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Suntzu
03-30-2004, 01:43 PM
tell me about this place.........
lkfmdc
03-30-2004, 01:52 PM
If you are thinking about San Shou/San Da training, then you need to know that the Beijing Sanshou/Sanda program moved from the Physical Culture Instititute to the Beijing Shi Shahai Sports School. Hope this browser can read Chinese?

北京市什刹海体育运动学校
Beijing Shishahai Sports School
工作电话 : 8610-66182375
监督电话: 8610-66180691
传　　真: 8610-66180691
通信地址: 北京市西城区地安门西大街57号
address : No.57 Dianmen West Street xicheng district,Beijing
邮政编码 : 100009
Suntzu
03-30-2004, 02:00 PM
:( ...... all i get is funnt looking characters..... good to know tho....
John Dufresne
03-30-2004, 06:59 PM
Yes Shi Cha Hai , is where I have spent many many years. I first went in 1984 and Have been traveling back and forth ever since- It has gone through so many changes over the years- Yu ge bou is one of the San Da coaches, his skills are extraordinary- Early in the mornings you can hear the walls shaking as he is kicking a tree leaning against the stadium walls. However the training is awsome for what ever your goals are- it is a sports complex.

Good luck!

Sincerely
Sifu John Dufresne
Kristoffer
03-31-2004, 01:20 AM
Beijing school of physical education (something like that).. I popped in there and just missed the modern Wushu team practise. It was a big complex with swimming pools, badminton areas etc. Oh and you could buy weapons in a store outside, chain whips and stuff.
John Dufresne
03-31-2004, 06:19 AM
Yes it is a hugh complex. In the early 80's it was run by Wu-Bin and coaches were of the original team- It was much cruder by looks as well- Everything you see today like the Shi Cha Hai Hotel and various buildings were all built in the last 7 or 8 years. Wu Bin has retired and owns an Institute on the other side of town (Beijing)- Before he was called back (he tryed to retire in 1993 and 94) and had a school across the street from Shi Cha Hai. It was in a soccer Stadium. They demolished the stadium and built a hotel. Wu-Bins school is also a very good place (obviously) to train also you would find it less expensive than the state run schools.

Sincerely
Sifu John
Kristoffer
03-31-2004, 10:52 AM
Man I miss Beijing :D
John Dufresne
03-31-2004, 11:45 AM
I know what you mean- I miss Beijing as well- I spent 10 years there. I am planning a trip in 2 month- can't wait
Kristoffer
03-31-2004, 01:23 PM
10 years! Wow, then you must have alot of good memories from the city. I'll go back as soon as possible. You fluent in mandarin?
John Dufresne
03-31-2004, 01:45 PM
Yeah-I speak chinese fluently, like I speak english (poorly-hehehe)

I do love that city, its like my back yard. Also the girls are great. I am looking forward to going and visiting with my friends there- I have not seen them in 4 years now (Since my divorce) Now I have reason to go back. I will be taking the international judging exam this summer.

Sincerely
Sifu John