INDUSTRY NEWS

Latest Newsletter June 2008
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This is our new industry news and special events page where you will find the latest news and what's happening (things you shouldn't miss). We will be updating this area as soon as news is sent to us so keeping checking each week.

You will find short news briefs on each item and an extended version via a link ‘More News' and the events will link you to the main events pages ‘Events' Archive news will have all the previous news items (condensed versions) which can be accessed via the appropriate link ‘Archive News'

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 10 th 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

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

Issue 1 World Muay Thai Magazine is now out and has plenty offer fighters, coaches, sponsors and fans. Get your copy delivered to your door by contacting John Tozeland, Publisher Mobile : 0416 922 151 
Fax:  07 5528 4700 

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

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

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

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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New Logo Web Banners for Members. You can register to use our new web banners that will help you gain greater consumer confidence and therefore more students. By adding the IMA Peak Industry Body web banner visitors to your website instantly recognize your school is part of a large group. They will know you must have met a certain industry standard to provide professional instruction. More News

New IMA Business Partners are here to help you and save you more. The IMA is constantly tracking down great business partners and squeezing the best industry deals for its members. Check out the new logos on the left and ride hand side of these pages: Global Fitness (RTO), Debit Success, Workout World and Deevana Patong Resort Hotel are our latest ones.

Holiday in Thailand check out Phuket better still stay at the Deevana Patong Resort Spa it is luxurious with lots of amineties and well priced More News

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