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The North American Beikoku Shido-kan Karate-do Association presents the 11th annual…

National Training Seminar(NTS)
July 18-20, 2008

IM Circle Building, Michigan State University,
East Lansing, Michigan USA

Sponsored by: Original Okinawa Karate, Lansing, Michigan USA
Updated: 5/8/08

Plan to join Seikichi Iha, Hanshi, 10th Dan and fellow Beikoku Shido-kan Association members for NTS 2008! Join hundreds of Shido-kan practitioners and supporters from around the globe together on East Lansing's MSU campus. NTS is a great time to learn and train with old friends and make new friendships within the international Shido-kan learning community.

See you in East Lansing in July!

Training Sessions

Shido-kan Karate Sessions

NTS will be led by our head master teacher, Seikichi Iha, Hanshi, 10th Dan, along with Shido-kan Sensei’s and seniors from around the globe.

During the seminar, youth and adult participants will have the opportunity to do in-depth training to improve knowledge and skills in fundamentals of Shido-kan technique, understanding kata, kumite and one-on-one partnership drills and bunkai (group application of kata). In addtion, youth participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Saturday afternoon kata tournament.

Who Should Attend?

This event is intended for all ranks and ages. Seminar sessions are designed so that anyone, no matter what rank or age, will benefit and learn. Most importantly, you'll have a chance to meet and renew contacts with fellow students and teachers from around the world.

Accommodations & Parking

Campus housing will be located a short 10-15 minute walk east of the Circle IM building at the newly remodeled historic Mason-Abbot Snyder-Phillips "Red Cedar" dorms. (Landon Hall and the dorms of the East Circle dorm complex, our past NTS dorm location, will be closed during a 3-year rennovation project.) Reasonably-priced dorm rooms and the beautiful new "Gallery" cafeteria dining area in a scenic housing area of MSU's picturesque campus will again be offered as part of the "Full Package" option. You can also opt to select the "Seminar & Events Package" if you prefer to arrange your own local housing or to commute. Links to other local area lodging options are provided in the "Quick Links to Seminar Information" section below.

Parking on MSU Campus
Parking is in short supply on the MSU campus during business hours (M-F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) On Saturday and Sunday parking is free. People housed in the dorms can purchase parking passes as they check into housing and park in designated areas near the dorm. Note that vehicles parked in employee spots without a permit are subject to towing (and large fees!) To see parking locations, refer to the online MSU parking map from the MSU Department of Public Safety and the MSU Destinations map.

MSU Campus is quite large and summer construction is underway in many locations -- please print and study the maps and make sure you know where you need to be in advance!

Following are NTS parking options for weekdays between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.:

1. MSU lot 75 (free), located near the southwest corner of Harrison and Kalamazoo.
2. MSU gated pay lot 62W, located north of the Stadium on Red Cedar Drive (no time limit; $1.60 per hour between 8-5; free all other times.)
3. Metered parking spots near campus buildings (2 to 4-hour time limits; rates vary; free before 8 a.m. and after 5 p.m.)
4. A one-day visitor pass may be purchased for $5 per day. These are valid at the Stadium lot (62W) or MSU employee parking spots (very limited during weekdays!) If you want to reserve a parking pass in advance to purchase at registration, contact Marian Reiter at mmreiter@aol.com at least a week before NTS.

Quick Links To Seminar Information

NTS Registration Forms and Event Schedules

The following will be available in mid-May 2008:

• Registration Information and Forms (PDF)
• Schedule of Events for NTS weekend (PDF)
• Youth Schedule of Events for NTS weekend (PDF)
• Youth Kata Tournament Rules (PDF)
• Information on kobudo sessions for members of the Ryukyu Kingdom Suidi Weapons Association

Iha Dojo Class Schedule for Week of NTS:

For visitors who wish to train at Iha Sensei's Original Okinawa Karate Lansing dojo the days before NTS, please check this site closer to the event for updates. Visitors are welcome to join in classes as much as the capacity of our training space will allow. Following is our typical schedule for the NTS week:

Maps & Location Information:

• MSU Area Maps
• MSU Parking Map (includes rates, locations and other important information for visiting drivers on campus)
• MSU Construction Detour Maps (Note: there are many roads closed or with limited access on campus this summer. For fastest access to the Circle IM and dorms, enter MSU from the Michigan Ave. Beal Entrance on the Northwest corner of campus.)
• MSU Campus Map (click on buildings to see picture)

Lansing-Area Lodging:

• Marriott-East Lansing (walking distance to MSU and NTS location)
• Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center (walking distance to MSU)
• Sheraton Lansing Hotel (15 minute drive from MSU; location for closing banquet.)

Things to Do in and Around MSU:

• MSU Destinations for Families & Visitors