Guess who called us about our 2009 Jedi Camp?
Lucas Films!

That's right! Lucas Films, creator of the Star Wars franchise, called Alpha Martial Arts on 6/17/09 about our super popular Jedi Camps! Much to my dismay, they weren't calling to compliment us on our awesome camp or ask me to choreograph all of the lightsaber battles in the next film. They have asked us to stop using the name "Jedi Camp" because the word "Jedi" is trademarked.

They were super nice about it. They just asked that we stop using the name "Jedi", which I of course agreed to do! I apologized and assured them that I meant no harm. Their representative said that it was clear we were running the camp for kids, and not trying to damage their image, but they still can't let us use any of the trademarked words from Star Wars (and their are tons!). They want to maintain control over the Star Wars brand, which is 100% understandable. I want to maintain control over the Alpha Martial Arts "brand" as well!

Unfortunately, licensing is not an option for our camp usage. Lucas Films does grant limited, one time usage rights, but because our camp is an annual event we are not eligible to license the name.

I had always thought that our Jedi Camps helped promote the Star Wars brand in a positive way, and they have, but due to trademark rights it is time to make a change. This year's Jedi camps are sold out (and they are going to be better than ever!) but we need to come up with something new for next year.

So, I have 2 questions I'd like you to answer:

1) What should we call "the camp formerly known as Jedi?" Please email your suggestions. We'll review them all and award a free week in one of our 2010 Karate Camps to whoever's name gets chosen. In the event that our final name is submitted by more than 1 person, we will hold a drawing to determine the winner.

2) What other theme camps would you be interested in attending? We have run awesome theme camps in Seattle, WA for the last several years related to Star Wars, Harry Potter, Karate Kid, Ninja Turtles and more. What theme would you like to see next year? Kung Fu Panda, Transformers, Gi Joe, Naruto, Dora...???

Get your creative juices flowing and email your suggestions. We'll review them all and award a free week in one of our 2010 Karate Camps to whoever's theme gets chosen. In the event that our final theme is submitted by more than 1 person, we will hold a drawing to determine the winner.

Thanks for your suggestions! We are looking forward to making our 2010 camps better than ever!!!

HERE'S THE DATES FOR OUR 2009 CAMPS:

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AMA Jedi Camp #1 - July 20-24, 2009 - 9:00am-3:00pm, $259 (ages 7 & up)
***Jedi Camp #1 is SOLD OUT!***

AMA Harry Potter Camp - August 3-7, 2009 - 9:00am-3:00pm, $259 (ages 7 & up)
***A few spots are still open - Call 206-528-3737 to register***

AMA Jedi Camp #2- August 17-21, 2009 - 9:00am-3:00pm, $259 (ages 7 & up)
***Jedi Camp #2 is SOLD OUT!***

  • New Students Age 7 & Up Welcome!
  • Little Dragons, age 6, may be able to attend AMA Karate Camps with Mr. Herrman's permission.
  • Sign up with a friend who is not a member of Alpha Martial Arts and you will both save $30 off one week of summer karate camp!
  • Register before May 31st to save the $30 late registration fee and receive a FREE AMA summer camp t-shirt!
  • Current Alpha Martial Arts students may pre-register for camps through 2/28/09.
  • Open Registration including non-Alpha Martial Arts students begins 3/1/09.

*IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER FOR AN ALPHA MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER KARATE CAMP:
Please print the following registration form and mail or bring it to Alpha Martial Arts.

SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED! Mail or bring completed registration form with full payment to: Alpha Martial Arts, 2923 NE Blakeley St., Seattle, WA 98105

Parent Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Child Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _______________ Age:(*7 & Up) _______ Current AMA Student: Yes No

Street Address: __________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _____________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________________________________

AMA Harry Potter Camp - August 3-7, 2009 - 9:00am-3:00pm, $259

Subtract $30 if registering with non-AMA Friend (Friend's Name: _______________________)

Add $30 Late Registration Fee if registering after May 31st)

= Total: $__________ (Full payment required with registration)

Check Enclosed (Payable to: Alpha Martial Arts)

Bill my Visa or Mastercard (Card #: ______________________________ Exp: ______ )

Tshirt Size: Youth SM MED LRG --- Adult SM MED LRG XL

Parent Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _______________

Our camps and special events fill up quickly! Space is extremely limited. Call the school at (206) 528-3737 to confrim space availability. No Refunds!
We are looking forward to an awesome summer!

  • AMA Camps require a minimum enrollment of 10 campers.
  • Students must bring their own bag lunch
    (Choose items that do not need to be refrigerated and do not need to be microwaved. Please do not send money to purchase lunch outside of the school.)
During camp weeks we will also be offering our regular Karate, MMA Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Grappling classes for children, teens and adults. Call 528-3737 for more information.
Alpha Martial Arts
Providing Martial Arts and Karate Lessons for Children, Teens & Adults in Seattle, Washington.
Ed Parker's American Kenpo Karate, Doce Pares Eskrima, Kickboxing, Yoga
Fitness • Self-Defense • Character Development
2923 NE Blakeley Street, Seattle, WA 98105 • (206) 528-3737