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.
UPDATED: 28th October 2007

12th April to 19th April 2008 3rd International Martial Arts Games and Congress to be held in Bangkok, Thailand. The Games will be supported by the World Muaythai Federation (WMF). This is subsidised by the Thailand government so accommodation, food entry fees is very cheap. The IMA is helping with finding cheap flights for you guys. So whether you are competing or just watching this amazing 9 day event, you don't want to miss it. Graham Slater is acting as Team Coach and Eng Chor Khor as President of the Australian Branch. Download the PDF doc
Who do you contact in Australia? The IMA entries close 31st January

15th December 12.00 noon - 3.00pm
SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR LUNCHEON Yum Cha
The ‘ Alliance ' is inviting all martial arts instructors to join them on this special end of year break up. Network with other school owners pick up some new ideas to promote your school from our guest speakers.

Bookings are essential especially for catering. Venue to be confirmed.
SUGGESTED: Golden Pebble cnr Stud Rd and Boronia Wantirna.

Luncheon Topics of disccussion: Online Marketing, Add on programs, Fitness Assessments and raising your profile through TV.

It is a busy time for all of us so please let me know if you would like to attend ASAP. You know the number.

The ‘ Alliance ' will hold a number of special seminars labelled 'BETTER BUSINESS SEMINARS' to help instructors expand their schools, create more revenue streams, increase their coaching and business skills in general. This material will be matched up to the national sports / fitness training packages (Certificate III-IV). Attendees may obtain credit towards existing or future qualifcations. For more details call us.

The first seminar will be held in February 2008 and the rest will be delivered throughout the year at the IMA HQ 346 Bell St Preston. Participants from interstate are welcome.

Seminar duration will be from 3 - 8 hours and will include resource material.

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.

Value of these seminars are $200 - $500 each (that's less than your annual membership). You get TWO FREE if you renew your membership before 1st February 2008. Membership received after then will only entitle you to ONE FREE SEMINAR.

Intersate people will receive the resource material in a distance learning pack on DVD with the same opportunity one or two packs for free.

BETTER BUSINESS SEMINARS COSTS
$50 per seminar for IMA Members and $75 for Non Members
(Not $200 - $500)

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 - 4.30 pm
BETTER BUSINESS: Senior First Aid

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

Qualification Courses this year will be listed below as they are scheduled
• NCAS Level 1 Beginning Coaching manual,
• Beginning Coaching workbook,
• ICMA 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,
• ICMA Statement of Attainment
All this for only $195.00 (GST exempt)!
Contact Damien Martin at ICMA for more info 07 5526 4500
Get the PDF doc with all the info GO NOW!

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!