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The North American Beikoku Shido-kan Karate-do Association presents the 12th annual…

National Training Seminar(NTS)
July 17-19, 2009

NEW LOCATION FOR 2009!
Sheraton Lansing Hotel & Conference Center
Lansing, Michigan USA

Sponsored by: Original Okinawa Karate, Lansing, Michigan USA
Updated: 6/6/09

Plan to join Seikichi Iha, Hanshi, 10th Dan and fellow Beikoku Shido-kan Association members for NTS 2009! Join hundreds of Shido-kan practitioners and supporters from around the globe. 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 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).

Youth and teen participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Saturday afternoon kata tournament.

Kobudo bo sessions will also be included for members of the Ryukyu-Ocho Shurite Kobujutsu Association.

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.

Register for NTS at http://www.nts09.eventbrite.com/

Accommodations & Parking

New this year, NTS (including the summer Dan testing on Thursday, July 16) will move from our past location at MSU IM Circle and dorms to a spacious and convenient "all in one" location at the Sheraton Lansing Hotel.

This year's location will provide:

• Spacious, air-conditioned training areas in the ground floor conference center.
• Changing areas on the ground floor next to the seminar rooms.
• Easy access to lounge areas, pool, restaurant and hotel rooms during breaks.
• Double rooms at a reduced conference flat rate that can be split by multiple people.
• Delicious meals in the hotel restaurant. The hotel will also provide low cost "to go" items for breakfasts and lunches. There are other restaurants close to the hotel as well. (Saturday dinner and Sunday banquet are still included in the "Seminar and Events" conference rate.)
• Plenty of free, close parking.
• Family activity areas (pool, whirlpool, basketball court, game room, fitness room in hotel).
• Easy access by hotel shuttle and freeways to the airport and other Lansing locations.

Visit the Sheraton Lansing web site at http://www.sheratonlansing.com for photos of rooms and map. You may place your room reservations at any time! Note that rooms must be booked directly through the Hotel. Conference fixed double room rates may be split between multiple occupants. Rate also applies for 4-days prior to and following the event. Pre-book a room by calling (517) 323-7100 and mention the Shido-kan karate conference when you make your room reservation.

Quick Links To Seminar Information

NTS Registration Information and Schedules

The following links will be added as information becomes available:

• NTS-09 Register Online! (Pay by mail-in check)
• NTS-09 Brochure (PDF)
• NTS-09 Waiver Form (PDF)
• NTS-09 Flyer (PDF)
• NTS-09 Schedule of Events (PDF)
• NTS reminder cards (PDF)

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:

• East Lansing Area Maps

Lodging:

• Sheraton Lansing Hotel (site for conference and lodging)

Things to Do in and Around Lansing:

• Destinations for Families & Visitors