GRANDMASTER WORKSHOPSFULL-TIME TRAINING WEEK

OVER 6 COUNTRIES REPRESENTEDAUSTRALIAN SIGHT-SEEING

BLACK-BELT SPIRIT TESTSENIOR BELT WEEKEND TRAINING

This information pack outlines all you need to know about the premiere martial arts event of 2011 in Sydney, Australia.

The fourth International Training Seminar, which we call the ITS, will be packed with two weeks of Hapkido, seminars and sight-seeing fun and adventure for you and your whole family.

I am proud to host this spectacular event featuring many international Grandmasters and Masters who I have taught with overseas. And so I look forward to greeting my old Hapkido friends, and some new ones, travelling ‘down under’ to give their time, experience and wisdom to eager martial artists in my Dojang.

Welcome to the home of Kwan Nyom Hapkido. I look forward to sharing time with you ‘on the mats’.

Grand Master Geoff J. Booth

ITS WELCOME

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•Grandmaster Geoff J. BoothHae Jang Nim, Kwan Nyom Hapkido

•Sin Moo Hapkido Official Representative, Australasia, 9th

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•Over 35 years martial arts training and teaching.

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ITS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sun 25th

SEPSun Bae Training

Mon 26th ITS Training Day 1

Tue 27th ITS Training Day 2

Wed 28th ITS Training Day 3

Thu 29th ITS Training Day 4

ITS Local Dojang Seminar@ CMA Hurstville

ITS Local Dojang Seminar@ DSD Parramatta

ITS Welcome Dinner

FRIENDS & FAMILY

GRADING CANDIDATES & BLACK-BELTS

COLOUR BELTS & VISITORS

HOT

Black-Belt Review

ITS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

OCT

Sat 1st Weekend Of Masters Day 1

Sun 2nd Weekend Of Masters Day 2

ITS Celebration Dinner

Mon 3rd Sydney (and surrounds) Sight-Seeing

Fri 30th ITS Training Day 5

Black-Belt Spirit Test

FRIENDS & FAMILY

GRADING CANDIDATES & BLACK-BELTS

COLOUR BELTS & VISITORS

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The ITS is being held at the Headquarters for the International Hapkido Alliance (IHA) and Australian Hapkido Group (AHG) in Moorebank (NSW) Australia, located approximately 45-60 minutes drive from Sydney Harbour and city.

The ITS facilities include:

• kitchen facilities for tea, coffee, microwave

• bathrooms and change-rooms

• shower facilities

• common area for students

• Black Belt lounge

• viewing area with seating for family and friends

• on street parking

The ITS Facilities are conveniently located within comfortable walking distance of public transport (Liverpool train station), shopping mall and other eateries (all within a 5 minute drive).

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4/1 Field CloseMoorebank, (Sydney), NSW, Australia

Bathrooms, Shower, Kitchen, Break-out lounge

Close to food and transport

The Sunnybrook Hotel is the official hotel recommended for our travelling guests, located 15 minutes drive from the ITS Facilities. The convenience of all our international guests in one place means Sunnybrook will be the ‘hang-out’ venue to wind down and relax after the ITS activities.

Travel arrangements between Sunnybrook and the ITS Facilities will be arranged for the ITS events (mini-van pick up /drop offs, car pooling).

The special room rate per night is based on two person limit per room in either Single, Twin, or Double Bed configuration. The rooms can hold up to 3 people comfortably (the third person is an additional cost). Family rooms and special needs can be accommodated. Quote ‘ITS Group’ when booking.

For those budget conscious the ‘Formule One’ motel has modest accommodation which is also nearby.

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Sunnybrook Hotel and Function Centre355 Hume HighwayWarwick Farm NSW

(612) 9726 1222

$140 AUD per night per room*

Cost includes a cooked breakfast for each person.

www.sunnybrook.com.au/

ITS SUN BAE TRAINING

The ITS kicks off with the Sun Bae Training, followed by the Black Belt Review.

The Sun Bae (or senior student) training day is open to all Red Belts (2nd Kup) and above and is part of the requirement for those students testing for senior black belt rank.

This day is open to all eligible students who wish to advance their training by focussing upon the specific and individual needs of each student for their progression.

A typical day includes a revision of White to Black Belt material, a focus on key areas of self defence and technical detail, multiple grabs and weaponry.

For international guests, this day presents an opportunity for some intensive training with senior students including Black Belts (The IHA training week is another opportunity).

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4/1 Field CloseMoorebank NSW

Sunday 25 September 201110:00 am –4:00pm

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All IHA members testing for 1st

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ITS TRAINING WEEK

The ITS training week will be taught by Grand Master Geoff J. Booth (9th Degree) with assistance from Senior Black Belts and local Guest Instructors. Attendance for one or several days is also available.

The training week will go through all aspects of Kwan Nyom Hapkido from White to Senior Black Belt levels. The training will involve 5 hours of instruction including a guest or special topic seminar each day.

Attendance for all five days is encouraged although single or multiple days options are available. Either way, your Training Week provides a great opportunity for international guests to be immersed in Kwan Nyom Hapkido, where you’ll get exposure to quality Australian Hapkido right in the heart of it all.

Attend the training week and you have survived what the Aussies proudly call a ‘Hell Week’ of training, always worn as a badge of honour.

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4/1 Field CloseMoorebank NSW

Mon 26 – Fri 30 September 20119:30am – 3:30pm

$60 per day or$250 week

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ITS BLACK BELT REVIEW

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4/1 Field CloseMoorebank NSW

Sunday 25 September 20114:30 pm

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The ITS Black Belt review will be held after the Sun Bae training day, the first official event of the ITS.

This review is one requirement of the senior degree testing, challenging Black Belts to grow as stronger martial artists with a mixture of gruelling physical exercises and high-level technical elements to overcome.

The review is open to all Black Belts as well as international guests who are specially invited to attend and participate.

ITS LOCAL DOJANG SEMINARS

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SummaryThe Local Dojang Seminars are being held at our Sydney schools at Hurstville (CMA) and Parramatta (DSD).

These seminars bring the energy of the ITS to our ‘sister’ Dojangs, for those students who can’t make it to other events and those keen Hapkidoists who just want more!

Concept Marital Arts (CMA) Hurstville is lead by Chief Instructor Jimmy Trinh, a 4th Degree Black Belt under Grand Master Booth, who has been training for over 15 years in martial arts.

Dynamic Self Defence (DSD) Parramatta is lead by Chief Instructor Tina Louras, who has been training in martial arts for over 8 years and is currently a 2nd

Degree Black Belt under Grand Master Booth.

With the Chief Instructors leading the night and joined by special guest instructors demonstrating excitingtopics of Hapkido for all students, these local seminars are not to be missed.

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CMA @ 7 Barratt StHurstville NSWTuesday 27 September 20117:00 pm

DSD @ 90 Alfred StParramatta NSWThursday 29 September 20117:00pm

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All students at Hurstville and Parramatta

ITS BLACK BELT SPIRIT TEST

The 27th Black Belt spirit test to be held for the IHA / AHG will be the evening for Provisional Black Belt students to step up, show their spirit and (hopefully) earn their Black Belt.

The night will hold an enormous amount of energy, enthusiasm and euphoria with a minimum of four candidates testing to reach their goal as an IHA Black Belt.

With each Black Belt candidate investing 5 – 10 years training for this night, it’s truly an event you will never forget.

Family and friends are always welcome to attend this special event. All international guests will be automatically allocated a limited indoor viewing seat upon registration to the event.

Black Belt tests are always an inspirational evening –it is an event not to be missed!

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4/1 Field CloseMoorebank NSW

Friday 30 September 20117:00 pm

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All students , family and friends

ITS WEEKEND OF MASTERS

The ‘Weekend of Masters’ will be filled with two days of world-class Hapkido and martial arts training with Australian and International Grandmasters and Masters. This event is the big ticket item for the ITS – the ‘supernova’ in the Southern Hemisphere.

This event is proudly sanctioned under the following: • International Hapkido Alliance (AUS)• World Sin Moo Hapkido Federation (USA)• National Korean Martial Arts Association (Canada)

With the exact topics and final instructors list to be confirmed closer to the event, the instructors already include:• Grandmaster Ken MacKenzie - 10th Degree• Grandmaster Rudy Timmerman - 9th Degree• Grandmaster Scott Yates - 9th Degree• Grandmaster Geoff J. Booth - 9th Degree• Chief Master Kevin Janisse - 7th Degree• Master John Tooby - 7th Degree• Master Thomas Gordon - 6th Degree

Many other high-quality Grandmasters and Masters from around the globe are working towards being at this event – so where will you be?

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4/1 Field CloseMoorebank NSW

Saturday 1 October –Sunday 2 October 20119:30am – 5:00 pm

$75 one day$125 both days

All students

ITS DINNER CELEBRATIONS

WELCOME DINNER

The welcome dinner marks the opening of the first day of ITS, by ‘breaking bread’ at the Black Rose café -our customary and casual venue. This is an informal event for all students, family and friends.

OFFICIAL CELEBRATION DINNER AND PRESENTATION

The official ITS celebration dinner which will be held to mark the successful training events and to present the senior degree grading results of all candidates.

All family and friends of our students and international guests are welcome.

This will be a smart casual affair (no sandals!).

The banquet package details will be provided when finalised. Get in now because it will be a grand celebration for all.

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Black Rose CaféLiverpool NSWSunday 25 September 20117:00 pmPer menu choices

To Be ConfirmedSaturday 1 October 20117:00pm$50 - $65Senior testing studentsAll students , family and friends

SYDNEY SIGHT-SEEING

Attendance at the ITS in Australia must include the startling sights, sumptuous feasts and fantastic fun Sydney has to offer.

From the landmark Opera House (not ‘Oprah’) and Harbour Bridge in Circular Quay, to the Manly Ferry and beach across the water.

In and around Sydney you will find there’s so much to experience:

• Circular Quay – Opera House, Harbour Bridge (and Climb)

• City centre – Sydney Tower (incl Restaurant) , Darling Harbour shopping district, Pitt St Malls

• City art venues – Gallery of NSW, Museum of contemporary art

• City surrounds – Chinatown, Oxford Street clubs, bars, eateries, Newtown shopping

• Near the water – Bondi beach, Coogee

• On the Ferry – Manly, Taronga Zoo

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Sydney

Monday 3 October 2011

Various

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Brochures to be provided.

www.sydney.com

www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/

AUSTRALIA SIGHT-SEEING

For those who are keen to travel a little further, to the ‘surrounds’ of Sydney, you can find adventure, markets, and kitsch venues and more sights to see.

Travelling out of town:

• Featherdale wildlife park

• Jamberoo – family entertainment park

• Blue mountains – Katoomba, Three sisters landmarks, bushwalking

And if you’re keen to go further afield, you can take a plane to our natural landmarks:

• Ayres Rock

• Great Barrier Reef

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ITS OFFICIAL EVENT T-SHIRT

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Keeping up with the Hapkido theme which has been made famous at the ITS, we present the Official Merchandise of the ITS

The ‘Yell Here’ T-shirt is bound to be a collector’s item.

This t-shirt is available at a discount price for attendees at the ITS Events:

1. With the ITS Training Week + Weekend of Masters Package = $20.

2. Bought separately - Pre-order now $32

These prices are available until 15 June 2011 (then $40 price).

Look out for additional ITS merchandise to collect –more to be released and available at the seminar.

T-shirt

Kids 8 – 14S, M, L, XL, XXL XXXL

$40 separately(Reduced price $20 - $32 if purchased now)

ITS INFO + CONTACTSPRICING (AUD)

ITS TRAINING WEEK• Weekly cost ……………………….…………….. $250 (Save $50 for doing the week)• ITS Training Day …………….……………….... $60 per day

ITS MASTERS WEEKEND• Combined Weekend ………………………… $125 (Save $25 for the weekend)• Saturday open seminar …………,………… $75• Sunday open seminar ……………………… $75

COMPLETE PACKAGE• ITS Training Week 5 Days with

Masters Weekend …………………………….. $300 (Save $75 by taking package)• Include T-shirt (at the Special Price) ….. $320

OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE• ITS T-Shirt (purchased separately) ……… $40

$32 (Special price only until 15 June)PAYMENT & REGISTRATION

Bpay: http://hapkido.netro.com.au/ITS2011

(For different methods of payment please contact us)

FURTHER INFORMATION

Facebook: International Hapkido Alliance - ITS 2011

Email: hapkido@netro.com.au Telephone: +61 2 9824 2999 (Dojang)