Almost 100 people showed up to participate in the seminars held in Manchester, NH this past weekend. Steve White and his group hosted an excellent event. A big pat on the back to Bill Gaudette, Jim Peacock, Tim Mackenzie, Lee McDonald and the rest of the staff who helped make it happen.
Friday evening we had classes at Manchester Karate Studio. I taught along with Australia's Jack Nilon, the subject being how to absorb and redirect energy from a shot that makes contact. It was Jack's first time as a guest instructor teaching a group of more than 70 people.
The following class was co-taught by Steve White and Gary Ellis. Mr. Ellis is from Plymouth, England, which made the event truly international. They worked on countering holes in a poorly executed technique using a standard technique right out of the Parker curriculum. Well done!
Saturday's event was held near the host hotel. Bill Gaudette led off to get them warmed up. Jim Peacock extended the thread introduced on Friday night with the technique counters. My sessions were facilitated with the help of Lance Soares and Jack Nilon. Gary Ellis worked the group on enhancing power transfer with visualization and Steve White did high-energy work on picking up and destroying attack lines.
Dr. Francis Rene was there from New Orleans. He was promoted to 4th black by Mr. White, a well-deserved promotion for a knowledgeable man who has put many years into the study and practice of kenpo.
The attendees came from New York, Massachusetts, Louisiana, and New Hampshire. The instructors were professional and know their subjects. The facility was good and lunch was served right there at the camp. Of my three seventh degrees, only one was missing, and plans are being made to have him, Graham Lelliott, there next year. Don't miss this event!
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