World Parkinson Day 2026: Parkinson Boxing and Tai Chi – Second Edition of China-Netherlands Collaboration

On World Parkinson's Day, April 11, 2026, NVGF organized the second edition of "Knock-Out Parkinson Worldwide," once again connecting patients and therapists from Bengbu Central Hospital in China and Medisport Etten-Leur in the Netherlands.

The live Zoom session combined Parkinson Boxing and Tai Chi, led by Marcus Janssen in China, with support from Arnold Timmers guiding participants in the Netherlands. The training included strength exercises, balance training, interactive games, and a calming tai chi session.

This unique event highlighted the growing power of global healthcare cooperation. Despite being 9,000 km apart, patients exercised together, encouraging each other through the screen. The Parkinson Boxing and Tai Chi method, developed over several years by both sides, combines Western boxing with Chinese tai chi and integrates TCM principles to improve balance, coordination, and mental resilience.

Patients expressed appreciation for the guidance and the opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges. The session ended with smiling faces and a shared sense of global community in the fight against Parkinson'

These International Parkinson's Day collaboration events have gained recognition both in China and abroad. This was the second edition of the event, following the first in 2025, and it now serves as a regular platform for health and cultural exchange between the two countries.