The United Nations Refugee Agency

Visionary Martial Arts is now proud to support the UNHCR.

 

The United Nations Refugee agency UNHCR on the ground is in some of the world's worst trouble spots, making a difference to the lives of millions.

The background of the organisation is as follows:

"The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people."

As our club has grown (and is now reaching our limit) new registrations will soon close. Because we have reached this point, the aim was always to support a worthy agency and let the students know where some of their fees were going to.
Stay tuned to our website by using the subscribe button nearby and you will find out what the United Nations is doing to help the millions of displaced people all over the world.

It is a huge job.

Right now, not everyone is safe.

But, this is just a small part that we can play in the overall solution.

If everyone did what they can do,

it would make a difference.

To help others become more aware, just forward this email on to a friend and urge them to subscribe to the Visionary website. At least they will see how our kids are going with their training. At best, they may decide to get involved as we have.

Click here to get involved.

Ultimate martial arts training - Happiness is a choice

Character training and martial arts

Here is a video that explains one of the crucial characteristics of being a good martial artist.

It is to refine your personality.

Our teens in the Visionary Martial Arts program are trained not only in the martial arts and to be leaders, but also to improve their character.

Real martial Arts training that prepares a young student for life.

Hope you enjoy.

Please note that our club is reaching the ceiling this year of twenty students and 5 scholarships. Final places can be secured by emailing Sean on contactseanallen@yahoo.com.au

Visionary martial arts training video.

Here is our latest update on Visionary Martial Arts classes and knife defence.

Stop Press:

• Our classes are nearly full. As of today, there are 8 places left. When we reach our limit, the club will effectively be closed for new members until another spot becomes available.

          and ....

• We will soon be adjusting our membership payment system to incorporate charity donations. More about this later!

See you at training ...

Sean Allen

2012 Training Year

Visionary Martial Arts kicks off the 2012 training year on Tuesday the 24th of January.

Class times:

Training days - Tuesday and Thursday

Times - 4 to 4.30pm for 6 to 8 year olds.

4.30 to 5.15 for 9 years and above.

Remember that the total school numbers are set at 20 (+ four scholarships) so we will see enrolments close soon. At that point, any prospective new members go onto a waiting list.

Remember ....

Visionary Martial Arts" is a very special academy for 4 reasons:

1. Students are taught how to stop a fight verbally before a physical response takes place.
2. Respect and compassion is not just talked about in class. It is demonstrated by participation in community service activites.
3. Techniques taught are very effective and designed for current day attacks on the streets of Perth. Classes are taught by a mature instructor with many years experience .... and ...
4. There are only 20 places available

Interested new members can call Sean Allen on 0433 246 123 to arrange an introductory session.

See you at training!

Visionary Martial Arts - Only 9 places left!

Our club is half full!

With a limit of 20 members, we are now at the half way mark. For those of you who have friends who are showing interest in having their children join, you can still secure a place in either our 4.00pm class for 7 and 8 year olds or our 4.30pm class for 9 to 15 year olds.

Remember Visionary Martial Arts is all about helping each student understand the difficulties in martial arts so that they don't lose confidence when it gets difficult. In turn, this will make a student more resilient both in the dojo and in life.

By the way, Kyoshi Sean did a demonstration recently at the Bob Jones Corporation state gradings. Here is the link so you can watch it ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39P6btDN7Ok

How Students Grow In Martial Arts

Don't Be Scared
Quite often in Martial Arts a student is confronted with fear. On many occasions it is fear of injury.
Last week I chose a student to do a shoulder throw on. His first reaction was "Oh no". After a few repetitions, and a few other students also took part, the class was lining up eager to be the next to be thrown. What was initially a source of fear, became excitement, after knowledge and understanding took place. This is one of the key areas of learning in the martial arts - to act logically and not be driven by emotion. To do this the students train every week and after many experiences, realise that they can do anything they put their mind to.

And another observation and a pat on the back:
Seamless Transitions
Recently Josh made a huge leap in his martial arts skill by joining two techniques together. This combination of techniques was untaught in our class. He was attempting one technique, saw another and switched to defeat his opponent. This has nothing to do with physical skill and everything to do with awareness. Not only did Josh learn by this but so did the onlookers who were standing next to me and were very impressed. ("That was fully pro" was the comment)

From Kyoshi Sean - "It is situations like this that I enjoy the most in teaching martial arts. After the above situations took place, I sat the students down and made them aware of what happened. Now they are aware of how difficult situations often bring about the best results"