Warrior Weekend - Black Belt Testing in Gasan Ryu Kenpo

CSSD Warrior Weekend.

Warrior Weekend is the annual Rank Testing for Mudansha and Yudansha (graded ranks in Black Belt) levels in Gasan Ryu Kenpo.  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!   Previous Warrior Weekends

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

This year it will be held on the weekend of October 7-9, 2011

Friday night October 7th, Saturday October 8th and Sunday morning October 9th.  The weather should be 56° at sunrise and 83° and sunny on Saturday, with the same on Sunday!

This year's Warrior Weekend and Belt Testing is being held near Lake Texoma in Oklahoma.  The campsite is about 2 hours from the dojo.  We are staying at Little Glasses Resort.

Little Glasses Resort & Marina   Phone: 580-795-2068   Fax: 580-677-9046
RR 3 Box 108, Madill, OK 73446
 

Rough Itinerary for the weekend

1. FRIDAY: Various groups are meeting at the dojo to coordinate carpooling
2. FRIDAY: Arrive sometime Friday afternoon/night.  Make sure you pick up a Housing Arrangement Map that shows which lodge you are staying in. 
    
3. SATURDAY:  The test starts on Saturday at 8:30am.  We will have breakfast ready before, but anything out of the ordinary 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:   Evening activities start at 7:30pm.  There will be a 45 minute Presentation/Demo by those testing for ranks in Black Belt.  This will be geared for the family, friends and classmates that came to join you and show their support.  A few self defense techniques followed by each person performing a break and then kata, Promotion ceremony and awards starting directly after.
10. SATURDAY:  There is no "Junior" drinking!
     
11. SUNDAY:      9-10am workout.
12. SUNDAY:     10:15am breakfast.  Large breakfast is included in the price (scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, beans, tortillas, coffee, tea, etc.).
13. SUNDAY:     12pm clean up, pack up and head out!

New ranks at Warrior Weekend 2009

Here is the Things to bring list: last updated by Jimmy M!
 

Here is the "Who is doing What" list: last updated by Dru U!

Here are the "Maps to get you there" last updated by Tom B!
 

Important:  Please bring a blow up mattress if you have one

Most of us will be leaving after work on Friday from the dojo.  If you have the afternoon free, you can check in as early as 3pm.  Leave the lights on for us!! 

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

Lodging:  the $125 includes both nights lodging and all food, check to see where you are on the lodging sheet with sensei Michelle B. 

Housing arrangements are made when you have paid for the weekend, on a first paid - first housed basis.
See Kellyn to make payment and get your housing info.

Food:  Friday night: there are snacks available.  Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and snacks.  Sunday: Full breakfast.
Testing:  All the fun you can handle!

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