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By KEITH NIEBUHR and CAREY FREEMAN

© St. Petersburg Times,
published June 1, 2001

Martial arts

Vadha Martial Arts in Floral City is having a Vadha Federation seminar Saturday and Sunday.

The seminar, which will bring top Vadha-style instructors in from across the country, will be hosted by Brian Wyka. Jack McCrave Sr., and Michael Wyka -- the highest-ranking members in the Vadha style of martial arts -- will be among the teachers. McCrave Sr. is the art's grandmaster.

Among the topics featured will be breakfalls and takedowns, attack patterns, mental discipline, offensive techniques and defensive parries. Vadha is considered a "soft" style in that it seeks to redirect the force of an opponent's attack, rather than confront it. However, the art's attacks are potent.

"This is a great introduction to Vadha and its history," Brian Wyka said. "Not many people know what it's about or what it is. The physical side will be taught, but we're hoping (the instructors) elaborate more on the mental aspects."

Saturday's session is 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The Sunday session is 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, call Brian Wyka, (352) 344-5882.

Volleyball

The Citrus County Department of Parks and Recreation is looking for teams interested in participating in its coed sand league. Interested parties must contact the department by June 18 to secure a spot. Fees are based on the number of squads participating. A minimum of four teams is required. League play will begin June 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Bicentennial Park. Fees must be paid prior to the start of the first game. No money will be accepted at the courts. For information, call (352) 795-2202.

Cheerleading

Camp Rah Rah is scheduled for June 4-8 at Crystal River High School. The event is for girls from pre-kindergarten (4 years old) through the eighth grade. The sessions run from 9-11:30 a.m.

For information, call Joan Gerrits, (352) 795-2786.

Football

The East Citrus Youth Football Conference, a Pop Warner league, is having registration for players and cheerleaders (boys and girls 7-13) June 9 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Whispering Pines Park.

Those interested must bring a state-certified copy of his/her birth certificate, a final report card, recent photo and copy of a current physical. The registration cost is $75 for football and $135 for cheerleading. For information, call Scott Bender, (352) 344-4731, or Dawn Downing, (352) 637-9596.

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