
KNIGHTS of BUSHIDO 2025
3 in 1 event in an ancient town of Nachod. Medieval Europe and the magic of Eastern martial arts merge into one historical event. Forget about Prague, Czech Rebublic has many hidden jewels to offer and this town is one of them. It’s history dates back to the 13th century and you will be able to witness much of that.


Experience a 3-day programme filled with:
- seminars with respected Grandmasters
- movie screening
- Hall of Fame event
- close encounters with martial arts legends
- and much more!
All that inside historical venue created in a beautiful Art Nouveau style. Dive into luxury - your hotel, restaurant, café and the event place literally under one roof!
Main event is being held in a gorgeous historical theatre - it is going to be just you and up to 125 carefully selected Masters, Grandmasters and special guest from all around the globe.

Schedule
Friday 6-10pm
"Meet and Greet" informal meeting at the castle, with free buffet, music and special programme. At Nachod state chateau (10min walk from the main venue).
Saturday 9am to 2pm
"Seminars with Martial Arts Legends" on 3 matted areas at the main venue, in a beautiful historical theatre. Including photo session with our VIP guests.
Saturday 4-7pm
"Movie screening" - European premiere of Black Creek, the latest movie with Cynthia Rothrock, including photo and Q&A session with major part of the cast, at local cinema (300m/5min walk from the main venue).
Saturday 9pm
"Hall of Fame" - honouring the Martial Arts Greats, gala banquet including dinner, Awards night and additional programme, at the main venue, a beautiful historical theatre.
Sunday 10am
"Inside the Castle", private tour with a professional guide, at Nachod state chateau (10min walk from the main venue).
Be part of this truly unique event. This is going to be a weekend you’ll remember for the rest of your lives.




Special guests

Martial arts champion, first ever woman from the West to make it into the Asian action cinema, lead star of dozens great martial arts movies, Lady Dragon, the Queen of Martial Arts, recently a producer and a director of her own martial arts movies. It is a great pleasure to have her in the Czech republic again, 13 years after her last visit.

An undisputed forms and weapons champion in the 80' but you probably know him from both China'O'Brien movies, The King of the Kickboxers and first and formost, the 2 original Mortal Kombat movies from 1995 and 1997.

Former World Karate Champion and US National Karate Champion for 3 consecutive years. Author of multiple karate books. Member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame. Known for his roles in Revenge of the Ninja, Wheels of Meals, NRNS3: Blood Brothers, American Kickboxer and quite recently - Black Creek.

A superb martial artist, taekwondo world champion, a man with tremendous physique and unforgetable on screen fights. You could have seen him along big action stars like Jet Li, Jason Statham or his close friend Scott Adkins.

The Duke, respected Wing Chun teacher, head of Cwcso Wing Chun, founder of the Spartan Hall of Warriors and occasional actor in martial arts movies.

A true Fighter Jet Ninja. Former military pilot in German Air Force with 38 years experience in various fighting and military systems like Zen-Sen-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu and Ninjutsu - that is quite a lethal combination of skills.

The highest ranked European representative of the UFAF and a personal friend of "The Man" himself, GM Chuck Norris. But also a black belt in several other styles, author of a martial arts novel, owner of a successful martial arts academy in Norway and a promoter of the upcoming World Martial Arts Games.

Former Kickboxing champion, bodyguard of many prominent stars and owner of a successful security agency, world director of ICO tatami sports, owner and coach of Winni's German Power Team, the only sponsored European team that attends the ISKA US Open tournament on regular basis.

Instructor & Representative of the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute Seattle since 2017. The Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute of Seattle was Bruce Lee's original school, established in 1960. Sifu Bill is certified & recognized by Sifu Taky Kimura, Bruce Lee's highest ranked student & assistant instructor and his son Andy Kimura, who is in charge of the institute today.

10th Dan Kun-Tai-Ko, has been working as a security expert at embassies around the world. He also worked for the United Nations and the EU in various post-war regions. As a former German, European, and World Kickboxing Champion in sparring, forms, breaking and self-defense, he is truly a multi-talended martial artist. Today he is one of the top instructors for biomechanically effective and kinematically applicable self-defense, a tactical trainer and instructor in shooting, arrest techniques, and legal studies.

Hanshi Paul Jock Mcvey from Scotland, 8.Dan Hakkuryuu Jiujitsu, a Black Belt in multiple other styles, former fire fighter, close protection expert and a lifelong martial artist.

A martial arts tycoon that created an empire of 13 karate schools with 3.600 students. Sascha has already given talks in London, United States or Australia and now is coming to us to share his ideas about a successful business within martial arts.

Mrs. Asia, award-winning architect, actress, dancer, model, Kung Fu practicioner and the Executive Producer of Black Creek in which she also has a supporting role.

The first Iranian to receive an international judo refereeing license from the World Judo Federation, has refereed many world class judo competitions. Holds 8th dan in judo and 10th dan in jujitsu. He is also active in the field of research, writing and translating books on martial arts.

Over 40 years experience in Taekwondo and Krav Maga. School owner with international teaching experience. Multiple world champion in self-defense and other divisions. Worked all around the world, including crisis areas.

6th Dan karatedo, 6th Dan Jiu Jitsu - multiple world and European champion and vice-champion in karate (WPFG, WUKF, FEKDA, EPFG, WMAC), Police athlete in the Police Officer of the Year poll, international WUKF referee.

Founder of Vita Sports Fitness, national chairman of Martial Arts Association – International, expert on reality based self-defense. Decades of experience as a bouncer and private security expert helped him develop his own system of realistic self-defence which stands for authenticity, efficiency, and a clear line in self-defense: Streetfight - for the street, not for sport. Andy is an internationally booked speaker, trainer and mentor.

9th Dan Krav Maga, 2nd Dan Shotokan Karate, 2nd Dan Jiu Jitsu. Founder of the Krav Maga Seal System self-defense system with elements of Krav Maga, Karate and Jiu-Jitsu. Author of 3 publications about this system. Leads their own dojos not only in Europe but also in Florida and the Bahamas.

President of the Martial Arts Association-International , Founder of Martial Arts Day and Martial Artist with Heart. Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts Conzepts and Kung Fu Expert. The Abbot of the Shaolin Monastery Shi Yong Xin gave him the Name “Shi Yan Zhe”. Ambassador of the International Children Help Fund. Actor in over 50 Instructional Martial Arts DVD´s, Writer and Co-Write of over 100 Books. Bernd is an internationally booked promoter, speaker, trainer and mentor.

8. Dan Atemi Combat System, 4. Dan ATK Self-Defense, 3. Dan Jiu-Jitsu, co-founder of ACS Atemi Combat System, self defense instructor for Sri Lanka army and police forces, former instructor for the Dubai police. Organizer of the well-known Budo Camp Series with 40 camps in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Shaolin/China, Dubai, USA, Malta, Netherlands. Dojo leader of the Budo Sports Academy Harpstedt with an active and very successful Jiu-Jitsu competition team.

Founder and chief instructor of the Internal Alchemy School of Taijiquan & Qigong, with 43 years of experience in Chinese martial arts, initiated disciple in Zhengzi Taijiquan and a 4th Duan Master Instructor with the Zhong Ding Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Association. Instructor for the Natural Energy Academy in Hong Kong and as a Senior Instructor with the Taiji Union of Great Britain. Associate Producer of the Black Creek movie.

4th Dan karate EMESKAI, former professional MMA fighter and former member of special forces and training instructor of the Police of the Czech Republic. Coach of MSK Sokol Pardubice and KUDO Pardubice, fencer and stuntman in the historical fencing group Stage Combat Team Zubři.

A highly accomplished martial artist with over 29 years of training across multiple styles (e.g. Wing Chun Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Hapkido) making her a master in her field. She has received multiple international awards. She combines this knowledge in martial arts with her technological expertise, works in the film industry.

A 9th Dan in Tang Soo Do with over 40 years of martial arts experience. Founder of NAFMA (North American Federation of Martial Arts) and a prominent figure in the martial arts community. Known for his leading role in Killer Ex movie, currently stars in a new crime show City of Honor and continues to inspire outside world both in martial arts and entertainment.

9 times World Champion, Director of the Dragonz Magazine, Action Star in Bullets & Katanas, Director of TACFEST & EXPO, Codirector of AIAMA, Argentina-Spain-UK-USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame member.

Multiple world champion in traditional Shaolin Kung Fu, holder of the title Shaolin Kung Fu Star of the World from the World Shaolin Games 2024 in China, and Grand Champion of North America 2025. With over 400 medals from national and international competitions, Karel is one of the most successful young martial artists in Europe and the world, proudly representing the Czech Republic at the most prestigious global events.

2nd Dan Krav Maga Seal System, self-defense instructor, bodyguard at Seal Security Services. Chief instructor of the Krav Maga Seal System Rajhrad with more than one hundred students.

The only physiotherapist worldwide to hold a 6th Duan certification from the Chinese Wushu Association in tai chi, kung fu and qigong. With more than 30 years of martial-arts experience, he has trained under masters such as Grandmaster Madam Kit Chan and Cynthia Rothrock, earning over 80 medals in national and international competitions. Raymond specialises in teaching Yang-style tai chi and the Mulan Quan system, blending his physiotherapy expertise with traditional practice to support holistic health. He also appeared as Jiao-Long in the Black Creek movie.

6. Dan Kempo and 6. Dan in Self defence, President Kempo Federation of Germany. Honorary director of MAA-I (Martial Arts Assotiation - International), World Champion, European Champion, German Champion, Instructor IPO, Sports therapist. Member of International Combat Martial Arts, Member of World Federation Martial Arts.

3.Dan Krav Maga Seal System, as the main instructor of the Slavkov u Brna branch, is fully dedicated to her more than 150 students, mainly women and children, to find effective ways of self-defense in life situations and to feel safer. She herself actively participates in several self-defense seminars a year, mainly abroad. Through the Krav Maga Seal System she spreads methods of preventing violence in society and personal safety awareness.

A Filipino Martial Artist with 11 years of experience and a direct student of Grandmaster Carlos Pulanco. She is also the founder of Daloy Kamao Arnis Filipino Martial Arts, her own style rooted in the rich traditions of Agos Kamay. Jona has helped Filipino Martial Arts become known and respected across Germany and within the Filipino community in Europe, while keeping alive the traditions of Eskrima, Arnis, and Kali through demonstrations and events.

With 52 years of martial arts experience, expert in Shaolin Kempo Karate, heavily influenced by Kyusho Aiki Jutsu ano Korindo Aikido. Studied different martial arts in the USA and Netherlands during his military service and years thereafter. Teaches at his club Kempo Karate TUS Leopolshöhe.

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Accommodation
Hotel U Beránka (official hotel)
Hotel U Beránka is located right in the center of Náchod and offers accommodation in comfortably furnished rooms and apartments, a great restaurant and a café. It is directly connected to the main venue.
Room reservations under https://hotel-beranek.com/rezervace/.
Additional rooms:
Hotel u města Prahy https://www.umestaprahy.cz/ - 50 meters from the main venue.

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