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Start of the Year Seminar | Dallas, Texas
January 18 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
$595.00
Start Date
January 18th 9:20AM
End Date
January 18th 5:00PM
Cost
$595
Event Category
Academy
Elite
The Drawing Board
1900 Jay Ell Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
Organizer
The Sword Experience
January 18th, 2026
SXP Start of the Year Seminar | Dallas, Texas
Join us for an unforgettable beginning-of-year celebration with The Sword Experience! This action-packed event features dynamic sword training sessions, engaging knife and sword presentations, with exercises to fuel both body and mind. Not only will you have the chance to train with Adrian Paul but you’ll be able to learn how knives are forged with live knife forging by Ron Hardman (a winner from “Forged in Fire”): participate in a knife disarming workshop with martial arts expert and use of force instructor at the HIllsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Anthony Barnebeo. as well as other sessions aimed to help you connect, learn, and begin the year with focus and determination. AND you’ll get a catered lunch.
This seminar brings together fans and friends for a day of skill-building, camaraderie, and memorable moments, as we kick off the new year!
All tickets are attendee tickets, which means you can choose if you’d like to participate or spectate in the sessions depending on your level of comfort.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary gathering.
$595 - FULL DAY EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
Check-In 9:20AM
Event Concludes by 5PM
Access to ALL sessions & Catered Lunch
Use of bokkens/knives for training will be provided to use on the day so no need to bring your own.
*Sessions are Subject to change*
Sessions Include:
SXP stretching warm up & Sword Movement with Adrian Paul
Practicing Somatic Sword movement- emphasizing the experience of movement from internal, rather than an external, perspectives.
Live Knife Forging with Ron Hardman
Knife Disarm Workshop with Anthony Bernabeo
Knife Kata Instruction with Adrian Paul
Real Life Awareness Applications with Adrian Paul and Anthony Bernabeo
Knife and Sword Drills with Adrian Paul and Anthony Bernabeo
Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 7% service fee will be reflected at checkout.
EVENT DETAILS & RESTRICTIONS:
- All Participants must READ, DIGITALLY SIGN, & SUBMIT the following three forms before purchase:
1. TERMS & CONDITIONS
2. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
3. IMAGE RELEASE - No photos or videos are allowed during the Sword event.
- Participants must be 18 years old. 15-18 years olds can participate with parental consent and a minimum height of 4 feet, 6 inches tall. PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS must be filled out and submitted prior to the event.
- Photos taken by The Sword Experience staff will be sent and posted after the event for participants to download.Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 7% service fee will be reflected at checkout.
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