Experience the African Martial Arts systems as presented by Ahati Kilindi Iyi, Head Instructor and Technical Advisor of the Ta-Merrian Martial Arts Institute. Kilindi Iyi teaches Ancient and Contemporary African Fighting Sciences such as Saki of Northeast Africa, Zulu Impe Stick Fighting of Southern Africa, and Giddibo of West Africa and is considered to be one of the world's foremost authorities on African Martial Arts, history and culture. The fighting arts of Africa are based upon the traditional dances of Africa, where rhythm and movement are combined to produce a ferociously effective fighting system. Dan Inosanto, is quoted as saying "In my opinion, the African arts performed by Kilindi and his students can stand with any other martial art I have observed—be it East or West.

Ahati Kilindi Iyi has appeared on the covers of many national and international magazines such as Inside Kung Fu and Martial Arts Masters. He has been featured on local and national television shows such as 60 Minutes and Strange Universe. Kilindi was also honored as one of the Masters of Martial Arts in the 20th Century on the Wesley Snipes produced Television presentation "Masters of the Martial Arts."

Schedule of Events - Saturday, April 17th
10 am-Noon - Elements of the Dance and Basic Fighting Drills
Noon-1 pm - Lunch on your own
1-3 pm - Advanced Empty Hands Techniques—Throwing & Multiple Opponent Defense
3:30-5 pm - Grappling Techniques

Schedule of Events - Sunday, April 18th
9-11 am - African Stick Fighting—concepts and techniques from Zulu Impe and Naboot including Spear and Shield method, usage of the third stick, disarms, inside fighting and stickplay
11 am-Noon - Discussion on African Martial Arts—topics to include History, Healing Techniques, Herbal Usage and Yoga
Noon-1 pm - Lunch on your own
1-3 pm - African Knife Fighting
3 pm - ? - Discussion, Q&A, etc

Fees:
Advance Registration - $110 both days, $65 Single Day
At Door Registration -$130 both days, $70 Single Day
Advanced Registration requires a $50 deposit by March 15th, 2004
Instructors abroad, get $10 off your seminar fee for every student you bring.

Equipment to bring includes Workout Clothing, Wrestling Shoes, Training Knives, Long and Short Sticks and a notebook or journal.

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