Training is scheduled all over the USA, Europe, Canada and the Far East each year in a variety of disciplines including but not limited to Karate (Shorin Ryu, Isshiryu, Tae Kwon Do, Kempo, etc), Kobudo, Iaido, Batto Jutsu, Jiu-jitsu, Tuite Jutsu, Hakutsuru (White Crane) and Tai Chi.

Various training opportunities are available to the Dojo/Organization head instructor and his/her students as members of the UMAA. The Dojo/Organization head and/or senior students should purchase a set of UMAA Shorin Ryu Karate or Okinawan Kobudo VIDEO TRAINING TAPES to aid them with the transition if they are enroled in our Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo Transition Program.

The Dojo/Organization head or senior students can arrange for an initial training seminar to get things started. The Seminars can be arranged via the state or regional representatives. Visits to the UMAA International Headquarters for training will also be welcomed and encouraged.

Shihan Williams is available for Seminars in Okinawan Karate, Kobudo, and Tuite for UMAA member and non member schools. Please contact Shihan Williams for pricing and to schedule your seminar today!

Additional training opportunities available include

Attendance at the ANNUAL UMAA TRAINING & SEMINAR  held each summer at UMAA International Headquarters in North Carolina.

Next scheduled UMAA Summer Camp series will be  22-24 June 2012 in Havelock, NC.

320 US Hwy 70 West
Havelock, NC 28532

(252) 447-2446

2012 SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, GASSHUKU

• 7 January 2012 in Havelock, NC - UMAA Black Belt Training - Contact Shihan Frank Williams at (910) 546-4144. 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
  • Shihan Williams- Cover all Black Belt requirements up to Yondan.
• 16 March 2012 in Wilkes-Barre, PA - UMAA KATA SEMINAR - Contact Sensei Pat Reilly at  (570) 237-5253.
  • Shihan Frank Williams- Bo Tai Bo Weapons Fighting Techniques from Okinawa.
• 17 March 2012 in Phillipsburg, NJ - UMAA KOBUDO SEMINAR - Contact Renshi Polly Melick at  (908) 319-7294.
  • Shihan Frank Williams- Learn the Black Belt Empty Hand and Weapons Fighting concepts of Shorin Ryu from Fusei Kise's dojo in Okinawa.
• 18 March 2012 in Stroudsburg, PA - UMAA KOBUDO SEMINAR - Contact Shihan Joe Webb at  (570) 350-7088.
  • Shihan Frank Williams- Learn the Sai and Kama and Weapons Fighting concepts of Shorin Ryu from Fusei Kise's dojo in Okinawa.
• 12 March 2012 in Caimito, Puerto Rico - Shima Tsuru Gasshuku - Contact Sensei Joche Zapato at (787) 633-6561.
  • Training in Hakutsuru, (Happoren).
  • Tour Old San Juan Villiage, Castle and train on castle grounds.
  • Transportation provided to tours, training and lodging.
• 18-20 March 2012 in Lousiville, KY- Daito Ryu Aikibujutsu Seminar - Contact Kyoshi Darel Chase at (502) 365-5571.
  • Hanshi Simon Limoges- Special guest instructor from Daito Ryu Kidokan in Montreal, Quebec.
• 26 March 2012 in VA Beach, VA- Black Belt Testing and Awards Banquet - Contact Kyoshi Ken Morgan at (757) 472-2190.
• 15 April 2012 in Havelock, NC- Black Belt Testing and Awards Banquet - Contact Shihan Frank Williams at (910-546-4144.
• 27-28-April 2012 in Northville, MI - Weapons Society Kobujutsu Spring Camp - Contact Hanshi Peter Carbone at (248) 347-7665.
  Special Seminars include:
  • Peter Carbone - Ryukyu Kobujutsu
  • TBA
  • TBA
• April 2012 - Okinawa, Japan- OKINAWA TOUR AND TRAINING -. with Peter Carbone Hanshi and Frank Williams Shihan. Contact Peter Carbone at (248) 347-7665. or Frank Williams at (910) 546-4144.
• 23 April 2012 in Seminole, FL - UMAA Hakutsuru Discovery Series - Contact Kyoshi Danita Cklarke at  (727) 343-3656. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Cost is $45.
  • Kyoshi Danita Clarke- Learn the Basics of Hakutsuru (White Crane) and cover UMAA Hakutsuru Requirements up to Rokudan.
• TBA May 2012 in Lebanon, KY - Sandoval Hakutsuru Seminar - Contact John Cox at  (502) 836-4564. 10 AM to 3 PM.
  • Hanshi Tony Sandoval- Advanced Hakutsuru.
• 6-7 May 2012 in Omaha, NE - Omaha National MA Championships - Contact Jeff Helaney at  (402) 215-6003. Special Seminars include:
  • Don "The Dragon" Wilson.
  • Sifu Pilip Star.
  • TBA.
• 17-18 June 2011 in Carson City, NV- AJKAI National Training Seminar - Focus will be on close quarter combat using Shinto Yoshin Jujitsu and Shin Mei Shorin Ryu Karate. Contact Hanshi John Chatwood at (775) 315-2538.
  Special Seminars include:
  • Hanshi John Chatwood
  • Hanshi Vera Harrison
  • Shihan James Giford
  • Shihan Terry Wilson
  • Shihan Kevin Chatwood
• 18 June 2011 in Havelock, NC - UMAA Hakutsuru Discovery Series - Contact Shihan Frank Williams at  (910) 546-4144. Special Seminars include:
  • Kyoshi Don Dike - Okinawan Kobudo
  • Kyoshi Danita Clark - Hakutsuru So, Tan, San He, Ryushoken, etc.
• 22-24 June 2011 in Tannersville, PA - WKU HALL OF FAME - Contact Renshi Frank Tasetano at (570) 923-3458.
• 22-24 June 2012 in Havelock, NC - UMAA SUMMER CAMP Contact Shihan Frank Williams at (910) 546-4144
  • Hanshi Peter Carbone - Okinawa Kobudo
  • Hanshi Tony sandoval - Hakutsuru
  • Hanshi Leon Wright - Combatives
  • Kyoshi Frank Williams - Tuite-Jutsu
  • Kyoshi Danita Clarke - Hakutsuru
  • Sensei Jann Aki - Goju Ryu
• 30-31 July 2012 in Cocoa Beach, FL - SPACE COAST SEMINARS - Contact Sensei James Webster at (321) 726-9440.
• 24-25 August 2012 - Northville, MI- 35th Annual Summer Weapons Camp - $198 includes meals, lodging, training and T-shirt. Contact Hanshi Peter Carbone at (248) 347-7665.
• 16-18 Sept 2012 in Seminole, FL - UMAA Hakutsuru Discovery Series - Contact Kyoshi Danita Cklarke at  (727) 343-3656. 10 AM to 3 PM.
  • Kyoshi Danita Clarke- Learn the Basics of Hakutsuru (White Crane) and cover UMAA Hakutsuru Requirements up to Rokudan
• TBA Sept 2012 in Dublin, Ireland - UMAA Karate & Kobudo Seminar - Contact Sensei John Kilanel at johnkillane@gmail.com
  • Shihan Frank Williams- Bo vs. Bo Fighting Techniques.
• TBA Sept 2012 in Berlin, Germany - UMAA Karate & Kobudo Seminar - Contact Sensei Silvia & Mario Rohl at hakutsuru-dojo@gmx.de
  • Shihan Frank Williams- Bo vs. Bo Fighting Techniques.
• 6-7 October 2012 in VA Beach, VA- AKI SHUGYO - Contact Sensei Lee Peregoff at (757) 472-2190.
• 20 October 2012 - Columbus, GA- Goshukan Fall Gasshuku - 9:30 AM - 4:305 PM. Seminar will cover Five Ancestor Fist Exposive Power Genreation and San Chien Form. Contact Sensei Garry Parker at (706) 536-7127.
  • Shihan Frank Williams- Kobudo
  • Sensei Garry Parker - San Chien
  • TBA
• 18 December 2012 in Northville, MI - Kobujutsu Seminar and Wine Tasting - Contact Hanshi Peter Carbone at (248) 347-7665.
  Special Seminars include:
  • Peter Carbone - Tan Bo and Tuite.
  • TBA

   

Attendance is highly encouraged at the periodic UMAA SEMINARS  held by various members across the USA and the World throughout the year.

Attendance is highly encouraged at regularly scheduled NATIONAL, REGIONAL or STATE UMAA CLINICS AND SEMINARS given by UMAA licensed Instructors throughout the country.

DVD's Available

for training are also an excellent source of supplemental training. UMAA offers DVD's covering all the katas and weapons in the Shorin Ryu Transition Program.

DVD's are $35.00 which includes S/H. within the USA.

DVD's can be ordered in sets or individually. Custom orders are available upon request.

The initial emphasis will be to provide the transitional Dojo/Organization with training up to and including the Shodan (lst Dan) level. Afterwards, higher Dan grade black belts should be trained in all the advanced katas for their grade level.

To order DVD's click here