Upcoming Events Listing:
Interested in hosting a seminar in your area? The Academy can arrange workshops internationally. If you have a martial arts school or community that would like to organize a seminar or event, contact us to discuss bringing the Academy to you.
September 2025
Bristol, England (UK)- Sept 20-21, 2025
Event: Traditional Chinese Sword League Tournament 2025
Location: South West Martial Arts and Wellbeing Show
Register online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-west-martial-art-and-wellbeing-show-tickets-1126283075999dg
October 2025
San Diego, CA (US) - March 20, 2025
Event: Chinese Swordsmanship with Scott Rodell
Details:
On October 18th and 19th we will be inviting Scott Rodell to sunny San Diego for two days of Chinese swordsmanship!
The seminar will focus on the jian (the Chinese straight sword) and will cover various elements of the art from basic stance, footwork, cuts, thrusts, two-person drills and free sparring! Participants will learn various aspects of Chinese swordsmanship to refine their skills for swordplay and application, not just forms demonstration.
Attendees are encouraged to bring eye protection and sparring gloves, and sparring jian will be made available for those who do not have one.
The cost for the event (two full days, 12 hours of training) is $300, or $150 for one day. Payments can be made to John Partika via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, cash or otherwise.
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November 2025
Rochford, Essex (UK) - November 15-18, 2025
Event: Chinese Swordsmanship & Yangjia Michuan Taiji Applications
Details:
We are thrilled to announce two upcoming seminars with renowned martial artist Scott Rodell at Rochford Martial Arts Academy. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your practice.
Chinese Swordsmanship Seminar
📅 Dates: November 15 & 16
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🔹 Focus: Essential Cutting Mechanics for Advance Swordplay
Yangjia Michuan Taiji Applications Seminar
📅 Dates: November 17 & 18
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🔹 Focus: Practical applications of Yangjia Michuan Taiji
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