Karate College 2008

Karate College 2008

Basic Information

Pay only $99 down!

Karate College weekend is a time to learn, network, and have fun. Groups of five, ten, or more should select a group leader to insure discounted fees and convenient check-in times.

New Location: Participants may reach the Radford Recreation Center conveniently located on the corner of Second and George streets (closer to the hotels) by taking Interstate 81 to Exit 109. Follow Route 177 for four miles toward Radford University. If you fly into the Roanoke airport (Roanoke, Va.), allow for a 50-minute drive to Radford. Shuttle service to local hotels is available from the airport. We have exclusive use of the center for Karate College weekend.

“The Year of New Beginnings”

21st Anniversary Celebration 1988 - 2008

Pre-registration by mail: Space is limited. Campers should pre-register before June 1, 2008. To insure a reservation send a check or money order in the amount of $99 (non-refundable) to: Karate College, P. O. Box 402, Christiansburg VA  24068. If your pre-registration payment is received before June 1, 2008, you will receive a discount on the official camp T-shirt or patch!

Price: The pre-registration camp price for instruction Thursday through Sunday is just $199 (before June 1, 2008). After June 1, 2008, the regular price of $249 will apply.

Group rates: Groups of 10 or more may qualify to receive discounted rates. Leaders of groups of five or more camp participants should call for information about discounted rates for camp instruction, (540) 381-2025. To register as a group, a group leader must collect all applications and registration fees and mail them in one package.

Martial arts convention and trade show: Various artists will offer T-shirts, videos, books, weapons, and other items for sale at special seminar rates. Vendor rates are $1,500 per table. On Saturday June 28th we will open the trade show to the public. We will have special awards and demos Saturday evening as part of camp graduation. Come prepared to shop for various martial arts items!

What to bring: Bring cameras, workout clothes, sparring gear, and boxing gloves (Several instructors use boxing gloves).

Early check-in: Karate College check-in will begin Thursday, June 26, at 3 p.m. at the new Karate College location in the Radford Recreation Center. For those returning to camp the Radford Recreation Center is the same distance from the hotels as the RU Dedmon Center. Easy to locate, just turn left at the second stop light onto Hammett, right on Noblin, left on Second Ave., and right onto George.

Instruction begins Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m. Bill Wallace will head the Thursday lineup. You’ll have plenty of time to check in, locate your hotel room, and attend classes. Classes continue Friday morning at 9 a.m. You will need a pass to enter classes.

Friday check-in: If you miss Thursday check-in we will be open for registration at 1 p.m. Friday at the Radford Recreation Center. Classes will be in progress all day on Friday. You will need a pass to attend classes.

Non-participating parent or spouse: Only parents of children under 12 years may purchase all-inclusive spectator passes for $49 per person. No non-essential spectator passes are available. Trade show passes for Saturday night are available for $10 at the door. Free to camp participants.

How to register: Complete the application, sign the waiver, and enclose your check or money order (made out to Karate College) for just $99 non-refundable deposit (Pay the balance at check-in.), and mail to: Karate College, P. O. Box 402, Christiansburg VA 24068. All confirmations and further information will be mailed to camp registrants during the first week of June.

Note: To register as a group, a group leader must collect all applications and registration fees to be mailed in one package.

Lodging: Note that Karate College instruction is processed separately from lodging reservations. For the best conference rate, campers may stay on the Radford University campus. On-campus lodging is limited. Contact RU Summer Conference Services at (540) 831-5800, e-mail: TRidpath@Radford.edu. The Best Western Radford Inn, (540) 639-3000, or Super 8 Motel Radford, (540) 731-9355, also offer special conference rates.

World Renowned Professors of the Martial Arts

Radford Recreation Center

200 George Street

Radford, VA 24141