TU SUMMIT18DALLAS, TEXAS

SATURDAYMAY 26, 2018

7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

FRIDAYMAY 25, 2018

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

SUNDAYMAY 27, 2018

7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

An explosive weekend of training will begin with opening ceremo-nies at 5:00 pm on Friday. Evening sessions include Physi-cal Therapy specifically for the needs of Martial Artists as well as diving deep into the art of Chang-Hun style Taekwondo. Want more? Pre-Summit training opportunities are also available beginning Friday morning. Join us for training sessions in Kali, JKD and Inayan Eskrima.

Day two kicks off at Unity Park with Yoga in the Park for summit partici-pants, and roundtable style discussion for school owners to ask direct, busi-ness-building questions. Seminars include FMA training, Muay Thai Boxing Drills, Ask a Pro, and How to Teach The Youngest of Ninjas - plus some picnicking in the park and old-school Black Belt Camp-style sparring rounds. Saturday in the park will wrap up with a Martial Arts Machete, where Master level instructors will full throttle their best training tips.

Our final day of seminars is geared to bring your Martial Arts training, teaching and business strategies to the next level. Sunday’s business seminars will begin with round table discussion and seminars focusing on the ins and outs of purchasing property. Also in the line up is Open Mat training, Submission Grappling and further exploration of Tradi-tional Taekwondo Patterns before wrapping up with Ask the Masters Roundtable Discussion.

Strickland’s Martial Arts . 2940 Long Prairie Road . Flower Mound, TexasCourtyard by Marriott Flower Mound . 4330 Courtyard Way . 214-626-2000www.dvmafit.com/tusummit

7:30 - 8:30 amCoffee Round Table

Kick-off the weekend with coffee and roundtable style discussion for school owners to ask direct, business-building ques-tions. Take advantage of the opportunity to discuss the ins and outs of running a premier Martial Arts studio with peers from

around the country. Submit topic for discussion.School Owners

7:00 - 8:30 pmChang-Hun Style Patterns & Techniques

With rich history and deep symbolism, Chang-Hun style patterns have a lot to teach us about Martial Art and Martial Culture. Here we will look at the different artistic interpretations of the patterns developed by General Choi Hong-Hi, the “Father of Taekwondo”.

Any Summit Participants

9:00 - 11:30 amKali / JKD Training

Explore the philosophy of Jeet Kune Do and how the revolutionary JKD concepts, such as interception of an opponents attack, can be put into physical application. This pre-summit training will cover JKD principles, such as ranges of combat, centerline

theory, intercepting fist and economy of motion as well as drills taken from the LaCoste-Inosanto method of Kali.Any Summit Participants

5:30-7:00 pmMartial Arts PT

Martial Arts practice demands strength, flexibility and joint mobility. Learn how to stay healthy and train longer through awareness and prevention of the injuries Martial Artist are most prone to face. Gain the upperhand in the battle for health and wellness.

Any Summit Participants

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018

5:00 PM OPENING CEREMONIES - Official Start to TUSummit18

PRE-SUMMIT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - Optional

DALLAS, TEXASTU SUMMIT18

1:00 - 3:00 pmInayan KDM Seminar

Eskrima is a diverse martial art that includes stick, knife and hand-to-hand applications, and is a great complement to the art of Taekwondo. Kadena de Mano, abbreviated KDM is the short-range style of combat with emphasis on bladed weapons,

hand-to-hand and grappling aspects of combat. This seminar will focus on close range combat and defenses.Any Summit Participants

7:30 - 8:30 amCoffee Round Table

Take advantage of the opportunity to discuss the ins and outs of running a premier Martial Arts studio with peers from

around the country. Submit topic for discussion.School Owners

7:30 - 8:30 amYoga in the Park

Long practiced for its many physical and mental benefits, yoga is an excellent compliment to the Martial Arts, and can enhance performance, prevent injury and increase flexibility.

Any Summit Participants

1:30 - 3:00 pmAsk a Pro - CPA, Insurance, Financial Planning

Kicking and punching doesn’t give you all of the answers you want. Find out the facts from these professionals.

School Owners

1:30 - 3:00 pmInayan Eskrima

With a long history of combat effectiveness, Inayan Eskrima is a powerful art with a lot to offer practitioners.

Any Summit Participants

3:00 - 4:00 pmHow to Teach the Youngest Ninjas

Learn the secret technique of “edu-tainment” through drills and games to keep your 4-6 year olds engaged and learning.

Any Summit Participants

3:00 - 4:00 pmMuay Thai Drills

Boxing conditioning drills and combos using all eight points of contact - fists, feet, elbows and knees.

Any Summit Participants

4:00 - 5:00 pmMartial Arts Machete

Masters of the Martial Arts will be teaching their top trick, tool or training drill while the clock counts down. Learn as much as you can, ask as many questions as you can, while you can - this is what we call martial arts taught machete style!

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5:30 - 6:30 pmPlanning Your Financial Future

Learn about investing, financial planning, retirement and much more. This seminar will cover a wide range of topics that can help you take control of your financial future. Note: this final event of the day will be held at Strickland’s Martial Arts.

Any Summit Participants

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018

12:00 PM LUNCH - Picnic in the Park

9:00 - 10:30 amBuild Your Top Team of Instructors

Instructors are the life blood of your school and directly tied to the quality of your students and success of your studio. Learn how to organize, train and motivate a Top Team of Instructors.

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9:00 - 10:30 amSinawali / Dequerdas

Taught in the Inayan System of Eskrima, Sinawali and Dequer-das address medium-range combat with the deployment of a

single and/or double weapon.Any Summit Participants

10:30 -12:00 pmTaekwondo Free Sparring - Old School Black Belt Camp Style Sparring Rounds

Any Summit Participants

SATURDAY TRAINING at Unity Park on Briar Hill Road (weather permitting)

DALLAS, TEXASTU SUMMIT18

12:00 PM CLOSING CEREMONIES - Masters Roundtable

7:30 - 8:30 amCoffee Round Table

Take advantage of the opportunity to discuss the ins and outs of running a premier Martial Arts studio with peers from

around the country. Submit topics for discussion.School Owners

7:30 - 8:30 amOpen Mat Training

Join in the group workout, or train on your own. Make use of the facility, training equipment and experienced martial artists

to practice a specific skill or warm up for the day.Any Summit Participants

9:00 - 10:30 amHow, When & Where to Purchase Property

There is a lot to consider when deciding whether or not to purchase real estate for your Martial Arts studio. Get all the how’s, when’s, where’s and why’s that should go into your

decision making process.School Owners

9:00 - 10:30 amSubmission Grappling

Being a well-rounded Martial Artist means having a strategy for a variety of ranges and threats. Learn grappling techniques

and locks to help you advance position and take control of any situation.

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10:30 - 12:00 pmTraditional Taekwondo Forms

Biomechanics and theory of power has played a crucial role in the development of Taekwondo blocks, stances and strikes. This seminar will be a continuation of the study of traditional Taekwondo philosophy and how it applies to traditional patterns.

Any Summit Participants

SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018

Bring your questions, ideas and insights to an open discussion led by Senior Masters. Get opinions and insight -- provide opinions and insight. Celebrate a weekend of learning, training and growth at the TUSummit18 Closing Ceremonies.

Taekwondo United Summit 2018 in Dallas, Texas

DALLAS, TEXASTU SUMMIT18

www.dvmafit.com/tusummit

Courtyard by Marriott Flower Mound

4330 Courtyard WayFlower Mound, TX 75028

ph: 214-626-2000

Use discount code “Taekwon-do United” for a room rate of

$109 per night

Strickland’s Martial Arts

2940 Long Prairie RoadFlower Mound, TX 75022

ph: 972-691-0777

“Discover the champion within” Host and headquarters for

TUSummit18

Unity Park & Pavillion in Highland Village

2200 Briarhill BlvdHighland Village, TX 75077

ph: 972-317-7430

Weather permitting, Saturday’s training and seminars will be held at this community park

HOST HOTEL HOST STUDIO UNITY PARK