LEARN KARATE TOGETHER

Karatepraxis

Castle Retreat June

25 - 28 June 2026

Stahleck Castle
55422 Bacharach (DE)

Castle Retreat Highlights

Seminar Details

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Renowned international coaches

Internationally renowned figures from the practical karate scene take your karate to the next level.

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18 hours of practical karate

Simultaneous training inside the historic, approximately 150-square-meter tatami-covered Knight’s Hall and in the castle courtyard.

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All-inclusive catering with BBQ evening

Enjoy healthy full-board meals, an overnight stay in a single, double, or shared room, and look forward to our Saturday evening BBQ.

Speakers

CHRISTIAN
WEDEWARDT
7th Dan Karate
Karatepraxis Founder
Christian teaches in a principle-based, process-based, logical manner and is always entertaining.
LUDWIG
BINDER
8th Dan Karate

Ten-Kyo-Ryu / SOK Coordinator KDNW (DKV)

Iain
Abernethy
8th Dan Karate

international expert in practical karate


Jürgen
Kestner
8th Dan Karate

DKV instructor for self-defense


Castle Retreat Training

  • Bunkai & Selfdefense
  • Training with large pads and focus mitts.
  • Enjoy the practical side of karate training
  • Exclusive, intensive, and shared learning experience
  • Practice traditional karate in a modern way
  • Experience a karate community beyond style boundaries
  • Exam preparation & grading
  • Including SOK examination up to 5th Dan
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Memories that last forever!

Important! After this seminar, you won't be an expert, but you'll have a solid foundation in attention, behavior, processes, techniques, and mindset. Then all you need to do is practice! Further courses will be offered at basic and expert levels.
Karatepraxis does not issue licenses or renew existing licenses.

Castle Retreat Registration

General Information

Registration is via the registration form. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with payment information. A deposit of €250 is required upon registration . Your place is only secured and reserved upon receipt of this deposit.

Please only book a place if you are certain you can attend, as a refund of the deposit is non-existent in the event of non-attendance. I recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance!

You will receive detailed information regarding various organizational matters such as training, meals, and leisure activities, as well as course topics, via email in good time beforehand.

In the case of a Dan examination, the participant/candidate independently assumes all organizational measures and costs with the German Karate Association (DKV)

The organizer and event organiser assume no liability.

Appointment

25. — 28. Jun 2026
Beginn: Thurs. 25. Jun., approx. 17:00 CET
End: Su. 28. Jun., approx. 14:00 CET

Venue

Burg Stahleck, 55422 Bacharach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Directions link

Conditions of participation

  • from Green belt and higher
  • from 16 years (with parental consent)
  • Groin guard during training (other protective equipment at your own discretion)
  • 150 € deposit

only 599€ / person, incl. 19% VAT

From the second participation 549€

The fee includes all training costs, accommodation with full board, including cold drinks, a schnitzel feast, and a BBQ party. Single room supplement upon request, subject to availability: +150€
If the seminar does not take place, there is a 100% refund!
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