PAINFEST GREENVILLE

Don't let the name intimidate you! Painfest is Greenville's, newest and only Martial Arts Seminar featuring two days of immersive Martial Arts demonstrations from some of the best Grandmasters in the arts brought to you by the American College of Martial Arts SC and the Asian American Martial Arts Alliance.

This years line-up will include classes in Kenpo, Hapkido, Judo, Jujitsu and grappling, knife fighting, and a special kids program around tournaments and tournament techniques. Join Grandmasters Michael Watkins, John Dowdy, and Burnie Richardson for an experience you will not forget.

PAIN IS TEMPORARY, KNOWLEDGE IS ETERNAL

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th

4 pm til 8pm

Friday - INTRODUCTION TO KENPO

Time: 4pm til 5:30pm

Instruction : Grandmaster Michael Watkins

An introduction to Ed Parkers system of American Kenpo. This class will cover an introduction to the style and the first 12 techniques in the art.

Attire - GI or comfortable, but sturdy clothing.

Friday - YOU'RE GOING TO THE GROUND, NOW WHAT?

Time: 6pm til 8:00pm

Instruction: Grandmaster John Dowdy

Join Grandmaster John Dowdy as he discusses and demonstrates techniques for what happens when your fight suddenly goes to the ground in real world scenarios vs a ring or an octagon.

Attire - GI or sturdy clothing (hoodies are great)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH

9 am til 2 pm

Saturday - THAT'S NOT A KNIFE...THIS IS A KNIFE

Time: 9am til 10:30am

Instruction: Granmaster Michael Watkins

Join Grandmaster Michael Watkins as he covers multiple single and double knife offensive techniques. Wooden knives will be provided. (Pre - Registrants will get to keep the knives at the end of the class.)

Attire - GI or very comfortable clothing.

Saturday - DO IT FOR THE KIDS

Time 11am til 12:30pm

Instruction: Grandmaster Burnie Richardson

Grandmaster Richardson will hold a class on tournament etiquette, rules, and techniques to help your young student prepare for tournaments. (Sparring gear is not required)

Attire - Gi or comfortable clothing

Saturday - WAIT...IT DOESN'T BEND THAT WAY

Time: 12:30 til 2pm

Instruction: Grandmaster John Dowdy

Grandmaster John Dowdy closes out our weekend with an introduction to Tiger Shark Hapkido. This class will cover various joint locks, takedowns, and finishes that are utilized in MMA, street, and Military level combatives.

Attire - GI or comfortable, but sturdy clothing