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BJMA WA ZDK Camp
The 9th annual BJMA WA Zen Do Kai camp will be held at Ern Halliday Recreation Centre, Hillarys (Western Australia) from August 6th to August 8th, 2010. Special guest instructors will be Billy Manne (8th dan ZDK) and Matt Ball (5th dan ZDK) from ZDK Victoria. One lucky camp attendee will win a fantastic prize package - courtesy of hosts the WA Institute of Martial Arts - a weekend in Melbourne to attend the BJMA International grading and 40-years-strong gala ball to be held in late August. Members of all WA based BJMA ZDK clubs, aged 18-years and older, are invited to attend.
There are several training and accommodation packages available including a premium package to attend the WKA Fight Night on August 7th as part of camp activities. The camp offers a great opportunity for some intensive training with the leaders of our style and a chance to network with students from other clubs. This is the 9th year the WA Institute of Martial Arts, in association with BJMA WA, has organised the event. For further information visit the camp page of this site and download a brochure or contact WAIMA on 9247 4800 or info@waima.com.au.
BJMA National News - Happy Birthday Zen Do Kai
Bob Jones’ Zen Do Kai martial arts celebrates 40-years with an International Grading and Gala Ball to be held in Melbourne on August 21. The landmark event is predicted to be one of the biggest and star-studded martial arts gatherings in Australia.
A number of celebrity Zen Do Kai students have confirmed they will attend the 1000 seat Gala Ball including Australian cricketer Justin Langer, Bollywood star Tania Zaetta, martial artist and actor Richard Norton and Goju Karate legends Tino Ceberano and Sal Ebenez among others. The international grading is to be held at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and tickets are now on presale for the event. Spectators are welcome.
A delegation of the senior most BJMA martial artists in WA will travel to Melbourne for the anniversary gathering, including one of the event sponsors the WA Institute of Martial Arts. As a special promotion associated with the BJMA WA ZDK Camp, WAIMA is giving one lucky camp attendee the chance to win their way to the Melbourne 40-year-strong celebrations and to sit at the sponsor’s table for the Gala Ball. This a rare chance to rub shoulders with martial arts legends! For information about WA’s involvement in 40-year-strong celebrations please contact Justin Boylan on 0411 700 607.
BJJ Australia Cup comes to Perth
The Federation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Western Australia will host the Australia Cup - the national BJJ titles - on September 18 and 19.
Competitors from throughout Australia will travel to Perth to take on the best from the West with all WA BJJ practitioners eligible to compete. Eastern States competitors need to have placed at State Championships, Australia Cup or Pan Pacs to qualify.
A BJJ referees course will be held on August 15, in preparation for the event. The WA BJJ State Titles will be held on July 11 at Craigie Leisure Centre.
