Seidokan in Japanese
The translation in English is "House of the Righteous Way".

Seidokan Karate and Kobudo International Seminar

20^th June 2002 – 23^rd June 2002

Hosted by Roy J. Hobbs

10^th Dan, Shorin-Ryu Seidokan and 9^th Dan, Koho-Ryu Gokenkan.

Complete Seminar Schedule

Arrive:

Wednesday 19^th June 2002.

Training:

Thursday 20^th June 2002.

Friday 21^st June 2002.

Saturday 22^nd June 2002.

Sunday 23^rd June 2002.

Sight Seeing:

Monday 24^th June 2002.

Tuesday 25^th June 2002.

Departure:

Wednesday 26^th June 2002.

Training Venue:

Kettering Leisure Village, Thurston Drive, Kettering,

NN1 56PB, England; Telephone: +44 1536 414141

1. Detailed Seminar Schedule

Date	Day	Time (From – To)	Activity	Comments
*DAY 1*
20^th June 2002	Thursday	11:00 a.m. – 13:00 p.m.	Teach Seisan	+ ½ hour of Ju-Jutsu teaching at the end of each session.
		14:00 p.m. – 16:00 p.m.	Teach Shisochin
*DAY 2*
21^st June 2002	Friday	11:00 a.m. – 13:00 p.m.	Teach Sanseru + Revise Day 1 Katas	+ ½ hour of Ju-Jutsu teaching at the end of each session.
		14:00 p.m. – 16:00 p.m.	Teach Sepai + Revise Day 1 Katas
*DAY 3*
22^nd June 2002	Saturday	11:00 a.m. – 13:00 p.m.	Teach Iai-Jutsu (All 8 Katas) + Revise Day 2 Katas
		14:00 p.m. – 16:00 p.m.	Revise Day 1 and Day 2 Katas + Revise Ju-Jutsu
*DAY 4*
23^rd June 2002	Sunday	11:00 a.m. – 13:00 p.m.	Revise Day 1, Day 2 and Day3.	Party in the Evening
		14:00 p.m. – 16:00 p.m.	Grading
*DAY 5*
24^th June 2002	Monday	10:00 a.m. onwards	Sight Seeing.	Warwick Castle – Details below
*DAY 6*
25^th June 2002	Tuesday	10:00 a.m. onwards	Sight Seeing.	London Eye – Details below

The seminar content will be empty hand Koho-Ryu katas, Iai-Jutsu and Ju-Jutsu.

2. From UK Airports to Kettering

A. By Train

The most important thing to note is that Luton Airport (London- Luton) is by far the easiest, quickest and cheapest airport to use to get to Kettering. If you have a choice, go to that one!

If you take the train, you may be able to buy a ticket from your local travel agent or simply buy a ticket from the first station. It is usually well worth buying a return ticket as they are normally much cheaper than 2* single tickets. Ticket prices below are approximate and for off peak. I have attached some Internet links at the bottom of the page. You can book specific seats if you buy in advance, but not at the station.

Trains to *Kettering Station* from UK Airports
Airport	Transport	Time	Price (£)
LUTON	Shuttle bus to Luton Airport Parkway Station	10min	From £16 return
	Train direct to Kettering or change at Luton Station	35 – 45min
STANSTEAD	Train towards Liverpool street station, get off at Tottenham Hale.	2hr – 2hr 15	From £41 return
	Underground Tube (Victoria Line) to London St. Pancras station
	Train to Kettering (Midland Mainline)
HEATHROW	Underground Tube (Piccadilly Line) to London St Pancras station.	2hr – 2hr 15	From £35 return
	Train to Kettering (Midland Mainline)
GATWICK	Train to Kings Cross (Thameslink)	2hr – 2hr 15	From £36 return
	Walk to London St Pancras station. Should be well sign posted.
	Train to Kettering (Midland Mainline)

· Official Train Timetable Site: http://212.87.65.227/bin/newquery.exe/en

· Train Times / Tickets: http://www.qjump.co.uk/home/index.html

· Another site for train timetables: http://www.thetrainline.com/default.asp?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enationalrail%2Eco%2Euk%2Fenquiries%2Fenq%2Ehtm&T2ID=2945_20021416253

B. By Taxi

If you prefer to get a taxi, the prices are for pre-booked taxis, using small local companies based in Kettering, which will come and meet you at the airport. The cost of the car is total and so will be split between everyone. I have put further details later. You will need to call with full details of your flight. I also advise that you call immediately before leaving your country to confirm. They will usually seat 3 or 4 people, unless you use the 8-seater company. You may need to send a deposit in advance. If you pick up a taxi from the airport you will pay a lot more, as it will be on a meter.

Taxi To *Kettering* From UK Airports
Airport	Transport	Time	Price (£)
LUTON	Pre-Booked Taxi (cost for total car)	45min	£60 single
STANSTEAD	Pre-Booked Taxi (cost for total car)	1hr 15	£80 single
HEATHROW	Pre-Booked Taxi (cost for total car)	1hr 30 2hr 15	£85 single
GATWICK	Pre-Booked Taxi (cost for total car)	2hr 30 3hr 15	£125 single

Taxi Companies (Kettering):

· 8 Seater +44 1536 722 280

· Headland +44 1536 515 300

· Broughton +44 1536 790 880

· Taxis and private hire vehicles in Kettering: http://search.yell.com/search/DoSearch?screen=VAL&state=AMB&companyName=&businessType=TAXIS+%26+PRIVATE+HIRE+VEHICLES&location=kettering&Searchbutton=Search

· Or just go to: http://search.yell.com/search/DoSearch and type in “TAXIS & PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES” in “Kettering”.

· Finally, if you have any particular questions with reference to Trains or Taxi service then please email Simon Lockwood simonl@iog.co.uk. He will do his best to help, but don’t forget that he is not a qualified travel agent!!

C. KETTERING MAP

3. Pricing Information

The following table details pricing information for the seminar and grading.

Activity	Price	Comments
*SEMINAR PRICING*
Per day	£12.50	This is a per day charge including part day training. Can attend any or all dates as required.
All four days	£50.00	This is the complete four-day charge including part day(s) training.
*GRADING PRCING*
Up to 1^st Kyu	£10	All parties interested are welcome to grade at this seminar.
To Sho-Dan	£20
To Ni-Dan	£30
To San-Dan	£40
To Yon-Dan and above	£50

4. Accommodation Information

A selection of accommodation facilities in Kettering includes self-catering, farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels. Prices start from £17.50 per person per night for a Bed & Breakfast accommodation. Please go to the URL http://www.kettering.gov.uk/landt/where_to_stay.htm to book your accommodation. I strongly advice you to book your accommodation as early as possible!!

5. Sight Seeing Information

Plans are to have two sight seeing dates at the end of the seminar. These are as follows:

Activity	Price	Comments
*Monday - 24^th June 2002*
Visit Warwick Castle + have a medieval banquet in the evening.	Will forward as becomes available.	Transport will be arranged depending on number of delegates interested and provided to/from KLV.
*Tuesday - 25^th June 2002*
Visit London + go on the London-Eye.	Rates (excluding travel costs) with group discount (over 10 people): - Children - £4.50 Adults - £9.45 Senior Citizens - £7.65	Transport will be arranged depending on number of delegates interested and provided to/from KLV. Plan to spend a few hours sight seeing in London and then go on the London-Eye later that evening.

NOTE (London-Eye): It works out much more expensive to hire a private capsule. It is best to book tickets in advance and join the queue together. A capsule holds 25 people.

If you are interested in either of these sightseeing dates then please email me. This will give me an idea of numbers nearer the time and will help me organize the two events better.

Finally, I look forward to seeing old friends again and making new ones this seminar. If you need to get in touch then please email me on mamdouh.yanni@parthus.com. Good luck and all the best.