MAP Meet in the Southern US

[Wolf]

I'm interested in the possibility of organizing a MAP meet here in the south sometime in the next year (ideally here in Athens as the University of Georgia has great facilities for something like this). I'm curious as to who would be interested in this. If I see enough of an interest I'll see about getting the ball rolling.

[Wolf]

Also, the time period I'd probably be looking at would be next spring some time. That would allow for plenty of planning time, and enough notice for people to mark it in their schedules. PM me if you'd be interested in helping to organize this.

[Kwajman]

A good possibility as I travel to the south quite often. Huntsville, Alabama and just outside Atlanta fairly often.

[Capt Ann]

Hey, I'm right in the middle of the east coast. Atlanta is just as close for me as NYC.

Depending on exact date and schedule, count me in!

[Wolf]

Awesome. If we get enough interest I'll check with the hotels here in Athens and see about getting a group rate. Lodging down here is pretty reasonable. Also, another reason to do it next spring as opposed to fall would be that we do not, I repeat do NOT, want to have to deal with the UGA football crowd. The town is nuts during football weekends.

[narcsarge]

If my wife would let me go I'd love to attend! Is this for adults only or are the little ones allowed to attend? Hey Capt Ann, you have to bring either the crabs or the crab cakes! I will bring the sunshine! :D :Angel:

[Wolf]

I just came up with this idea yesterday :D, so I haven't really thought about whether it would be for adults only, or children allowed. I guess it depends on if I can line up instructors willing to do kids seminars. Here are my preliminary ideas for the meet:

When: Spring '07
Where: Unversity of Georgia, Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities
How Much: $20 at the door (maybe less for early registration)
Charity: Child's Play (http://www.childsplaycharity.org/)

[TheDarkJester]

If its in ATL then I'll fly in for that. I fly for free so hell yeah!

I love ATL airport :)

[Wolf]

It would most likely be in Athens. However, there is an airport shuttle that runs from Atlanta to Athens. (Athens is about 70 miles east and a bit north of atlanta).

[Yohan]

I'm down. Especially if it means I get to pound on DJ.

[Capt Ann]

.......Hey Capt Ann, you have to bring either the crabs or the crab cakes! I will bring the sunshine! :D :Angel:Agreed. But if you're coming from the southern half of Florida, you also need to bring me a plate of arroz con moros, platanos fritos, a medianoche, and a tall glass of fresh guarapo! I miss Cuban food!!! :D :love: :D

[kimlyk]

Hey, I'm in Marietta. Athens sounds like a great location for a meet. Count me in.

Kim

[Wolf]

Cool, sounds like theres some serious interest. I guess that means I need to think about logistics for real. If you're qualified and would be interested in leading one of the seminars PM me about it.

[narcsarge]

If its in ATL then I'll fly in for that. I fly for free so hell yeah!

I love ATL airport :)


LOL! You must be a glutton for punishment. Of course I am used to flying out of Reagan (aka National), Dulles, or BWI. :Angel:

[SBNBILL]

Hey Paul
Why dont you contact Master Sims. He's in Atlanta and would probably be willing come teach some (depending on his schedule of course). He's definitly qualified ;o)

Just an Idea
Bill - SBN

[narcsarge]

Agreed. But if you're coming from the southern half of Florida, you also need to bring me a plate of arroz con moros, platanos fritos, a medianoche, and a tall glass of fresh guarapo! I miss Cuban food!!! :D :love: :D

Pero yo soy uno gringo americano. No cocino nada gue es Cubano. Solamente Argentino! I hope I can still write well in Spanish (it has been over 24 years). I would love to bring all of that to the meet but I doubt they would allow me to cross into Georgia with it. You know how tough borders are to cross these days! :cool: :Angel:

[TheDarkJester]

I'm down. Especially if it means I get to pound on DJ.


Bring it on honkey. Be sure to sport your coonskin hat and Moonshine Distillers Association of the Confederacy member shirt so I can recognize you. ;)

[Wolf]

Ok guys, I'm fine with western martial arts at the meet. I just don't think we need any civil war reenactments! :D

[narcsarge]

Ok guys, I'm fine with western martial arts at the meet. I just don't think we need any civil war reenactments! :D


Ha. Too true. Since I orginally hale from DC/ I am neutral. My motto is "Northern by birth, Southern by choice". Though my mother is a real Cajun. Let us know if we can help KSW. I may be able to get a invite to Chops Steak house... :cool: :Angel:

[Wolf]

Where is Chops? Are we talking Athens or Atlanta?

[Yohan]

Bring it on honkey. Be sure to sport your coonskin hat and Moonshine Distillers Association of the Confederacy member shirt so I can recognize you.

I don't have any of that stuff, but you'll be able to recognize me. I'll be with my GF, and she looks just like me! ;)

[TheDarkJester]

I don't have any of that stuff, but you'll be able to recognize me. I'll be with my GF, and she looks just like me! ;)



So... Flannel, missing teeth and a backfiring Chevy K5 Blazer from the 70's with 44 inch mudding tires??? :D


YEEEHAW BITCHES!

[Yohan]

So... Flannel, missing teeth and a backfiring Chevy K5 Blazer from the 70's with 44 inch mudding tires???


YEEEHAW BITCHES!

Yep, I hope we don't run you over as you're riding up on your steer!

[NewLearner]

Atlanta is probably a better choice than Athens unless someone can get free meeting space. Orlando is also a very good spot.

I would love to see people at a meet.

[Wolf]

My suggestion for athens was because that's where I am, and that's what I know. Trying to set something up in Atlanta would be difficult for me. Also, the University of Georgia has great facilities for something like this. That was the other reason. If people fly into Atlanta there is a shuttle that runs here to Athens, and if we have enough people we may be able to see about a charter service. The lodging is very reasonable here as well, and the cost of restaurants, and other necessities is much cheaper. If Atlanta is the concensus though I'll see what I can do about finding a location there.

[Brad Ellin]

Like I said earlier, Athens works for me. My mom lives in Commerce and has a business in Athens. It's not that far a drive from Atlanta, I do it every time I'm in Atlanta for work. Which isn't as often as I'd like but a few times a year. Heck, enough notice and I may be able to get to Atlanta for work before and after and therefore fly in on the company dime. If not, be a great excuse to being the wife and daughter to Commerce to visit "Grandma".

Also, been thinking of doing the same in Houston. Maybe I'll let you be the guinea pig first.

[wrydolphin]

Athens is still too far away on the new college budget I'll be implimenting. :cry:


Texas MAP Meet, though, I am definately there! :D

[TheDarkJester]

Athens is still too far away on the new college budget I'll be implimenting. :cry:


Texas MAP Meet, though, I am definately there! :D


Pffft yeah right... Someone says Dallas.. everyone bitches because its 6 hours from San Antonio. or 3 and some change to houston/austin.

Or vice versa. Texas is crap for meetups simply because we don't measure distance in miles.. we do it in minutes.. and thats alot of minutes to get thrown around :)

Oh.. and Yohan.. that bucket better not break down in an attempt to run my ass over.. Or we're going to have words man.. Long drawn out irate words. :) :) :) So I'm stoked for this thing.. too bad its a year off :(

[dormindo]

I've been known to go to Atlanta from time to time. I could be interested in this.

[wrydolphin]

Jester-
That's just because all you weinies don't live in West Texas, where it becomes, oh, its just four hours away? Eh, that's a day trip! :D

[Wolf]

Oh, Athens is only like 16 for you. That's like, what 2 days :D

[wrydolphin]

Just a long day's drive.

Its the hotel and food bills once I get there which is preventing me from going. :)

[Wolf]

Well, if it makes a difference I'm going to see about getting a group rate at a hotel here in town, and you can easily eat in this town on at most $20 a day.

[Yohan]

Well, if it makes a difference I'm going to see about getting a group rate at a hotel here in town, and you can easily eat in this town on at most $20 a day.

So you won't just have us all over for roast beef and harp 3 meals a day?

[TheDarkJester]

Jester-
That's just because all you weinies don't live in West Texas, where it becomes, oh, its just four hours away? Eh, that's a day trip! :D


There isn't much to really do out in West Texas though. I mean if tippin cows and drinkin Shiner Bock is your kinda thing, then geographically you're in the right place at the right time.. But I need a balance of big city living and the ability to get out to the country in 30 minutes tops. I've got two cities to pick from in 30 minutes distance from each other.. Actually 10 minutes to Fort worth and 20 dallas from where I live, and the country is 20 minutes north or south.

[Wolf]

Lol! Our place is kind of small, and my wife would kill me! I'd be down with having a potluck at one of the parks as part of the weekend though (that's usually a really cheap way to eat).

[wrydolphin]

Shiner, yes, cow tipping, not so much. :D

Besides, the cows in West Texas tend to be kinda onry. Let us know what you get Paul and if it fits in my schedual and budget, I wouldn't mind going.

[narcsarge]

Where is Chops? Are we talking Athens or Atlanta?

Atlanta. Oops my bad :D :Angel:

[kwang gae]

I'd definately be interested. FWIW Athens or Atlanta makes no difference to me coming from Nashville, it's just a 3.5 hour drive or so.

[Wolf]

If I can make this happen in the Fall (like october or so) would that be better or worse for people?

[Simplicity]

Hey sound good maybe I'll come down, I did teach at the 1st USA Meet in NY......I had a great time......Good people, Good times!


Peace, Love and Soul

[Brad Ellin]

Novemeber or later. Closer to Christmas, happier my mom will be. Me, I'm trying to organize a seminar in Houston (not a MAP Meet) and have very few free weekends.

[narcsarge]

Doesn't matter to me! Just keep me informed! :cool: :Angel:

[Simplicity]

Novemeber or later. Closer to Christmas, happier my mom will be. Me, I'm trying to organize a seminar in Houston (not a MAP Meet) and have very few free weekends.


What kind of seminar? How's training going with you. I was nice meeting you, in NY.

[Brad Ellin]

It was nice meeting you too, John.

I'm hoping to organize a Bujinkan Seminar. Nothing fancy, just trying to get someone to Texas and have some fun.

[jmd161]

Sounds nice to me!

I'd like to recommend something if i could? Can we have a Bar B Q set up with the event, i'm dying to taste good ole' fashion southern BBQ again. :cry:


jeff;)

[TigerDude]

We can always do barbecue.

[TheDarkJester]

Sounds nice to me!

I'd like to recommend something if i could? Can we have a Bar B Q set up with the event, i'm dying to taste good ole' fashion southern BBQ again. :cry:


jeff;)

With some Brisket.. and some pork spare ribs.. Mmmm that is southern.. just need some Slaw, potato salad and some bourbon. :D

[blessed_samurai]

Gawd...you guys gripin' 'bout Texas. Austin would be an excellent place to have a meet. Houston or Dallas/Arlington wouldn't be to bad either...that'd give me an excuse to visit family.

Geez...we could be trying to organize in Oklahoma. Then you could actually talk about cow tippin' and moon shine drinkin'.

However, I'll see 'bout Georgia.

[Simplicity]

I think Georgia will be a great place to do this Meet!

[Wolf]

The problem with Texas is that it's too far away for me to plan. If I'm going to plan it, then I need it to be here.

To answer the BBQ question. That's a REALLY good idea.

[narcsarge]

Sounds nice to me!

I'd like to recommend something if i could? Can we have a Bar B Q set up with the event, i'm dying to taste good ole' fashion southern BBQ again. :cry:


jeff;)

Depends what you mean by "Southern" jmd! So folks think Carolina (yea we will throw Georgia in there with NC and SC) BBQ (vinegar base not tomato base) is not Southern. I am originally from DC and used to think that BBQ meant sticky red fingers. Having lived in the South for the las 10 years I want Southern BBQ! Vinegar based with no sticky fingers! I can do the hush puppies, slaw, tater salad, etc too! Of course all of this would require more $$! Yummy! :Angel:

[KickChick]

I chatted with KSWolf the other day about this meet and it looks like I'll be able to come to this one .... and actually take part !

My best friend is moving close to Athens and thanks to KSWolf's directions, its only about and hours drive to where the meet is slated to be.

Would be nice to see this happen in the fall so I could escape the coming of the cold weather here in the northeast ;)

[Wolf]

Depends what you mean by "Southern" jmd! So folks think Carolina (yea we will throw Georgia in there with NC and SC) BBQ (vinegar base not tomato base) is not Southern. I am originally from DC and used to think that BBQ meant sticky red fingers. Having lived in the South for the las 10 years I want Southern BBQ! Vinegar based with no sticky fingers! I can do the hush puppies, slaw, tater salad, etc too! Of course all of this would require more $$! Yummy! :Angel:

Don't forget there's Memphis BBQ too. That's all dry spice rub on the ribs. Then you add the sauce if you want it. There are a number of really good bbq places around athens though. When things look like they're coming together I'll see what it would cost to have them cater a meal.

[jmd161]

Yeah, i guess i should classify which i meant, but nah, how about we have them all!!! :D


jeff:)

[narcsarge]

Don't forget there's Memphis BBQ too. That's all dry spice rub on the ribs. Then you add the sauce if you want it. There are a number of really good bbq places around athens though. When things look like they're coming together I'll see what it would cost to have them cater a meal.

A thought may be to check with local churches and see if they are having a "pig-picken" during the course of this little get together. I would support the community and dine on the BBQ! Saves anyone from having to cook too! :D :Angel:

[beknar]

What will we actually DO at the MAP meet? I have some ideas about what I'd like to see/do:

Different forms of sparring: with equipment, without equipment, limited equipment, striking only, grappling only, striking AND grappling, limited and unlimited strike zones, continuous spar, hard contact to non-critical zones/light to contact to critical zones, foam weapon sparring, sport stick sparring, close range knife using chalk or markers, dog brothers style stick sparring, etc.

Sensitivity drilling in the different arts: tai chi tui shou/pushing hands, wing chun chi sao, various grappling two man drilling (fishing for underhooks, etc), etc.

Conditioning for the different arts: 3 star/9 star forearm banging for CMAs, makiwara boards for karatekas, iron palm demonstrations, seminars on conditioning the shins for muay thai guys, breaking boards/bricks/trees/people, etc.

Weight training: with machines, with free weights, proper methodology, training for bulk, training for endurance, safety

Cardiovascular training: kinds of shoes, running on the street, running on equipment/machines, safety, cardio for grappling, cardio for striking, differences between sprinting and marathon cardio, etc.

Martial arts vendors: local, online, demonstrations.

Seminars, seminars and more seminars.

What do you guys think? Of course, all of this will have to be supervised and subject to the final decision of the guy holding the event. I'd like to see EVERYONE who goes to the event be at least able to walk out under their own power. :)

[Yohan]

I'd love to see a lot of that stuff. I'd especially love to do some sparring and rolling and playing with weapons (as I don't know much about weapons), but I think we are somewhat restricted as to what we'll be able to do at the meet due to liability reasons. However, I'm down to get out in a feild or whatever and have some fun.

Me and TDJ are going to have a go at it some and you'd be welcome to play as well as long as we can train before hand and we can make sure everyone is on the same page so no one gets hurt.

Really, I'm down for anything. I'm not so worried about conditioning as I get it in training every week, but I'll be happy to demonstrate some conditioning drills from Wuzu.

I'm down for ANYTHING!!

[kwang gae]

Really, I'm down for anything. I'm not so worried about conditioning as I get it in training every week, but I'll be happy to demonstrate some conditioning drills from Wuzu.
Wuzu? :confused: Wuzu involves washing hands, face, feet, arms, mouth, ears and head. There is a specific way of doing the washing which Muslim children learn both at home and at the mosque. http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/mosque/images/8b.jpg

I bet your Wuzu is different. :D

[jujitsuka07]

:D Southern U.S. Map meet? Sounds awesome! Don't know if I would be able to go or not, but I would like to. Oh, is this just for MAP members only, or what? :confused:

-jujitsuka07

[Wolf]

No, it wouldn't be strictly for MAP members.

[Yohan]

Wuzu? Wuzu involves washing hands, face, feet, arms, mouth, ears and head. There is a specific way of doing the washing which Muslim children learn both at home and at the mosque.

Wuzuquan - five ancestor fist. LoL

[WatchfulAbyss]

Is this still a idea on the rise or am I to late? I live in florida so it would only be a hop and skip away.........

[kwang gae]

Is this still a idea on the rise or am I to late? I live in florida so it would only be a hop and skip away.........
I certainly hope it is! Reading the MAP Meet posts from the South of England meet have got me fired up again!!! Please tell me this thing is going to happen. :Angel:

[Wolf]

So far I'm still planning on it happening. Since I will be using University of Georgia facilities I'm just waiting for the school year to get started so that the people I need to talk to are all available. I'm still planning on next spring sometime.

[Capt Ann]

Paul, will you be giving a presentation on your patented , t4e d43d1y 'No-Touch Internet Death Ping' TM ?

[Wolf]

possibly. it depends on if I can get a small LAN set up in the demo area.

[KickChick]

I'm still planning on next spring sometime.


Awesome ... now I have an excuse not to do a NYC MAP Meet II in the Spring ;) (perhaps later in the year ;) )


I'll be able to attend this one as my best friend just moved to Georgia last week and I'll have somewhere to stay!

[kwang gae]

I'm still planning on next spring sometime.
Wow, I've gotta hold my breath for 8+ months, it's sorta like finding out your wife is pregnant. LOL :D

Seriously that's a long time off. I understand the logistics nightmare you're undertaking, having worked in the meetings industry for the last 6 years believe me I know, so I'm not complaining, just whining a little, at having to wait so long. :)

[KickChick]

Actually it takes about that much time to actually plan the event. Took me that long for the NYC meet

[WatchfulAbyss]

Cool. Glad to see it's still in the works, I will definitely be there, as long as it happens that is......

[Pacificshore]

So far I'm still planning on it happening. Since I will be using University of Georgia facilities I'm just waiting for the school year to get started so that the people I need to talk to are all available. I'm still planning on next spring sometime.
Man I bet Georgia in the Spring will be nice to see......unfortunately so will Kauai where I'll be. Anyway for a change in venue :p

[narcsarge]

Cool. Glad to see it's still in the works, I will definitely be there, as long as it happens that is......


My sentiments exactly blind! Oh, and if the wife will let me go! :)

[jujitsuka07]

blind, your avatar is an eyesore...really...it makes my eyes hurt when I look at it, lol! Hee hee! :bang: :D :D -jujitsuka07 :)

[Wolf]

Man I bet Georgia in the Spring will be nice to see......unfortunately so will Kauai where I'll be. Anyway for a change in venue :p

yeah, Kauai will look something like this:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j294/palcrypt/qbwaterfall.jpg

and this:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j294/palcrypt/waimea_waterfall1.jpg

the wife and I went there a little more than a month ago :D

edit: if you haven't been before make sure to see Queen's Bath and Hideaway Beach, and take a NaPali Coast tour.

[Kwajman]

Actually it takes about that much time to actually plan the event. Took me that long for the NYC meet


And from the comments, you did a bang up job KC!!!

[Simplicity]

I would have to second that, KC did a great job......I was one of the teachers there......She was very helpful to everyone....I wouldn't mined teaching again KC, at the next one. :)



Take "IT" Easy,
John McNabney

[Sparkle]

Hey, I would be interested in going to a MAP meet in the south. I'm in North Central Florida so Georgia isn't too bad of a drive. Only about 120$ in gas to get where I need to go : P. But I was wondering what kind of things go on at a MAP meet? Is there a lot of fighting that goes on? How are they organized and is there anything I can do to help out? I should be able to get time off from everything in the spring, and would love to meet new people who are into MA and fight with them.

Heck, in the next few years when I get my life and ambitions in line and am attending the University of Florida, maybe I can help get a MAP meet started in Florida eh?

[beknar]

In the spring, eh? Awesome! That'll give me time to heal my knee, get my standup up to snuff and work on ye olde submission grappling some more. Plus, give my daughters time to grow up a little more so my wife will actually let me go, hahaha! I can't wait!

[narcsarge]

Hey, I would be interested in going to a MAP meet in the south. I'm in North Central Florida so Georgia isn't too bad of a drive. Only about 120$ in gas to get where I need to go : P. But I was wondering what kind of things go on at a MAP meet? Is there a lot of fighting that goes on? How are they organized and is there anything I can do to help out? I should be able to get time off from everything in the spring, and would love to meet new people who are into MA and fight with them.

Heck, in the next few years when I get my life and ambitions in line and am attending the University of Florida, maybe I can help get a MAP meet started in Florida eh?


Got my vote! Here in sunny SW Florida! :D

[Wolf]

Hey, I would be interested in going to a MAP meet in the south. I'm in North Central Florida so Georgia isn't too bad of a drive. Only about 120$ in gas to get where I need to go : P. But I was wondering what kind of things go on at a MAP meet? Is there a lot of fighting that goes on? How are they organized and is there anything I can do to help out? I should be able to get time off from everything in the spring, and would love to meet new people who are into MA and fight with them.

Heck, in the next few years when I get my life and ambitions in line and am attending the University of Florida, maybe I can help get a MAP meet started in Florida eh?

At this one I'm planning (at least at this point) on having a combination of seminars and friendly competition/sparring (including striking, grappling and mma style)

[armanox]

possibly. it depends on if I can get a small LAN set up in the demo area.

I could bring at least my laptop from my computer collection. I'd be sure to bring the one with that currently dual boots WinXP/Vista, not the one with Win98/Slackware 6.0

Spring eh? I could possibly attend by that point in time. Great idea. And I'm all for sparring with various people. I guess I'll be bringing my equipment with me too. And I would love the oppertunity to compare kata with some of the karateka that come. Perhaps I could convince sensei to come with me (7th Dan Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karatedo Association).

[Wolf]

The whole LAN thing was sarcasm for a joke I had running a month back or so. If sparring is going to be a part of this, I'll post a list of required equipment for participation, and what kind of sparring it will be. I may see if I can get someone to bring extra equipment.
Right now, here's the types of friendly sparring I see happening along with the seminars going on:
Kickboxing/MT rules (Boxing/MT gloves and Thai shin/instep guards)
grappling/submission/bjj (no equipment required)
MMA (MMA gloves, preferably 6oz training and optional shin/instep guards).
Contact for striking will be at the discretion of participants (no full contact).

[KickChick]

I would have to second that, KC did a great job......I was one of the teachers there......She was very helpful to everyone....I wouldn't mined teaching again KC, at the next one. :)


KSWolf .... do keep John in mind as an instructor! :)

Any way that I could help out on the day, I will.

But I AM NOT sitting out on THIS ONE! :D

I'll be bringing my sparring gear ;)

[Sparkle]

Does it cost money to go to these MAP meets?

[KickChick]

yes... but it's a very nominal fee.

The NYC Meet entry fee was 20.00 which included a t-shirt (if you pre-registered).

Monies go to rental of venue and the rest to charity

[Sparkle]

None of the money goes to MAP?! That would e a great way to get some money for the site. Do you guys ever set aside a seperate donation thing for supporting MAP?

[locu5]

So, I am a bit lost, has a time/place been solidified?

[Asia]

All I would need is WHEN, WHERE, and WHO gets mauled first.:D

[Wolf]

time is probably going to be next spring (MAP meets take a bit longer to set up than TD's) and location will (hopefully) be here in Athens at the University of Georgia.

[Simplicity]

Count me in...... :)



Take "IT" Easy,
Sifu John McNabney
Purple Dragon Studio

[KickChick]

None of the money goes to MAP?! That would e a great way to get some money for the site. Do you guys ever set aside a seperate donation thing for supporting MAP?


... usually we do not do a separate donation for supporting MAP. Although I did have the necessary information on how to become a MAP Supporter written within the NYC MAP Meet event program.
http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/announcement.php?f=4


Melanie is our MAP Meet Coordinator and any or all questions can be pm'd to her! :)

Good to hear John .... see you there!

[Simplicity]

KickChick.....If I teach a section.....Get ready to "CRACK-CA-POW". :D

See ya there!



Take "IT" Easy,
John McNabney

[Wolf]

Ok folks, I'm sorry to say that I do not, nor will I have the time to make this happen. Grad school combined with work and training and a marriage just doesn't allow me the time to set this up. If someone else wants to take over plans for this, by all means go ahead.

[jujitsuka07]

I am not good at making plans, so I will leave that to someone else, but I am still interested in going if someone else wanted to take it over. -juj

[kwang gae]

I would be glad to organize this event, if we could move it to Nashville. I have access to a large enough facility I believe, and I work in the event industry so I have some experience in this.

Let me know if this is of interest.

[narcsarge]

Tennessee ain't to far from Florida! I'm interested. :D

[Mark Cotton]

I would be interested.

[Simplicity]

I would be interested in teaching, let me know! :)



Sifu John McNabney

[robertmap]

Nashville would be C00L - I haven't been there since 2001 - stayed at Opryland hotel - BIG MISTAKE - but visiting the Grand Ole Opry was GREAT!!!!

So as long as I can combine a visit to hit and pummel complete strangers with a visit to get my fix of Country & Western music - I could well be a player :) :) :)

All the best.

Robert.

[kwang gae]

Ok, seems like there's some interest. I'll contact the Meetup Coordinator (who's name escapes me at the moment... :bang: ).

Also according to the MAP Meet Guidelines:
Initial draft
The person wishing to set up and organise a MAP Meet must contact a MAP Administrator with a draft proposal for the event comprising of...

- Approximately When the event will take place
- Where the event will take place
- An outline plan of the event
- How the event will be funded if costs are incured and which charity will benefit if the event makes a profit.

Organisation and Mentoring
All MAP meets must be "Mentored" by MAP senior staff member (Administrator or Global Moderator) who will oversee the organisation of the event and ensure that the event is organised in accordance with the MAP Community Purpose.

So looks like I need to start writing my draft. :)

[Melanie]

That'll be me :D

Looking forward to ya email/PM

[Mei Hua]

How come it's that every forum I belong to, the meetups are in the South, when I can't get away from work long enough to join?


Anyone in the North interested???

[narcsarge]

How come it's that every forum I belong to, the meetups are in the South, when I can't get away from work long enough to join?


Anyone in the North interested???


Probably because it gets so cold up there Mei Hua! Brrrrr! :D

[Mei Hua]

LOL

But we have so many good things to keep ya warm; whiskey, whiskey, whiskey, scotch and whiskey

[narcsarge]

LOL

But we have so many good things to keep ya warm; whiskey, whiskey, whiskey, scotch and whiskey


I don't drink but I could be coaxed if it were blonds, redheads, redheads, and definitly brunettes! :D Cheeky fellar aren't I?

[Mei Hua]

I don't drink but I could be coxed if it were blonds, redheads, redheads, and definitly brunettes! :D Cheeky fellar aren't I?
A man after my own tastes, I know plenty of all those, but more of the brunette variety :D

[Colucci]

Glad to hear this is still in the works. Depending on when it ends up being held, I'll see if me and my PVC barbells can make it down. :D

[Simplicity]

Maybe I should do one here in Southeast Michigan. If I did I would want the money to go to St.Jude Children's Hospital.

Debbie......Are you ready for Detroit, LOL? :D



Sifu John McNabney

[Colucci]

Debbie......Are you ready for Detroit, LOL? :D


Pssshhhh. Please. Is Detroit ready for her??? That's the real question.











Tigers still rule. :love:

[Capt Ann]

I'd be happy to do another session on Korean swordsmanship. B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bokken ;) )

[kwang gae]

I'm looking for people who may have an interest in instructing at the MAP Meet in Nashville. No date has been set yet, but we're tentatively looking at late Feb. or early March '07.

Of course I'd like to have instructors in the biggies, but I'd also really like to find some of the more you might say "exotic", arts that us MAPpers practice, that we might otherwise not get to see.

If you have an interest in instructing, please PM me, or post it here. Thanks!

[Simplicity]

I was talking on the lines of Original Jeet Kune Do. :)



Take "IT" Easy,
JFM

[kwang gae]

I'd be happy to do another session on Korean swordsmanship. B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bokken ;) )
Ann that sounds good to me! I'll be in touch once we get the date nailed down.

[kwang gae]

Southern MAP Meet Update
:D Good news! We have definately secured our location, just have to pin down the best date. We will be in downtown Nashville, in the heart of the city, convenient to hotels and restuarants for those who are staying over. :D

This is a great facility for this event. We have a full size basketball court, a smaller room with padded floor, and a break room with tables and vending that we can use. We also have Men's and Women's locker rooms.

We're going to have some fun and learn new things, while raising money for the American Cancer Society. It's Win-Win-Win, in my book.

I'm looking for people interested in teaching a class, please PM me or email me via my website http://www.tkd-sparring.com. (TOS prevents me from putting my email address in this post - sorry :( )

Start making your plans now for this event, it will be end of Feb. / beginning of March, and I hope to have the date nailed down by this time next week!

[Simplicity]

Depending on the date, I maybe be interested in teaching Jeet Kune Do...Let me know the date to see if it works for me.


Take "IT" Easy,
John McNabney

[kwang gae]

Depending on the date, I maybe be interested in teaching Jeet Kune Do...Let me know the date to see if it works for me.


Take "IT" Easy,
John McNabney
That would be awesome! I hope to be able to finalize a date with the facility manager early this week. :D

I have set up a web page (http://www.tkd-sparring.com/MAP) for anyone wishing to either be a sponsor, or an instructor to leave contact info.

Also there is info about the Rec center and area lodging. This will all be updated very soon, as more things come into place. :D

[kwang gae]

We have the date -- February 24, 2007

We have the location -- Nashville, Tennessee

All we need is -- YOU!

We have opportunities for Instructors and Sponsors!! Please contact me a.s.a.p. if you're interested, you can PM me, or go to the MMSUS site (http://www.tkd-sparring/MAP).

This is going to be a great time, and a great meet for a worthy cause - the American Cancer Society. So if you can help, please, please, please, let me know.

[Simplicity]

I' m sorry but I won't be able to make this date, I hope you guys have a great time and make a lot of money for a good cause!


Take Care,
Sifu John McNabney

[kwang gae]

Well we haven't exactly been overwhelmed with support for this event/date. Let me put it to the community, would you rather see this later, in the Spring?

[ ] March?
[ ] April ?
[ ] May?
[ ] Keep it Feb. 24th, I'll be there!

If there's substantial support for a later date, I'll drop back and re-schedule. Post your answers below please!

[kwang gae]

Ok, I have to say that support for this event recently has been truly under-whelming. In my last post, 11 days ago, I asked if a better date would help, but nobody has replied. That makes me think it's not a date issue, but a lack of interest issue.

Seriously, if people aren't interested in pursuing this it's ok by me, and I'll cancel my reservation for the hall.

I'd really like some feedback on this. Thanks.

[hux]

well, I'm marginally interested...but I would want more info, I guess. As in hotel details, events planned, etc..

If it falls through, next time I drive through there we could go get snookered and call it a MAP meet, right?

:p

[Capt Ann]

I'm in retail. It's Christmas. I promise to reply in January ;)

Seriously, Later works better for me, but I'm only one person.

[Melanie]

By sticking to a date you'll find more people can confirm if they can make it. Others can arrange holiday before it all gets booked up and others will just have to say no.

Remember - you could also promote this to local clubs (flyers) or to some of your friends by email - who will notify others. You can promote at the venue too - or local university or college. This has the opportunity to get a lot bigger if you can plug it a bit more :)

Don't lose heart just yet mate - this is simply the first hurdle! Next you need to confirm the date with the venue before someone else books it - then find instructors - you can't get instructors until you have a date. Now stick to a date and it will just have to move on from there. :)

[kwang gae]

Don't lose heart just yet mate - this is simply the first hurdle! Next you need to confirm the date with the venue before someone else books it - then find instructors - you can't get instructors until you have a date. Now stick to a date and it will just have to move on from there. :)
Thanks Melanie. I have a date reserved, Feb. 24th, and I'll take your advice and promote it locally as well.

I had hoped for more MAPpers to be into it, but maybe they'll come around. :D

[kwang gae]

If it falls through, next time I drive through there we could go get snookered and call it a MAP meet, right?

:p
Abso-freakin-lutely!

[narcsarge]

Abso-freakin-lutely!

Kwang, don't forget some of the other boards too! Just a thought to increase interest!

And If you and Mel are going to be tossing back a few pints, I'll drive. :D

[kwang gae]

I'm very sorry to have to announce that I must withdraw from the MAP Southern US meet as coordinator.

The reasons are numerous and involve my new job, my family, our TKD school, the national org, etc., but suffice it to say I cannot devote the time to this project it needs, nor can I at this point even promise I'll be in Nashville on that date.

If anyone would like to take this over, and keep the same facility, PM or email me, for a link to my email go to http://www.tkd-sparring.com( posting emails is a violation of the TOS).

Again, I'm extremely sorry to have to pull out of this, I hope that someone can take it over and pull it off.

Pete

[narcsarge]

So sorry to hear this Kwang! I understand how life can throw us curve balls we weren't expecting. Thank you for all the work you have done to this point! I, for one, appreciate the effort! Thanks again Pete!

[Capt Ann]

No apology necessary, kwang gae!

You have taken a lot more initiative and put in a lot more effort than the rest of us, who have been wanting to have another MAP Meet, but have been unable to do anything at all about it.

Best wishes with success in the new job, and in your school situation. I am sure it will work out well, and I hope that perhaps there will be southern MAP Meet in your future.