“SKILLS FOR LIFE” Martial Arts Based Government recognized training for schools

A revolutionary new school based training and education program for secondary school students may change the way we look at how education and training is delivered in schools across Australia. The program integrates the teaching of traditional martial arts and nationally recognized vocation and education subjects that lead towards credits for the student’s year 11 and 12.

The benefits of this integrated approach means students are able to physically train in the art of Karate whilst at the same time theorize about the science (anatomy, physiology, biomechanics) behind the activities they are doing and gain education in healthy living and lifestyle planning. One of the most important features of this unique program is the training and education the student receives via the martial arts in relation to community virtues and values. These community virtues and values are so often by-passed in education and training today and include such important qualities as the concept of continuous improvement, respect, loyalty, gratitude and honor. The martial arts is a perfect medium to be able to present these topics as it is delivered in an exciting, motivating and rewarding environment to the student.

The Program consists of 5 hours per week study (2 hours being physical training whilst the remaining 3 being theoretical study of the government recognized units of competence listed below.

1. SRSMAR001A Develop knowledge of the martial arts industry
2. SRSMAR002A Collect information on the philosophy and structure of the martial arts industry
3. SRSMAR003A Collect information on the philosophy and foundations of the martial arts industry
4. SRSMAR004A Teach or develop the basic skills of martial arts     
5. SRFFIT002A Apply basic exercise science to fitness activities
6. SRFFIT005A Apply basic exercise science to fitness instruction
7. SRXGRO001A Facilitate a group
8. SRSCOP003B Demonstrate personal image and presentation skills
9. SRXIND002A Develop and implement a career path
10. SRSCOP004B Develop negotiation skills

The Instructors of the “Skills for Life” program for schools are amongst Australia’s most highly credentialed martial artists. Only the best Instructors are chosen for this project and so the following minimum standards have been set by the program developers “the International College of Kenshusei” that will ensure quality and consistency of the program. The CEO of the International College of Kenshusei, Mr. Barry Johnston say’s all instructors must;

• be well respected figures in their local community
• have a minimum of 1 st degree black belt
• have a proven track record of quality training in traditional martial arts
• have undergone a full police check
• have met a minimum nationally recognized coaching standard by achieving Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Martial Arts) which is the new official Government Recognized Qualification for martial artists
• be government recognized trainers and assessors.

Australia ’s first “fully credentialed” martial arts instructors for this line of work have been working diligently for some months now in preparing for this important program for secondary school students.

The following list of “fully credentialed” instructors will be present at the national launch of this program in Bendigo on July 11 2005.

Mr. Tino Ceberano 8th Dan (Title: Hanshi) (full time martial artist also known as the father of martial arts in Australia and former instructor to Bob Jones, Richard Norton and literally tens of thousands of other martial arts enthusiasts in Australia and overseas. Mr. Ceberano has become a figurehead for the development of community benefits through the martial arts in schools for many years, and looks forward to using his skills to take martial arts training to the next level)

Mr. Deena Naidu (Title: Kancho) (Originally from Durban South Africa, Mr. Naidu has the rare title of being one of only a few students to live in and train under the founder of Goju Kai Karate, Gogen Yamaguchi and in turn is a graduate of the Japan Karate-do College. Mr. Naidu is an author and educator of virtues and values through the martial arts. Know as a man of benevolence and compassion by all that train under him, Mr. Naidu is an integral part the delivery of the community values of martial arts and looks forward to taking this program to level that will benefit all involved.

Mr. Graham Slater 6th Dan (Title: Shihan) (chairman of Australia’s leading martial arts association, the “International Martial Arts Alliance”, Mr. Slater is a driving force in the “Skills for Life” program. As representative to over 10,000 martial artists in Australia, the knowledge skills and industry know how, are second to none and he looks forward to also being part of what he calls an important and very necessary community program delivered through schools.

Mr. Barry Johnston 5th Dan (Title: Shihan) (full time martial artist, program writer, developer of this program and CEO of the registered Training Organization the International College of Kenshusei, Mr. Johnston is responsible for the some of the development of and the delivery of government recognized qualifications for martial artists right across Australia, the qualifications are now considered the new standard for the martial arts industry. Mr. Johnston is motivated to be working with so many high profile martial artists in the delivery of this program.)

Venue for the Launch

Bendigo Training Academy
20 High Street
Bendigo 3550

(Across the Road from McDonalds)

Date and time
Monday July 11 th
Class starts at 11.45am and concludes 1.15pm

Interview opportunities

School students enrolled in the program
School teachers managing the program
Parents of the children involved
Instructors of the program
Chairman of the “International Martial Arts Alliance”
CEO of the Registered Training Organization managing the project

Photographic opportunities

1. Teachers,
2. Students,
3. Instructors
4. Parents

Students will be presented with course manuals and undertaking a physical training session with the senior instructors of the program, Mr. Tino Ceberano, Mr. Deena Naidu, Mr. Graham Slater and Mr. Barry Johnston.

POINTS WORTH FOCUSSING ON

It is hoped that media coverage in relation to this program will highlight

1. Innovative Vocational Education and Training programs being offered in progressive schools.
2. Benefits to the community through “Qualified Martial Arts Instruction”.
3. How Australia is leading the rest of the world in setting new standards for martial artists in relation to teaching the martial arts, especially to the young.
4. the responsibility of the Martial Arts industry in Australia in ensuring a positive message is being delivered to students both young and old.
5. Non violent resolutions to conflict and positive goal setting for the students future.

Further details are available upon request by contacting, Mr. Barry Johnston, on the numbers below.

Kind regards,

Barry Johnston
CEO
International College of Kenshusei

PH 03 5444 1890 Fax: 03 5444 1896 Mob: 0419 886 546