By this time next week, some of the toughest men and (hopefully) women in Knoxville will be finishing up with dinner and getting ready for an early bedtime after one of the hardest days of martial arts training in their lives. Yin Style Baguazhang International is coming to Knoxville again, for the third year in a row, and the workshop taught by incredible martial artist He Jinbao kicks off bright and early at 8:00 am next Thursday, October 20. Local martial artists that haven't yet decided to take advantage of this awesome opportunity to improve their fighting skills are highly encouraged to do so! If you live near enough to Knoxville to be able to make it, then don't miss it!
The long and short of the seminar has already been covered in a previous post, so follow the link to find out all the details that you might need. Let me cover a few finer points for you here, kind of like an FAQ for people who have never attended one of these things.
1. Why would I want to come to this?
Yin Style Baguazhang very possibly is the most comprehensive, serious, bad-ass, effective fighting-skills-oriented martial art on the planet right now, and He Jinbao is the most accomplished and skilled practitioner, in addition to being an excellent and engaged instructor. If you like martial arts and can make it, that's reason enough to come find out that I'm not pulling your leg or blowing smoke about this claim. Since it is relatively unknown, it will provide a huge edge for any martial artist that learns it and wants to apply it to their training or their current "game." Who knows... for no more than a few hundred bucks, it might completely change your life. If so, yours wouldn't be the first.
2. Where is the workshop again?
The workshop is going to be held in Maryville, TN, at Hatcher's Martial Arts Academy, 1403 E. Broadway. This is just south of Knoxville. Mr. Hatcher has generously let us use his academy for our seminar this year, as he did last year, and we're deeply appreciative.
3. When is the workshop again, time and dates?
The workshop runs for four days, Thursday, October 20, through Sunday, October 23. It will last all day on those days, starting at 8:00 am sharp and going until 12:00 noon for lunch and then picking back up at 1:30 pm sharp and running until 6:00 pm. Full days are the best option for serious martial artists, but half days are a possibility for those crunched on time or money.
4. What do I need to wear or bring with me?
You should wear comfortable workout clothing, not a martial arts uniform. There are no belts or uniforms in Yin Style, so you will look somewhat out of place wearing something of that sort. You should bring whatever you think you will need for a long day of training, particularly your own drink. Hatcher's has a water fountain, but you will likely want a large bottle of Gatorade or something similar. As we will probably need to conduct at least a small portion of the workshop outside during Hatcher's busiest hours, it may be advisable to bring sunblock as well if you are sun sensitive.
5. How much does it cost and who gets the money?
We pay an honorarium directly to He Jinbao and his translator/assistant of $100 per attendee per day, which is exactly how much we charge for the seminar. In other words, neither we in the local group nor Hatcher's makes any money off of this workshop. Half days, obviously, will be $50 in the event that a full day is not accessible to you.
6. How do I get set up for this?
While you technically could just show up to the seminar and get set up then, it is best for everyone involved if you contact one of us ahead of time and get things arranged. Do not contact Hatcher's academy to do this. You can contact me through the blog or follow the official list of contacts, here. The official contact for our stop is Bradley Moore and can be reached at the e-mail address given on the link.
If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to post them!
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