Study Baduk / Go / Weiqi in Korea – Youth Program
We are organizing a study journey for young Baduk / Go / Weiqi players to train in Korea for 2 months. We will travel with 8 to 10 players aged 8 to 18 to Korea in October and November.
The program includes:
- 8 weeks of intensive Baduk / Go / Weiqi study from Monday to Friday
- Cultural activities on most weekends Visits to the KBA building and Baduk TV Attending the Samsung Cup Finals (top 32 players in the world)
- Participation in a local tournament Learning basic Korean, with a focus on Baduk terms
We plan to make this a yearly activity and, when possible, extend the study period to 6 months or even offer a 1-year student exchange.
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On the evening of January 14th, Nie Weiping, 9th dan, passed away at the age of 74. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was considered one of the strongest masters in the world, taking several second places in major international tournaments, including the inaugural Ying Cup. If you’ve seen the film “The Duel,” you’ll probably…
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