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Okay. Waiver and check mailed in.

KinnyLee wrote:Okay. Waiver and check mailed in.

Great Kinny,

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you guys.

Anyone else? Now is the time to decide.

For those already planning to attend, please refer to earlier posts for directions to the Dojo. If you have questions about anything, please feel free to ask.

First, for you Houston folk (do not speed through Corrigan or Dibol, these are well known speed traps). When you get to Nacogdoches (coming from the south) you will see Loop 224 (also known as Stallings drive). Take a right (East) on the loop, you will go through one traffic light, after the light continue on for 3 tenths of a mile and watch on your right for Lansdale’s self defense.

It is not a large building, perhaps 40’ x 60’ (white metal) and the sign is not huge either, so watch carefully. If you go as far as the second traffic light, you have gone too far, turn around…come back ¼ mile.

Items you’ll need to bring:

1. Comfortable loose clothing (sweatpants and T-Shirt(s) are ideal, but whatever you’re comfortable in). We recommend a sports bra under a shirt for the ladies.

2. An old towel, (if you’re prone to sweating with exercise).

3. If you have prior injuries/physical limitations/medical issues…etc, bring whatever you normally require and make us aware of any special needs.

4. If you have a training knife/gun feel free to bring them.

5. Bring any folding knife that you might want to carry in the future so that we can suggest the best methods of carry, deployment and use.

6. Some people like to bring sports drinks or sodas…bring what you like, the Dojo has a water fountain for your use if that is all you require.

7. I will be bringing my lunch so I can stay and visit with others during the lunch break, but there are several places to eat nearby (your choice).

8. Bring a “teachable spirit�, we recognize that some of you have had prior training, others none, we will do our best to train everyone according to their ability. Not every technique will be suitable for every person, but we feel certain you will leave.. having learned something you can apply on the street.


I look forward to meeting and training with each of you, have a safe trip and drive carefully.

I will post the starting time for the seminar after I talk with Eugene this weekend.

Regards, Flint.

I want to do this but have to wait and see how things go at the VA Hosp. next week.

I'll let you know as soon as possible.

ElGato wrote:I want to do this but have to wait and see how things go at the VA Hosp. next week.

I'll let you know as soon as possible.

No need to worry about a ride.....we can meet up early that morning and head for East Texas!
Jason

ElGato wrote:I want to do this but have to wait and see how things go at the VA Hosp. next week.

I'll let you know as soon as possible.

We'd sure love to have you, I hope it all works out for the best.

There will be no extra (at the door charge) for you. Come if you can.

So far, looks like the youngest participant will be 13 yrs. old, don't know who will get top honors for the oldest (maybe me). Sure would like to have some of the ladies attend.

Be careful all, and we'll see ya at the seminar.

Flint.

O.K. folks,

Just talked to Eugene, he will be starting the class at 10:00 a.m. to allow for travel time. It would be best to be here by 9:30 though in order to warm up.

Everyone have a good week, get a good nights sleep on the 13th and we'll see you here on the 14th.

We still have a few spots open, so bring a friend.

Post any questions.


Flint.

Last bump.


A special thanks to Charles for allowing this to remain a "sticky" while we recruit/accept students for the seminar.

Hope everyone has a safe trip...and we look forward to meeting you.


JMM

O.K. folks,

Eugene has asked me to contact all who plan on coming to the seminar and ask them to bring a pair of pants, shorts, BDU's or whatever you would normally wear that will allow you to carry your folding knife in whatever position you normally do.

Apparently he has something in mind (and I think I know what it is).

I have a question. I had forgotten about this class until I stumbled upon the freshly bumped thread tonight. Will there be another class in the future? April-ish?

Venus Pax wrote:I have a question. I had forgotten about this class until I stumbled upon the freshly bumped thread tonight. Will there be another class in the future? April-ish?

Possibly, depends on total turnout for this one and how well it is received.

Generally, we have future seminars that "build upon" skills learned earlier, but that is not to say we couldn't have another basic skills seminar.

What we can do.. however, is to arrange to come to you. In other words Lansdale's would provide training in whatever you are interested in, at a location in Houston. This takes quite a bit of lead time normally, and we would need to satisfy a "minimum" (number of people) for attendance.

You guys tell me what you're interested in, and I'll do my best to arrange for it.

I don't have a problem driving to Nacodoches. It's just that the date crept up on me.
I'm also trying to tone down my expenditures until my three March events are over. (I'm going on a vacation w/ family, we have niece's wedding, & I'm hosting a baby shower--all in March!)

ETA: Please don't misunderstand me on cost: I understand that $50 is a minimal cost for this training. I'm just trying to cut corners until the March money-pits pass. (I also want to purchase the knife I want to carry, but that will need to wait until after March as well.)

Venus Pax wrote:I don't have a problem driving to Nacodoches. It's just that the date crept up on me.
I'm also trying to tone down my expenditures until my three March events are over. (I'm going on a vacation w/ family, we have niece's wedding, & I'm hosting a baby shower--all in March!)

ETA: Please don't misunderstand me on cost: I understand that $50 is a minimal cost for this training. I'm just trying to cut corners until the March money-pits pass. (I also want to purchase the knife I want to carry, but that will need to wait until after March as well.)

VP,

I understand on all accounts...believe me. I have a daughter in college right now, so I am intimately familiar with "expenditures". What I mean't by "minimum" in my last post refers to number of students, I went back and edited that in. My writing skills are something less than stellar.

Lansdale's also puts on self defense seminars for Ladies only. These have been popular in the past. They address the differences in how/why women are usually attacked, and focus on techniques and principles of using leverage, larger muscle groups against smaller muscle groups, mindset etc...to escape an attacker.

Your old sig. line reminds me of what prof. Lansdale has always said concerning getting into (or being forced into) a vehicle. He admonishes to NEVER do it and adds "They will not be taking you to a surprise party, or at least not one you're going to like".

Anyway, seminars covering different subjects are available either here, or at a location near you. I can act as a liaison for the purposes of arranging any training desired, or the good folks here may contact them directly. I am just a former student of theirs and use the term "we" because all who have trained with them in the past remain somewhat of a martial arts family.

Just let me know what you guys are interested in, and I'll see what can be put together to accommodate.


Flint.

Flintnapper,

It's been my experience that now matter how earth shattering and illuminating training like this is, if you don't practice the skills, you will lose them. I would be much more inclined to go after training like this if we could form a type of sparring group that would agree to meet periodically and refresh the techniques learned in training like this. Is anyone interested in that sort of thing in the Houston area?

I am! PM me.