Sat Mar 25, 7:00 AM - Sun Mar 26, 3:00 PM

5204 Gallagher Rd

5204 Gallagher Road, Plant City, FL 33565

Community: Plant City

Description

Focus of the retreat will be Push Hands. Experience with “Internal/Soft” style recommended. Don't forget to join us for one of the best Spring Break events in tampa. we can't wait to see you there.

Event Details

Tampa Bay Martial Arts Group 11 Annual

2023 Spring Retreat March 25-26th

Retreat Location:

Abundant Living Center

5204 Gallagher Rd.

Plant City, FL. 33565

Retreat location via Google Maps:
https://goo.gl/maps/EYMLn7WYErwAWKGY9

TBMAG Facebook:
Page: https://www.facebook.com/tampabaymartialartsgroup/

Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TampaBayMartialArtsGroup

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@tampabaymartialartsgroup

Retreat YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFW30uz5RP4&t=12s

Eventbrite retreat sign up:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tbmg-spring-retreat-2023-march-25-26th-tickets-514126545337

TBMAG Website:
https://TampabayMartialArtsGroup.com

Suggested Donation:
$20 for Saturday

$15.00 for Sunday

$35.00 for the Weekend

Event Summary:
The retreat will focus on Push Hands.

Experience with an "Internal/Soft" style is recommended, but all martial artists of any level or style are welcome.

The focus will be on improving in any area of martial arts in a safe and respectful environment.

Note that this is not a martial arts competition and casual attire is preferred, and we will not be using uniforms, belts, sashes and honorific titles.

Camping is Free:
Primitive tent style camping is the norm, there are porta potty’s onsite and potable water near the smaller house. There are no RV style hookups.

Event Massage:
Massage services will be available both Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 AM, and continuing until all those on the list have been served.

You can locate the sign-up sheet for massages at the tent designated for that purpose. Massages are available in 15-minute intervals, and payment is accepted only in cash, totaling $20 plus gratuity.

Event Food:
Friday:

No food provided. Dinner 7:30 Smoking Aces all are invited. Out of town attendees are highly encouraged to attended dinner Friday evening. Seating is limited, signups will open the beginning of March.

Saturday:

Breakfast: TBMAG will provide continental style breakfast available to all (donations accepted)

Potluck Luck Lunch: Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to share but are not obligated to. (donations accepted

Dinner: TBMAG will order takeout pizza for those participants who stay onsite for dinner. If you go out for dinner, we kindly ask that you return to the Abundant Living Center to participate in the bonfire and enjoy the camaraderie at the camp site.

Sunday:

Breakfast: TBMAG will have continental style breakfast available to all (donations accepted)

Lunch: Left over continental style breakfast

Event Climate:

The average maximum daytime temperature in Plant City in March lies at 25.0°C (77°F). The average minimum temperature is 15.0°C (59°F) (usually the minimum temperature is noted at night).

What to wear:
When it comes to March, it's always good to be ready for any weather.

Be sure to bring along a rain jacket, as there will be a few rainy days. Other wise casual attire is preferred, uniforms, belts, or sashes will note be used.

Event recommendations:
Sunscreen, close toe shoes, camp chair, rainy weather gear, hat, and bug repellent.

Detailed Event Summary:

The retreat is open to martial artists of all levels, especially those with 10+ years of experience, seeking a safe and friendly environment for Push Hands/Tui Shou with practitioners from various locations and martial arts styles.

The retreat will primarily focus on different styles of Push Hands (Fixed Step, Restricted Step, Free Style, Elevated, etc.), but not limited to that. Participants are free to explore forms, chi sau, shuai jiao, chin na, meditation, qigong, self-defense, light sparring or any other aspect of martial arts.

This is not a martial arts competition and thus, no prizes or recognition will be given for attendance or participation.

Uniforms, belts, titles, and formalized teaching sessions will not be used.

All martial arts styles are welcome, but some experience with Chinese martial arts, especially an "Internal/Soft" style, is recommended.

The focus of the retreat is community building and exchanging knowledge, making it more of a colloquium. Participants with backgrounds in non-Chinese martial arts are encouraged to attend.

The retreat is unstructured and does not follow a specific teaching methodology or ideology.

Participants are free to learn and practice with whomever they choose during the retreat. Participants are encouraged to find like-minded individuals and engage in martial arts activities.

Join us for 17+ hours of martial arts community building over a day and a half.

The retreat schedule:
Friday Afternoon/Evening:

3-6:30 PM Organizer set-up and preparation

3:30 PM Early-bird arrivals

7:30 PM dinner at Smokin’ Aces Barbecue in Plant City, FL. Seating is limited.

Saturday:

7:00-8:00 AM Breakfast, stretching/Chi Kung (Qigong)

10:00 AM Massage Sign up

10:30 AM Opening Ceremony, gifting to host, group picture

8:00 AM-12:30 PM Morning Session (4.5 hours)

12:30-1:30 PM “Pot Luck” Lunch and Dialogue

1:30-5:30 PM Afternoon Session (4 hours)

5:30-6:30 PM Dinner and Dialogue

6:30-8:30 PM Evening Session (2 hours)

8:30 PM Bonfire & Camaraderie all are encouraged to participate

Sunday:

7:00-8:00 AM Breakfast, stretching/Chi Kung (Qigong)

8:00 AM-3:00 PM Morning/Afternoon Session (7 hours)

10:00 Am Massage Sign up

3:00 PM Goodbyes and Farewells

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