Ma Weightlifting – Chinese Olympic Weightlifting level 1

Ma Weightlifting Level 1 (Chinese Olympic Weightlifting)

Ma Weightlifting

Sat June 20

When: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where: Fitness World South Surrey Signature (15850 26 Ave, Surrey BC V3Z 2N6)

Early Bird Registration ends June 10, 2026

Ma Olympic Weightlifting

Learn how to coach the nuance of Olympic Weightlifting. Coach Ma will be returning to run his 2 day Olympic Weightlifting certification course. Learn the technique nuances of the snatch and the clean and jerk.

You will learn to progressively teach each variation that leads to the final variation giving you the ability to teach the Clean and Jerk and the Snatch from the basics to understanding how to coach more advanced lifters. The course is mostly practical so be prepared to learn and practice your technique.

When/Where: June 20-21, 2026 / South Surrey Signature 15850 26 Ave, Surrey BC V3Z 2N6 

Cost: Early Bird (Until June 10, 2026) $449 / Regular Price: $499+tax

About the Instructor

Coach Jianping Ma (Ma Jianping) is a former Chinese Olympian, world-class competitor, and elite weightlifting coach with over 45 years of experience in the Chinese weightlifting system. He is widely recognized as a pioneer in bringing authentic Chinese Olympic weightlifting techniques and training methodologies to North America.

Competitive Highlights

  • 1984 Olympian: Represented China at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in the 67.5 kg weight class.

  • World Medalist: Won a silver medal and two bronze medals across four World Championships and World Cup appearances.

  • National Champion: 12-time Chinese National Champion.

  • Masters Champion: Multi-time Masters World Champion and Masters World Record holder.

Coaching Career & Leadership

  • Ma Weightlifting: Founder and Director, hosting seminars, certifications, and training camps worldwide to educate athletes and coaches on Chinese weightlifting mechanics.

  • Collegiate & International Head Coach:

    • Appointed Director of Lifting Sports and Head Weightlifting Coach at Missouri Valley College (2023–present).

    • Served as Head Weightlifting Coach at Lindenwood University (2012–2020), leading the team to multiple national titles.

    • Former Head Coach of the USA World University Championships Team (2003–2007).

    • Former Head Coach for the Seychelles National Team and Team Anhui China.

Coach Ma holds a master’s degree in exercise science from Xi’an Sports University and remains one of the prominent global authorities on technical efficiency, bar path precision, and residual force generation

Course Pricing

Early Bird: $449 + tax (until June 10, 2026)

Regular: $499 + tax

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