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20th Annual Big Sur Weapons Retreat
September 9-11, 2011
Description: Experience 2 days of camping, training, and fun at the Douglas Ranch Camp, a serene, natural setting amidst oak-covered hills along the Tularicitos Creek in beautiful Carmel Valley, 15 miles east of Carmel, California. |
Activities: Martial arts and out of doors related fun: Of interest to martial artists of all levels, this is an opportunity to study basic and advanced jo and bokken. To celebrate our 20th retreat, our special guest instructor, Ikuyo Conant, will teach us a matsuri (festival) piece for taiko drums. Other activities may include swimming in the 75-foot swimming pool, chi gong, tennis, and volleyball. The facilities at Douglas Ranch also include a large, rustic lodge with 3 dining rooms each with fireplace, bathroom facilities with hot showers, hiking trails, tennis courts, and archery range. All meals will be provided. The meals will be simple vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare. Sleeping will be on provided cots in rustic, wooden cabins, accommodating 2-4 campers each. Families are welcome. Children are the responsibility of the parents.
| Instructors: |
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| Danielle Molles Smith |
6th Dan |
| Dennis Evans |
5th Dan |
| Michael Smith |
5th Dan |
| Cathy Jaeger |
4th Dan |
| Mitch Johnson |
4th Dan |
| Erik Haag |
4th Dan |
| Ikuyo Conant |
Artistic Director, Watsonville Taiko |
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Bring a joyful spirit and: Toilet articles -- include towel. Sleeping bag and pillow. Flash light. Clothing: dogi, warm clothes for the evening. Weapons: jo and bokken (we will have extra available for use during the camp). Optional: musical instrument, swimsuit.
| Rate Plans: |
Training |
Non-training |
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Full Plan (3 days, 2 nights)
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Plan A
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$195
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Plan E
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$150
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Partial Plan (2 days, 1 night)
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Plan B
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$145
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Plan F
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$100
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2-Day Plan (days only, includes meals)
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Plan C
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$125
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Plan G
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$70
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1-Day Plan (day only, includes meals)
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Plan D
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$70
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Plan H
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$35
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Registration Form: Please complete one form per person. Registration deadline is September 8, 2010.
Name Age Dojo Rank
Address City State Zip
Phone Email Address Male [] Female []
Cabin-mate preference Remarks
Plan: (check plan in Rates table above, $25 non-refundable after Sept 5) If attending only 1 day: Saturday Sunday
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