the gathering 2026
September 19-20, 2026
Folsom Park and Recreation 52 Natoma Street Folsom, CA 95630
Folsom Park and Recreation 52 Natoma Street Folsom, CA 95630
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What is the Gathering?
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The Gathering is the first and longest running event of its kind. Many martial arts events focus on the teachers and masters. The Gathering is focused on exposing the students to many styles of the martial arts in order to promote unity. It is a unique opportunity for students of all ranks and styles to train with some of the greatest martial artists of our time.
Many Martial Arts events focus on the teachers and masters. The Gathering is focused on exposing the students to many styles of the martial arts in order to promote unity. When you are at the Gathering, focus on the similarities, train hard, and most importantly, enjoy! With over 70 master instructors from all over the world in more that 30 forms of martial arts, The Gathering has something to offer martial artists of any skill level. In addition to a vast amount of martial knowledge to study, there are healing arts classes in Shiatsu, Kinesiology, Acupuncture, and Massage. |
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Nearby Accommodations
* Please note, the Gathering 2025 is NOT in a hotel. The Seminar and Banquet will take place in the Folsom Park and Rec Center. Accommodations listed below are only a few of the local options. Feel free to explore more options in Folsom.
- Lake Natoma Inn - (916) 351-1500 | (800)-808-5253
- Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Folsom (916) 984-7624
- Hilton Garden Inn Folsom (916) 353-1717
Dine With The MAsters
Our Saturday evening banquet is a great opportunity to get to know some incredible martial artists. Entertainment includes demonstrations from a wide variety of martial arts, raffle prizes as well as a traditional Chinese lion dance.
Sign up for the banquet soon! Space is limited.
Sign up for the banquet soon! Space is limited.
Sponsor Schools
Are you taking 2 or more students with you to the Gathering?
If so, please contact Hanshi Juchnik at 916 308-2606 to learn more about out sponsor school program.
If so, please contact Hanshi Juchnik at 916 308-2606 to learn more about out sponsor school program.
Our Dedicated Sponsors who make this Event possible:
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Carlito Bonjoc Chris Brown Marshall Burgess Kelley’s Kajukenbo Harry Greene Kurt Harms Jason Inay Dave Kovar Jeff Ritchie Elaine Sayre Kurt VanSickle Jimmy Clement Clermont Poulin Ephraim Cheever Deon Nesson |
Kristi Reeves - Reeves Taekwondo
Jon and Janine Moore - Moore Martial Arts Bill Owens - Cascos Blossom Fist DJ Rapozo - Basquez Kajukenbo Kosho Ryu Ryan Chamberland - United Fitness Jeff Driscoll - Driscoll Institute of the Martial Arts Phil Gonsalves - Sacramento Martial Arts Tai Chi Mark Barry - Kang’s Taekwondo Steven Bonk - Bonk’s Kempo Karate Mikael Smith - Mind Body Spirit Academy Stockton Multi Style Ross Tremayne - Yamabujin Kai Oscar Gonzales - Western Martial arts Academy Jon Ludwig Old School Martial Arts Academy |
The Wall of Legends
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The Martial Arts Collective Society honors the masters of the martial arts that have come before us. If a past martial artist has made a huge impact on the martial arts community, they can be eligible to be placed on the Wall of Legends.
We add to our wall every year at the Gathering
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Become a Member of MACS Today!
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Membership in the Martial Arts Collective Society connects you to a vast network of some of the greatest Masters and Grandmasters in the Martial Arts.
Become a part of the Martial Arts Collective Society!
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