Newsletter Newsletter 2/2005 Willy van de Morel returns to New Zealand
A.E.T.F. REPORT
Newsletter 2/2005
Willy van de Morel returns to New Zealand

Last month saw Mr. Willy van de Mortel return to New Zealand to continue with the sparring seminar programs that were initiated in January. Mr. Van de Mortel was in New Zealand for a total of 12 days in which he worked with the New Zealand team for the 2005 World Championships as well as conducting seminars all over the country.

Sparring seminars were held in Auckland (2), Papakura, Whangarei, Palmerston North and Dunedin. All seminars were well attended with particular emphasis placed on the development of the junior students.



   

Mr. Van de Mortel also ran a two day camp with the New Zealand team working on sparring techniques. The New Zealand Head Coach, Mr. Andrew Niven, stated that the programs developed in conjunction with Mr. Van de Mortel would form the basis of the New Zealand teams sparring preparation for this years World Championships.

Mr. Niven further confirmed that Mr. Van de Mortel had been added to the New Zealand team coaching staff and would attend the World Championships in Dortmund.

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