On Saturday June 13, we will be mainly training Chinese Martial Arts at our own Bao Trieu Sportscentre. Between 16.00 and 17.00 there will be a short demonstration for the general public at Bao Trieu Sportscentre. Even if you aren't able to join us for the full training weekend, do try to be there!
On Sunday June 14, you can practise a large variety of different Martial Arts in Sports Complex BEA ('Beatrixoord'), Dilgtweg 5, Haren (5 km south of Groningen). Afterwards we can enjoy BEA's swimming pool, so do bring along your swimming suit!
Both days you will train 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.
Mark Horton
Mark Horton is the principal instructor of Hong Ying Schools, which mainly teach the traditional kung fu style Choy Li Fut. Mark is a direct student of Grandmaster Doc Fai Wong.
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.
Bao Trieu Demo Team
Several members of (older generations of) Bao Trieu's Demo Team will instruct at our training weekend.
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.
Ernesto Hoost
Muay Thai and Kickboxer Ernesto "Mr. Perfect" Hoost was K1-champion no less than four times. In 2006 he participated in K-1 for the last time; since then he mainly spends his time as martial arts instructor.
Tyrone Spong
Tyrone Spong is a young and very promising kickboxer with a great technique. Originally from Surinam, the "King of the Ring" has been training with Lucien Carbin since he was young.
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.
Augusto Ferrari
Presently number 2 of the world in Brasilian Jiu Jitsu, and champion in the district of Sao Paulo, which houses the best BJJ. When Frances Cadu returned to Brasil, he left his school (the Hague/Oss/Utrecht/Amsterdam) to Augusto Ferrari. Ferrari is a great teacher with eye for detail, creating a good atmosphere.
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.
Mieke Hink & Owen King
Mieke and Owen instruct martial arts in Nottingham, UK.
Owen King has been training in martial arts since 1986, styles have included Tae Kwon Do, Lau Gar Kung Fu, Aikido & Kickboxing. Over the years Owen has achieved numerous British titles, was 2X European champion, 3X world champion and held many other titles.
Originally from the village of Mensingeweer in northern Holland, Mieke moved to England in 1997 because England has a bigger kickboxing circuit and is considered to have a higher standard. She's Nottinghamshire's first female world champion kickboxer. She's also won the national title for the last five years running.
PARTICIPANTS
For the Training Weekend have been invited:
PRACTICALITIES
Dates: Saturday June 13 & Sunday June 14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location Saturday: Bao Trieu Sportscentre, Groningen, the Netherlands. The demo at 16:00 will take place at Bao Trieu Sportscentre.
Sunday: Sports Complex BEA ('Beatrixoord') , Dilgtweg 5, 9751 ND Haren, the Netherlands. Phone: 050 - 533 82 46
Hotel accommodation: to reserve hotel accommodation in Groningen or Haren, check out this website; for affordable housing aimed at youth, check out Simplon jongerenhotel.
PARTICIPATION COSTS
The participation costs (including lunch and drinks) for the Training Weekend are:
You can also download the registration form|Inschrijfformulier downloaden|Inschrijfformulier voor BTB-leden downloaden
I want to register the following participants for BTB - Training Weekend 2009:
Name: Age: June 13: June 14: Fee: ------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------ euro ------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------ euro ------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------ euro ------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------ euro ------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------ euro The total amount of euro ___________ will be transferred before June 1, 2009 to giro account nr. 8073518 of Bao Trieu / Blijd, mentioning your name and 'BTB - TW 2009'. Name: _______________________ Date: _______________ Signature: __________________________ --- PLEASE SEND THIS FORM IN BY EMAIL (to [email protected]) OR BY REGULAR MAIL (Spicastraat 198, 9742 LZ Groningen, the Netherlands) BEFORE June 1, 2009 ---
