2006 Seminar Series

Page updated: October 2, 2006

Seminar 1: Tameshiwari: The Art of Breaking
Seminar 2: Judo

Please note, these are last year's -2005- prices. 2006 information is in the process of being updated and may change*.

Tameshiwari: The Art of Breaking

Who is eligible
Green belts (children included) and above.

This seminar is ideal for:
- students who have never broken a board before
- experienced board-breakers who need a refresher

Where
Honbu, 2nd floor

When
Friday October 20th, 2006
7:00pm-8:30pm

How much
$30*, +$2 per board*

How to register
To register, fill out the registration form at the front desk.
Or download the registration form, fill it out and bring it with you, along with your check, to the seminar .

Who is teaching?
Kaicho, supported by several high-ranking instructors

Breaking
What will we be breaking?
For the educational purposes of this seminar, the materials used for breaking are pine boards.
Will boards be provided?
Yes. Boards will be available for purchase at Honbu.
Cost of boards
At this time, estimated cost is$2 per board.

How does the seminar work?
Kaicho will spend some time explaining to students:
- what to look for in a good board
- how to set up your board(s) correctly
- the body mechanics involved in breaking
- different breaking techniques that can be used

After the explanation, the remainder of the seminar will be spent on breaking. Several breaking stations will be set up, each supervised by a different instructor. You will take your boards with you to a breaking station and start from there, working your way through as many breaking stations as you choose.

There is no set itinerary; you choose the breaks you want to focus on, and work with instructors at each station until you reach proficiency. Once you are comfortable with what you have achieved at any station, you are free to move to a different one.

For beginners, it is recommended that you start with a goal of breaking a single board first, then work your way up to multiple boards.

What will I learn?
You will have the opportunity to learn:
- straight-down breaks on boards placed on cinder blocks
- do's and don'ts of positioning boards on cinder blocks
- how to break multiple boards
- how to break using kicking techniques
- breaks in which others hold the board in front of you
- how to hold a board for someone else
- how to self-correct when your board won't break

What to expect
I'm interested in participating, but I'm afraid I'll hurt myself. What should I do?
Board-breaking is not as comfortable as, say, sitting on a couch. Depending on how many boards you break, the pain level can be likened to a heavy session of kumite: some soreness and bruising is normal, especially for beginners. However, a successful break (whether one board or many) can yield a sense of exhilaration that cannot be compared to anything else.

Much of breaking is mental; the rest is basic body mechanics, which you will learn. If you are curious but nervous, purchase just one or two boards, then find one of the many instructors who will work with you.

There is no minimum or maximum number of boards you are expected to break, so you can go at your own pace.

Tameshiwari: The Art of Breaking
Who is eligible	Green belts (children included) and above.
This seminar is ideal for: - students who have never broken a board before - experienced board-breakers who need a refresher
Where	Honbu, 2nd floor
When	Friday October 20th, 2006 7:00pm-8:30pm
How much	*$30,** +$2 per board*
How to register	To register, fill out the registration form at the front desk. Or download the registration form, fill it out and bring it with you, along with your check, to the seminar .
Who is teaching?	Kaicho, supported by several high-ranking instructors
Breaking	What will we be breaking? For the educational purposes of this seminar, the materials used for breaking are pine boards. Will boards be provided? Yes. Boards will be available for purchase at Honbu. Cost of boards At this time, estimated cost is$2 per board.
How does the seminar work?	Kaicho will spend some time explaining to students: - what to look for in a good board - how to set up your board(s) correctly - the body mechanics involved in breaking - different breaking techniques that can be used After the explanation, the remainder of the seminar will be spent on breaking. Several breaking stations will be set up, each supervised by a different instructor. You will take your boards with you to a breaking station and start from there, working your way through as many breaking stations as you choose. There is no set itinerary; you choose the breaks you want to focus on, and work with instructors at each station until you reach proficiency. Once you are comfortable with what you have achieved at any station, you are free to move to a different one. For beginners, it is recommended that you start with a goal of breaking a single board first, then work your way up to multiple boards.
What will I learn?	You will have the opportunity to learn: - straight-down breaks on boards placed on cinder blocks - do's and don'ts of positioning boards on cinder blocks - how to break multiple boards - how to break using kicking techniques - breaks in which others hold the board in front of you - how to hold a board for someone else - how to self-correct when your board won't break
What to expect	I'm interested in participating, but I'm afraid I'll hurt myself. What should I do? Board-breaking is not as comfortable as, say, sitting on a couch. Depending on how many boards you break, the pain level can be likened to a heavy session of kumite: some soreness and bruising is normal, especially for beginners. However, a successful break (whether one board or many) can yield a sense of exhilaration that cannot be compared to anything else. Much of breaking is mental; the rest is basic body mechanics, which you will learn. If you are curious but nervous, purchase just one or two boards, then find one of the many instructors who will work with you. There is no minimum or maximum number of boards you are expected to break, so you can go at your own pace.

*The following information is based on past breaking seminars that have taken place at Honbu. Prices and seminar procedures may vary slightly from year to year.