EVENTS - VICTORIA

This is a place where you can find out what's happening around the state. 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 to 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
More News Senior First Aid Course and CPR Updates this Saturday!

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.

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!

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 (next one is 26th July in Melbourne). More News

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 20th September.
Contact: Peter Tas 0438 946 781

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

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 Phone: 03 9887 4098
Email: info@lionbushido.com.au

NAS Tournament (Round 3) 3rd August
Contact David Auty Mobile : 0413 047 276 Phone : 03 9762 6559

BETTER BUSINESS SEMINARS COSTS
$50 per seminar for IMA Members and $75 for Non Members
(Not $200 - $500) Seminar duration will be from 3 - 8 hours and will include resource material.
Held at the IMA HQ 346 Bell St Preston. Participants from interstate are welcome.

Suparinpei Kata and Bunkai/Oyo seminar coming up in August see Johgn for dates, venue and pricing.
John Forza 03 93302636

2nd FEBRUARY 9.30 am - 3.30 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Risk Management / OH&S and Elite Coaching

1st MARCH 9.30 am - 3.30 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Stretching, Plometrics, Conflict Management

5th APRIL 1.00 - 4.30 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Strength in Sales and Negotiating to Win,

3rd MAY 11.30 am - 4.00 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Martial Science, Planning / Conducting a Program

7th JUNE 9.30 am - 3.30 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Multi Media, Sales and Communication

5th JULY 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Fitness Assesments, Anatomy and Energy Systems

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: Scholl 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

Seminar dates may change without consultation so participants are required to book in advance and confirm 3 days before each seminar in case of any last minute changes.