Dana and I are pleased to invite you to the 2008 SUPER SUMMERS Camp. As the new camp directors, our goal is to continue Super Summers in the same tradition that Sensei Campos has done for the last 25 years. Below you will find information for this year’s camp. Please contact us if you have any questions.
DATE: FRI-SUN, JULY 18-20, 2008
LOCATION: COLGATE UNIVERSITY, HAMILTON, NY
THREE SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTORS FOR 2008:
Kurt Pellegrino is an American mixed martial artist, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and an excellent instructor. He is currently a contender competing in the UFC’s lightweight division. Kurt trains at the Armory in Jupiter, Florida with Justin Haskins, Eduardo Guedes, and Raphael Chaves. Prior to the Armory, he trained with Ricardo Almeida, a world famous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor at a Renzo Gracie affiliate school. Kurt’s titles include: Ring of Combat 165lb Championship; Reality Fighting 155lb. Championship; WEC North American Lightweight Championship; Pan American Gold Medalist; and 2004 US Abu Dhabi Trials runner-up. Kurt’s record is: 15-3. See more at: http://kurtpellegrino.com/home/ We are thrilled to have a UFC fighter and champion at this year’s camp. Kurt will be teaching various mixed martial arts skills at super summers.
Michael J. Campos established and organized Super Summers for 25 years. He is the founder and director of the Zen Do Kai and Executive Defense Systems. He began training in 1959 and teaching in 1969. Sensei Campos has taught in the U.S., Canada, Greece, New Zealand and Peru. He has also co-taught programs with Bill Wallace and Jean Frenette. In 2000 he was a special guest instructor at Chuck Norris’ UFAF on convention. Sensei Campos will be presenting classes in combat takedowns and joint/finger locking techniques as well as a ZDK System class. We are especially honored to have him as one of our special guests at the first Super Summer Seminars of the next 25 years. See www.zdkusa.com for additional information.
Shihon Kiyoshi Nishime is a master instructor of Shima-Ha Shorin-Ryu and Yammani-Ryu. With over 40 years of experience in the martial arts, Shihon Nishime has taught thousands of students. A native of Okinawa, Japan, Sensei Nishime moved to the United States in 1973 to teach karate. In 1998 he was awarded a Life-time Achievement Award from the Japanese government for his contributions to martial arts and was recognized as the 1999 National Instructor of the Year by the Amateur Athletic Union. He now teaches seminars worldwide. His sons Ben and Jason are also accomplished martial artists. Ben is a 4th Degree Black Belt, a former member of the AAU National Karate Team and medaled in 4 World Championships. Jason is a 3rd Degree Black Belt and has won 8 National and 3 International titles. Shihon Nishime will be presenting classes on traditional Yammani-Ryu Bo, championship kata development and sparring. Bring you BO’s and sparring gear 
THE CAMP:
Super Summers has been successful for 25 years because we provide participants with an opportunity to cross-train in many styles with a total of 20 expert instructors including our world renowned “Special Guest” instructors.
WHY ATTEND THIS CAMP:
Established in 1983, Super Summers is one of the oldest continuous running cross-training martial arts camps in the United States. We have withstood the test of time for a reason – fantastic staff – tremendous value – a great learning environment and great people! Professor Wally Jay said that Super Summers is, “one of the best camps in the country.”
HOW MUCH IS IT:
Participants can attend the entire weekend – including 2 nights lodging at Colgate University, five meals, 40 seminars, demonstrations, and entertainment for just $210 per person in a double room. We also offer non-participant rates for family members, group discounts, and private rooms (at a slightly higher room rate).
WHO CAN ATTEND:
Any student or instructor from any style or system is welcome. We offer several seminar choices in each time slot. Our staff is chosen for their expertise and teaching ability. They are diverse in terms of style and experience. Super Summers is friendly, fun, and truly a great learning opportunity. Most of our participants come from the U.S. and Canada, but we have also had participants from as far as India, Greece, S. America, & New Zealand.
ADDITIONAL CAMP INFORMATION:
Check out our new web site
www.Super-Summer-Seminars.com for complete 2008 Camp info, and check back regularly to see site improvements, updated staff and program information. At www.Super-Summer-Seminars.com you can download our brochure and registration forms for snail mail and group registrations. Also, you will soon be able to register online! To receive a free brochure sign up online or email us your snail-mail address. Don’t keep Super Summers a secret! Feel free to forward this information to anyone you think may be interested.
We hope you will set aside the weekend of July 18, 2008 to come and experience Super Summers again or for the first time. You are guaranteed to make new friends from different clubs, systems, & styles, network with top instructors, and go home with new information and motivation to help you train with renewed spirit.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Dana or Tom directly.
Tom and Dana Arcuri
(315)866-2589 or director@super-summer-seminars.com
PLEASE NOTE:
The final deadline for registration is JUNE 16, 2008 (6/11/08 for groups of 10 or more).
This enables us to meet the requirements of Colgate for rooms and gives us time to order our custom camp T-Shirts. Please register as early as possible, to secure a spot and avoid late registration fees.
