National Women's Martial Arts Federation

Women's Self-Defense & Martial Arts Training Camp 2013

Self-Defense Instructors' Conference Early Program Wednesday July 17 - Thursday July 18

Women's Martial Arts Special Training and Self-Defense Instructors' Conference Thursday July 18 - Sunday July 21

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The theme for the 2013 Women’s Martial Arts Conference is inspired by the many people we meet and the lessons we learn through training in the martial arts and self-defense. Whether or not we make martial arts our career, it informs our lives and we become better people through our training.

Applications for workshop presenters, trainers, and short program leaders are now available:

Trainer and Presenter Application Information.

Seeking diversity, we are looking for a wide variety of martial arts and self-defense experiences to introduce newcomers to and to challenge more experienced SDIC and ST campers with new skills and concepts. We plan to continue the excellent tradition of the Young Martial Artists track, and expand on the 2012 track for health, healing, and self care.

In Memory of Barbara Feldman

1944-2013

With heavy hearts, we share the sad news of the passing of Sensei Barbara Feldman on January 10 after a brief and painful struggle with lung cancer. Her contributions to the martial arts and to NWMAF in particular (as a Board member, as Chair of the Awards committee, as co-host of Special Training 2000) are only a small part of how she made this world a better place. Condolences may be sent to her husband, Barry Whitebook, 448 Southerly Lane, Charlestown, West VA 25414-5815.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice of the Panhandle (http://www.hospiceotp.org/) or the Scholarship Fund at the National Women’s Martial Arts Federation.

One further note, Barbara, with long friend Wendy Lathrop, had volunteered to be the host team organizing this year's Women's Self Defense and Martial Arts Special Training Camp. She was diagnosed with her illness shortly after beginning this endeavor and our theme is the work of Barbara and Wendy. We thank her and honor her for the inspiration she brought to the NWMAF.