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Grandmaster Dowdy to Present Jujitsu/Mixed Martial Arts Clinic in Conover, NC on January 8, 2011

jdowdy — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 02:59:58 +0000

Team Superior Mixed Martial Arts of Conover, NC will be hosting a Jujitsu/Mixed Martial Arts Clinic on Saturday, January 8th, 2011. Techniques taught will include stand-up sparring to Hapkido/Judo takedown techniques and finishing moves in the jujitsu system. This clinic will offer new perspective regarding street fighting techniques
which can sharpen existing skills regardless of whether your goal is tournament fighting, street survival, or improved martial arts understanding and increased skillbase.

Clinic will be from 2-5 PM at 110-C First Street West;Conover, NC 28613.

Contact Grandmaster Dowdy for additional information at 336-266-3945.

Sunday,November 21,2010: Judo Clinic:Finishing Movements and Counter Techniques

jdowdy — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 01:30:44 +0000

The Burlington ACMA will be hosting a new Judo Clinic on Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 1-4 PM.
Cost is $10. Instruction will include Finishing Movements and Counter Techniques. This information is normally required for second degree Black Belt techniques.

Call Grandmaster John Dowdy at 336-266-3945 for additional information.

JOIN US FOR A JUJITSU CLINIC ON SUNDAY,OCTOBER 31 (1-4 pm)

jdowdy — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:21:45 +0000

THE BURLINGTON AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MARTIAL ARTS WILL BE HOSTING A JUJITSU CLINIC ON
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31ST FROM 1-4 pm. COST IS $10. COME JOIN US FOR INSTRUCTION AND
AN AFTERNOON OF JUJITSU.

CALL 336-266-3945 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
341 SOUTH MAIN STREET
BURLINGTON, NC 27215

Tigershark Warrior Skills Series presents Ki Energy Seminar series

jdowdy — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:21:58 +0000

Tigershark Warrior Skills Series presents

Ki Energy Seminar series

Part 1: August 14, 2010: 10 AM-12:30 PM

Part 2: August 28, 2010:10 AM-12:30 PM

Part 3: September 11, 2010: 10 AM-12:30 PM

Part 4: September 25, 2010:10 AM -12:30 PM

Place: American College of Martial Arts

341 South Main Street

Burlington, NC 27215

Master John Dowdy’s ki seminar series assists martial artists and other interested participants in maximizing their ki and promoting the growth of personal inner strength. both Inner strength and Ki energy are the basis for holistic healing, more efficient martial arts/athletic performance

and improved enjoyment of daily life.

Integrated/Hands-On instruction will include:

Ki Development

Developing ki through touch and energy that runs throughout the body
extending ki
techniques for seeing energy

Knowledge of human body

Pressure points of the body
Meridian paths and how to protect and disrupt
Chakras

Breathing Techniques

Breathing for Ki development,
Breathing for heart rate control
Breathing for improved general health

Ki or energy movement

developing awareness of the energy around you
recognizing and being aware of potentially undesirable situations

Disruption of Energy

Handling stress
Interpreting other people’s energy
Dealing with those who disrupt our energy
Interrupting other people’s energy
Protecting your own Ki or energy
Moving your opponent’s energy

Advanced Ki training [Hukalau]

Absorbing energy
Slowing down time in extreme situations
Knowing your opponent’s movements before he does

Seminar cost per part: $25 each

(total cost=$75)

Participants wishing to pre-pay for all

sessions : $65 for the total package

Part 4 will be free, but restricted to those who have attended parts 1,2, and 3.

For more information: call 336.266.3945 Email tigersharkhapkido@gmail

Directing Your Opponent’s Mind Seminars in July

jdowdy — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:04:40 +0000

July 10th: Burlington ACMA: 10AM -until/

July 17th: Gaffney ACMA: 1PM- until/

Contact Grandmaster Dowdy @ 336-266-3945 for more info.

Seminars scheduled for May and June 2010

jdowdy — Sun, 09 May 2010 03:13:42 +0000

Acupressure, Massage, and Reflexology Seminar

Saturday, May 12,2010

Burlington , North Carolina A.C.M.A.

10 AM- until

Call 336-266-3945 for additional information

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Life Coaching for the Martial Artist in You Seminar

Saturday, June 19,2010

Gaffney, South Carolina A.C.M.A.

Call 336-266-3945 for additional information

Grandmaster John Dowdy's Teaching Schedule

jdowdy — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:09:20 +0000

Children’s Hapkido Classes: Mon, Tues, Thurs (5:00-5:50 PM) @ Burlington ACMA

Adult Hapkido Classes: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs (6PM-7:20 PM) @ Burlington ACMA

Judo/Jujitsu/Mixed Martial Arts: Mon, Tues, Thurs (7:30- 9PM) @Burlington ACMA

Jujitsu: Wednesday (8:10-9:30 PM) @ Neill’s Tae Kwon Do in Chapel Hill, NC

Jujitsu:Friday (8:10-9:30 PM) @ Neill’s Tae Kwon Do in Chapel Hill

Seminars, workouts, and weapons clinics: select Saturdays @Gaffney ACMA in Gaffney, SC and Burlington ACMA

Private Instruction available by appointment

Call Grandmaster John Dowdy at (336)266-3945 for additional information

Tonfa Seminar in Gaffney, SC Held 1/23/10

jdowdy — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:07:23 +0000

Master Dowdy traveled to Gaffney, SC on Saturday 1/23/10 to instruct Gaffney martial artists regarding tonfa /PR-24 use. The seminar was preceded by a three-hour workout with the group which consisted of the following:

one hour of updated hapkido techniques
one hour of 2nd degree Black Belt techniques
one hour of jujitsu instruction

The tonfa seminar consisted of one traditional tonfa kata with slight alterations of updated stances and one Tiger Shark tonfa kata.The techniques taught in the Tiger Shark tonfa kata have practical use with each move serving its own special purpose.It is always a pleasure to reunite with these Gaffney martial artists. The next Gaffney seminar will be held on Saturday, February 20th at 1 PM.The topic will be Qigong. The combined workout will begin at 9 AM. Public is welcome to the 9-12 free workout.

Pressure Point Strikes Seminar: Summary and Feedback: 1/16/10

jdowdy — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:36:45 +0000

Today’s Pressure Point Strikes Seminar at ACMA in Burlington, NC provided the participants with a wealth of information and analogies. Master John Dowdy introduced 28 pressure point strikes.

Each pressure point was discussed within the contexts of :

location of pressure point
possible effect(s) of strike
antidotes (if any)
uses of the pressure point for healing purposes

Today’s seminar participants ranged in experience from white belts through advanced degrees of Black Belts of various styles and training backgrounds including Ninjitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Karate, Jujitsu, and Hapkido. Most were currently training in Master Dowdy’s Tiger Shark Hapkido and Tiger Shark Jujitsu systems.

Master Dowdy enriched the presentation by including demonstrations of:

intermediate ki-building and ki-strikes
introduction to dragon or fire breathing
flash point remedies for heat exhaustion when training
remedies for groin hits, nosebleeds, etc
Meridian Clock
various personal stories and martial arts historical analogies such as how pressure points were originally discovered

At the conclusion of every seminar, we ask that participants provide feedback via a short Seminar Evaluation form. This information assists us in improving upcoming seminars. We appreciate the suggestions as well as the compliments.

FEEDBACK FROM TODAY’S SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS:

WHAT PART DID YOU FIND MOST INTERESTING?

“the integration of the strike points with qi flow….” BH

“the focus or removal or adding of Ki…” PB

“how many of the points have antidote points and where they are…” BW

“the duality of pressure points…” KS

“pressure point clock…” ZG

I LEARNED THAT…

“be very careful where you hit someone , even when fooling around…” BH

“you should be very careful using these over and over…” BW

“how so many different strikes can affect you or your opponent…” RS

“the body and one’s energy is manifested in many ways and locations…” KS

“that I know nothing!…” PB

” an injury should be attended to immediately before residual damage can occur…”PJ

HOW WAS THE MATERIAL RELEVANT AND USEFUL TO YOUR LIFE?

“new knowledge for self-healing and therapy;not just for self-defense…” KS

“I’m hoping to make use of this safely in my fighting and training and use it when I am hurt or sick…” BW

“self-defense techniques…” RS

“good information…” JD

“I can use pressure points in combination with my grappling and striking…” ZG

“I can incorporate some pressure point strikes into my sparring training and enhance my ki hits using less energy…”PJ

“opened new healing perspectives to pressure points…”PB

“I’d like to see if they’ll help my wife…” BH

Please visit our website frequently for updated seminar schedules and new topics. -hapkidomoon2010

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A Resolution Is A Promise To Yourself

jdowdy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:57:35 +0000

Most of us have made new year’s resolutions before in the past. Some we kept and others were swept aside. As a lifelong martial artist I feel integrity should always be an annual standing goal. Integrity, to me, is simply doing what one says that they will.We have all made promises , yet failed to keep them, even with the best of intentions.

This year, like every year, I have reassessed my professional and personal life. I have made resolutions to step up my own physical training and am in the process of altering my daily activities to support these goals. It is rarely a matter of not having enough time; it’s just managing your time more efficiently.

Making resolutions about working out is making a promise to yourself….for yourself…for better health. Make your goals attainable and appropriate and keep moving towards them. You can do it.

As we all know, short term goals are the easiest to attain. This is why we are now offering a six-week fitness boot camp. Come as often as you like. Do as much as you can…. and keep moving forward towards your goal. Check out the details on the website.

Happy New You!

-Grandmaster John Dowdy 2010