CSSD Warrior Weekend, 2009

Rank Testing for Mudansha and Yudansha levels in Gasan Ryu Kenpo, October 2-4, 2009.  Below is "Battle Beach", this scene is re-enacted each year as students swim ashore and then struggle against the defenders to reach the beach!

Phones:   Dr. Chamberlain-214-793-1234 (cell)    Dr. Jones-214-546-4321 (cell)

Friday night October 2nd, Saturday October 3rd and Sunday morning October 4th.  The weather should be 56° at sunrise and 83° and sunny on Saturday, with the same on Sunday!

Check here for the weather at Buffalo Gap in Davis Oklahoma : http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USOK0148_f.html

This years Warrior Weekend and Belt Testing is being held near Turner Falls in Oklahoma.  The campsite is about 2 1/2 hours from the dojo.  We are staying at Buffalo Gap 

Rough Itinerary for the weekend

1. FRIDAY: Various groups are meeting at the dojo to coordinate carpooling
2. FRIDAY: Arrive sometime Friday night.  Make sure you picked up a Housing Arrangement Map from sensei Tom that shows which cabin you are staying in.  There are kitchens available for cooking in some of the cabins and in the main hall or grab some dinner on the way up.
    
3. SATURDAY:  The test starts on Saturday at 8:30am.  We will have croissants and boiled eggs ready before, but anything else you are on your own, since everyone has their own special "test breakfast".  We will go until noon with short breaks for snacks and water etc.
4. SATURDAY:  Lunch will be from noon to 1 pm and will be catered and is included in the price. 
5. SATURDAY:  Testing continues at Battle Beach and Soldier's Field...
6. SATURDAY:  Testing concludes at 4pm.
7. SATURDAY:  Group photos taken.
8. SATURDAY:  Dinner is catered at around 6pm and is included in the price.
9. SATURDAY:  Promotion ceremony and awards at 7:30pm.
10. SATURDAY:  There is no "Junior" drinking
     
11. SUNDAY:      9-10am workout and Breaking Demonstrations, lower ranks 1-2 boards, higher ranks 2-3 boards or concrete.
12. SUNDAY:     10:15am breakfast.  Scrambled eggs, sausage, tortillas, coffee etc. and is included in the price.
13. SUNDAY:     12pm pack up and head out!

New ranks at Warrior Weekend 2008

Here is the Things to bring list: last updated by Kory Helfman!
 

Here is the "Who is doing What" list: last updated by Mike Bush!

Here are the "Maps to get you there" last updated by Dru Ubben!
 

There will be bedding and towels set up for us.  There should be gas in the grills.  Some of you may prefer sleeping bags instead, no problem just bring it and put it on the bed.

We will be leaving after work on Friday about 6:30pm from the dojo.  If you have the afternoon free, you can check in as early as 3pm.  Leave the lights on for us!!  There will be sheets with everyone's phone numbers, a map, directions and room arrangements at the dojo in the next few days.  There will be a couple of groups driving together and these will be finalized by next week. 

Cost:
The costs are bundled together, but I have broken them out so you can figure costs for family and friends etc.  Totals are for the weekend and include:

Lodging:  the $125 includes both nights lodging, check to see where you are on the lodging sheet with sensei Tom. 

Housing arrangements are made when you have paid for the weekend, on a first paid - first housed basis.
See Sensei Tom Ballinger to make payment (or sensei Brenda, etc.) and get your housing info.

Food:  Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday.  Friday you are on your own!
Testing:  All the fun you can handle!

Directions to Buffalo Gap from Dallas:  Thanks Dru!

A) 2739 Bachman Dr, Dallas, TX 75220-5852 US
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   1. Start out going WEST on BACHMAN DR toward WEBB CHAPEL EXT.  (go 0.1 miles)
   2. Turn RIGHT onto WEBB CHAPEL EXT.  (go 0.1 miles)
   3. Turn LEFT onto W NORTHWEST HWY/TX-12 LOOP W.  (go 1.4 miles)
   4. Turn RIGHT onto N STEMMONS FWY.  (go 0.1 miles)
   5. Merge onto I-35E N via the ramp on the LEFT.  (go 31.4 miles)
   6. I-35E N becomes I-35 N (Crossing into OKLAHOMA).  (go 87.3 miles)
   7. Take the US-77 exit, EXIT 51, toward TURNER FALLS AREA.  (go 0.2 miles)
   8. Merge onto US-77 N toward DAVIS/SULPHUR/ARBUCKLE LAKE.  (go 0.1 miles)
   9. Turn RIGHT onto OK-77D.  (go 0.4 miles)
   10. Go STRAIGHT.  (go 0.3 miles)
   11. Welcome to DAVIS, OK.  (go 0.0 miles)
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B) Davis, OK US
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>> TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME: 2 hours  | DISTANCE: 121.24 miles

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