zdk.com.au | Annual Bob Jones Martial Arts WA Zen Do Kai Winter Camp

Bob Jones Martial Arts WA invites members of all WA based BJMA Zen Do Kai clubs to attend the 9th annual ZDK camp to be held at Ern Halliday Recreation Centre in Hillarys (Western Australia) from August 6th to August 8th, 2010.

Attend the camp for your chance to win a fantastic prize package courtesy of the WA Institute of Martial Arts. You could be WAIMA’s special guest at the International grading and 40-years-strong gala ball in Melbourne in late August.

Return economy airfares for two to Melbourne
Two nights accommodation
Entry to the BJMA international grading
Seats at the sponsor’s table (WAIMA) for the gala ball.

(*Specific terms and conditions apply. Prize eligibility and allocation as specified in terms and conditions. All entrants must agree to the terms and conditions to be eligible for the prize draw. Please see brochure for full terms and conditions.)

Special Guest Camp Instructors

Special guest instructors at the 2010 camp are Billy Manne (8th dan ZDK) and Matt Ball (5th dan ZDK) from Victoria.

Billy Manne

8th dan ZDK, Level 8 trainer Muay Thai

Billy Manne’s life has revolved around training and the martial arts since the age of six.

He originally started Judo, then Goju Ryu Karate before walking into the first Bob Jones dojo in Melbourne in 1970 at the age of 18.

Billy was alongside Bob Jones in the seventies when fights occurred every half hour at the doors of Melbourne’s nightclubs. There was no camera surveillance, so fights were a brutal and regular occurrence.

Billy toured with many rock stars including ABBA and the Rolling Stones and was Paul McCartney’s personal bodyguard.

Thirty years ago, Billy opened a full time dojo in Melbourne’s south east and continues to teach from there today.

The dojo now also incorporates a full time gym and Billy employs eight staff to cater for the 900+ strong membership.

Billy holds the rank of 8th dan in Zen Do Kai and Muay Thai and travels annually to Thailand for kickboxing and Muay Thai fight training.

Billy is known as a tough teacher, but one that is approachable and committed to his students.

Matt Ball

5th dan ZDK, Level 6 trainer Muay Thai, ist internationally certified instructor of Systema - Homo Ludens (under Alex Kostic).

Matt Ball will be drawing from his background of Muay Thai, ZenDoKai, boxing and Systema.

Matt’s understanding of Muay Thai has developed from his many trips to the famous Sityodtong Camp training under the guidance of Kru Yodtong Senenan, Kru Toy Sityodtong and Kru Bob Jones. He has also trained and cornered for many fighters in Australia and Thailand.

In April this year Alex Kostic - founder of Systema Homo Ludens – certified Matt as his first international instructor. This was as much based on Matt’s understanding of Muay Thai, boxing and general martial arts as his growing understanding of Systema.

Matt will be sharing his skills in both Muay Thai and Systema to develop a sense of “play” within our training. Sessions will include mass attack, soft work, breaking structure, developing power, the Thai grapple and pad handling.

Camp Details

Cost

There are three packages available. Choose to attend just the day sessions (includes meals) or opt for the full camp experience. A premium package which includes Fight Night entry and transportation offers extra value. Prices are listed on the brochure.

Location

The camp is held at Ern Halliday Recreation Centre in Hillarys. Accommodation is dormitory style with several bunk beds in each dorm. Separate shower, meals and a gymnasium facility are located around the camp area.

Who can attend?

Members of all WA based BJMA Zen Do Kai clubs, aged 18-years and older, are invited to attend.

What to bring

Please bring appropriate training attire including Gis and all sparring equipment. Don’t forget your mouth guard. You will also need a sleeping bag and/or bedding and warm casual clothes.

Meals

All meals are provided and prepared by a chef. All campers will assist in cleaning up after meals based on a roster system.

Registration / refund policy

Complete the registration form and give it, along with your payment, to your club director to forward to WAIMA. Alternatively, you may contact WAIMA directly to register and secure your place at the camp.

Registrations close on August 2, 2010. There is a 14 day cancellation policy after which no refunds will be considered without provision of a medical certificate.

Schedule

The camp starts from 5pm on August 6th with arrival and closes on August 8th after clean-up. A full schedule of sessions will be provided to registered participants.