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Song Jin Han Vs AKWF
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COURT SETTLEMENT ANNOUNCED
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DEATH OF KICKBOXER BOTH TRAGIC AND AVOIDABLE
The death occurred after Mark sustained a head injury in the weekend bout. Mark Fowler, who held British citizenship and was the World Boxing Council Muay Thai Lightweight champion for New South Wales, collapsed after a match on Saturday night and failed to regain consciousness. He died on Monday afternoon. It is understood that Fowler, 35, who lived in Sydney, fought five rounds against his opponent before being knocked down. New South Wales Sports Minister Graham Annesley has ordered an inquiry into the death, which occurred after a NSW World Muay Thai Council event, and will be investigated by the coroner. "I have also instructed the Office of Communities to implement any additional precautions considered necessary to ensure all similar upcoming events fully comply with current legislation and safety requirements," he said. MAIA President, Walt Missingham, has commented that: "the death is both tragic and avoidable as the MAIA has provided numerous reports to the State and Federal Governments as well as SCORS (Standing Committee On Recreation and Sport) advising them of the need for greater controls and in fact warned them of the potential for a fatality, clearly these warnings were ignored. Administration and event officials need to be accredited by either the Australian Sports Commission or the Martial Arts Industry Association. Failing this the MAIA is of the view that if our recommendations are not implemented we can expect further fatalities". |
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Regional Excellence Award For Martial Arts Schools
The award is an annual award to a single schools in a regional area or country town that has met the following criteria. The school/academy will: * be an MAIA member School * be fully insured * only utilise accredited instructors * abide by the National Code of Practice for Martial Arts Instructors and Centres * abide by the Martial Arts Industry Risk Management Policy * abide by the Martial Arts Industry Child Protection Policy * will have contributed in a significant way to their local community Further enquiries can be directed to admin@maia.com.au The awards will be made annually per region or Town Only one award per region or town will be made per year |
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MAIA DISCONTINUES RECOGNITION OF VICTORIAN ISSUED QUALIFICATIONS
Walt commented: "There have been increasing concerns about the over usage of RPLS in the issue of Qualifications by Victorian RTO's to the point that a situation of qualifications that are paid for but not earned has emerged, the MAIA has not and will not be a party this and hopes that the Victorian government Essential Services Commission review of VET fees and funding in a report due in August would lead to Victorian RTO's governance standards being brought into alignment with those of the other States. " Walt noted the recent news item in 'The Australian' that reported: "A SURGE in government-funded enrolments at private providers in Victoria's open-market training sector has raised concerns that the expansion is financially unsustainable and that "dodgy" courses may be emerging. The Victorian TAFE Association and the Australian Education Union have complained of increasing hard-sell advertising in parts of the private sector. Victorian TAFE Association chief executive David Williams said while such courses could be legitimate, it was an area open to potential rorting. "It is imperative that the government satisfies itself that the increases in fast-track courses with very limited exposure to formal learning - whether in a workplace or training facility environment - is closely monitored," he told The Australian. AEU TAFE secretary Pat Forward said the open market was driving down costs, but also quality. She feared a rerun of the problems that had plagued the international student market". The MAIA will review its position on this matter in September. |
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KUNG FU WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS ON TVS
The Program will air on Saturday the 16th of July at 8pm with repeats the following Monday 2.30pm and Wednesday 7.30am. |
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KUNG FU WUSHU SPECTACULAR 2011 AUSTRALASIAN KUNG FU WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS![]()
The day started early with rounds of wushu, tai chi, kung fu and sanda events. Judging was of a high standard as was the level of competition. Competitors and officials from Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Canberra, New South Wales, Queensland and New Zealand were all in attendance. In the evening a large crowd was in attendance to witness perhaps the best display of kung fu/wushu athletes ever seen in Australia. Saturday Evenings Event was officially opened by the Consulate General of the Peoples Republic of China Mr. Shi Weiqiang with speeches also being made by Mr. He Qing Long (Vice President of the Chinese Wushu Association) and Walt Missingham (National President of the AKWF). Mr. Shi Weiqiang and Mr. He Qing Long both expressed their appreciation of both the content and sentiments expressed in Walt Missingham's opening speech. The text of this speech can be viewed here. Television, radio and print media were in attendance to cover the Event which was part of the official Year of Chinese Culture events. A photo gallery of the event can be viewed here. Comments on the Event can be viewed here. |
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MAIA Accreditation Program Supports Bravehearts
© Copyright 2010 Martial Arts Industry Association
IncHetty Johnson, Executive Director Bravehearts, accepts cheque for one thousand dollars from MAIA President Walt Missingham |
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Death Of Ahna Capri Walt Missingham has advised of the sad news of the death of actress Ahna Capri, co star of the Bruce Lee epic 'Enter the Dragon'. Ahna was killed in a car accident on the 19th of August in Los Angeles. Walt commented: "I have known Ahna for almost twenty years and we become quite good friends, I am saddened by her passing she was a wonderful person with a successful and long career ...I will miss her." Capri was born Anna Marie Nanasi
in Budapest, Hungary, but moved to the United States at a young age. By age 11,
she was scoring roles on hit TV programs like 'The Danny Thomas Show' and 'Father
Knows Best.'The buxom actress continued to work steadily in TV and film throughout the 1960s on shows such as 'The Mod Squad,' 'I Spy, 'Ironside' and, later, 'Kojak.' By the 1970s, she had changed her name to Ahna and starred as a wildlife photographer in 'Piranha' and a country singer in 'Payday.' In 1972, she landed the role of Tania, the secretary of Han, in Bruce Lee's smash hit 'Enter the Dragon.' She last worked in Hollywood in 1979 on an episode of 'Mrs. Columbo.' |
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Capri was born Anna Marie Nanasi
in Budapest, Hungary, but moved to the United States at a young age. By age 11,
she was scoring roles on hit TV programs like 'The Danny Thomas Show' and 'Father
Knows Best.'



