LudoSport - San Francisco Awakens

[Ander]

The LudoSport "Awakens" event in San Francisco has its own Facebook event at
https://www.facebook.com/events/1251151791565704/

INFO

Dates: 30th-31st January 2016
Venue: Studiomix - 1000 Van Ness Ave, Fl 3, San Francisco, California 94109

Participants will work on selected techniques among the first five combat styles chosen by the LudoSport Founder Masters.
The event is an homage to the place where the lightsaber myth has been created.

THE PROGRAM

SESSION A - Saturday, Jan 30 | 12:00-1:30pm
> Introduction to Sporting Lightsaber Combat.
> The first style: Shii-Cho

SESSION B - Saturday, Jan 30 | 2:00pm-3:30pm
> The second style: Makashi

SESSION C - Saturday, Jan 30 | 4:00pm-5:30pm
> The third style: Soresu

SESSION D - Sunday, Jan 31 | 12:00-1:30pm
> The first style: Shii-Cho

SESSION E - Sunday, Jan 31 | 2:00pm-3:30pm
> The fourth style: Ataru

SESSION F - Sunday, Jan 31 | 4:00pm-5:30pm
> The fifth style: Djem-So

Further details (i.e. cost) will be forthcoming, please follow the Facebook event

[Dauntless Seven]

Thank you for the update.  I wish LudoSport much success with this endeavor and hope to be able to attend another future event.  My one suggestion is if able, to give at least a few months notice as it can be difficult for many to arrange time off and to save up the funds for the travel, lodging and workshop.   

[Ander]

Thank you for the update.  I wish LudoSport much success with this endeavor and hope to be able to attend another future event.  My one suggestion is if able, to give at least a few months notice as it can be difficult for many to arrange time off and to save up the funds for the travel, lodging and workshop.  

Thank you for your wishes and comment. I will be sure to transmit your feedback to the Masters.
I am pretty sure this is only a beginning, anyway

[Ander]

Below is some more info that was released yesterday.
You have no idea how sorry I am I cannot be there. I was in the first "Awakens" in Paris, and it was a blast trying my hand at the advanced styles.
Have fun!

::: BOOKING :::
Book your place at www.ludosport.net/en/

::: ACCESS & RESTRICTIONS :::
– Limited places available for each session.
– Workshop is open starting from age of 10.
– Attendees must not suffer from diseases which could negatively affect the performance of sport activities such as Sporting Lightsaber Combat.

::: EQUIPMENT :::
– The lightsabers for the workshop will be supplied by the organizer and will be lent to attendees for the duration of the session. Attendees willing to use their own lightsaber shall be allowed only with the substitution of the blade with a LudoSport certified one, if possible (depending on hilt model).
– Protections required for participation are: common gloves (all fingers fully covered) and groin protection for males.

::: RATES :::
- Single session: $40-60
- 3 sessions (same day): $95-150
- You decide the rate that is most appropriate for your financial situation. Your rate for session is a personal choice with no questions asked (more info on this in the event Facebook page, NdAnder).

[Ander]

I apologize, the single session is $35-60, not 40-60.

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Looking forward to meeting and training with you guys in San Francisco!
 

[Ander]

Alas, I won't be there, I am not involved with the "Awakens" organization.
But there will be quite a lot of staff, including two Founding Masters, two Masters of Style and at least one very skilled combatant (and Instructor at level III) and other Instructors.
If it is anything like the event in Paris, it will be a blast.
I will have to be happy with the pictures

[Ander]

Another video has been released, find it at: https://youtu.be/6_S2_C582lw
A bit of trivia: part of the video, showing the Masters and others fighting in Lucca in front of a large audience, is made from some clips I shot in 2014.

[Ander]

New video, fresh from the first day at the workshop, at https://www.facebook.com/ludosport/videos/10153829152661203/
Enjoy!

[Ander]

Another video, with some thoughts from the participants, at: https://www.facebook.com/ludosport/videos/10153831391271203/

Lightsabers are cool, man!