2010 China International Martial Arts Camp with George Xu and Beijing Masters

December 9-23, 2010· Beijing, China
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China Camp 2010 Title Page and Program
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Cost – $2,600 USD (~1900 EUR)- 15 days, includes 10 full training days, all trips, transportation, food and hotels from your arrival on Dec 9 to December 22. Everybody buys their own airplane tickets to Beijing. Cost for a spouse who is not training is $1900 USD (~1400 EUR) (limit 10 families).

Send non-refundable US$200 deposit to George Xu ASAP. The first US$1200 must be paid by December 15, 2009. Remaining US$1200 balance has to be paid in full by October 1, 2010. If there are any unforeseen political events that would cancel the program, your funds will be refunded. Cancel by July 1, 2010 to receive refund of funds paid except for deposit. Please calculate all exchange rates to US dollars. Pay deposit online now using PayPal.

Steps to Register ( updated may 24, 2010)

1. You may call George Xu 415-664-4578 or email admin@susanamatthews.com to find out the current situation regarding last minute registration. 

2. Send US$200 deposit (check or money order or Western Union) directly to George Xu, 4309 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122 Phone: 415-664-4578 or cell 415-407-2199. If you are registering from outside the US you can wire transfer via Western Union your deposit to George Xu (call or fax him with the password number so that he can retrieve the money). Email: admin@susanamatthews.com with questions. You can also pay US$200 (~150EUR) online:

2. Email admin@susanamatthews.com with your email contact information and/or mail George Xu your contact information including name, address, email and phone. Click here to go to the Registration Form and print or email.   

3. Pay first US$1200 before December 15, 2009; pay remaining US$1200 balance by Oct 1, 2010. Please send remaining payments as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of a fee increase since the exchange rate has recently changed! Send these payments via wire transfer to the following bank account. Please make sure the transfer fee is not deducted from the payment. You can also transfer the money via Western Union; call or fax George the password number and he will relay this to Rui Kang Zhuang. Make these payments to Rui Kang Zhuang. You need the SWIFT number to do a wire transfer.

Zhuang, Rui-Kang
Account #4039602-007000-900026648
Bank of China
Shanghai, Kang Ding Branch
Shanghai City, Jiang Ning Road, No 631
zip 200040
SWIFT: BKCH CN BJ 300

Rui-Kang Zhuang
Chang Ting Road #399, Room A06
Shanghai, China

In addition, mail George information about payments you have made. Also email or mail airline information.

4. VISAS If you have registered from a country other than the U.S., you are probably in contact with a leader from that country already and they should help guide you regarding visas. You can also write Susan for help or go to the www.WACIMA.org website to find a Vice President from your country who can help you, or you can call George. From the United States, you can get a visa online from the Chinese Embassy in San Francisco or see below. Contact George Xu with any problems. Bring this program to apply for a visa. You must have 6 months available on passport and one passport picture. You also can call San Francisco Chinese Embassy to get information. You will receive an application in the information packet. Visas should be obtained approximately 2 months before the trip. Call a travel agent if you need help. You can bring a copy of the itinerary on this website and you will also need the hotel information to use as the contact location in China which wil be provided; check back later. 

General info about visas from the US:
You will use the hotel information for the person you are visiting on the visa application. The Chinese visa fee is ~$110. 
Some people have found success ordering their visa online. 
  http://losangeles.china-consulate.org/eng/visa/chinavisa/t27606.htm
Visa from San Francisco: http://www.chinaconsulatesf.org/eng/qianzhen/t42284.htm
Form download:  http://losangeles.china-consulate.org/eng/visa/forms/t27609.htm
Call George if you have any questions about travel or if you experience problems with your payments. Write George or call with any special conditions you may have.  Call him if you want help contacting Chinese business partners or suppliers. 

5. Private Rooms: Accommodations are for double occupancy. You can request a roommate. Private rooms are an additional $340 total. Send this directly to George with your request. You can request a queen bed. Send money for private rooms directly to George. Payment option will be provided later.

The hotel has a laundry. The hotels have business centers with email and fax systems. Bring  traveler's checks—the hotel can exchange for Chinese currency. Phone cards can be purchased.

You should do your own research on vaccinations. Lonely Planet www.lonelyplanet.com has resources. An excellent site is www.tripprep.com. Travelers Medical and Vaccination Centre www.tmvc.com.au also has a lot of information.  Everyone should check http://travel.state.gov/  and  http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm.

6. You will need to stay up-to-date by checking this website. You will be able to arrange additional training after the camp, approximate fees: $25-35/hour private, $120/month group class. Shopping a lot of fun. Bring extra money for shopping.

7.  Participants will receive a certificate for attending 2010 China International Martial Arts Camp- an intensive training opportunity with China's highest level masters.