ASDF 2026 March Seminar and Banquet
Schedule
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
North Acres Baptist Church | Knoxville, TN
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ASDF Members: $45.00Non-ASDF Members: $55
Children: 1/2 Price
(Must be accompanied by and able to train with adults)
The payment portal is open for credit/debit card payments.
https://myas-df.com/event-registration/
Friday Night
Registration: 6:00 to 7:00 PM
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Open floor workouts with member instructors.
You can use this opportunity to network, answer your questions, work on troublesome spots in kata or technique, compare kata, get thoughts and input on technique and training methods, explore ideas from a different style, etc. This is a unique and fantastic opportunity if you take advantage of it.
Seminar Theme: Thoughts on Blocking vs. Entering
Saturday
Registration: 7:30 to 8:30 AM
Training begins at 8:30 sharp!
Session 1: 8:30 to 9:55
Sensei Eddie Satterfield
7th Dan, Isshin-ryu Karate
Session 2: 10:00 to 11:25
Sensei Dan Gilbert
4th Dan, Shunpookan Aikido
Session 3: 11:30 to 12:15
Sensei David Higgins
2nd Dan, Uechi-ryu Karate
Lunch on your own: 12:15 to 1:15
Session 4: 1:30 to 2:55
Sensei Darren Gilbert
6th Dan, Isshin-ryu Karate
Session 5: 3:00 to 3:55
Sensei Gene Spera
2nd Dan, Shunpookan Aikido
Session 6: 4:00 PM to 5:00
Sensei Bob Noel
6th Dan, Uechi-ryu Karate
Session 7: 5:05 to 5:50
Sensei Megan Gower
2nd Dan, Uechi-ryu Karate
Member of the Year Award
Banquet: A repeat of last year's potluck featuring Sensei Bob Noel, but this year we will try Beef Brisket.
Motels near the North Acres Baptist Church
Comfort Suite East (13 minutes)
4 Stars (about $80)
7230 Region Lane
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 246-2426
Tru by Hilton Knoxville North I75 (14 minutes)
4.5 Stars (about $140)
5418 Pratt Rd
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 862-9862
\Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites (13 minutes)
3.8 Stars (about $90)
7260 Saddlerack St
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 544-7737
Super 8 by Wyndham Knoxville East (13 minutes)
3.3 Stars (about $65)
7585 Crosswood Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37924
wyndhamhotels.com
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