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February 7-8,2009

Chicago, IL at Palace Billiards

[Ed. There aren't many sports in the world where you can get a  chance to have professional one-on-one instruction from players at the peak of their sport. Well done to Dragon Promotions for making such opportunities available for the serious pool aficionado.]

For the first time ever in Chicago and the midwest, Dragon Promotions brings you 2008 Player of the Year Mika Immonen of Finland , Former #1 Francisco Bustamante of Philippines, and Top 5 USA ranked Charlie Williams to the Chicago Predator Pro Pool School. These world class professional players will reveal in depth training methods and secrets of professional pool. Students will get insight on their style and knowledge of play which has inspired countless players hroughout Europe, Asia, the USA and the world of pool! This rare experience will be hosted by Palace Billiards and brought to you by Predator Cues, Simonis Cloth, Brunswick Centennial Balls, and Master Chalk.

The instructors will cover a myriad of hot topics relevant to professional cue sports today. The pro champions also have had prior experience in teaching players of all levels from beginner to highly advanced levels. Mika Immonen instructed at past Pro Pool Schools in Roanoke VA, Korea, and Norfolk VA. Bustamante made his teaching debut in 2008 in Jacksonville FL, while Williams has taught in VA, Boston, Korea, India, and Florida.

“The Predator Pro Pool School is a program that we really believe in. It plays an important grass roots role that gives players the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the game, first hand. We’re proud to be part of an effort that supports the growth of billiards and encourages constant game improvement.” explained Tara Walton, Marketing Manager for The Predator Group.

“I’ve attended almost every school out there and had the honor of taking lessons from many top pros. Out of all of them, PREDATOR PRO POOL SCHOOL WAS THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” said John Rousseau of Phoenix, AZ.

World 9-Ball and US Open Champion Mika Immonen of Finland was recently announced Player of the Year by Pool & Billiard Magazine, Billiards Digest and Inside Pool Magazine, making him by popular vote the current greatest player in the world. Known as the “The Ice Man” because of his near invulnerable skills and consistent error free match play, Immonen will cover subjects such as Development of a straight stroke,Banking Systems, Jump Shots, Cueball Control & Position playing,European Training Drills, Mental Game & Attitude, One on One Q & A. Mika will also cover modern topics such as Fitness & Health Pool Training. Mika is sponsored by Mezz Cues, Cafe Puro, OTA Enterprises Japan, Brunswick, Billiard Life and Managed by Dragon Promotions.

Mika Immonen teaching in Korea

Former #1 Francisco “Django” Bustamante of the Philippines will be making his second appearance teaching in the United States. Bustamante has long been considered one of the world’s top four players and perhaps the most feared player in the world. Bustamante’s thunderous game has shocked and wowed audiences around the world with his unmatched ,explosive firepower and supernatural breaking power, Bustamante’s flamboyantly smooth stroke is world renown. Francisco will cover Breaking, Safety Play,-Kicking systems, Shotmaking & aiming, Drills, Mental Game,One on One Q & A. Francisco is sponsored by Puyat Sports and Bear Cues.

Francisco Bustamante teaching in Jacksonville, FL

Former BCA Open Champion Charlie”Korean Dragon” Williams has been consistently ranked in the top 10 in the USA for more than half his pro career. Williams is known by his pro peers to be an astute observer when it comes to helping players and an expert on the mental game. Perhaps from his vast experiences in team play including 4 out of 5 wins for Team USA at the Mosconi Cup and playing vital MVP roles in winning for Team Korea vs Japan and Philippines vs The World in 2008. Williams also coaches billiard stars Shanelle Loraine and Yu Ram Cha, recent winner of the WPBA Most Improved Award. Williams will cover Perfect technique, Stroke Mechanics, Aiming and shot making, Fitness & Health Pool Training, Breaking techniques, Drills, Mental Game, One on One Q & A. Charlie is sponsored by Predator Cues and Dragon Promotions.

Charlie Williams teaching in India

“The participants at our schools get hands on training by the best players in the world today, so they get all the modern information and knowledge of what works. Mika and Charlie are great examples of the modern pool player because they incorporate fitness and exercise in their training. The students also really get to know the players on a personal level. Our pro schools offer an experience unlike anything out there.” says Cindy Lee, CEO of Dragon Promotions.

“It’s really an honor to be hosting an event like this with Mika, Bustamante, and Williams. These are world class pros and I know my patrons, as well as people all over Chicago, will appreciate their presence. In an economy like this, programs like The Predator Pro Pool School will help keep pool alive and inspire more long term business for roomowners. ” commented Bill Wickman, Owner of Palace Billiards.

Predator Pro Pool School Tuition

$1150 fee per student To reserve your spot Pay Online at www.dragonpromotions.com and click on the top banner or mail check/money order to
2516 Waukegan Rd Unit 144, Glenview IL 60025
For more info email propoolschool@gmail.com or call Dragon Promotions at 407-782-4978
Please also email us your contact number so we can reach you.

Limited to the first 15 Students. (currently only 12 spots available)
The school will host a maximum of 15 students divided into 3 groups of 5 pupils. The class will take place over 2 days , 7 & 1/2 hours each day plus 1 hour lunch break where students will eat with Mika, Francisco, and Charlie. Total 15 hours of up close and personal coaching from three of the world’s premier players. Lunch is already included each day.

There will also be an exhibition by the pros after the first day of class is finished on Feb 7 at 730pm.
On Feb 8, all the graduates from the Predator Pro Pool School will participate in a free entry 9-Ball Tournament with the champion receiving a free Predator Cue.

Students may also try out Predator products during the school at no cost. Predator shafts including Z, Z2, 314, 314 2, The BK Break Cue 2, and the Predator Air Jump Cue. Almost 70% of the world’s pros use Predator technology. Any student or fan who would like to purchase , Palace Billiards will be happy to sell you what you desire or place an order for you. Please visit www.predatorcues.com

Thanks for joining this historic event and rare opportunity with Mika Immonen, Francisco Bustamente, and Charlie Williams. It will for sure be a memorable experience to tell your grandkids and friends about now and later.

Palace Billiards will be hosting this monumental event featuring 12,000 square feet with eighteen 9′ Brunswick Gold Crowns and six 7′ Diamond bar tables. Palace Billiards has had a rich history of hosting major events such as WPBA Pro Tour stops and the recent IPT Pro Am Championships won by non-other than the “Ice Man” Mika Immonen. Address: 160 West Roosevelt Rd. Villa Park, IL 60181. (630 ) 941-3500

Predator Cues, an international billiards industry leader, is a high-performance, professional pool cue producer focused on developing revolutionary technology that enhances performance for billiards players worldwide. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, Predator Cues is a division of The Predator Group whose core brands also include Poison Billiards and Uni-Loc®. For more information regarding The Predator Group’s products, visit www.predatorcues.com, www.poisonbilliards.com, www.uni-loc.com.

Class of ‘08 Jacksonville, FL

Meet the Instructors:

Mika Immonen- “The Ice Man” Fulda, Germany
Sponsord by Mezz Cues, Cafe Puro, OTA enterprizes Japan, Brunswick, Billiard Life
Managed by Dragon Promotions

Titles & Credentials
2008 Player of the Year Pool & Billiard Magazine, Billiards Digest, Inside Pool
2008 US Open Champion
2008 Mosconi Cup MVP Team Europe
2008 All Japan Champion
Former World 9-Ball Champion

Mika will cover
- Fitness & Health Pool Training
- Development of a straight stroke
-Banking Systems
-Jump Shots
-Cueball Control & Position playing
- European Training Drills
-Mental Game & Attitude
- One on One Q & A

Francisco “Django” Bustamante – Manila, Philippines
Sponsored and managed by Puyat Sports

Titles & Accomplishments
- US Pro Tour Champion
-Camel World 8-Ball Open Champion
-Former #1 Ranked & Player of the Year
-World All Around Champion Derby City Classic
-UPA Peninsula Open Champion

Francisco will cover
- Breaking
-Safety Play
-Kicking systems
-Shotmaking & aiming
-Drills
-Mental Game
-One on One Q & A

Charlie Williams- “The Korean Dragon” Orlando, FL USA
Sponsored by Predator Cues & Dragon Promotions

Titles & Credentials
- BCA Open Champion
- 4x Mosconi Cup Team USA Champion
-2008 Lucasi Classic 10-Ball Champion
-2008 Korea vs Japan, Team Korea Champion MVP
-2008 Philippines vs World Team, World Team Champion
-2007 Korea Pro Tour Champion

Charlie will cover
- Perfect technique
-Stroke Mechanics
-Aiming and shot making
-Fitness & Health Pool Training
-Breaking techniques
-Drills
-Mental Game
- One on One Q & A
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Thanks for joining this historic event and rare opportunity with Mika Immonen, Francisco Bustamente, and Charlie Williams. Something to tell your grandkids and friends about now and later.

For more info email propoolschool@gmail.com or call Dragon Promotions at 1-407-782-4978
To reserve your spot pay online at www.dragonpromotions.com
Please also email us your contact number so we can reach you.

More Photos of the Pool School Instructors

More pics from Past Pool Schools……

Recommended Hotels

Comfort Suites
17 W. 445 Roosevelt Rd., Oakbrook Terrace, IL‎

Motel 6‎
10 W Roosevelt Rd, Villa Park, IL‎

Intown Suites Chicago West‎
350 E Roosevelt Rd, Villa Park, IL‎

Highland Manor Hotel‎
19W545 Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL

Staybridge Suites Hotel
200 Royce Blvd, Oakbrook Terrace, IL‎

Staybridge Suites Chicago-Oakbrook Terrace Extended Stay Hotel‎
200 Royce Blvd, Oakbrook Terrace, IL‎

La Quinta Inn‎
1S666 Midwest Rd, Oakbrook Terrace, IL‎

Courtyard Chicago Oakbrook Terrace‎
6 Transam Plaza Drive, Oakbrook Terrace, IL‎

Holiday Inn‎
1250 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL‎

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