL]

The camp was fantastic. Many people were reunited with old friends and I'm sure everyone made some new ones. The Modern Arnis Family came together and I know Professor Remy would be proud of us.

Thanks to Tim, Janice, and all the instructors. Great Job!!!!


Sal

[Hudson]

Talked with Datu recently, sounded like it was a good turn out and everyone enjoyed themselves.
Great to see Datu is doing so much as always for the FMA community at large.
Look forward to Datu returning to V.A. for a appearance at the local Police Academy to once again cover his E.D.T. Module this October, which is always well received by the Officers & Academy Instructors.