KaiZen 2008 will take place on July 12 and 13 in White Plains, New York.

This years KaiZen's theme is Fire.

Seminar Location:
YMCA in White Plains, New York

Costs:

Early bird Price until June 1
Hoshin Members - $260 US Use members area to access this discount
Non-Hoshin Members - $300 US
Early bird price includes a KaiZen 2008 tshirt!

Regular Price after June 1
Hoshin Members - $350 US
Non-Hoshin Members - $350 US

At the door
Hoshin Members - $400 US
Non-Hoshin Members - $400 US

 
Regular price of $350 US
 
KaiZen 2008 Agenda

Tentative schedule for Kaizen:

Saturday, July 12:

9:30am - 10:45am Soke Gord Hessie; Warm-up, Kukishinden Ryu Rokushaku Bojutsu Part 1
11:00am - 12:15pm Shidoshi Chris Dekker; Explosive Fire Techniques
12:15pm - 1:15pm LUNCH
1:30pm - 2:15pm Shihan Mark Lawrence; Fire Meditative Techniques
2:30pm - 3:45pm Sensei T.W. Durfy; Bar-room Brawler Busting Techniques Part 1
3:45pm - 4:00pm Soke Gord Hessie; Closing

Sunday, July 13:

9:30am - 10:45am Soke Gord Hessie; T.I.P.S
11:00am - 12:15pm Shidoshi Chris Dekker; Kyusho (Pressure Point Combative Techniques)
12:15pm - 1:15pm LUNCH
1:30pm - 2:15pm Shihan Mark Lawrence; Meridian Shorting, Sensing and Attacking Weak Points in the Aura
2:30pm - 3:45pm Sensei T.W. Durfy; "Bar-Room Brawler" Busting Techniques Part 2
3:45pm - 4:00pm Soke Gord Hessie; Closing and Promotions

 

Hotel Accommodations:
The hotel accomodations have been made at the Crowne Plaza in White Plains, NY for $135 a night. The address/phone number for the hotel is:
66 Hale Ave
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 682-0050

The code is HMA (Hoshin Martial Arts) for the special group rate, which should be available until about a month before the event.

 
Airport Information:
It is recommended to use the Westchester County Airport, which is right in White Plains if you planning on flying into New York for KaiZen. The airport is 5 to 10 minutes away from the hotel and catching a cab is your best option.
 
PLEASE NOTE: As we are constantly pushing forward to show that the Hoshin Roshi Ryu is a well-respected and effective art, Gi's (uniforms) are NOT optional this year. Please show respect and dress accordingly.