Budo (the Way of the Warrior) is not a philosophy for fighting and dying - it is a philosophy for living. Three of the more famous books on these concepts are Sun Tzu's "The Art of War", Miyamoto Musashi's "The Book of Five Rings" and Morehei Ueshiba's "The Art of Peace". This panel will discuss how martial arts training and understanding can be utilized in daily life such as anger management, interpersonal interactions, anti-bullying programs, police training and business etiquette & eth...

Learning to use an ink and brush to write in Japanese characters.

Many of our documents are written in cursive, yet it’s becoming a lost art. Join me for a couple of hours while we learn the basics of cursive and how to recognize various letters if you see them “in the wild” it’s fun!

Mushin | Zanshin | MusubiAikido is a modern Japanese martial art which blends ancient art forms: aiki jujutsu (empty hand), kenjutsu (swordsmanship), jojutsu (staff), and ukemi (falling safely) along with the philosophy of Budo (Way of the Warrior).  Aikido has been depicted in popular culture - a sampling: Star Trek: TNG, Burn Notice, Warrior Nun, and Doctor Who. This demonstration will provide an overview of Aikido history + various techniques including cutting tatami targets with ...

Are you a fan of Star Trek? Come find out what STARFLEET is, how we operate, and what we do from members of a local chapter. This global Star Trek fan club is loaded with fun, friends, and of course Trekkies! Members of the USS Antares will host this panel and answer all your questions. Hope to see you there! Live Long and Prosper. 🖖🏻

Are you a Trekkie? Do you think you know Star Trek inside out? Get ready to take the helm and navigate our quiz! Come test your knowledge and have fun with us! Prizes will be offered. Hosted by the USS Antares of STARFLEET. Engage!

Basic techniques in learning how to write Japanese characters using brush and ink! It’s a very different type of calligraphy than English Calligraphy, come learn and we can have fun. Wear dark colors-black ink is rough on clothes. 

In conjunction with the "Aikido: Mindfulness in Motion”, this panel will explore both ancient and modern Japanese culture and etiquette. The panelists (Bruce Schmoetzer Sensei, Joy Bragg-Staudt, & Arlene Henriques) will inform and demonstrate to RadCon attendees the martial and civil customs of Japan as well as display various forms of attire. In particular, kimono!

Annual Summit of STARFLEET chapters in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. This event is definitely open to the public! A meet and greet with refreshments and a short presentation about STARFLEET, annual regional awards, and a short presentation from the STARFLEET Marines who are having their annual Muster. A great event to learn about STARFLEET!

In conjunction with "Aikido”, this panel will explore both ancient and modern Japanese culture and etiquette. The panelists  will inform and demonstrate the martial and civil customs of Japan as well as display various forms of attire. In particular, kimono!