At the invitation of Dr.HamidReza Hesaraki, President of the Iran Savate Association, Joel Dhumez and Raphael Chapelle of the International Savate Federation travelled to Iran in february for a seminar.

Thirty athletes and coaches took part in the seminar. Following 2 days of training, all received certificates for participation - for pictures see the 2008 photo album.

Whilst there, Joel Dhumez also met with Dr.Gharakhanlou the President of Iran National Olympic Committee and Mr. Katiraei the President of Iran Karate Federation and Vice-President of Student Sport Federation.

A complete report of the seminar was published in the Razmavar Martial Arts magazine, click here to see the report.