November 8 - 9, 2024:19th Annual 2024 Fall Beisho Seminar
An In Depth Look Into...
Self-defense and the art of Leverage
Featuring Guest Instructor: Sensei Jesse Knowles 7th Dan - Koeikan karate-do and then Kyokushin With TMAA Instructors: Sensei James True, Sensei Steve Tulimieri, Prof. Harry Curtis
True Martial Arts Academy
411 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 169
Waltham, MA 02452
Adult & Teen Session, all ranks, ages 12 and up
Friday Evening Adult & Teens session 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday Morning session Adults & Teens 9 am - Noon, Afternoon session 2 - 5 pm
Evening Dinner at Edamame Japanese Steak House 6pm (dinner not included in seminar price)
For more information download Seminar brochure and Sign Up sheet here
Past Events
May 17 - 18, 2024:Summer Seminar at the Okinawan Karate Center
Small-circle ju-jitsu techniques and self-defense.
Featuring Instructor's: Sensei Steve Tulimieri, Sensei Norm Krinsky, Sensei Terrence Tuy and Sensei A.J. Best
November 10 - 11, 2023:True Martial Arts Academy 2023 Fall Seminar
Focus on drills from TMAA instructors as well as multiple visiting guest instructors.
Featuring Instructor's from TMAA Shihan James True, Sensei Steve Tulimieri, Harry Curtis Sensei, Justin Sheehy Sensei and Norm Krinsky Sensei
Early, 2023:Beisho Spring Clinic
Basics of landing and rolls to Judo, Brazilian Jujitsu to Bunkai. Additional focus placed on techniques to escape, or when necessary, subdue assailants.
Featuring Instructor's Sensei Jayne Butram (host), Senseis Mike Pepe, AJ Best, and Terrence Tuy.
November 12 - 13, 2021:True Martial Arts Academy 2021 Fall Seminar
An In Depth Look Into… Naihanchi Kata Bunkai, Flow Drills, Foot Work and Hand Techniques
Featuring Instructor's from TMAA Shihan James True, Sensei Steve Tulimieri, Chris Jensen and Justin Sheehy
We will be holding a Virtual Summer Camp via Zoom on July 16th and 17th.
Classes will center on principles and will encompass kata, drills, self-defense, and more.
This years Budo Camp will be held online via Zoom due to the Covid pandemic.
Open to all ranks, adult students and youth 13 years old and above. Under 13 open to Brown Belts and above only.
April 3 - 5, 2020: Spring Seminar hosted by Sensei James True and the True Martial Arts Academy in Waltham, MA, featuring Papa Chris, 9th Dan
Theme is Kata, Bunkai and Application
Plus Saturday night dinner at a Japanese Steak House (RSVP required by April 1st - Not included in cost of seminar)
July 20 - 22, 2018: Beisho's 2018 Annual Summer Camp
This years Budo Camp will be held at the Bertram Inn Hotel & Conference Center in Aurora, OH
Open to all ranks, adult students and youth 13 years old and above. Under 13 open to Brown Belts and above only.
More information and registration details to follow.
April 27 - 29, 2018: April Clinic hosted by Sensei James True and the True Martial Arts Academy, 411 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA, See you Sensei for details
July 21 - 23, 2017: Beisho's 2017 Annual Summer Camp
New Location! This years Budo Camp will be held at the Bertram Inn Hotel & Conference Center in Aurora, OH
Open to all ranks, adult students and youth 13 years old and above. Under 13 open to Brown Belts and above only.
(Camp Registration is Closed)
April 28 - 30, 2017: April Clinic hosted by Sensei James True and the True Martial Arts Academy, 411 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA, featuring Sensei's Jayne Butram, Ed Kearney and Terrence Tuy
September 9 - 10, 2016: Sensei Figgiani Seminar
This two-day seminar will focus on developing practical partner drills, analyzing kata (forms) for self-defense applications, and discovering locks, chokes, and throws within kata (forms).
Where: Shorin Ryu Karate Academy, Grove City YMCA, 543 E. Main St. Ext, Grove City, PA 16127
When: Friday, September 9, 7pm-9pm, Saturday, September 10, 10am-4pm
More Info: Seminar Website (link disabled)
September 30-October 2, 2016: Cleveland Clinic hosted by Sensei Jayne Butram and the Okinawan Karate Center in Chesterland, Ohio, featuring 7th Dans Jim True and Mike Pepe
Open to all adults and children. Contact Sensei Butram for details
July 22 - 24, 2016: Beisho's 2016 Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
Open to All students, Brown Belt level and higher, who are ten years old or older.
(Camp Registration is Closed)
October 23-25, 2015: Cleveland Clinic hosted by Sensei Jayne Butram and the Okinawan Karate Center in Chesterland, Ohio
Open to all adults and children. Contact Sensei Butram for details
July 17 - 19, 2015: Beisho's 2015 Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
(Camp Registration is Closed)
May 15 - 17, 2015: Spring Seminar hosted by Sensei James True and the True Martial Arts Academy in Waltham, MA, featuring Sensei's Ed Kearney, John Helland and Terrence Tuy
Seminar will focus on Situational Training, how kata, drills, aikido and kumite form the basic fundamentals for overcoming a self-defense situation
October 17-19, 2014: Seminar hosted by Sensei Jayne Butram and the Okinawan Karate Center in Chesterland, Ohio
Open to all adults and children. Contact Sensei Butram for details
July 24 - 25, 2014: Beisho 2014 Black Belt Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
Open to All students, Brown Belt level and higher, who are ten years old or older.
(Camp Registration is Closed)
July 25 - 27, 2014: Beisho's 2014 Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
(Camp Registration is Closed)
May 8-11, 2014: Seminar hosted by Sensei Jan Hansen and the Hansen Family Karate Club in Granville, OH featuring Sensei Mike Pepe
April 11-13, 2014: Seminar hosted by Sensei James True and the True Martial Arts Academy in Waltham, MA
October 11-13, 2013: Seminar hosted by Sensei Jayne Butram and the Okinawan Karate Center in Chesterland, Ohio
Self-Defense Sessions: Shihan True and other black belts from the True Martial arts Academy will be teaching four one hour self-defense sessions for the female athletes at Brandeis University the 2nd and 3rd week of September. Shihan Jim was recently hired back at Brandeis University to teach in the Athletic Department offering a Personal Protection Course both semesters for the students.
TMAA Open House: With the new name change to True Martial Arts Academy, we will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, September 28th, from 10 am - 2 pm. The Academy will feature safety awareness programs "Stranger Danger" and "Bully Buster" along with sample classes of the MMA Combat Fitness program and Women's Self-defense. The Waltham Police Dept. will also be on hand to do child safety kits with photo ID's and The Waltham Fire Department will offer a fire safety lecture for kids and parents. Join us for fun and safety, bring your family and friends all are welcome. True Matial Arts Academy, 411 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 169, Waltham, MA 02452 (Across from the Waverley Oaks Athletic Club)
October 5, 2013: The TMAA (True Martial Arts Academy), will participate in a youth martial arts and safety demonstration for St. Jude School at their annual Barn Yard Bingo event. The festival will be held Cornelia Warren Field, 210 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA.
July 25 - 26, 2013: Beisho 2013 Black Belt Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
July 26 - 28, 2013: Beisho's 2013 Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
May 3-5, 2013 True Martial Arts Academy Spring Seminar - Basics to Bunkai featuring Sensei Jayne Butram
Seminar will be held at the Waltham Dojo
January 31 to February 3, 2013 Sensei Mike Pepe will be visiting the Wyoming Dojo
October 12-14, 2012: Ohio Clinic Focusing on knife and empty hand fighting.
The Okinawan Karate Center
8399 Mayfield Rd.
Chesterland Ohio, 44026
440-729-5425
Clinic Schedule
Friday, October 12 first class is at 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Saturday, October 13 Kids (6yr.-11yr.) 8:45AM to 9:45AM
Saturday, October 13 Adults (12yr and up) 10:15AM to 12:15PM
Saturday, October 13 Adults (12yr and up) 2:00PM to5:00PM
Sunday, October 14 Adults (12yr and up) 9:00AM to 11:00AM
Guest instructors include: Papa Chris Clarke, Nanadan, President of the Shorin-ryu Karate and Kobudo Association of America, Shihan Jim True, Shichidan, and Sensei Mike Pepe Ryokudan.
Cost of Clinic : $75.00
July 26 - 27, 2012: Beisho 2012 Black Belt Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
July 27 - 29, 2012: Beisho's 2012 Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
July 28 - 29, 2011: Beisho 2011 Black Belt Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
You can register for Black Belt Camp online by clicking here
Or You can register by US Mail by downloading the camp documents (Welcome Letter, Schedule and Registration Form). Download Black Belt Camp Info & Forms
July 29 - 31, 2011: Beisho's 2011 Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
You can register for Summer Camp online by clicking here
Or You can register by US Mail by downloading the camp documents (Welcome Letter, Schedule and Registration Form). Download Summer Camp Info & Forms
November 5 - 6, 2010: The Waltham Dojo will be hosting the 28th Annual November Seminar featuring Rokudan Shihan Jayne Butram and Rokudan Sensei Ed Kearney from the Okinawan Karate Center. The seminar will focus on Gun Disarming and Application of Knife Techniques. Open to All Beisho Adults and Teens (13 and up).
Seminar Fee $50.00 for All Adult & Teen Sessions
Multiple Family Member Discount available: $5.00 off full seminar fee for each additional family member
Friday, November 5th 7:00pm to 9:00pm (Waltham Dojo)
Saturday, November 6th 10:00am to 11:30am (Waltham Dojo)
Saturday, November 6th 1:30pm to 5:00am (Waltham Dojo)
Youth R.A.D. Class
Ages: 6 - 12
Safety Awareness
Saturday, November 6th 10:00am to 11:30am (Waltham Dojo) Class Fee: $15.00
July 29 - 30, 2010: Beisho 2010 Black Belt Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
July 30 - August 1, 2010: Beisho's 2010 Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
Thursday, January 28, 2010: Jujitsu Clinic with Professor Dave Castoldi (at the Waltham Dojo) 411 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA From 7:00pm until 9:00pm, Cost is $15.00 per person
November 6 - 9, 2009: Sensei Jayne Butram and the Okinawan Karate Center will host a weekend Clinic featuring Sensei Jim True and Sensei Mike Pepe. Classes will cover American jiujitsu knife defenses and Brazillian Jiu-jitsu ground fighting Contact sensei Jayne Butram for details.
July 23 - 24, 2009: Beisho 2009 Black Belt Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
For more information see the attached documents.
Note: Registration must be received by Beisho no later than June 20, 2009
Black Belt Camp Registration Forms available below (Choose your format - filesizes listed in parentheses)
July 24 - 26, 2009: Beisho's 2009 Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA.
For more information see the attached documents.
Note: Registration must be received by Beisho no later than June 20, 2009
February 27 - March 1, 2009: Beisho's 2009 Annual Winter Camp in Virginia Beach, VA. More information to follow. Watch this website and mail for more information.
November 7 - 8, 2008:The True Martial Arts Academy of Waltham, MA proudly presents the November Seminar featuring 6th Degree Black Belt Shihan Jayne Butram. The Seminar will include Knife Defense Basics and Knife Defense Advanced Techniques. Required Gear - Rubber Training Knife.
Seminar Schedule: Knife Defense Basics: Friday, November 7th from 7:00 - 9:00pm (Open to all Adults and Teens - 14 and up) at the Waltham Dojo
Knife Defense Advanced Techniques: Saturday, November 8th from 1:00 - 5:00pm (Open to all Adults and Teens - 14 and up) at the Waltham Dojo
Youth R.A.D. Class: Saturday, November 8th from 10:00 - 11:30am (Ages 6 - 12) at the Waltham Dojo
October 11, 2008: Fall Jujitsu Clinic with Professor Dave Castoldi (at the Waltham Dojo) From 12:00 Noon until 4:00pm
July 31 - August 1, 2008: Beisho Black Belt Camp in Gettysburg, PA. Contact your instructor or download registration forms for more details.
Black Belt Camp Registration Forms available below (Choose your format - filesizes listed in parentheses)
August 1 - 3, 2008: Beisho's Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA. All students purple belt and above and over 14 years of age will receive an application. Others welcome only with their sensei's recommendation. Watch this website and mail for more information.
Summer Camp Registration Forms available below (Choose your format - filesizes listed in parentheses)
May 4, 2008: The 29th Semi-Annual Shorin-ryu Karate Championship Tournament will be hosted by the Northeast True Martial Arts Academy of Andover. The tournament will be held at West Middle School, 70 Shawsheen Road, Andover MA in the Gym. Doors open at 11:30am, eliminations begin at 12:00pm. Tournament entry is only available to registered Beisho Members.
Tournament Registration Forms available below (Choose your format - filesizes listed in parentheses)
February 29 - March 2, 2008: Beisho's Annual Winter Camp in Virginia Beach, VA. All students regardless of rank and over 14 years of age will receive an application. Others welcome only with their sensei's recommendation. See registration forms for more information
February 27, 2008: Special Clinic at the Seishin Karate Club, Columbus, Ohio with special guest Sensei Tom Wirtanen. This event will focus on simultaneous motion and integration of topics previously presented. Event begins at 7:00pm
February 17-20, 2008: Wyoming Jujitsu Clinic sponsored by the Wyoming Karate Club, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Shihan Dai Mike Pepe will be conducting this clinic
November 9-10, 2007: November Seminar in Waltham, MA.
Featuring Sensei Ed Kearney, 5th degree Black belt, specializing in knife fighting tactics and strategies
All Adult Belt Levels and teens ages 14 and up above green belt.
All sessions held at the Waltham Dojo
Nov. 9th Fri. 7-9 pm at Waltham dojo
Nov. 10th Sat. 9 - noon
Nov. 10th Sat. 2 - 5 pm
Cost $50.00 per student for Seminar event.
(minimum attendance of two sessions)
Family Discount $10.00 off each family member.
Please register by Nov. 8th Also note the equipment requirements for this seminar listed on registration form.
August 10-12, 2007: Beisho's Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA. All students purple belt and above and over 14 years of age will receive an application. Others welcome only with their sensei's recommendation. Watch this website and mail for more information.
Summer Camp Registration Forms available below (Choose your format - filesizes listed in parentheses)
August 9-10, 2007: Beisho Black Belt Camp in Gettysburg, PA. Contact your instructor for details.
Black Belt Camp Registration Forms available below (Choose your format - filesizes listed in parentheses)
June 29-30, 2007:West Coast Summer Budo Camp sponsored by Oregon Family Karate Camp location: Neskowin, on the scenic Oregon coast. The coast is spectacular sightseeing, hopefully you will have time either before camp or on Sunday to do some if it! We need to have a tentative number of students attending so if you think you will be going to summer camp let us know ASAP. Include family members if they are planning to eat with us.
Lodging is available for the moment. It will fill up fast so if you think you will be attending you should reserve a room asap. Lodging is Proposal Rock Inn, www.proposalrockneskowin.com to view the rooms and check prices, or, 1 866 404 4974 Bonnie. Also limited 10 person complex, www.oregoncoast.com/greyfox or 1 888 720 2154 ask for Brooke.
If you prefer camping/tents, limited space available.
Camp is limited to SKKAA members 10 years of age or older with at least two kata and one drill.
Questions? email: hogleg5@juno.com (Sensei Lance Morgan) or call Oregon Family Karate at 1 503 434 5558
May 4-5, 2007: Rokudan Sensei Jayne Butram will be visiting the Massachusetts dojos for the Spring Clinic. Sensei Jayne is Vice Chair and Vice President of the SKKAA and its Assistant Chief Instructor. Sensei Jayne will be joined by Godan Sensei John Helland.
Spring Clinic Schedule
Friday, May 4, adults, 7:00-9:00pm Self Defense w/ Sensei Jayne
Saturday, May 5, ages 3 to 5, 9:15-10:00am Stranger Danger w/ Sensei Jayne
Saturday, May 5, ages 6 to 9, 10:15-11:15am Basic Aikido w/ Sensei John
Saturday, May 5, adults, 10:15-11:30am Tai Chi w/ Sensei Jayne
Saturday, May 5, adults, 1:00-5:00pm Aikido w/ Sensei John
Call Sensei Jim at the True Martial Arts Academy in Waltham (781)895-6585 if you would like to attend. SKKAA members only.
April 29, 2007: The April Tournament will be hosted by the Sessa Kai Dojo of Watertown. The tournament will be held at Watertown Middle School. 68 Waverley Ave, Watertown MA in the Gymnasium. Doors open at 11:00am, eliminations begin at 12:00pm. SKKAA members only.
February 16-18, 2007: Beisho's Annual Winter Camp in Virginia Beach, VA. All students purple belt and above and over 14 years of age will receive an application. Others welcome only with their sensei's recommendation. Watch this website and mail for more information.
February 1-4, 2007: Wyoming Grappling Clinic sponsored by the Wyoming Karate Club, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Shihan Dai Mike Pepe will be conducting this clinic
December 1-3, 2006: Ohio Grappling Clinic sponsored by the Okinawan Karate Center, Chesterland, Ohio. Shihan Dai Mike Pepe will be conducting this clinic
November 10-12, 2006: November Black Belt Testing & Seminar, hosted by the True Martial Arts Academy of Waltham.
October 22, 2006: The October Tournament will be hosted by the True Martial Arts Academy of Waltham. The tournament will be held at Waltham High School. Lexington Street, Waltham MA in the Connors Gym. Doors open at 11:00am, eliminations begin at 12:00pm
October 18, 2006: Special Clinic at the Seishin Karate Club, Columbus, Ohio with special guest Sensei Tom Wirtanen
September 29, 2006: Seminar with Sensei Brian Ricci and Sensei James True hosted by Sensei Jayne Butram and the Okinawan Karate Center in Chesterland, Ohio
August 17-18, 2006: Beisho Black Belt Camp in Gettysburg, PA. Contact your instructor for details.
August 18-20, 2006: Beisho's Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA. All students purple belt and above and over 14 years of age will receive an application. Others welcome only with their sensei's recommendation. Watch mail for more information. Space is limited and we usually have a "full house," so get your reservation in early.
May 5-6, 2006: Yodan Sensei Don Wong will be visiting the Wyoming dojo for the Spring Clinic. The clinic will focus on Attention/Focus/Hands Up for the youth students and Advance/Retreat for the Adutts. Call Sensei Sue Theise at the Wyoming Karate Club in Jackson Hole at (307)739-8812 if you would like to attend. SKKAA members only. Click here for more information and clinic flyer PDF format
April 28-29, 2006: Rokudan Sensei Jayne Butram will be visiting the Massachusetts dojos for the Spring Clinic. Sensei Jayne is Vice Chair and Vice President of the SKKAA and its Assistant Chief Instructor. The seminar will focus on self defense and kata applications (bunkai). Stanger Danger for the youth students and street applications for the teens and adults. Call Sensei Jim at the True Martial Arts Academy in Waltham (781)895-6585 if you would like to attend. SKKAA members only.
February 17-19, 2006: Beisho's Annual Winter Camp in Virginia Beach, VA. All students green belt and above and over 14 years of age will receive an application. Others welcome only with their sensei's recommendation. Watch mail for more information.
October 23, 2005: The Sessa Kai Dojo proudly presents the 26th Semi-Annual Shorin-Ryu Karate Championship. Featuring over 100 trophies, Appreciation Awards & Ribbons. Demo Team and Black Belt Demonstrations. Open to SKKAA Members ONLY! Please see your instructor for application and more details.
September 30 - October 2, 2005: Jujitsu Clinic at the Okinawan Karate Center, Chesterland, Ohio. Shihan Dai Mike Pepe will be conducting this clinic, sponsored by The Okinawan Karate Center and The Seishin Dojo of Columbus, Ohio.
August 19-21, 2005: Beisho's Annual Summer Camp in Gettysburg, PA. All students green belt and above and over 14
years of age will receive an application. Others welcome only with their sensei's recommendation. Watch mail for more information.
August 18-19, 2005: Black Belt Camp. Contact your instructor for details
August 7-9, 2005: Beisho's Western Budo Camp in Jackson, WY. For more information, contact Sue Theise at 307-739-8812 or P.O. Box 9789, Jackson, WY or send email to information@wykarate.com
May 25, 2005: Special Clinic at the Seishin Karate Club, Columbus, Ohio with special guest Sensei Tom Wirtanen