GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Rotary Club, in cooperation with Holzer Health Systems and Holzer Clinic, will offer a martial arts seminar with Grand Master Roy Hobbs of the Sekai Dentokan Bugei Renmei of O’Fallon, Ill., to be held March 19-20 at Gallia Academy High School.

Col. (Ret) Roy Hobbs serves as Shidoin, Nippon Seibukan Academy (NSA), U.S.A. Branch, and Fuku Shibucho for NSA English Speaking Countries like the Zen Nihon Sogo Budo Renmei, the Hombu Dojo of the Nippon Seibukan Academy located in Kyoto, Japan.

Additionally, Hobbs is the branch director in the State of Illinois for the Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Kyokai, U.S.A. Branch, and serves as an Advisor to the International Goju-Ryu Karate Association, Pan America Branch. The Dentokan Hombu Dojo is a Life Member Dojo within the International Goju-Ryu Karate Association, Pan America Branch.

The Gallipolis Rotary Club will be holding these events at the new Gallia Academy High School, 2855 Centenary Road.

Following is the schedule of events:

• Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Karate  (Children 8 & above).

• Saturday, March 19, 2-5 p.m., Jujutsu.

• Sunday, March 20, 1-4 p.m., Karate and Jujutsu  (Brown Belts and above).

This unique opportunity to work with a Grand Master is open to students on a first come, first served basis and the class size is limited to a maximum of 40 students. Reserve a spot and make payment online at www.gallipolisrotary.org or on Facebook.

For information, e-mail the Gallipolis Rotary Club at gallipolisrotary@live.com or call club secretary Chuck Clark at (740) 446-7943.