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Ilyo Super Seminars!

It’s been a while coming, but by popular request here we go, kicking off the first of our Ilyo Super Seminars!
These are for those students who want to take things to the next level, with some much more in-depth advanced ‘Masters’ level training.
We’re still ironing out the details, but things are already shaping up for the first event in July, and interest level is super high! We announced the event on Facebook at lunchtime and already half the tickets for our first two events are reserved!
Suffice to say, this will be an awesome event, half a day of advanced / masters level training on a variety of topics including a taster of some new topics we’ve never covered in class before.
Seminar 1 – 10th July
Seminar 2 – 6th November

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Seminar 1 Topics

  • Panantukan

    An intro to the Filipino ‘Dirty Boxing’

  • TCM Pressure Points

    An intro to TCM / Pressure Points

  • Torite Jutsu

    A selection of advanced partner drills from the Dragon Society Syllabus

  • Practical Self Defence Pad Drills

    Advanced Self-Defence pad drills with multiple opponents and more

PLUS A special optional bonus session for those who love their sparring….  After the seminar a bonus FREE session working on sparring techniques, drills and lots of sparring practice led by Mr Pratt.
  • A Half Day of ‘Masters’ Training

    At least four hours of advanced training per event

  • Advanced Topics

    Lot’s of advanced training you’ve not tried before!

  • Certificate of Attendance

    Every student who attends will get a special certificate of attendance to recognise their commitment

  • Loyalty Rewards

    Big Bonus Loyalty rewards for all attendees!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these for?

The seminars are for all students with an interest in expanding their advanced training knowledge.  They are based on our ‘masters’ training topics, and will take them to a much more in-depth level than covered in class.

Open to

  • All adult members
  • Junior Experienced (Green+) with parents permission
  • Experienced martial arts practitioners from other schools
  • Non-traditional participants with relevant experience (security etc)

Do I have to attend?

No, these are completely optional,

There’s no expectation or obligation for anyone to attend.

They are simply aimed to provide some additional advanced training for those who want it. If that’s not your thing, nobody is going to think badly of you for not attending :-)

Do I need the Seminars for my Gradings?

No, the seminars are stand-alone events to give extra training opportunities to those who want it, and will not be expected for your normal belt progression.

We’ll be working on advanced topics we’d not normally have time to cover in class, but none of this stuff is required for grading, and you won’t miss out anything needed for your normal progress in class.

Do I need to attend all the seminars?

No, each event is stand-alone and will cover different topics,

There is no expectation or requirement of attendance at previous seminars to attend or benefit from each event, but there will be some special bonus rewards and ‘secret sauce’ for those who do commit to do so… Watch this space… ;-)

Will there be breaks?

Yes of course!  The format for the training will be

The first 15 mins or so will be reserved for Registration / Intro / Warmups etc, then we’ll get into the main part of the event, which will be split into 4-5

09:45-10:45 Session 1

10:45-11:45 Session 2

15 mins break

12:00-13:00 Session 3

13:00-14:00 Session 4

That’s the end of the main seminar, you’re welcome to leave at this point if you wish, or….

Stay on for Mr Pratt’s special request of a mega sparring session…
Not just the actual sparring, but sparring techniques, drills and games, plus of course as much sparring as you want, until we all drop!

Do I need any specific equipment?

No.  You won’t need anything you don’t normally have for class, such as Eskrima sticks, bag gloves etc.

Can I bring a friend?

Yes, these are open events, and anyone with an interest and/or relevant training experience is welcome to attend.

Options..

  • Single Event
    £40
  • Both Seminars
    £75
    Pre-book BOTH seminars for 2022 at a discount and you’ll qualify for some special bonuses!

About the Academy

The Ilyokwan Black Belt Academy is one of the longest established Martial Arts schools in Gloucestershire. Founded in 1995 by Worldwide Martial Arts Hall of Fame 'Master Instructor of the Year' Richard Olpin. Classes available for Juniors 5-6, 7-12, Teens and Adults. 14 Days FREE trial programme available to all new students, or enrol today on our 'KickSTARTER' programme and earn your first martial arts belt in just 12 weeks! :-)

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