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Another big 'thank you' for BTB-member Niels Klein Nagelvoort who made the beautiful design for the special t-shirts for the training weekend, which was also used for the label of the dvd's. And for his company Kikkerprint, that sponsored the production of the t-shirts, so we could hand one out to every participant of the training weekend. Niels, thank you !!!
Finally, we really want to thank Sherlock Telgt and his company Bumrush for producing and multiplying the dvd's, and for his continuous support in digitalizing the pearls of our video library. Sherlock, thank you !!!
On Saturday June 16, we trained Chinese Martial Arts at our own Bao Trieu Sportscentre. Between 16.00 and 17.00 there was a short demonstration for the general public.
On Sunday June 17, we practised a large variety of different Martial Arts in Sports Complex BEA ('Beatrixoord'), Dilgtweg 5, Haren (5 km south of Groningen). Afterwards it was possible to enjoy BEA's swimming pool!
Both days participants trained under the professional guidance of world class guest teachers.
Yanlong Li
All-round Wushu practitioner from China. Participated in movies, and won a national title in China in 1980. Instructs in Wolfsburg, Germany since 1991.
Like always, Yanlong Li will give very enjoyable and inspiring lessons, ranging from basic techniques of modern Wushu to special jumps (stunt jumps)
Qiuping Lin
Winner of the national Taiji-title of China no less than 8 times; participated in various professional demoteams. Instructs in Wolfsburg, Germany since 1991.
In her instructions, Qiuping Lin will pay a lot of attention to basic techniques of Taijiquan. She will also teach beautiful Fan techniques. For her instruction of Pushing Hands, Lin will pick out a nice location outside.
Patrick van Neerden
Patrick studied physical education for four years, then continued to study psychology for another four years, adding an additional year at the Manchester Metropolitan University. He taught at several educational institutions as well as forensic youth psychological institutions. Patrick teaches and coaches a number of (semi)professional A-class Kickboxers.
Glenn Pinas
Glenn Pinas is ex-national basketball coach; he was selected as best basketball coach of the Netherlands no less than 5 times.
In the BTB training weekend, Glenn will focus on footwork especially for fighters.
Bao Trieu Demo Team
Several members of (older generations of) Bao Trieu's Demo Team will instruct at our training weekend. Carl will teach applications of techniques from Shuai Jiao, Chinese Wrestling. Marcel will work with the Butterfly knife, a traditional weapon. Benjamin will instruct form training with KungFu rings.
Yanlong Li
All-round Wushu practitioner from China. Participated in movies, and won a national title in China in 1980. Instructs in Wolfsburg, Germany since 1991.
On Sunday, Yanlong Li will first instruct on the JiuJieBian, the nine-section chain - we expect a lot of participants for that! During the Free Forms section Yanlong will give many individual suggestions on how to improve your personal form.
Qiuping Lin
Winner of the national Taiji-title of China no less than 8 times; participated in various professional demoteams. Instructs in Wolfsburg, Germany since 1991.
On Sunday, Lin will first focus on the Peking form of taijiquan. For her subsequent teaching of basic techniques of Baguazhang (Pakua), she will find a beautiful location outside.
Mestre Valu
Not only famous for his application of various Capoeira techniques, but also for his teaching: enthusing through his usage of music, rhytm and his great singing voice. Founder of the school Grupo de Capoeira Mercado Modelo, mestre Valu teaches in Amsterdam and Alkmaar.
For our training weekend, Mestre Valu will be accompanied by two assistants. Like always, they'll give a very swinging workshop.
Santiago Gonzalez Cintra
Experienced boxer and boxing trainer from Cuba. He won 131 matches out of 140 (lost 9), and received 5 times an award for the most technical boxer in Cuba. Santiago dances on the ring canvas like his brother Juan Carlos dances the Cuban salsa.
In his workshop, Santiago will teach pleasant and solid boxing, the way he used to train in Cuba.
Ivan Hippolyte
Truly one the legends of Muay Thai. In his long career, Ivan Hippolyte has fought all over the world and has won countless titles in Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Savate. Known for his tenacity and high workrate, Hippolyte can be placed alongside such Muay Thai legends as Kaman, Hoost, Aerts and Dekkers.
Being such an experienced Muay Thai instructor (and one of the best in the Netherlands!), Ivan will show his participants some good combinations.
Marc Gallo
Marc Gallo fought at international WAKO IASKA and WKA championships in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Ireland, Austria and Canada.
This Belgian Topfighter will share his great knowledge about semi and continuous fighting with us.
Sem Schilt
K-1 Champion 2005 and 2006! Sem Schilt had an incredible 2006, culminating in winning the K-1 Championship. Tall as a tree (2.12 m), strong as an ox, very sympathetic, and living & training in the village of Zuidlaren (20 km south of Groningen).
As he has shown in his previous workshops, not only does Sem know how to fight, but he teaches awfully good as well!
Vitor Estima
After the Japanese traditional martial art of Ju-jitsu was introduced in Brasil, it was adopted and differentiated by the Gracie family, resulting in the martial art of Brasilian Jiu-jitsu.
The Brasilian Vitor Estima was twice vice Champion of the World in Brasilian Jiu-jitsu. In his workshop, Vitor will teach basics of this martial art.
Olaf van Ellen
Atemi Combat System is a self defense system that is based on pressure point techniques to control an opponent. Many security and law enforcement people e.g. the police, army, airforce and jailors of Sri Lanka and the police of Dubai, train this style of self defense.
In his workshop, the German instructor Olaf van Ellen will introduce us into the basics of this self defense system.