Survival and Wilderness Med
2025-07-18 08:00 - 2025-07-20 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington
Location: Spokane, WA – specifics to be announced soon

Day 1: Wilderness Medicine

Day 2: Basic survival – water procurement, fire building, shelter building, navigation

Day 3: Continued survival

Saturday and Sunday portion will contain outdoor hiking with the possibility of an overnight survival camp.

Recommended kit:

Hiking boots and clothing

Water resistant jacket

Good wilderness knife

Small backpack

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Tac/Med July 11-13
2025-07-11 09:00 - 2025-07-13 17:00 | Washington
Tac/Med Workshop

This three-day joint seminar with Jim Erwin and Doug Beardsley will cover the fundamentals of emergency medicine, foundational pistol craft, target acquisition, and competency drills.

During this course, attendees will receive training and certification in USCCA Emergency First Aid Fundamentals.

Location: Spokane, WA (Private Location)

About Jim Erwin

Jim “The Kraken” Erwin is a veteran of the U.S. Special Operations Forces, including service as a 1st SFOD-D (Delta) Operator.He was part of the 1st SFOD-D selection course – where he was ultimately one of five candidates chosen from a class of nearly 100.

Erwin was awarded the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his U.S. Army Sniper Course while serving with 2/75 Ranger Bat. He also served as the ranking NCO for a military free-fall platoon with a Long Range Surveillance Company.

After leaving active duty, Erwin provided close protection and security for high-profile clientele across the globe, including many high-threat environments.

He is a certified FBI Advanced Firearms Instructor and has earned several instructor certifications for the NRA.

Jim Erwin is a veteran of the U.S. Special Operations Forces, including service as a 1st SFOD-D (Delta) Operator.

He was part of the 1st SFOD-D selection course – where he was ultimately one of five candidates chosen from a class of nearly 100.

Erwin was awarded the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his U.S. Army Sniper Course while serving with 2/75 Ranger Bat. He also served as the ranking NCO for a military free-fall platoon with a Long Range Surveillance Company.

After leaving active duty, Erwin provided close protection and security for high-profile clientele across the globe ,including many high-threat environments.

He is a certified FBI Advanced Firearms Instructor and has earned several instructor certifications for the NRA.

About Doug Beardsley

With over three decades of experience in emergency medicine, Doug Beardsley brings unparalleled expertise to Blue Dragon Strategies LLC. Beginning his career as an EMT-Basic and advancing to a Paramedic, Doug has dedicated 33 years to the field, including specialized roles in critical care transport and 20 years as a Firefighter Paramedic in South Snohomish County. His commitment to public safety extended into law enforcement, serving as a City Police Officer in Southwest Washington.

An esteemed educator, Doug has taught Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Basic Life Support for the American Heart Association. Expanding his instructional repertoire, he recently added Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC-MP) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) under the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).

Doug’s martial arts journey spans three decades, exploring disciplines from Karate to Wing Chun and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, culminating in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. As an instructor in Wing Chun and Bujinkan, he blends traditional martial arts with practical defense strategies.

Further diversifying his skill set, Doug is certified in home defense and emergency medicine under the NRA and USCCA, alongside a foundation in bushcraft and survival.

In 2018, Doug founded Blue Dragon Strategies LLC to share his wealth of knowledge with both professionals and civilians. The company, in partnership with Plumb Precision, offers a range of services, including a Class 7 FFL and, as of 2024, Cerakoting, showcasing Doug’s commitment to excellence and innovation in safety and defense.

Aric Keith Seminar
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 04:00 | Inland Northwest Gymanstics, 731 N Superior St, Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States
Aric Keith Seminar

Saturday

Koppojutsu and Kosshijutsu – An exploration of the differences and complementary nature of postures, striking, and joint manipulation from kosshijutsu (striking weak points of the body) and koppojutsu (manipulation of skeletal structure).

Sunday

Dakentaijutsu and Jutaijutsu – We will explore the striking and throwing principles of dakentaijutsu and jutaijutsu with and without weaponry.

Event Cost

Pre-event online registration is strongly encouraged and you will receive a $20 discount for registering early.

Online fee: $230 for both days
On-site fee: $250 for both days

About Aric Keith

Aric Keith has studied Bujinkan Budo for over 30 years and has a passion for Japanese martial arts. He began his training under Bill Atkins, one of the first non-Japanese to attain full teaching credentials in the art (Shidoshi) and a highly respected and skilled instructor.

In addition to his training with Mr. Atkins, Aric has traveled around the world teaching and training with some of the most skilled practitioners in the Bujinkan Dojo. This has included numerous trips to Japan to train with the various Japanese shihan and the Soke of the Bujinkan martial arts, Masaaki Hatsumi.

As an instructor, Aric prefers practical skill-building and technique training. He likes to incorporate modern training methods while striving to maintain the classical feel and beauty of the arts.

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TenChiJin Seminar 1
2024-09-14 09:00 - 2024-09-15 18:00 | Cascade TenChiJin Dojo, Battle Ground, WA, 98604, United States
TenChiJin Seminar 1

Foundations of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu

Join us in Battle Ground, WA for the first of nine seminars covering the fundamental movements and techniques of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu.

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This two-day seminar with Bujinkan Daishihan Aric Keith and guest instructors is the first in a series of nine workshops dedicated to transmitting the material contained in the Ten Chi Jin Ryaku No Maki (Scrolls of Heaven, Earth, and Man) syllabus.

We will present classical forms of movement and techniques as well as modern applications with drills that will help improve your skills in dynamic settings.

Each day our training will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at 6:00 pm with breaks approximately every two hours. Subjects covered in this first seminar include (but not limited to):

Ukemi (breakfalls)

Kaiten (rolling)

Taihenjutsu (body changing forms)

Happo Sabaki (eight directions of movement)

Taijutsu no Kamae (positioning)

Suwari Gata Kihon (fundamental seated techniques)

This seminar will be held in Battle Ground, WA at a private dojo location. The dojo address will be provided after tickets have been purchased.

About Aric Keith

Aric Keith has studied Bujinkan Budo for over 30 years and has a passion for Japanese martial arts. He began his training under Bill Atkins, one of the first non-Japanese to attain full teaching credentials in the art (Shidoshi) and a highly respected and skilled instructor.

In addition to his training with Mr. Atkins, Aric has traveled around the world teaching and training with some of the most skilled practitioners in the Bujinkan Dojo. This has included numerous trips to Japan to train with the various Japanese shihan and the Soke of the Bujinkan martial arts, Masaaki Hatsumi.

As an instructor, Aric prefers practical skill-building and technique training. He likes to incorporate modern training methods while striving to maintain the classical feel and beauty of the arts.

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