EVENTS - Seminars, Tournaments etc

This is a place where you can find out what's happening around the Australia. Many of the events are run by International Martial Arts Alliance but this is an industry notice board not just for members. If you have an event you want to tell others about, send it to us and we will post it at no charge.

DROP IN CLASSSES - SHAOLIN KUNG FU (for instructors & senior students)
This is a great opportunity to cross train and learn specific conditioning drills, weapons and dynamic forms with our new resident Shaolin Monk' Shi Chuagalong'
Limited numbers for each session
When: Thursdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm (specific theme for each night)
Where: Impact Fitness Centre 2/2 Unit Kia Crt Preston Victoria
Cost: $20.00
Contact: Craig Baulch 0422 993 687
Phone: 03 9484 0548
Email: chairman@martialartalliance.com

TRIPLE TREAT SEMINAR - Mixing Business with Martial Arts Training
When: Saturday 25th July 2.00-5.00pm
2.00-3.00pm Shi Chuagalong Shaolin Monk will take you through strength/conditioning/flexibility & partner drills
3.00--4.00pm Industry Meet with Graham Slater- Weapons licensing, Accessing Gov Funding, Martial Arts TV
4.00-5.00pm Keynotes Speaker Paul Marcek with 'Business Tips to grow your School'
Where: Impact Fitness Centre 2/2 Unit Kia Crt Preston Victoria
Cost: only $20.00 (IMA sponsored)
Contact: Craig Baulch 0422 993 687
Phone: 03 9484 0548 or 03 9897 3213
Email: chairman@martialartalliance.com

Australian Martial Arts Hall of Fame
When: Saturday 8th & 9th August 2009
Venue: The Bayview Eden 6 Queens Rd Melbourne
Event: Black Tie Awards Dinner on Saturday followed by Seminars on Sunday
Cost: $150.00
Email: rburkala@bigpond.com

2009 Australian Kyokushin Open Non Contact Championships
When: Saturday 8th August
2009 Australian Kyokushin Open Full Contact Championships
When: Sunday 9th August
Where: Sydney UndershirtSports & Aquatic Centre Codrington St Darlington
Phone: 02 9389 0252
Email: shihantaylor@ozemail.com.au

Martial Arts TV Channel Film Shoot
School Owners can get free filming (we will produce a article story-interview-promo dvd). Footage will be showcased on the new TV Channel which will help raise instructor's profiles and promote martial arts in general. Only 8 spots per day so book now to reserve your place.
Interstate? Find out when we are in your State.
When: 15th August 9.00am - 5.00pm
Where: Impact Fitness Centre 2/2 Unit Kia Crt Preston Victoria
Contact: Graham Slater
Phone: 03 9897 3213
Email: chairman@martialartalliance.com

Silat Suffian Bella Diri Seminar Knife Awareness and Defence
When: Sunday 16th August Start 9.00am - 12.00pm 2 hour lunch break then 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Six Harmonies Kung Fu Academy Level 1 / 78 St Kilda Rd St Kilda Victoria
Cost: $55.00 pre registered or $65.00 on the day.
Contact: John Schieven: 0417 358 519 or 03 9408 4039 email john@gspromoproducts.com.au

MARTIAL ARTS WEAPONS Industry Talk - Have Your Say!
Representatives from the Victorian Police Force working on the martial arts weapons licensing laws will be in attendance to answer your questions and get an accurate account of how various weapons are being used, stored and brought to training. Make a list of questions and send them to us so the representatives can have time to prepare some answers.

The government has difficulty in communicating with the martial arts industry in order to get its opinion because of its diversity and political segregation, so let's work together and offer a united voice.

When: Saturday 21st March 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Venue: IMA HQ Training Facility Unit 2 / 2 Kia Crt Preston Victoria
Cost: FREE
Contact: Graham Slater
Phone: 03 9897 3213
Email: chairman@martialartalliance.com

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK Information Seminar
This information session is vital to inform instructors of their legal obligation when training children.
Download the Information Pack via bulletinpage
When: Saturday 21st March 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Venue: IMA HQ Training Facility Unit 2 / 2 Kia Crt Preston Victoria
Cost: FREE
Contact: Graham Slater
Phone: 03 9897 3213
Email: chairman@martialartalliance.com

BETTER BUSINESS SEMINARS
Paul Mracek CPEng, GAICD, FAIM, CEO keynotes speaker (Who is Paul Mracek?)
Graham Slater support presenter
Theme: 'When you need more than just martial arts skills to run a Club'
This business session will give you ideas and practical skills tto get your club pumping.
When: Saturday 21st March 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: IMA HQ Training Facility Unit 2 / 2 Kia Crt Preston Victoria
Cost: FREE to IMA members or $97.00 (non members)
Bookings essential Contact: Graham Slater
Phone: 03 9897 3213
Email: chairman@martialartalliance.com
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Sports Coaching and Fitness Courses are great way to upgrade your skills as an instructor. Want to know about gaining higher qualifications either by correspondance of with 'face to face' workshops call us for special IMA Member Rates 03 9897 3213

CIRCLE OF KNOWLEDGE TRAINING SESSIONS
The IMA was founded on this type of non political / open mind / no ego attitude for instructor training covering all sorts of topics from numerous styles from around Australia and overseas. Each seminar lasts around 2 hours with several instructors taking 15-20 minutes segments on a chosen theme which can be anything from practical self defence to chi development and esoteric healing. Generally an instructor volunteers tobe the host and provides the venue and all participants donate $15.00 for training and refreshments. The IMA HQ will hosting one per month so take advantage of this opportunity to get some great instructor training.
7.00pm-9.00pm and the first Thursday of every month
Themes: Different each session (Instructors can bring their senior students)
Unit 2 / 2 Kia Crt Preston Victoria (under the banner of Impact Fitness International)
Book to confirm theme and space availability.
Contact: Craig Baulch 0422 993 687
Other seminars to be posted shortly!

NAS NSW 2009 TOURNAMENT DATES:
Round 1: 8th March 2009
Round 2: 3rd May 2009
Round 3: 28th June 2009
Round 4: 23rd August 2009
State Titles: 18th October 2009  
Ryde Aquatic & Leisure Centre, 504 Victoria Rd , RYDE. NSW. 2112 
Contact: Gary Palmer 0410 335 937
Email: garypalmer138@hotmail.com

Victoria Open Knockdown Tournament.
Sunday 5th April 2009 – Start time 1.00 pm. sharp
VENUE: COLLINGWOOD TOWN HALL 140 Hoddle St., Collingwood
Contact: Shihan Peter Volke World Karate Organisation
Shinkyokushinkai Australia
Phone: 03 5342 4716 Mobile: 0419 312 411
E-mail: tamashii@bigpond.com.au

Lion Bushido Tournaments:
Saturday 16 May 2009 Twilight Teams Tournament
Sunday 30 August 2009 Individuals Tournament
Contact: David Snell
Phone: 03 9887 4098
Email: info@lionbushido.com.au

First Aid Course (Level 2 / Senior First Aid / CPR Updates
This course is conducted by completing the theory at home through a workbook and doing the practical in the One Day Workshop being ideal for those busy people. Those just wanting to do the CPR Update can rock up at 2.00pm and complete it.
To be booked on demand 10.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $150.00 (IMA Members) $190.00 (non Members) CPR Update only $40.00 / $60.00
Venue: IMA HQ Training Facility Unit 2 / 2 Kia Crt Preston Victoria
Contact: Graham Slater
Phone: 03 9897 3213
Email: chairman@martialartalliance.com