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RECORD YEAR OF SUCCESS FOR MAIA ACCREDITATION

MAIA President, Walt Missingham, has advised that 2012 has been the most successful year ever in terms of accreditation uptake. Its only September and we have conducted multiple courses in Sydney and Melbourne as well as Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Port … Continue reading

Death of Grandmaster Lawrence Lee

The martial arts community has been greatly saddened when Grandmaster Lawrence Lee lost his battle with cancer on the 2nd of July. Lawrence Lee was the founder of the kung fu system Tong Kune Do and was a foundation member … Continue reading

THE FORGOTTEN BRUCE LEE FILM

Walt Missingham, one of Australia’s most successful documentary film makers, has released an article on The Forgotten Bruce Lee Film – The Wrecking Crew Click here for the full story.

CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN BLUNDELL

Congratulations are in order for MAIA Vice President Kevin Blundell who has made the cover as featured martial artist in International Martial Arts Publication ‘EFC All Stars’ ( April 2012 Edition). Congratulations to Kevin Blundell from KRMAS on an informative … Continue reading

FIRST ACCREDITED INSTRUCTOR IN NEW ZEALAND

Walt Missingham [R] with Garry Lutton (L) at his attendance at a recent Accreditation Course New Zealand Martial Arts Instructor Garry Lutton recently became his country’s first ISO standard Accredited Instructor. Garry commented: “Accreditation is the way of the future … Continue reading

MAIA ACCREDITATION GOES INTERNATIONAL

MAIA president has confirmed the rumour that the MAIA will be adopting an international role in the accreditation of martial arts instructors. Walt Missingham, President of the MAIA, confirmed that accreditation courses this year will be conducted in North America, … Continue reading

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY OFFICE BREAK

Our Office will be closed from the 22nd Of December until the 19th of January 2012. We wish every member of safe and happy holiday.

Song Jin Han Vs AKWF

Mr. Jin-Song Han, a former member of the AKWF, commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria in June, 2011, in defamation, and for an alleged breach by the AKWF of its rules. The action was taken against Mr. Walt … Continue reading

COURT SETTLEMENT ANNOUNCED

In 2010, Mr.Walt Missingham, President of the AKWF, brought defamation proceedings against a former member, Dr. Larissa Koroleva, in relation to material she had published in the course of an internal process within the AKWF. The proceedings have now been … Continue reading

DEATH OF KICKBOXER BOTH TRAGIC AND AVOIDABLE

The kick boxer Mark Fowler died following his participation in a kick boxing event held on Saturday the 13th of August at ‘Fontana Amorosa’. The event was conducted by Taipan Promotions. The death occurred after Mark sustained a head injury … Continue reading