FMA Workshop in Toronto

The 2nd Annual FMA Workshop will be held on Sunday April 13th, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario. I have been invited to teach a short session as this event

Arnis Canada has graciously donated training space to hold this event. According to those who were there last year (I was not there as I was still in Columbus), last year's workshop was a great success and showcased some of the diverse styles and systems from the Philippines. This will again be a free event to participate in, but a freewill donation is encouraged to the host school to assist with any expenses incurred. Registration will also be required this year so that numbers of attendees can be managed (more to follow...).

Additional events this year will include an optional live stick sparring session coordinated by Arnis Canada. So bring your own equipment for those wanting to participate. A vendors table will also be set up for Ontario based Warrior Metal International, who make aluminum training blades (custom orders also available).

Please note that prior experience in the FMA is not required to attend this event or take part in the training sessions. Some of our instructors this year will include:

Punong Guro Rudy Cosico - Arnis Canada (http://www.arniscanada.ca/index.html)
Guro Sean Tyler - United Martial Artists of Canada, FCS Kali (http://www.teamumac.com/index1.php), (http://www.fcskali.com/)
Guro Jason Arnold - World Modern Arnis Alliance, J.A.K.S (http://www.wmarnis.com/)
Guro Brian Johns - International Modern Arnis Federation, Ontario Modern Arnis (http://www.modernarnis.net/home/index.shtml)

So pass this along to your friends and training partners and mark your calendars! We'll see you there. More event details (registration info, location etc...) to follow in the coming weeks.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Mike at ontmodarnis@sympatico.ca

or me at ontariomodernarnis@gmail.com

Thanks !