EVENTS - NATIONAL

This is a place where you can find out what's happening around Australia. Many of the events are run by IMA but this is an industry notice board not just for members. If you have an event you want tell others about, send it to us.

Members want to upgrade your skills at no expense? The IMA have been putting on FREE Business and Exercise Science lecture/workshops all year under the heading of Better Business Seminars. This is a chance to gain some new skills or polish your existing ones. Next One 5th July
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Victoria & Thailand
Martial Arts Boot Camps is an awesome way to gain or upgrade your qualifications / ranks and have a great holiday in Thailand. Heavily discounted rates are available for members and the next trip is scheduled for
5th September 2008. More News.

Victoria
Want to be an Action Star? Well that once in a life time opportunity has just come around again. Deeper Insight Productions and AC Media have just announced their new Reality TV Show that is open to everyone (all grades). Competitors get trained to be action stars and two winners walk away with movie roles. There are two divisions you can compete one being through your combat skills and the other your acting ability or via both. Auditions Australia wide from 21st July More News Coming Soon!

Victoria and nationally on demand
NCAS National Coaching Accreditation Scheme is back under a new package which is available to all styles and includes additional certification from the IMA, a ‘Certified Instructor' badge and an action DVD. Courses are run upon request in your area and some course dates are scheduled (26th July and 11th Octoberin Melbourne). More News

Australia wide
Martial Arts TV Season 2 is now in production so if you want us to visit your school and immortalise you on TV gives us a call. Over one million house holds tuned into our first series in Melbourne alone and now we are broadcasting to an even wider audience. More News

Ed Parker Jr son of the Legendary American Martial Arts Master Ed Parker 10th Dan is coming to Australia to run seminars from 17th September.
Contact: Peter Tas 0438 946 781

Queensland Seminar Wednesday 17 September
Forest Lake State School
Address; Kauri Place Forest Lake Queensland
Time ; 6.30pm -8.30pm
Cost; Participants and Spectators all $89.00 each.
Contact Tony Perez on 0407 214 665 for tickets

NSW Strathfield Seminar 18th September
Strathfield Public School
Address: cnr Hume Hwy and Telopea ave Strathfield South
Time; 6.30pm -8.30pm
Cost; Participants and Spectators all $89.00 each.
Contact Tom Cullen for tickets on 0404197208

VIC Melbourne Seminar 20th September
Venue Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Aughtie Dve  Albert Park VIC 
Ed Parker Kenpo4Kids Seminar: 4.30pm - 5.45pm
Ed Parker Adults  Seminar: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Cost:  $89 Each Spectator or Participant

Victoria
First Aid & CPR Updates now available nationally. Be quick for this one in Melbourne on 5th July at IMA HQ 346 Bell St Preston . It is just $175 for the full martial arts specific certificate first aid course and just $50 for those who want to update their CPR. Contact Graham Slater 03 9480 3543 ( Preston ) 03 9897 3213 (Box Hill) More News

NSW
The AKKA proudly presents the 2008 Australian Open Non Contact continuous fighting. Watch the speed and skill of contestants at the Sydney University Sports & Aquatic Centre, Codrington Street , Darlington (Sydney) NSW on Sat 26 July 2008 from 02:00pm Entry Forms http://www.akka.com.au/events-news.php

Victoria
Lion Bushido Karate Tournament (one of the biggest in Victoria )
Sunday 31st August 2008 Venue: Knox Netball Centre, Dempster St. Ferntree Gully For application forms and more info
Contact: David Snell 03 9887 4098

NSW
Cage Fighting to hit Woolongong with Mick Cutajar at the helm. Mick is rounding up fighters, coaches and sponsors to introduce a very professional circuit to the region. More Info call Mick: 0412729938

NSW
13th Sydney Junior Games held at Five Dock Leisure Centre, Sunday 12th October and run by Kempo Ryu International Karate. Contact: Ross Molonas 02 9831 7549

IMA HQ Seminars Victoria
7th JUNE 9.30 am - 3.00 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Multi Media, Sales & Communication

5th JULY 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: First Aid

2nd AUGUST 11.30 am - 4.30 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Multi Media and DVD Production (Making Show Reels)

6th SEPTEMBER 1.00 am - 4.30 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: School Operations, Telemarketing, Database Building

4th OCTOBER 9.30 am - 3.30 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Gym and Group Fitness Program Design

1st NOVEMBER 11.30 am - 4.30 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Multi Media Poster Design and Fitness Testing

6th DECEMBER 11.30 am - 4.30 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Better Coaching and Exercise Science

Australia wide on demand
Qualification Courses this year will be listed below as they are scheduled
• NCAS Level 1 Beginning Coaching manual,
• Beginning Coaching workbook,
• Global Fitness Institute Course notes,
• IMA Instructor package (IMA registration ‘Certified Instructor’ certificate; 'Certified Instructor' card; 'Certified Instructor' uniform patch and a triple pack IMA Emag DVD ROM 450 pages & 3.5 hours of video) value $79.95,
• NCAS Certificate certificate,
All this for only $195.00 (GST exempt)!
Contact Graham Slater 03 9897 3213

Another handy tip for running your martial arts school / club (10)
Creating new posters and flyers can be so easy using the right software like MS Publisher and Adobe Photoshop. The IMA has a brilliant new service to help you create awesome professional graphics to make your posters / flyers stand out. Just supply us a photo that you would like us to help you to create into your new poster. If you have been a member for 5 years you can obtain this service for free! More info coming soon!