Canadian National Martial Arts Association

Members of Team Canada 2009 will take part in the 4th World Martial Arts Games in

Sydney, Australia, September 11 to 13, 2009. This year's event will be held for the first time under the Patronage of TAFISA, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Recognized Multi-Sport Organization. It is hoped that the recognization of an International Sport Organization like TAFISA will take the WMAG to new heights and expose our athletes to a greater audience.

CNMAA has begun to assemble a team of athletes to compete in the disciplines of Chinese Hand and Weapons Forms, Japanese/Okinawa Hand and Weapons Forms, Xtreme Hand and Weapons Forms, Kick Boxing, Grapple/Submission and Sport Jujutsu. Further information for qualifying can be found at Team Canada Qualifying Events. Keep checking the CNMAA website for updates!

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April 2, 2009

TAFISA Grants Patronage for 2009 WMAG

The World Martial Arts Games Committee (WMAGC) is pleased to announce that the Trim and Fit Sport for All Association (TAFISA) has granted Patronage for the 2009 World Martial Arts Games which will take place at the Whitlam Leisure Centre, in Sydney, Australia, September 11, 12 & 13, 2009. TAFISA, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Recognised Multi-Sport Organisation, has just come away from a very successful 4^th TAFISA World Sport for All Games held in Busan, South Korea last September.

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March 10, 2009

Sydney to Host 4th World Martial Arts Games

The World Martial Arts Games Committee (WMAGC) is pleased to announce that Sydney, Australia will be the host city for the 2009 World Martial Arts Games. This year's Games will take place at the Whitlam Leisure Centre, in the dynamic city of Sydney, September 11, 12 & 13, 2009. The 2009 WMAG hosting committee will be headed up by Alex Micakovski, National WMAG Director for Australia.

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October 14, 2008

Busan 2008 Provides Future Building Blocks

CNMAA Athletes demonstrated Chinese Hand and Weapons Forms, Japanese/Okinawa Hand and Weapons Forms, and Kickboxing at the 4th TAFISA World Sport for All Games. CNMAA President Kenneth Marchtaler also took part in the 10th Asian Sport for All Association (ASFAA) Congress along with other members of TAFISA, Government Officials, UNESCO representatives and IOC members. The event helped the WMAGC strengthen existing relationships while establishing new ones in the areas of Martial Arts Sport and Sport for All.

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