I don't know how many here are martial artists, or are interested in "unarmed" self defense, but I have been a student of Master Materkowski, and I can confidently say that this would be useful to anyone interested. I'm not getting anything out of this, I just wanted to make this available to anyone who would otherwise be unaware. (ICHF stands for International Combat Hapkido Federation-and don't be intimidated-beginners are welcome, all that's required is a good attitude!)

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April 2, 2011







2011 Annual
Personal Protection Conference
The ICHF 2011 Rocky Mountain Region Personal Protection Conference is only 24 more days away! On the weekend of April 16 and 17, 2011, we will host Grandmaster John Pellegrini, at our 17th annual seminar. This year’s event promises to be both dynamic and fun filled. This year's conference will be held at a new location, the Doubletree Hotel, Denver (located at the Stapleton area). We will also be holding an Awards Banquet the evening of Saturday, April 16, in the Doubletree Hotel ballroom.

The conference schedule is now available on the regional website at www.ICHFColorado.com. Start planning which sessions you would like to attend. There is a NEW "Masters Clinic" scheduled for Saturday afternoon - this session is for "Black Belts Only".

As always, we will have a multitude of event sponsors and we will be giving away thousands of dollars of free prizes. At the conference in 2010 we gave away more than $6,000 in door prizes to conference attendees.

We are proud to announce the following instructors for this event:

  • Grandmaster Pellegrini, Founder of Combat Hapkido
  • Master Rivas, ICHF Director - Ground Survival
  • Master Gridley, ICHF Director - Anatomical Targeting Strategies
  • Master Materkowski, ICHF Rocky Mountain Region Director
  • Mr. Eric Mayes , Rocky Mountain Region Weapons Director

This event is open to everyone, ages 10 and older. Teaching will be done in a safe and conceptual manner, thereby allowing students to retain more information and advance at their own speed. The event's mix of Combat Hapkido, Ground Survival, Combat Kicking and Striking, Anatomical Targeting, and Defensive Weapons, guarantees those attending an outstanding weekend of dynamic self defense training. We welcome all systems and styles and no experience is necessary to attend. Students are encouraged to wear athletic attire and athletic shoes. Uniforms and belts are welcome.


WHAT'S NEW AT THE 2011 CONFERENCE

DISCOUNTED PRICING!
Great Prices - Act Early
We are offering a very discounted price for the 2011 Annual Personal Protection Conference. If you register for this event PRIOR to April 09, 2011, you can purchase 2-days of this conference for only $185.00 or 1-day for only $115.00. This is a significantly discounted price! Take advantage of this special price by purchasing BEFORE April 09, 2011. You can pay for your conference fee by going to the on-line web store at www.ICHFColorado.com.

After April 09, 2011, the price for 2-days will go to $200.00 and the price for 1-day will go to $125.00.

Register as soon as possible and SAVE!!!


NEW TRAINING FORMAT
Extreme Self Defense
The training for the 2011 Personal Protection Conference will be changed to a new format. This new training format is referred to by Grandmaster Pellegrini as "Extreme Self Defense". This new format will consist of Grandmaster Pellegrini, Master Rivas, and Master Gridley co-teaching a 3-4 hour morning session where they will teach together and blend open-hand, pressure points, and ground survival into an extended training session. This format has been rarely used and will prove to be very exciting and enjoyable for the participants. There will then be additional training sessions in the afternoons by Master Materkowski, Master Rivas, Master Gridley, and Mr. Mayes.

On Sunday morning, we will again repeat the "Extreme Self Defense" format with Grandmaster Pellegrini, Master Rivas, and Master Gridley, but weapons defense (knife, stick or gun) will be in incorporated into the self defense scenarios. Again, this will be a rare opportunity to train with the three principles of the ICHF at the same time. We will again offer additional afternoon training sessions to round out a full weekend of self defense training.

You do NOT want to miss this opportunity to participate in this exciting training format!


NEW LOCATION
Doubletree Hotel - Denver
Due to the exceptional growth of the Personal Protection Conference (the 2010 conference hosted 156 attendees from 13 states across the USA - this was the largest Combat Hapkido conference in the 18 year history of the ICHF) we have relocated the 2011 conference to the Doubletree Hotel - Denver , near the Stapleton area at I70 and Quebec . This is a beautiful facility that includes the following amenities:

  • Complimentary shuttle service to Denver International Airport and local shopping areas
  • Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access in all guestrooms
  • Complimentary full-service Business Center
  • 561 guestrooms featuring Doubletree's Sweet Dreams® bedding, contemporary design, and a view of the Denver skyline
  • Delicious dining options - Visit The Café Restaurant, offering a variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; unwind and relax at the end of the day in our Lobby Lounge; or enjoy the game on our big screen at Character's Sports Bar
  • Special $89.00 room rate - single or double occupancy
  • Free made-to-order breakfast included with all room reservations
  • Newly renovated, fully equipped fitness center
  • Heated indoor pool and outdoor hot tub
  • Starbucks® coffee-bar located in the lobby of the hotel

Call the Doubletree Hotel - Denver at 1-303-321-3333 and ask for 2011 ICHF Personal Protection Conference special room rate of only $89.00 per night (single, double, triple, or quad room rate), plus tax. This is an outstanding room rate for such a nice hotel and also includes complimentary wireless Internet in all rooms AND a free made-to-order hot breakfast. You can also book your room at the discounted price by clicking on the following link:
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/R/RLDV-DT-PPC-20110415/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

There are a limited number of discounted rooms so call and reserve your room(s) today! This special room rate has been extended until April 01, 2011. This special rate WILL end on that date - book your room NOW!


NEW AWARDS BANQUET
Dinner and Awards
We are hosting an Awards Banquet for the first time in the 17 year history of the Personal Protection Conference. This Awards Banquet Dinner will be held the evening of Saturday, April 16, in the Doubletree Hotel ballroom from 7:00 until 10:00 PM. This will be an outstanding opportunity to have dinner with the many senior ranking members of the ICHF. Numerous awards and recognitions will be presented at this banquet by Grandmaster Pellegrini, including all of the new belt ranks and rank certificates recently earned by regional students.

This dinner will include a complete served dinner; entrees will include Prime Rib, Tequila Chicken, or Grilled Salmon. All dinners will also include; salad, sides, desert, and coffee/tea. There will also be a cash-only bar available starting at 6:30 PM.

We will have a professional photographer at this Awards Banquet so you will be able to get your picture taken with Grandmaster Pellegrini and the other Masters in attendance.

You can reserve your seat at the Awards Banquet by using the on-line web store at our regional website at www.ICHFColorado.com. Dress code for this Awards Banquet is semi-formal or business attaire; women - dress or pant suit, and men - suit and tie.

ONLY A FEW SEAT LEFT - we are close to sold out for the Awards Banquet! The special price of $47.00 for this Awards Banquet is only available until April 01, 2011 - if any seats are left after that date the price will increase! Reserve your place(s) now for this dinner!

Bring your family and friends - everyone is welcome to attend the dinner and observe the awards ceremony!


Practical Self Defense Training, LLC
(303) 688-1987


WHAT'S NEW
AT A GLANCE

Discounted Pricing
New Training Format
New Location
New Awards Banquet


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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You can register for this event online at the Rocky Mountain Region web store at www.ichfcolorado.com or you can download the registration form from our website on
This has pretty much nothing to do with firearms, but most of the guys who are teaching are also NRA certified instructors, and this is an awesome experience for anyone who is looking to expand their self defense skills. Like I said, I am merely a student, so if anyone needs anything more than basic details, I would recommend contacting someone listed above instead of myself, or at least getting in touch with me so that I can direct you to where your questions would be best answered.

Mods-sorry if this is inappropriate, but I felt like this would be something that a few members are interested in. Please delete if necessary.