On Saturday June 29, we will be mainly training Chinese Martial Arts at our own Bao Trieu Sports centre. 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 30, you can practise a large variety of different Martial Arts in Sportscomplex BEA ('Beatrixoord'), Dilgtweg 5, Haren (5 km south of Groningen).
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. This time she will also teach a complete Taiji stick form of 16 movements. If the weather allows, Lin will pick out a nice location to practice outside.
Qiurong Zhao
In China, Sifu Qiurong Zhao was member of the national Wushu team and coach of the national boxing federation. He mainly instructed army professionals. He now teaches various styles of Wushu in the Netherlands, and is known from the documentary "The Dragon underneath Water". This weekend he will focus on teaching Shuia Jiao, the art of Chinese Wrestling. During the break, Sifu Zhao will demonstrate and explain the traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony.
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. Mark will mainly teach traditional Chinese Chin Na.
Jing Wang aka JUICE
After his great workshops last year, JUICE will once again instruct in the art of Popping. JUICE or Jing Wang was Dutch Champion Popping in 2008 and 2010.
Robert Bikkes
Robert Bikkes is our boxing trainer. Today he will give a workshop boxing. Like his regular classes, it'll be tough and accurate, in the plain old Hungarian way.
Bao Trieu Demo Team
Several members of (older generations of) Bao Trieu's Demo Team will instruct at our training weekend.
Time Schedule on Saturday
| Arrival at Bao Trieu Sportscentre | |
| Warming up | |
| First training session (choice between several instructors) | |
| Lunch break (lunch and drinks will be provided) | |
| Second training session (choice between several instructors) | |
| Tea break (tea, juice and fruit will be provided) | |
| Third training session (choice between several instructors) | |
| Demonstration (open to general public) |
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.
Henk Meijer
Henk Meijer has been involved in Taekwondo for 35 years. He won several World, European and Dutch Championships. In 1985 he became the first non-Korean to win a World title in Korea, the motherland of Taekwondo. Since 1983 Henk Meijer has his own Taekwondo school in Groningen, and he was national coach for the Netherlands, France and Greece.
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 assistants. Like always, they will 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.
Jan Bloem
Scientist, master educator in defensibility & martial arts, life-long experience in karate and other martial arts. Jan is a senior-instructor in Systema, a Russian method for self defence / self protection, health and personal development.
Lucien Carbin
And last but definitely not least: Lucien Carbin ! World class trainer and fighter from Amsterdam. Big fighting names like Alistair Overeen, Tyrone Spong, Gilbert Yvel, Ilonka Elmont and Sergio Wielzen: they all started training with Lucien Carbin. During his fighting years, several times Lucien was world champion in Karate, Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Time Schedule on Sunday
| Arrival at Sportscomplex BEA, Haren | |
| Warming up | |
| First training session (choice between several instructors) | |
| Lunch break (lunch and drinks will be provided) | |
| Second training session (choice between several instructors) | |
| Tea break (tea, juice and fruit will be provided) | |
| Third training session (choice between several instructors) |
PARTICIPANTS
For the Training Weekend have been invited:
PRACTICALITIES
Dates: Saturday June 29 & Sunday June 30
Location Saturday: Bao Trieu Sportscentre, Groningen, the Netherlands. The demo at 16:00 will take place at Bao Trieu Sportscentre.
Sunday: Sportscomplex 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
I want to register the following participants for BTB - Training Weekend 2013:
Name: Age: June 29: June 30: Fee: ------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------ euro ------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------ euro ------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------ euro ------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------ euro ------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------ euro The total amount of euro ___________ will be transferred before June 10, 2013 to giro account nr. 8073518 of Bao Trieu / Blijd, mentioning your name and 'BTB - TW 2013'. 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, 2013 ---
