Onsite Seminar Scheduling & Fees

General Types of Seminars and Demonstrations Available
We offer the complete family of Dynamic Combat™ programs: Dynamic Combat™ Method, Tactical Defense Training™, Tactical Weapons Training™ and Quick Defense™ Personal Protection Programs.

Private or Group Instruction
On site (in house) seminars can be arranged for a single individual or groups up to 40 people.

Open Seminars
Open seminars are widely publicized and open to anyone who wants to attend. These seminars will be advertised in RCO Magazine (www.RealCombatOnline.com) in the events calendar and whenever appropriate in martial arts magazines and on all DCM/ RCO affiliate Web sites (www.DynamicCombat.com) and forums.

Closed Seminars
Closed seminars are open to individuals that are within a specific group or invited to attend. These seminars are not advertised to anyone outside of this specific group.

Specific Types of Seminars Available
There are many existing seminar programs available to the general public, organizations, corporations, law enforcement and the military. Information on these programs can be obtained ob our Web site at (www.DynamicCombat.com) or by calling our corporate office in Phoenix Arizona at 602-482-7252. Initial inquiries can also be made by email at DynamicCombat@cox.net.

In addition to existing programs, RDS seminars can be custom designed to fit your needs or the needs of your organization. If the existing list of programs does not fit your specific needs ask about our customized training programs.

On Site Seminar Fees and Expenses

In House Seminars
In house seminars are held on location at the Dynamic Combat Academy in Phoenix, Arizona USA. (See Facility)

Seminar Fee
Standard fee for in House is US$100.00 per hour for teaching time, with a minimum of four hours. The seminar fee is to be paid by the sponsor/promoter or individual participant in cash, money order, cashiers check as soon after arrival as possible. No personal or corporate checks unless prior arrangements have been made.

Calculating Your Expenses

1. Travel and ground transportation.
2. Lodging – Dynamic Combat™ staff will provide a list of nearby hotels.
3. All meals – meals are not included with seminar fees.

Special Arrangements
(Please Read Carefully)
Occasionally, certain seminars will require the assistance of an additional C.O. (Co-Instructor). Most of the time this isn't necessary, but sometimes things run a little smoother and the students learn more with a second Instructor or an assistant present who is highly experienced.

If it should be necessary additional Co-Instructors will be paid $175.00 for each (four-hour) seminar day with $35 per seminar hour after that. If co-instructors are needed we will discuss it with you at prior to scheduling.

Specific Seminar Guidelines

1. Open seminars should be scheduled at least four months in advance to allow for maximum advertisement.
2. Closed seminars can be scheduled with as little as one month's notice depending on location, instructor availability and times.
3. All in house seminars are to be (4) four hours a day minimum, and can be scheduled any day of the week depending on booking demands. The maximum time per day is eight hours. The maximum time for two days is fourteen hours. Experience has shown that (4 - 6) eight hours is good, (8) eight hours is pretty hard core and (12) twelve hours is staring to push it. About six hours per day is all that most students can handle and still get their monies worth.
4. Seminar fee is to be paid in cash, cashiers check or money order on the date of the seminar, if not before. No personal or corporate checks unless prior arrangements have been made. Half of the fee pre-paid is preferred for foreign seminars.
5. Cameras and video equipment will be allowed, with the following agreement: Following the development of the photos, a set will be sent immediately to Ryan Defense Systems, Inc. No photos of Richard Ryan or his representatives and Instructors may be used for any purpose without his written consent. Immediately after taping, the video camera owner will give the original tape to Richard Ryan or the RDS Instructor in a self-addressed, padded envelope. A copy will be made and sent to the camera owner, with the agreement that he/she will not sell or distribute this video footage to anyone. If they cannot agree to all of these terms ahead of time, they will not be allowed to tape the event. It's just that simple.
6. Everyone attending the seminar must pay in full at the door or in advance. No instruction is rendered without payment. Participants not intending to train must pay a one-half price spectator fee. A certain amount can be learned just by watching, so it is not fair for anyone to attend for free.
7. Seminar t-shirts can be available if they are pre-ordered. They sell for US $20.00 each, or three for US$50.00. Dynamic Combat / TDT / TWT Instructor/Instructor Trainee Manuals can be purchased by members only for $50.00.
8. For all in house seminars RDS will provide some or all of the necessary equipment. For others types of seminars equipment (if needed) must be provided by the sponsor/promoter of the seminar. Please inquire about this at the time of scheduling.

What You Need To Bring

Training Attire
Training at the Dynamic Combat Academy is non-traditional. You may wear whatever you wish as long as it is loose and comfortable. Traditional uniforms are fine but not always functional. Just make sure that you can perform well in your choice of attire. It is important to note also that shoes are required to avoid injury unless you make other arrangements.

Note on Weather
Arizona is hot during the summer and only mildly cold during the coldest winter months so year around training is practical.

Training Equipment
The Academy has almost any type of training equipment you would need but you should bring your own personal gear depending on the course. Mouthpieces, cups, wraps or other personal gear need to be supplied by the attendees.

Bring a Notebook
It is recommended that you bring a notebook of some kind (if you are not purchasing a training manual). This is so that you may take notes during the classes and so that your instructor can write any personal training notes specific to your needs.

How to Schedule a Seminar

1. Contact:
   Scott Shephard
   Operations Manager
   RDS Seminars Inc.
   Building 2B
   15844 North 38th Street
   Phoenix, Arizona 85032
   Phone: (602) 482-7252
   Email: DynamicCombat@cox.net
2. Schedule the Seminar
   Make request for the desired seminar date by writing, calling or e-mailing. Have an alternate date planned in case your first choice is taken. If you are booking an open seminar remember to set the seminar up at least four months in advance. Black Belt and Inside Kung Fu Magazine require at least three months advance notice in order to have a seminar listed. RCO magazine usually only needs two weeks notice. Closed seminars may be scheduled as short as one month prior to the chosen date depending on availability.
3. Get Your Plane Tickets
   Confirm all travel arrangements well in advance (at least two weeks before seminar date) and be sure to inform our office of your time of arrival (For individual and small group seminars).
   A Note on Hotels:
   There are many hotels in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. If you need assistance finding them request a DCM Seminar Travel Map that provides a list of hotels in the area in various price ranges and a map to the school. This can be sent via email, fax or postal depending on your needs.
4. If You Are Bringing A Group - Cover Your Expenses
   Make sure that participants are charged enough to adequately cover all your expenses. The average seminar fee per participant is usually $50 – to $100 per day, with discounts given to those who pay in advance for both days.
5. Advertise
   Advertise the seminar as needed. For a fee of $25.00, RDS Staff will design an appropriate advertisement brochure if you furnish all of the details such as dates, times, fee for attendance, preferred payment method and exact location of the seminar. If you design your own brochure, it must be approved by Richard Ryan or Scott Shephard before using.
6. Certificates
   Certificates of attendance will be awarded to all participants. If your putting on a closed seminar and you know the exact number and names of the individuals who will be attending you may forward those names one month in advance. This allows for RDS to bring the participation certificates at the time of the seminar and pass them out upon successful conclusion. Be sure to check for spelling of all names. For open seminars certificates will be mailed within one month of completion.
7. Tee Shirts and Gear
   Seminar t-shirts can be made available for $2000 each, and must be ordered in advance from the above address. There are several different seminar designs available, so be sure and discuss with Mr. Ryan or RDS Staff which shirt you want him to bring and what color. Occasionally, sweat pants and other attire can be purchased also. If appropriate, Instructor/Instructor Trainee Manuals can be made available to members for $50.00.
   Please see to it that this information is available to all seminar participants well in advance of the seminar. All purchases during the seminar are to be made IN CASH. No other method of payment will be accepted. If anyone has a specific need or demand for certain items, they should request the items in advance. Advanced payment can be sent to the above address in the form of a check, money order, preferably U.S. Postal, made payable only to RDS Inc.
8. Profit Sharing
   Richard Ryan and RDS, Inc. have no objection to a sponsor/promoter making a profit off the seminar. However, after payment of all expenses and fee, there is to be a 50%-50% split of all profit over US$300.00. The fee and expenses are to be paid NO MATTER WHAT. Your honesty is expected and appreciated.
   NOTICE: These terms have been set up in a simple, easy to follow format. If you follow all instructions carefully you should have a very successful event. If you should run into any problems, notify Richard Ryan or Scott Shephard as soon as possible. To avoid problems, please follow all outlined procedures exactly as they have proven to work very successfully when followed correctly. We thank you for your co-operation.

How To Cancel a Seminar
(Please read carefully)

1. Time Frame
   Once a seminar has been scheduled, at least one month's notice is required to cancel it.
2. If you cancel a seminar, there is a 50% cancellation fee (50% of the seminar fee) which is to be paid in full immediately upon cancellation. What you have to consider is that by taking up that date on the calendar, you have eliminated a weekend that Richard Ryan or his staff could have done a successful seminar somewhere else. Richard Ryan and RDS Inc. should be compensated in some way for that loss. In addition, is also extremely embarrassing to have a seminar listed in RCO Magazine, Black Belt Magazine, Inside Kung Fu magazine, the Century Martial Arts Update, and all Web sites and forums, and then to have the seminar cancelled.
3. If you cancel a seminar and do not follow these procedures, you will be banned from attendance or participation in all future RDS and RCO Magazine sponsored activities so your complete cooperation is appreciated.

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