John Maidment Martial Arts & Self Defense Training

Toronto trip third weekend of June is likely. Need a seminar host though. Also space for 2-3 roller bags to be stored for a few months (6 tops). Enjoy your Tuesday evening, and if you haven't done so yet today, get in some training, even just karenza.

Day 3 of the 4 day Mixed Silat Camp is a wrap. Held yearly at the world famous Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts. This camp has participants from all over the US, from NY to HI and everywhere in between. Also some from Australia, Canada (Quebec and BC), and three from the UK (Scotland and England). Always a great ego free learning environment and awesome camaraderie. Looking forward to tomorrow’s training.

If you live in the GTA let me know if you would attend a martial arts seminar taught by me, and if you prefer the end of this month or the 3rd weekend of June (1 day only). It is also possible that I would do a seminar in the Niagara Region instead or in addition to the GTA one.Leave a comment here, or email, or text me. No FB messages please.

Attention martial arts schools, rental halls etc in the St.John's Newfoundland area. If you have rental space available from July 2-8 I would like 2 - 3 weeknight rentals of 2.5 hours each (pre and post session buffer included), and then either a Saturday or Sunday rental of 5 hours, buffer time included. So not every day as implied above. The times for the weekend day would be as early as a 9:30 start, up to as late as a 1pm start. I am very flexible at this point. Participant estimate is 20 participants though this is likely an overestimate, but my fingers are crossed. If you have more than 1 rental space all of my sessions do not have to be in the same room. Please email me with your openings and rental rates at maidment.john@gmaildotcom Thank you.

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Sitting in the departure level at Toronto's Pearson airport. Had a great morning that started with training a local student in some variations of Higot Hubad Lubad. After the session he graciously took me to run 2 errands and then dropped me off at the airport. It was a quick trip through security and then through US Immigration. Having Global Entry is so helpful. My flight is pretty packed but so far is shown to be on time. Back to my usual routine tomorrow. Wishing everyone a fantastic week ahead. Remember to eat & drink healthy, workout and handle stress in a positive way.

St. John's (Newfoundland) flights are booked. Leave LA on Canada Day arriving 1pm or so on July 2nd after changing planes in Montreal. Leaving St.John's on the 9th. Returning to LA on July 10. after overnighting at Montreal's airport. Hotels, seminar venues etc not booked yet. Enjoy your Friday everyone and all the best for a fun, productive & safe weekend.

Attention martial artists in the GTA. I have one time slot left for a private lesson today; and on Sunday only 1-2pm is available, either at your location or at a park. I did bring a few items for sale with me. Books: Chinatown Jeet Kune Do Vol 2; Combatives for Street Survival; & Bruce Lee the Evolution of a Martial Artist. 1 pr of Focus Mitts; Weapons of the Moroland Art Prints & Tote Bag; a generic FMA Tee Shirt (XXL); and generic FMA stickers. If you would like to see pics of the items text me at (310) 766-249zero. You would have to arrange to meet sometime today, Saturday before 830am or after 7pm, or on Sunday before 1pm. CASH only. Sorry for the late notice

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Hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was fantastic as I got to train in and assist during Tuhon / Sifu Inosanto's 2 day seminar. We had participants from all over the US plus from France take the 8 hour workshop covering material from the Filipino Martial Arts, Mixed Silat, and Jeet Kune Do - Jun Fan Gung Fu. Always amazing to see my seniors and colleagues demo as well. Next event will be the Silat Camp in May. In June we have the annual 'Train With the Legends', and in late July a special seminar with Tuhon Inosanto coinciding with his 90th birthday.. Keep checking the website for info on these and other events.

Working on a venue for the 26th but it is not looking good. Keep checking this page and as well you can email or text me. If texting, please remember the time zone difference. Private lesson availabilities are still open.

Hotel is booked for Toronto visit. Used points so no actual out of pocket costs for that. Only downside is this hotel does not offer an included breakfast, even if room is paid for. Best Western on 600 Highway 7 E, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B2.
Seminar venues are not looking good. Have yet to hear from 1 contact, and the other 2 are unavailable for Sunday. I will keep asking around.

Still trying to wrangle a hotel. Might have to ask someone if I can couch surf for a night or two as hotel rates are somewhat higher than last year, but the points per night if I go that route have only gone up a little bit. Don't forget I am available for private lessons during my visit. A seminar is now VERY likely but am still waiting to hear back from 2 proposed venues. If you run a martial arts school and are interested in hosting a seminar for your students and / or the general public, be sure to contact me ASAP. Hope everyone has a great Thursday.