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August 2006 DAN INOSANTO AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2006
July 2006 National Television/ Advertising Campaign It is with great pleasure that we can now announce that the MAIA is involved in the largest martial arts promotional campaign ever seen in Australia . The campaign, which will commence in 2007 will feature the following: 1. A national Television, Radio and print media presence 2. A seven figure budget 3. Martial Arts together with three other sport/ recreational activities will be featured on the packets of four major breakfast cereals. In conjunction with this campaign a major advertising agency is establishing a national phone in and website service that will enable all MAIA members to be contacted directly by persons wanting to join their schools. The directory will have a single national telephone number that will deal with all calls that flow from the various advertising mediums that will be used. The potential in terms of new students is massive and for the first time martial arts is to be linked with other mainstream sport/recreational activities. It is a big job, in fact the largest undertaking that our industry has ever attempted. Our intent is that we will move martial arts into mainstream media awareness. The first step is to find out who is going to be involved so if your organisation is wanting to be (and we can't see how anyone would not want to be) then send an email to our office, stating who you are and that you wish to be involved we will then get the relevant information to you. To be involved you will need to be accredited, insured and MAIA members. Non MAIA members will not feature in this campaign. 2006 AGM We can confirm that our 2006 AGM will be held in Melbourne . At a date to be set, probably in September, we will send direct notices to all members. International (ISO) Accreditation As indicated previously the MAIA is now able to accredit instructors under the ISO standard. We are the the first Martial Arts organisation in the world to be authorised to do this. This standard will be reflected on all accreditation cards and documentation issued effective from 10 April Martial Arts Industry Supershow 2006 Interest in Australia's first Industry Supershow is growing for more information email your inquiry to amisupershow@blackbeltsuccess.com.au The show, is modeled on the successful MAIA (USA) Supershows held every year in Las Vegas and will occur on the 14th and 15th of October at Jupiter's Casino on the Gold Coast. If you would like a promotional DVD on this just send your request to the supershow email and it will be sent to you.
MOVIE STAR? Message from Walt Missingham - Film Producer As many are aware I have another life as a television producer. In fact last year I became the highest earning TV Documentary producer in Australia 's history. With success comes opportunity and I have been working on producing a martial arts feature film. The film entitled ‘Cody's Island (written by Australian martial artist Mal Lomax) is now in the pre production and casting phase and to that end I am issuing the following invitation to anyone within our membership. The opportunity exists for the placement of many martial artists in supporting and extra roles. If you wish to be considered then please send the following on a CD or DVD (dependent on final file size) 1. A head shot photo on jpeg 2. a body shot photo on jpeg 3. On a single word document - your martial arts resume together with any previous on camera experience as well as your contact details - phone, address, email 4. your show reel (martial arts demonstration) as a Quicktime File The disc is to be labeled with your name and the words ‘Cody's Island If anything is received in any other form (eg paper hard copies. VHS tape etc) it will not be considered. The film has a good chance of going ahead so if you would like to be in it we would like to hear from you. Send the Disc to Phoenix Films PO Box 134 Kenthurst NSW 2156 Kickboxing and Weapons Ban! Our office and many of our members have been reporting increasing email and lobbying activity from ‘hobby group' an offshoot religious group who wishes to see kick boxing and weapons training banned in Australia . It may be that we will need to present a response to Government as a result of their efforts. Like most that have gone down this path before them they are short on facts and send their emails out anonymously so we should not overrate them but neither should we ignore them. Any member with any information on this group should contact our office. As the Industry Body we will act when and if it is appropriate.
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