IAOMAS_News_June05.pdf

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1 International Alliance of Martial Art Schools The "True-Spirit" of Friendship and Family, through the teachings of the Martial Arts July, 2005 Welcome Welcome to the July PDF version of the IAOMAS news letter. Going out to over schools Please ensure you forward it on (or the link ) to your students. Please send anything you want submitted to: England@iaomas.com With the heading IAOMAS News Please ensure text is already written (you have to do some of the hard work) and preferably in a word doc. And pictures/photographs are in Jpeg format. Articles submitted will be placed in priority of importance and date, with those most relating to IAOMAS or IAOMAS ideals getting first priority, small articles are also welcomed as are small reports of your events (but please keep them brief as we can add direct links to your websites direct from the news letters) The standard news letter will possibly be only 2 to 4 pages long, please contact your country site for last months news letter (if still available). To get last months version, please use this link: IAOMAS_News_June05.pdf Several IAOMAS members have again made an appearance in the UK martial arts publication Combat - July 2005 issue. Though this is a UK based publication, it will be featuring International IAOMAS instructors as well 9and has this issue). Check it out! A link to download the article should be on the IAOMAS forum shortly for those that cant obtain a copy. Hi National Ju Jitsu Team (UK) I have been asked to be the Rep for Euro Sport Ju Jitsu and asked if I can sort out a National team. Tto do this is anyone up for it, look at the website and pass it on?? if so then courses can be done and there is talk about the championship being in Germany or Italy in 2006, a bit rushed but it is still talk at this time Dave Baker UK Southeast Director WEBBS 5th Dan Shihan Inside this issue: IAOMAS in Combat 1 UK Ju Jitsu Team 1 Dojo Facade Refurbish- 2 CRB Checks 2 Instructor Courses 2 New IAOMAS members Calendar Preview 4 IAOMAS Benefits 4 IAOMAS South Seminar 5 IAOMAS Malta Champs 6 IAOMAS Badges 6 Hot on the Forum Patterns to Music Ultimate Training Sessions What ticks you off Go Kan Ryu is official The truth about ground fighting Most Embarrassing moment Remembering an old friend Cuts to UK prints of movies Have you say by visiting the forum at:

2 P AGE 2 I NTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF MARTIAL ART SCHOOLS DOJO FAÇADE REFURBISHMENT HIGH PARK MARTIAL ARTS in Toronto Canada has just unveiled its new stone façade. The entire front of the building has been given a brand new look. Sensei Martin O Connell, Godan, has owned and operated High Park Martial Arts as a full-time endeavor since March The various streetscape improvements that have been underway since he purchased the building in 1999 have recently been completed and it was the ideal time (May 2005) to upgrade the look of the Dojo. Anyone is welcome to drop by if they are ever in the area. High Park Martial Arts 3094 Dundas Street West Toronto, Canada Instructor Training Programme, CRB Checks & 1st Aid The Cobra Martial Arts Association is a registered Body with the Criminal Records Bureau and a St John Ambulance Approved Training Provider. This means we can carry out CRB checks and offer St John Ambulance Certified First Aid courses. As well as the above our Instructor Training programme also covers Child Protection, Health & Safety and Risk Assessments. For full details please visit the following websites: or contact Andrew Morrell We would like to extend these courses and services to IAOMAS members. If you can provide similar benefits for IAOMAS members in your country, please get in touch

3 J ULY 2005 P AGE 3 Welcome to our newest members From Mexico we welcome Marco Portugal of Asociacion De Taekwondo del Noroeste de Mexico From Ireland, we welcome Siobhan Leckey of Ophir Karate Association From the USA, we welcome Chris Bashaw of the Mizu Tama Dojo Mr.Traylor of Dark Gift Combat Jason Uga of Universal Grappling Arts Street Fighting Academy Sanjay Athavale of the Budokan Institue of Martial Arts From Puerto Rico we welcome Carlos Diaz of Professional Martial Arts Education From Morroco, we welcome Mohammed of the Comite National de Kenpo From Nigeria, we welcome Abass Babatunde, Wanjoh Tuesday & Egbowon Dickson of Iman Sports Academy From Canada, we welcome Bill Gallant of Pinnacle Martial Arts Academy From Argentina, we welcome Brian Rubén Riquelme of Centro Argentino de Chaiu do Kwan Carlos Hernandez of Taekwondo Ateim From England, we welcome Tom Bryans of Kibondo David Chastell of Street Wise Self-Defence Association From India, we welcome Siddiq Mahmoodi of Kendo Federation India Arvind K Kotnala of Renbukan Karate Do Association of India Ishan R Agrawal of Martial Arts World From Pakistan we welcome Muzammal Ahmed of the Pakistan Shotokan Karate Assosiation From France we welcome Leclinche Didier of European Federation Koroho From Trinidad we welcome Shane Dyer of Pyramid Martial Arts Academy From Brazil we welcome Alexandre Gomes of Um Yang Kwan Hapkido From Italy we welcome Davide Rondinella from Fit & Climb karate Jutsu Please note: All listings (except Germany) are now completely up to date Please visit Country sites of members for more details. *** Please remember to display the IAOMAS logo, prominently on your web sites *** All members are advised to contact the school they may visit to sort out the finer details More schools are joining day by day, these are only the ones that the HQ, keep an eye on the country site lists. Please ensure you double check your listings are correct & are in fact there & contact us if any problems.

4 INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF MARTIAL ART SCHOOLS QUICK LINKS About IAOMAS IAOMAS Central Site Join IAOMAS (Club Instructors only) Links to all Country Pages IAOMAS Forum IAOMAS Scrap Book IAOMAS 2006 Calendar submission previews IAOMAS Badges IAOMAS Goodies It is a statement by itself when a club joins the IAOMAS network. For your information, there are many martial arts schools that are not interested in pursuing activities that promote nondenominational cross-training, let alone look out for student benefits. This is not an indication of a lack of quality, but one of organizational mentality. You can be assured that clubs who belong to the IAOMAS are those that are student-centric, and which understand the benefits of allowing students to explore opportunities and experiences beyond that which you initially signed up for. We also extend our appreciation and admiration to the instructors at member clubs. Joining the IAOMAS is a credit to their confidence, their belief in quality, and their open-mindedness. The IAOMAS is about promoting a sharing mindset, but the truth is that there are many instructors who are not ready to make themselves transparent to other schools or other students. This is not so with any of the IAOMAS members, and we hope that you will extend the right appreciation and thanks to each individual member who makes this worldwide support system possible. If you have joined a school that is affiliated with the IAOMAS, this affiliation allows members of that school to: 1. Train for free (for up to two weeks) when travelling to any one of the 500 plus IAOMAS-affiliated schools worldwide. 2. Cross train with other member schools from different martial disciplines Calendar Preview Picture 3. Access to an international online network with posters who are ready to share their experiences, knowledge, and friendship with you in a non-hostile and open-minded discussion forum. 4. Discuss student oriented issues with other instructors with the benefit of a password-protected section. 5. Have the opportunity to meet visiting instructors from the IAO- MAS network. 6. Meet instructors who seek to share, discuss issues, and learn from other instructors in order to improve their offering and their schools. 7. Enjoy regional (or online) IAOMAS events with like-minded people. No new pictures for months! Come on folks Get Involved! IAOMAS is sold through our members. Beyond list of benefits above, just spend a short time at our forum and you'll notice that IAOMAS members are down-to-earth, friendly, thinking, and humble. Why is our forum alive with so much positive energy? How is it that we see friendships forming through an online martial arts group? How did a free service grow so quickly? These are all things that you will soon find out. Bringing the World Closer Together

5 J ULY 2005 P AGE 5 UK Mixed IAOMAS South Seminar Dear IAOMAS Member, We have put together another amazing seminar full of skilled teachers, to enjoy for all styles in a relaxed and focused environment. Although the venue as of yet has not been decided on, Bournemouth University Sports Hall is our main option and we will only change this if we have a very low or very high turn up of students. This seminar will also be open to NON-IAOMAS members, so they can see how wonderful our organisation is and will most likely want to join. We are looking to make this day a succes, make sure your part of it. Kindest Regards, Oliver Van Overbeek, Sifu Location: Sunny Bournemouth Venue: Bournemouth Uni Hall (might change) Date: Sunday 31st July General Style: Soft/Internal fighting arts Open to: All, regardless of style Cost: Non-IAOMAS IAOMAS Students: Instructors (non teaching): Instructors (teaching) Subjects: - Chi Gong - Andy Wright - JJS - Paul King - JKD/Kali - Gary Hoptroff - Hapkido - Marc/Emma Jones - Wing Chun - Oliver Van Overbeek Suggested duration: (might be amended a little bit) start at Introduction first teaching slot second teaching slot third teaching slot Break fourth teaching slot fith teaching slot run over time + closure Project Leader: Oliver van- Overbeek, sifu@wcasap.com. phone: mobile:

6 J ULY 2005 P AGE 6 IAOMAS Badges Stocks are running out now, there are only a few hundred left. All instructors should note, that there will not be another order unless de- mand is significantly high enough to warrant it. Many IAOMAS members, instructors & students alike wear their badges with pride. If you want some, be sure to order some now before they are all gone! See link on back page for details Students show their IAOMAS Badges