Jiu Jitsu Fest 09 Schedule
FILA World Champion Sheila Bird will be the guest instructor for Jiu Jitsu Fest 09, in addition to Roy Harris.
Festivities are set to begin . We will be having visitors from Arizona, Connecticut, California, Canada, and the United Kingdom joining us. This may become an annual get together, so I’m looking forward to seeing how our guests respond to the schedule of events. Rick continues his jiu jitsu film project, and the camera will be running to capture the entire weekend.
Friday, September 4th:
12:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
My friend Chris Wright-Martell will be testing for his brown belt during Friday’s lunch class. Mr. Harris will be directing the test. His examinations are quite a bit different than the demonstrations I offer for each level. Those that are in town should consider attending, if only for inspiration. These tests are technically deep and physically grueling. Be prepared, even if you’re just watching! It is an experience.
5:30- 7:30 p.m.
Seminar led by yours truly. We’ll include time for rolling as well. Lots of talent will be there. Kevin Jones, one of my training partners from the Harris Academy and a fearsome brown belt, will be laying down the law in one corner. Brian Bird, Sheila’s husband and a crushing black belt, will definitely leave an impression on any interested parties. Red Robin afterwards to refuel for Saturday, or choose your own adventure exploring downtown Bend.
Saturday, September 5th
10 a.m. - 12 p.m: Seminar led by Sheila Bird.
12 p.m. - 2 p.m: Lunch
2 p.m. - 4 p.m: Seminar led by Roy Harris.
7 p.m. - 10 p.m: Afterparty at Rick’s House. Food in our hands, with fighting on the TV. We may pull a few people to wax about jiu jitsu and life on camera.
Sunday, September 6th
11 a.m.
White water rafting at 7th Mountain Resort.
Then you’re free to do as you like! All group activities are optional, and seminar attendees are encouraged to explore the beauty of Bend on their own.
Check into the office to register, receive your welcome packet, and sign the necessary paperwork. Here are some addition options for the weekend, that can be purchased during registration.
White water rafting passes for Sunday are $25.
Black RDA T-shirts on organic cotton will be $30.
All DVDs are $40. RDA Patch kits available for $50.
Private lesson from Mr. Harris for $200.
See you all soon!
Comments
That will be a heck of a great weekend! I’ll humbly offer an unsolicited recommendation to schedule private lesson with Mr. Harris. I suggest bringing with you several questions and a large notepad. If Mr. Harris can’t answer your questions or address the topic… well… there is no if, he will.
I am seriously looking forward to this.
“Brian Bird, Sheila’s husband and a crushing black belt, will definitely leave an impression on any interested parties.”
I have been eating extra doughnuts in preparation!!
BB
I’m testing???? :-p
I’m looking forward to spending some time in Bend. Hope and I will be there Wednesday to Wednesday to spend some time relaxing and taking in our environment. I can’t wait to see you all there!
~Chris
Ah! I am so sad I will not be coming to Bend with my fellow Brits this time, especially because I will miss the chance to get some tips from such an impressive BBJ woman!
I will have Steve bribe Rick for the video footage!
Kirsty
MMMM, The “I will have” comment make it sound like you ware the trousers in this relationship. :-0
Yes thats right.
Have a great time everyone.