Shotokan Karate Mini-Camp
Featuring Edmond Otis, 7th Dan
Friday - Sunday, September 25-27, 2009
Clinic Venue: Georiga Karate Academy, Inc.,
16 North Main Street, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
NOTE: Mini-camp venue is approximately 1 hour east of Atlanta.
Camp Costs and On-line Registration - Click Here!
Training Schedule
| Friday Session with Sensei David Gomez, 4th Dan |
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One Session ONLY: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
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Teens/Adults - All Levels
General Training
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| Saturday Sessions with Sensei Edmond Otis, 7th Dan |
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Session One: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
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Children ages 7-12 ONLY - All Levels
Competition Kata and Sparring
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Session Two: 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon |
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Teens & Adults ONLY - All Levels
General Training |
| Lunch: 12:00 Noon - 1:45 PM |
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Session Three: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
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Teens & Adults ONLY - All Levels
Kata |
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Session Four: 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM |
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Teens & Adults ONLY - All Levels
Sparring Concepts and Methodology |
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Dan Level Grading 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM |
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You must pre-register if you plan to grade - call us: 706-769-3730 |
| Dinner and After-Training Social 7:30 PM – Until? |
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Dinner and drinks at Chuck Davenport's House |
| Sunday Session with Sensei Edmond Otis, 7th Dan |
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One Session ONLY: 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM |
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Teens/Adults - All Levels |
Camp Costs and On-line Registration - Click Here!
Lodging Option 1
We recommend you take advantage of our FREE host home lodging, first-come first-serve;
register today and reserve a spot for a FREE host home lodging by student's at
the GKA. Once all host homes are full, you're on your own for lodging!
Lodging Option 2
If you prefer to stay in a hotel, here are your local options:
Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast (3 minutes from the dojo):
5 Harden Hill RD, Watkinsville, GA 30677
706-769-4522
SpringHill Suites by Marriott (7 minute from dojo):
3500 Daniells Bridge Road, Athens GA 30606
706-353-8484
Comfort Inn and Suites (15 minutes from dojo):
3980 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30622
706-227-9700
NOTE: It's a Georgia football home game weekend, getting hotels rooms on this weekend will be tough
(and rates are higher than normal). See lodging option 1 above for a FREE alternative!
Transportation Options from the Atlanta Airport
We can pick you up and drop you off at the Atlanta airport for only $7 per person round trip.
It's 76 miles one way to the dojo from the Atlanta airport; you'll be picked-up on Friday, dropped off
at your hotel or at your guest host home, and returned to the airport on Sunday!
NOTE: Pick-up will be on Friday, Sept., 25, 2009 and you must arrive no later than 2:15 pm,
the vans will depart from the bagage claim to the dojo at 3:00 pm SHARP!
Drop-off at the Atlanta airport will be on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009.
The vans will depart the dojo at 12 noon sharp! Plan to arrive at the airport no earlier than 1:30 pm!
Book your flights accordingly!
Auto Rentals from the Atlanta Airport
The Atlanta Airport has a large selection of auto rental options, here are a few: Hertz, Enterprise, Budget Auto
Driving Directions (it's about 76 miles from the Atlanta Airport to the Georgia Karate Academy)
From the Atlanta airport, take 85 North (about 29 miles) to Hwy 316 towards Athens Georgia. Stay on Hwy 316 about 39 miles;
Hwy 316 intersects with the Oconee Connector (the sign says Oconne Conn). Turn right onto the Oconee Connector,
drive about 5 or 6 miles until you come to Main Street (Watkinsville - zip 30677), which will be a "T" intersection
(landmarks are the Chicken Express and Car Wash). Turn right onto Main Street. Go about 2 city streets,
the Georgia Karate Academy is on the left at Main Street and School Street.
Turn left onto School Street, the parking lot is behind the dojo (building).