Castle Retreat Highlights
Backdrop for the KARATEPRAXIS-CASTLE RETREAT will be the beautiful mideval castle Stahleck at Bacharach near the river Rhine. We aim to create an invaluable Karate experience for all participants while enjoying this beautiful landscape and the charme of this historic place. Best thing is: The whole venue is reserved for us exclusively!
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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.
Coaches
Master
Ken
Creator of Ameri-Do-Te, 22nd-degree black belt! Star of the Master Ken Show and occasional class overseer. You can even book a video for Master Ken’s Privates YouTube series!
Castle Retreat Training
- Kata Bunkai, Karate-Defense, Footwork
- Training with Pads and Focus-Mitts, Partner-Drills
- Enjoying applicable Karate training
- Exclusive, intensive, learning
- Training traditional Karate as a modern tradition
- Experiencing the Karate community regardless of which style
- Belt testing preparation & belt testings
Burg Stahleck has been booked exclusively* for the karatepraxis Castle Retreat!
Train with the karate community of the World Combat Association (WCA) and the German Karate Federation (DKV).
*Only day guests have access to the castle.
Castle Retreat Registration
General Information
After registration you will receive a confirmation with further payment details. Registration and participation slot is only reserved after payment completion. Please note your favoured room situation (no guarantee for fulfilment).
Important information An initial-fee of 250,- EUR is necessary to secure your booking. Please do only book if you are absolutely sure that you’ll be able to attend the seminar, since the initial payment is non-refundable in case of your cancelation. I do recommend travel- and health insurance.
Organizational notes:
Detailed information about class schedule, meal and leisure times and seminar content will be sent out via e-mail beforehand.
Belt testing fees & registrations
In case of a black belt testing the participant will take care of all organizational arrangements and costs linked to the German Karate Association (DKV) For promotion within the WCA please get in touch with me in good time.
Date
08/07/2027 - 10/07/2027
Start: Thu. 08. July, approx. 17:00 CET
Finish: Su. 10. July, approx. 14:00 CET
Location
Burg Stahleck, 55422 Bacharach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Route
Participation requirements
- minimum Green Belt
- From 16 years of age (with parental consent).
- Jockstrap is obligated. Further protection has to be at hand in one´s sole discretion.
- initial-fee of 250,- EUR
only 599 € / Costs per person (All-Inclusive), incl. 19% Tax
The price for those who have already attended a Karatepraxis-Retreat in the past is: 549 €
Single Room upgrade + 150 EUR *Including all cold drinks, BBQ-Party. The Venue will be exclusively for us!