KOBUDO SEMINARS
Open to all Martial Arts styles, schools and ranks, this series of continuous seminars offers an opportunity to learn Traditional Okinawan Weapons from Grandmaster James Webster, who is the National Kobudo Instructor for The Alliance Martial Arts Network. A student of martial arts since 1974, Grandmaster Webster is a 10th Dan Black Belt in the style of Seito Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate and 8th Dan in Okinawan Kobudo.
Classes held 17 times a year at Spivey Karate
(see Events / Schedule page for calendar dates)
TIME 12:30PM - 2:30PM (SATURDAY'S ONLY)
Next class: June 10th
A group donation of $60 is expected to cover Grandmaster Webster's travel expenses
THE RING
Open to all Spivey Karate students / instructors ranked Brown Belt (3rd kyu) and higher, or by invitation / approval by Grandmaster Spivey, "The Ring" is a series of seminars devoted to the technical and performance aspects of kata and sparring. Emphasis will be placed on self-reflections and evaluation, offensive and defensive strategies, body mechanics, technique focus and enhancement, ring management, and training of the mind and body to respond in a controlled manner. There will be ample time for open-sparring at the end of the sessions. These seminars will be conducted by Bill Spivey, Jr. and may have additional guest instructors. Bill is a 3rd Dan Black Belt and former Florida State Champion in sparring.
Classes held 9 times in 2023 at Spivey Karate
(see Events / Schedule page for calendar dates)
(SATURDAY'S ONLY)
10:30AM - 11:55AM
Next Class: June 10th
Cost: $5 per person to cover expenses.
