James A. Keating Riddle of Steel 2007

SEPTEMBER
"RIDDLE of STEEL"
The flow of the river matches the flow of the knives in motion as we explore riverine ecosystems, canyon chains and the lost secrets of the knife- both ancient and modern versions.
Come experience this rare chance to be a part of the legendary event known as the RIDDLE OF STEEL.
Other camps have long striven to duplicate this event and have failed. There can be only one and this is it.
If you love knives, their usage, their making etc and want a glimpse of what you can acomplish within this razor sharp world then BE THERE for this event. I do not hold these too often any more, so come now.

OCTOBER
"Advanced Hand Manuevers"
Kung Fu, Gung Fu, Chinese Boxing, call it what you want - it's here and waiting to turbo-charge your skills into the next level. See the how and the why of the Comtech blend of advanced hand skills.
You will learn about how to advance your blade skills, boxing skills, locking skills and submissions.
This stuff is a blast! This my friends will contain many so called secrets that other schools hold back.
I invite you to come and learn, this material will help ANY person who practices ANY fighting method.

"I went on one of the early Riddle of Steel adventures and it could be stated that it is the trip of a lifetime." Karate Critic

Info on the Riddle of Steel: 541-938-3451

Visayan Eskrima

Several of Sonny Umpad's top Students/Gurus are now offering a web site to the memory of the Legend Sonny Umpad. http://www.visiayaneskrima.com

Sonny lived the life of an innovator and creator, of music and Martial Artists, and an art of massive dimensions. Jesse Glover said, "He was like Bruce Lee but with Sticks". Most people who watched him move had trouble following the action, I had to tell him to slow down so people could see what he was doing and appreciate it.

It is great to see some of his long term students coming out with some of the teachings of Sonny Umpad, through seminars and articles. The Dog Brothers have come out with a new DVD that highlights the art of Sonny both with sticks and with his carvings, a fascinating look at one of the Legends of FMA.

Check it out! Also I have heard that The Little Dojo will be hosting a Visayan Eskrima Seminar with many of the successors of this amazing art.

The Little Dojo Mountain Retreat

The Little Dojo will be presenting it’s Third Annual Fall Mountain Retreat in the Blue Mountains just East / South East of Walla Walla, Washington. The Mountain Retreat is a great time training in Fook Yueng Chuan, Infinity Concepts, and Non Classical Gung Fu enjoyed by people from all over the United States, Canada, England, and Europe.

The Mountain Retreat this Fall is a rustic theme; we will be staying under the stars and in tents cooking over camp stoves, working out outside in a natural environment. We will be practicing Chi Kung, Effortless Power, Multiple Attackers, Counter Grappling, Infinity Knife Concepts, Hand Gun Disarms and Retention, Non Classical Gung Fu and Night Work.

The theme this Fall is Taking it to the Next Level. People with Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Non Classical Gung Fu, Tai Chi, Aikido, and Internal Martial Arts training will love the sessions. Tuition for the Weekend of training is $349 U.S. Covers all training. To Register Call Steve Smith 509-200-2466. Or E Mail stevesmith@thelittledojo.com

Les Stroud's Survivorman Starts Next Friday Night

Les Stroud's Surviorman on Discovery Channel begins it's new season next Friday night. Les Stroud takes his camera equipment himself and minimal gear and heads into the wild in a Survival circumstance's for seven days with no safety rope, very good TV and a great education for those interested in outdoor survival.

The Little Dojo in Walla Walla heads into the Mountains for it Mountain Retreat on September 14- 16. Members will learn outdoor skills as well as the rare Fook Yueng Chuan, Infinity Knife Concepts and Non Classical Gung Fu.

The Retreat is outdoors and training will be day and night rain or shine. Check it out.

Jesse Glover Non Classical Gung Fu Seminar Presented by John McNabney

John McNabney is proud to present, Bruce Lee's first student in America, Jesse Glover. Jesse Glover will be teaching a two day seminar at Purple Dragon Studio on Saturday & Sunday August 11 & 12, 2007. For a flyer, use our contact page at the top of our website.


Pierre Hartmann will be presenting a Seminar With Jesse Glover and Steve Smith in Switzerland in November.

Steve Smith will be conducting a Fook Yueng Chuan, Infinity Concepts, Non Classical Gung Fu Mountain Retreat September 14th through the 16th. Non Classical Gung Fu, Infinity Knife Concepts, Multiple Attackers, and Counter Grappling.

All Five Machado Brothers for Four Days

Dear friends and students from Machado Jiu-Jitsu!


We are glad to inform everyone that the first ever "Machado Brothers Training Camp" is heating up. We welcome everyone to make their reservations at the earliest possible time, in order to guarantee a spot. Enclosed is the Camp's brochure. The hours will be divided in the following way:

Thursday, July 26th: 9-12pm and 2-5pm
Friday, July 27th: 9-12pm and 2-5pm
Saturday, July 28th: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
Sunday, July 29th: 9am-1pm


Registration can be done online (www.carlosmachado.net) or by phone (972-934-1316), or fax (214-646-0303).

We appreciate your support. Instructors who bring along five students will train for free!

All the best to everyone,

Carlos Machado.

Rattan Training Sticks Great Source Authentic FMA Weapons

Traditional Filipino Weapons is now offering traditional Rattan Sticks soaked in Natural Oils. They blow apart other sticks Ron says they last. While you are there check out the authentic swords and knives make in the Philippines, they are beautiful.

"Spy Camp" Here is a Kids Summer Camp To Keep Kids Going

Here is a summer camp that should have been around when we were kids, "Spy Camp" at Premier Martial Arts. Steve Smith's Premier Martial Arts is presenting a Summer Camp in Walla Walla, WA that we all wish were around when we were kids. Kids will learn about their community, study Martial Arts, learn to be Kid Safe, enjoy swimming tours and Adventures in Science. Contact Premier Martial Arts in Walla Walla, WA for information at 509-527-3385

James Keating Riddle of Steel

James A. Keating of Comtech is putting together a Riddle of Steel in Hells Canyon, are you in? He only needs 25 people to enroll and receive their deposits by July 1. The Riddle of Steel is regarded by many to by the Best Knife Training Seminar on the Planet.

Give him a call or visit COMTECH.

Non Classical Gung Fu Seminar

Steve Smith is presenting a free introduction to Non Classical Gung Fu at Premier Martial Arts in Walla Walla, WA, Monday, April 30 at 5 PM. Non Classical Gung Fu is the method taught by Bruce Lee and modified by Jesse Glover. Steve Smith is a long time friend of Jesse Glover. Steve Smith owns Premier Martial Arts in Walla Walla and teaches at The Little Dojo.

This session will be fun for any level of experience beggining to advanced.

Premier Martial Arts
822 West Main Suite A
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-527-3385

Rene Erm and Team Dragon Fist to Rent Space from The Little Dojo in Walla Walla, Washington

Rene Erm and Team Dragon Fist will be renting space and running work outs at The Little Dojo, for its members and anyone interested in MMA training in Walla Walla. The work outs are intended for those interested in competition they are work out based rather than class based.

• Work outs are Scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at The Little Dojo and Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM at Steve Smith's Premier Martial Arts. These classes are run by Rene Erm and Dragons Fist and do not have anything to do with PMA or Steve Smith.
  

Steve Smith's Premier Martial Arts Fight Team trains 5 days a week from 8 to 9:30 AM at Premier Martial Arts 822 West Main Street in Walla Walla. This team is limited to 8 team members, there are currently 5 spots remaining on the team interested parties should contact Mr. O or Steve Smith at 509-527-3385.

Ryan Calhoon's Black Belt Academy runs an MMA class Tuesday and Thursday Nights at 8:00 PM, the workouts are technique based and are open to anyone learning MMA methods whether or not for competition.

Kalem Klinfelter Wins in First Mixed Martial Arts Match in Walla Walla MMA Event

Here Kalem Klinefelter poses with Chad his opponent of a few minutes privious. They had one of the best fights of the night, being fairly evenly matched standing up, Chad had a good game on the ground that challenged Kalem in the area where Klinefelter felt the most comfortable. It was one of the most exciting matches of the night as well, the crowd was on its feet when Kalem finished with a triangle choke in the second round.

Kalem started training with Steve Smith at Premier Martial Arts in Walla Walla about 2 to 3 months prior to the fight and had about 1 year of Jiujitsu before that. Kalem is one of the fastest studies Steve Smith has seen and has a real natural way of moving on the ground. He is coming a long way in striking and should have a good amature career if he decides to pursue it.

Good luck to Kalem in the Future!

Steve Smith teaches Mixed Martial Arts privately and has a Mixed Martial Arts Team at Premier Martial Arts and The Little Dojo. Interested in Mixed Martial Arts in Walla Walla? Contact Premier Martial Arts 509-527-3385, they can get you in the ring.

Instant Video Generator a Cool Tool For Karate Teachers

Instant Video Editor looks like a great way for Karate / Martial Arts teachers to get information out to students in a convienient and effective way. It seams to alow you to communicate much more effectively than the printed word and will alow for demonstration as well. It makes embedding video in emails and web pages easy.

The Art of James A. Keating

For many years James A. Keating has lead the field in the area of Knife Combatives, few know of his work with the pen and the brush. I have just found a great web page featuring The Art of James A. Keating.

James Keating is a man of many talents and expressions it is interesting to see him put his talents on paper and canvas. Good stuff!

Excellent Source of Traditional Filipino Weapons

I just just found a great source for Traditional Filipino Weapons, Ron has excellent service and a great turnaround time on orders.

He has many hand crafted weapons that can be used by the collector or hard use person as well. Check it out. Traditional Filipino Weapons accepts both Visa and Master card. This Visayan Barong is defiantly on my Christmas list.

Mixed Martial Arts Fights Come To Walla Walla March 24

Saturday March 24th Grassroots Network presents 15 Mixed Martial Arts Fights at Walla Walla Community College. Walla Walla Community College is located at 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362.

• MMA Fights
• Saturday March 24th, 2007
• 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla
• Tickets available at Hot Poop Records: 509-525-9080
• 15 Fights

The fighters are from Pendelton, Walla Walla, Milton Freewater, Spokane and other regional areas.

One of the Walla Walla fighters, Kalem Klinefelter is fighting out of Steve Smith's Premier Martial Arts. Ty Crane and a couple other fighters are fighting out of a group meeting at The Little Dojo who are coached by Rene Erm.

Pierre Hartmann Non Classical Gung Fu Video Clip on You Tube

Pierre Hartmann teaches Non Classical Kung Fu (a long time student of Jesse Glover and Ed Hart) and Eskrima ( he is a Guru under the Ledgendary Sonny Umpad). Pierre is 50 years old and really can move.

Looking for a Self Protection Device that Works?

If you are looking for an inexpensive self-defence device the Walla Walla Stinger just might be the perfect fit. Master of Arms, James A. Keating has designed a perfect key chain tool.

The Walla Walla Stinger fits on your key chain and is always available when you need it. It is designed to focus the power of a punch into a very small area giving even a small person devestating power. I recomend these to both men and women who I teach in Self Protection Clinics.

To be a good self defense tool something needs to be simple, reliable, and effective. The Walla Walla Stinger fills all of those requirments. They sell for less than $15 and will last for years. James Keating has them on sale now.

Brian Johnson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar at Yuen's Family Martial Arts Center in Coquitlam B.C.

"Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling art that is practiced primarily on the ground. To the outsider, it may appear to be very similar to wrestling. The difference is that BJJ is the art of submission - or getting your practice partner into a position where they have no alternative other than to "give up" or "submit". This is done with a variety of joint locks and chokes that are all designed to be very effective without injuring your partner." More......

Sensei Brian Johnson will be conducting a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar Friday March 2nd at Yuen's Family Martial Arts Center in Conquitlam B.C.. Sensei Johnson has over 15 years of experience with a Black Belt under David Meyer and John Will.

Yuen's FMAC is a beautiful new training facility Coquitlam on Austin. Walking in you are met with the attentiveness and surroundings that will remind you of Starbucks. Yuen's Family Martial Arts offers a wide range of training opportunities including Grappling, Non Classical Gung Fu, Arnis, Kick Boxing, Children's Classes, Fook Yueng Chuan, Tae Kwan Do and more. They are host to many top martial arts training seminar opportunities.

Flow of Visayan Escrima Random Flow Training

"Unlike empty-hand or even stick fighting, dueling with swords offers no
forgiveness. A mistake in timing or reaction does not lead to a bruise or a
broken arm, but to severed tendons, deep trauma, and potentially death. A
much greater emphasis is therefore placed on strategy than perhaps would be
with less lethal weapons." more......

The above comes from an excellent artical on on Sonny Umpad's Visayan Escrima Corto Cadena by MAIJA SODERHOLM, B.SC.

Watching Sonny Umpad do Escrima was at once watching a master dancer and warrior moving. It is excellent to see that there is an organization that is setting up to perpetuate Sonny's Method, check out the web pages. His method works well in conjunction with any martial art and will definantly be an eye opener if you have not played with a gifted escrima master.