IKF Training Courses

International Kungfu and Taichi Training Camp

1-30 July 2008, Azerbaijan

We are delighted to be able to announce that this year we have launched the 2008 IKF Training Camp on a pilot programme. The Programme offers an opportunity to practice kungfu, testing and ranking your kungfu and taichi skills, international IKF certification, international coaching and judging accrediation, strengthening athletic techniques (taolu, light sanda and full sanda) for the world championships.

The International Training Camp will be held this year at the training camp (a full time day camp) with 4 hours training each day on picturesque resort zone of Nabran. Training in the forest, swimming in the sea and forest trips are included. One can observe a unique combination of forest and seashore beach on that area. Nabran river is flowing on the territory of the camp. There are volleyball, basketball, tennis, soccer activities and many entertainments on the territory. Training camp offers the applicants magnificent scenery, clean air, and the gentle climate of the woods of Nabran and the coast of the Caspian Sea . The healthy and therapeutic sulfur spring wells are of special interest.

Contact the organizers

Phone: 0099450 212 45 66

GSM: 0099450 440 50 75

E-mail: ikf@internationalkungfu.com

Eligibility

The International Training Camp is open to beginner and advanced Kung Fu learners, Kung Fu Coaches and Kung Fu Referees/Judges of Taolu, Light Sanda & Full Sanda. The participants will be presented in a way to facilitate all levels from beginner to the advanced. The applicant does not need to have any prior knowledge of Kung Fu to take part as classes are geared at all levels - from beginner to advanced for males and females.

Instructor

Whether you just started training or have been training for years, this is your chance to work with and learn from Grandmaster Davud Mahmudzadeh, the president of International Kung Fu Federation. The training courses will run full time by the IKF President and the IKF Staff Members who ensure that the participants will have a safe camp experience.

Registration

As places are limited, we ask that you register and confirm your attendance by submitting the Application Form along with payment. If you have any student or colleague you plan to join the courses please do register before May 1, 2008 as seats will fill quickly and we do not wish to turn anyone away.

Important

Bring workout clothes, bathing suits and private items, suntan lotion, mosquito spray, sport suits, trainees, sweatshirt and jacket since it will get cool at night. Be prepared to train hard!

Payment

You can make a payment via bank transfer to the bank account that will be given to you during registration. If you would like to make the payment via some money transfer services as Western Union , inform the IKF Office when you submit the Application via e-mail: office@internationalkungfu.com

IKF Training Course	Duration	Cost	Date
Kung Fu Course for Beginners & Advanced Learners - Light Sanda, Full Sanda, Traditional Barehand and Weapon Taolu (practical training and ranking)	1 month	€1,500	July 1 – July 30, 2008
Testing & IKF Ranking Certification for traditional Kung Fu and Taichi Instructors (theoretical and practical)	3 days	€500	July 1 – July 3, 2008
Seminar for Judges and Referees - Light Sanda, Full Sanda, Taolu (theoretical and practical)	10 days	Each Division € 500	/Light Sanda July 1 – July 10 / /Full Sanda July 10 – July 20 / /Taolu July 20 – July 30 /
Those kungfu and taichi instructors, who are unable to attend the courses may get ranking and IKF certification through distance examination by sending their video tape / CD / DVD. Their abilities will be viewed and ranked by the examiners and corresponding certification will be sent via mail	10 days	€ 300 /one certification	---

The above fees include lodging in a 3x4 sized tent (sleeping on a bed), daily 3-times meals including tea and coffee breaks, entertainment, local transportation, instruction, training, testing, IKF ranking certificatiom, IKF International Instructor or Referee Certification. The applicants, who wish to stay in a room for four persons, will be additionally charged €5 (five) per day.