Shihans Randa Richards & Michael Jones return to Huntsville, AL Nov. 1st - 3rd 2024!
We had such a great event in 2022, that we decided it was time to do this again. The last event sold out -- but the good news is, we'll have a bit more room this year.
Randa and Michael have been training together since 2007.
They opened their dojo in 2015 and together instruct their own class in Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
They have attended multiple seminars and Japan trips to hone and develop their individual Taijutsu.
They have recently returned from 9 weeks in Japan in late 2023, training at the Bujinkan Hombu with a multiple of our Japanese teachers.
They aim to share their learnings and experiences and uphold the art that we all love so much.
To find out more about their individual journeys and insights, check out their articles from Black Belt Magazine from 2023.
https://www.blackbeltmag.com/disruptor-michael-jones
https://www.blackbeltmag.com/disruptor-randa-richards
Schedule/Additional Information:
Schedule: (Tentative and subject to change. Changes will be announced here.) The best source of information can be found on the Facebook Event Page
Friday, Nov. 1:
- Early-Bird Training: 18:00-20:00
Saturday, Nov. 2:
- 09:00 Announcements/Warm-Ups
- 09:30 - 12:00 Training Session 1
- 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch
- 14:00 - 17:00 Training Session 2
- 19:00 VIP Dinner ***(Note: Smart Casual Dress Code)***
Sunday, Nov. 3:
- 10:00 - 12:00 Training Session 3
- 12:00 - 12:30 Snack Break
- 12:45 - 14:00 Training Session 4
- 14:00 -14:30 Wrap-Up / Closing Discussion(s)
- 18:00 ~ Downtown Pub Crawl
Hotel Info/Recommendations:
Here is a list of hotels. I tried to group them by closest to the dojo/budget hotels, a bit further, but a bit nicer hotels, and the nicest location (close to downtown). The hotels closer to downtown will be centrally located between the dojo and the Saturday night VIP dinner, for those attending that.
While there are hotels not on this list that may be closer to the dojo, please note that that immediately surrounding area isn't the nicest area in town. I kept that in mind when creating this list. Wherever you are staying, I recommend carpooling where possible; however, we do have Uber/Lyft across Huntsville, as well. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Budget:
Sleep Inn & Suites Huntsville near U.S. Space & Rocket Center
4727 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35816
Best Western Huntsville
4890 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
Sonesta Simply Suites Huntsville Research Park
201 Exchange Pl NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Good Location:
Hyatt Place Huntsville / Research Park / Redstone
6860 Governors W, Huntsville, AL 35806
Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville at the Space & Rocket Center
93 Wynn Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Home2 Suites by Hilton Huntsville/Research Park Area, AL
7010 Cabela Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806
Best Location:
SpringHill Suites Huntsville Downtown
745 Constellation Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801
AC Hotel Huntsville Downtown
435 Williams Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Homewood Suites by Hilton Huntsville-Downtown, AL
714 Gallatin St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
