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Areas of Focus

Classes are “tagged” with relevant characteristics or topics. Don’t want to miss any of the meditation classes? Click “Centering” to see them all listed! Love learning kata? Pick “1 Drill” and see what there is!

Achievement

Accomplish or finish something (board breaking, origami, grant application)

Adjust Curriculum

Learn how to adapt or adjust curriculum and teaching style to suit different audiences

Advance

Learn how to advance your practice (activities, exercises, competition prep)

Armed Techniques

Learn armed physical techniques (martial arts or self-defense)

Body Mechanics

Learn about body mechanics, anatomy, stretching techniques, etc.

Business Admin

Learn skills for running or administrating schools/programs (business, marketing, fundraising, etc.)

Centering

Leave feeling centered, peaceful, healed

Crossover

Learn crossover content from 2+ disciplines (martial arts, healing arts, self-defense, theater, dance, writing)

Deep Dive

Learn or refine the fundamentals of an art or technique

1 Drill

Learn a single kata or drill

ESD

Empowerment Self-Defense approach. ESD instructors hoping to certify must take 3 ESD classes in addition to the Model Course series.

Fundamentals

Learn or refine the fundamentals of an art or technique

Informal

Affinity groups, 12-step meetings, early-bird exercise classes not considered part of the main conference schedule.

Institutions

Learn how to work with institutions (schools, professional orgs, sports orgs)

Live

Get real-time practice against an opponent (sparring, role-plays, etc.)

Model

See a model or demonstration of curriculum, activities, or games

Panel Discussion

Just what it sounds like!

Research

See a presentation of statistics, research, or historical information

Situation

Learn skills for a specific situation or application (against a wall, at a protest, lobbying, grant-writing, etc.)

Teaching Skills

Learn skills for teaching or for developing and leading curriculum/activities

Trauma-Informed

Learn and/or gain skills around trauma-informed practices

Unarmed Techniques

Learn unarmed physical techniques (martial arts or self-defense)

Weapons

Learn about the use of weapons in martial arts or for self-defense

Wellness

Learn about physical, mental, and/or emotional health & wellness

Workout

Get a good workout (sweat, elevated heart rate)