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Youngsters to gain from Sport England boost to Kendo

28/1/2010

Kodokan Kendo Club in Rickmansworth has been given a boost in its expansion plans with a National Lottery-funded grant from Sport England, allowing the club to inject financial support to its new junior section.

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Martial arts chief turns hobby into quest to save the traditional English tearoom

26/11/09

Tearoom enthusiast and martial arts chief Joe Ellis has turned his long-running passion for tearooms into a one-man quest to keep the traditional English institution going by setting up the Joe Ellis’ Tea Room Guide website

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NAKMAS leads by example with new equality and diversity initiative

05/11/09

The National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS) is paving the way for other sporting governing bodies to become more inclusive with a new initiative aimed at diversifying its membership.

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UK martial arts chief calls for new leadership after Olympic karate failure

17/08/09

The chairman of the National Association of Karate and Martial Arts Schools (NAKMAS) has called for the immediate resignation of Antonio Espinos, the World Karate Federation President, following the decision not to include karate in the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Beale beats off adversity to become first female ‘master’ in the UK

06/7/09

Adversity has been well and truly overcome by Sandra Beale, the National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools’ (NAKMAS National Governing Body) director of operations, who has just become the first woman in the UK to achieve Shihan (master) status in Tsuyoi Ryu Karate.

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NAKMAS makes the grade in equality commitment drive

15/6/09

The National Association of Karate and Martial Arts Schools National Governing Body (NAKMAS) has become one of the few national governing bodies in the UK to achieve the coveted Equality Standard: A Framework for Sport Preliminary Level, a charter mark for commitment to equality.

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NAKMAS throws weight behind autism awareness initiatives

14/5/09

Unrestricted access to martial arts for those with Asperger Syndrome and autism in general is a key aim of the National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS), says chair of NAKMAS Joe Ellis.

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NAKMAS aims for 'comlete equality' in martial arts

01/5/09

Equality and diversity in martial arts is being further embraced the National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS) with the national roll out of its Equality Action Plan (EAP) 2008-2011.

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NAKMAS takes its 'excellent in governance' strategy to the masses

30/3/09

The National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS) is rolingtg out its martial arts governance to the masses, highlighting....

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NAKMAS child safety strategy sers example for other organisations

29/01/09

Child safety must be the main priority for any organisation or club which comes into contact with children, says the National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS).

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NAKMAS puts child safety at the top of the agenda with new magazine

08/10/08

A new magazine has been launched by the National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS) which is thought to be the first of its kind in British spoThe National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS) is rolling out its martial arts governance strategy to the masses, highlighting the benefits the national governing body can provide to grass roots clubs and the public.

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NAKMAS Challenges World Karate Federation's Unfair Rules

10/9/08

Sport England and UK Sport must act to protect grassroots karate from World Karate Federation interference, says governing body NAKMAS

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NAKMAS set to team up with a leading insurer as expansion continues

22/8/08

The National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS) is set to announce a new insurance provider for its members as the pool of martial arts clubs under its governance expands.

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NAKMAS makes it 10 years on the trot with international management accolate

18/8/2008

The National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS) has reached a unique pinnacle in its history by securing an internationally recognised quality management standard for the 10th consecutive year....

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NAKMAS' robust child protection standards are highligted in James case

12/8/08

The National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools’ (NAKMAS) robust child safety procedures have been tested in relation to Derek James, a senior instructor at the Freestyle Shotokan Karate Association in Bedford....

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Chairman of NAKMAS has Asperger Syndrome

28/07/08

Joe Ellis, Chairman of NAKMAS (the National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools) the national governing body of all forms of martial arts in the UK, has announced that he has the neurobiological condition known as Asperger Syndrome.

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NAKMAS achieves award for widening participation in sport

14/7/08

NAKMAS (the National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools) has been awarded the Foundation level of the Equality Standard: A Framework for Sport. The award recognises that NAKMAS not only welcomes but actively encourages participants from all parts of the community...

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NAKMAS Acts on instructor Criminal Charge

17/04/08

Following a criminal charge against Derek James, a senior instructor at the Freestyle Shotokan Karate Association in Bedford, the karate accrediting body NAKMAS (the National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools

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NAKMAS Warns Budding Martial Arts Kids to Check Instructor Qualification and Club Insurance

07/02/08

Many martial arts clubs are not properly insured, leaving them exposed in the event of an accident or allegation of abuse, according to NAKMAS (the National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools

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Kent Karate Teenage Awarded First Ever 3rd Dan Black Belt for a UK Under 18

31/01/08

16 year old Mathew Velvick, from Ashford, Kent, has become the first Briton under the age of 18 to be awarded a senior black belt, sensei (teacher), in karate following a policy change within the Natiinal Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools

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Martial arts association tackles bullying and child abuse with launch of 'Safe Kids' campaign

13/09/07

The National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS) is moving to help young martial artists tackle bullying and child abuse by launching its ‘Safe Kids’campaign.

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