2009 HAS BEEN A VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR US.

UNDER THE STARS CAMP The WMAA camp held at Tamworth in April was attended by 70 members despite the weather.

Seminars were run by: - Kip Stavrou Kubudo Bill Young Kata Duane Miller Street Defence Alexsandra Covek Sparring Techniques Bill Johnson Tactical Defence Sid Yates Kickboxing Lindsay Guy Self-Defence

The day ended with an abundance of talent for the Under the Stars Tournament and some more delicious food prepared by Natalie and all her helpers. Overall participant of the day was awarded to Joshua Carrier from Tora Shintai.

Just some of the people who attended.

WMAA team in America celebrate a huge success.

World Martial Arts Alliance Team Australia

WMAA took a team of 18 to America for the ISKA World Titles held in Orlando, Florida. Even with 5,000 competitors from all over the world our small team was set to make their mark and with great success. Everyone bought home something including several World Titles.

And to all those who helped with sponsorship and

fundraising to get us there, THANK YOU.

GRADING DAY: World Martial Arts Association recently held our annual grading day in Sydney at Tora Shintai’s new dojo, Wetherill Park. The day included Tora Shintai students black belt grading, Tamworth Kenpokai’s Duane Miller 4th Dan and Gemeni Woods 1st Dan. Outstanding Skill was shown by all. Congratulations. 2010 will see two grading days, with first being held at the Under the Stars Camp and the other in Sydney later in the year. Thanks again to Sensei Alexsandra Covek for this years grading venue.

WMAA DATES TO REMEMBER

2009 ISKA AUSTRALASIAN TITLES

Sunday 6th December Whitlam Leisure Centre, Memorial Ave. Liverpool

Doors open at 8.00am, tournament commences at 9.00am Enquiries to tournament promoter Kip Stavrou 0416018323

All forms to be returned by Thurs. 3rd Dec. 2009. No late entry on the day. This is an invitation only tournament. You need to have qualified by ranking in the Top 10 in

your age/rank category through the year by attending the 2009 ISKA tournaments. $1 from every entry will be donated to the Brave Hearts Foundation.

CAMPS: Tamworth Under The Stars: First WMAA event of 2010. January long weekend. Come camping in Tamworth and enjoy seminars all day and a mini tournament at night. Enquires to Bill and Natalie Young 0402806701. Kenpokai Keepit Camp: Held at beautiful Lake Keepit near Gunnadah. 19th, 20th & 21st of March. Seminars catering for junior students as well as seniors. Enquires to Duane Miller and Gemeni Woods on 0409156497.

Instructors of the 2009 Under The Stars Camp

Top Left, Lindsay, Sid, Duane. Bottom Left: Bill Y, Bill J, Alexsandra, Kip.

Ryukyu Kobudo Okinawa Japan There will be a group traveling to Okinawa in May 2010, for Ryu Kon Kai Kobudo training with Master Iha Kotaro. Anyone interested can contact Kip Stavrou 0416018323

MERRY CHRISTMAS &

HAPPY HOLIDAYS BE SAFE

WMAA MERCHANDISE

Coffee Mug $14 Polo Shirt Logo front $30 Polo Shirt Logos F/B $38 Cap White or Navy $25 Enquires to Duane & Gem

0409156497

The team that keeps us running: President:- Kip Stavrou Vice President:- Bill Young Director:- Ross Jackson Coordinator:- Nicole Burley Secretary:- Natalie Young Merchandise:- Duane Miller Gemeni Woods