About this Event
Siblings Martina and Josef are not only highly accomplished athletes but also respected trainers, leading self-defense and martial arts courses both in the Czech Republic and abroad. Their programs cater to all age groups, from children to adults. Through various charitable initiatives, they focus on supporting disadvantaged communities, including individuals with visual impairments and victims of bullying.
They will host a 90-minute workshop focused on practical self-defense techniques, such as defending against punches, grabs, hair-pulling, and holds.
The workshop is open to all participants aged 15–65 and will be conducted in both Czech and English.
Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable sportswear and shoes.
Martina Ptáčková is an eight-time world champion in combat sports and the first Czech woman to win a world title in Hand-to-Hand Combat (a discipline used by military and special forces). She also made history as the first European to earn a black belt in this sport.
Josef Ptáček is a four-time world champion in grappling and a multiple-time world silver medalist in combat sports. He holds a black belt from WUCSA and is the youngest senior representative and director of the European division of this organization.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bohemian National Hall, 321 East 73rd Street, New York, United States
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