ZEN MARTIAL ARTS COLLEGE

The focus of these courses is to produce a higher standard of instructor and practitioner within the martial arts and fitness industry. They are also to help those interested in making an exciting and rewarding career in this field.

The programs designed by the college have come about by many decades of research and development. These courses ( sport coaching and fitness) have been designed to meet industry standards if they so desire. Focus is on the instructor's development to gain skills and experience to run their own school. The course material is designed to meet government and peak body standards, ( both nationally & internationally ).

Standard Martial Arts Program for Children
Attendance 1-3 times per week
Basic Kung Fu body conditioning, agility and flexibility development
Increase awareness, focus, and confidence and develop great life skills
Partner drills to teach timing and distance
Punching bag training to develop co ordination and impact

Assistant Instructor Program (Age 10+) for Children
2-3 times per week
Students are eligible to enroll in the instructor program after 6 months of training. All of the above plus an instructors class especially to develop little coaches.

Instructor Program (Age 15+) Additional class and coaching lectures
Students are eligible to enroll in the instructor program after 6 months of training

All of the above plus lectures, resource material and a nationally recognized qualification (Cert II in Sports Coaching). (Attendance 2-4 times per week)

K-Star Program (Club) for Children Additional class and studio lectures This is for those little masters who would like to get into film / television or simply develop some great performance skills. Students are training in staged fighting choreography and multi media (filming /editing /acting /presenting).

School Based Traineeship Program (12 month course) for Children Specially selected students can work for the college and get paid to learn martial arts. They will get additional credit towards their high school marks. The outcome is either a Cert III in Sports Coaching or Fitness, (ask for a separate flyer) 15 hours per week

Star Program (VET) 10-40 week course for Children
This course is open to anyone wanting to earn a combination of martial arts, multi media, acting / presenting and end up with a Cert II Sports Coaching or a statement of attainment for unit completed if less than 40 weeks. (ask for a separate flyer)

Standard Martial Arts Program for Adults Kung Fu/Tai Chi/Qi Qong Attendance 1-4 times per week

Instructor Program Adult Austudy Approved / Workskills Voucher accepted

Students are eligible to enroll in the instructor program straight away. Includes: Lectures (business/OH&S/coaching/exercise science / marketing / sales etc, resource material and a nationally recognized qualification (Cert III in Sports Coaching).

K-Star Program (Club) Adults Additional class and studio lectures
Those who would like to get into film / television or simply develop some great performance skills. Students are training in staged fighting choreography and multi media (filming/editing/acting/presenting).
Can enter the K-Star Action Movie Star Comp.

Traineeship Program Adults 15 hours per week
Specially selected students can work for the college and get paid to learn martial arts. The outcome is either a Cert III in Sports Coaching or Fitness, (see separate flyer)

Pad Zone Fitness Classes ( Standard membership ) match up with current timetable

10 Week Pad Zone Challenge (includes lectures: nutrition, flexibility, strength & conditioning, stress management) plus two meditation classes.
(2-3 times per week)

Self Defence Program Adults
( 4 x 1 hour ) or ( 1 x 3 hour ) or 3 x 3 hour )
Specially designed courses to build awareness to avoid confrontation, verbal and non physical strategies, effective defence moves (minimal strength), restraint & control.

Reikijutsu Program Adults (4 x 1.5 hour blocks)
Especially designed for students with an existing intermediate or advance level in any martial art. The principal teacher takes all these classes personally drawing skills and knowledge from 35 years of study in Karate, Ju Jutsu, Aikido and various healing arts.

1.   Fundamental blocks/strikes. 2. Control & restraint (multiple attackers)
3. Impact bag training for power 4. Defences against batons/knives
5. Form and practical applications 6. Ki/Chi internal energy development
7. Moving and static meditation including Reiki healing)

ADULT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

 Instructor Programs

Certificate III-Advanced Diploma in Sport (Coaching) Sport Specialisation: Martial Arts

Certificate III & IV in Fitness

Students can choose either Sports Coaching or Fitness for their instructor program we have just outlined the coaching as this is more appropriate for martial arts instruction. The instructor programs start with the Assistant Instructor (minimum of Purple or Brown Sash), Instructor (minimum of Black Sash), Master Instructor (minimum of 2nd level Black Sash),

 Assistant Instructor (12 months period) Certificate III in Sports Coaching)

The following subjects are included in this qualification: -
Coaching (generic principles of elite sports motivation and programming plus specialty)

Workplace safety ( occupational health and safety / risk management duties of a sport coach)

Business (Sport and Recreation Law / marketing, sales, multi media and administration)

Exercise science (musculoskeletal system, respiratory and circulatory system, biomechanics, nutrition and strength / conditioning exercise)

Martial arts (the generic knowledge of martial arts and specialization of Shaolin Kung Fu including history, conditioning exercises, fundamental techniques, forms and fighting drills)
Minimum of Purple or Brown Sash.

Optional package:
K-Star Units (acting, presenting, choreographing, camera operation, editing, producing and directing)

Instructor (12 months period) Certificate IV in Sports Coaching)
The following subjects are included in this qualification: -

Coaching (generic principles of elite sports motivation and programming plus specialty)

Workplace safety ( occupational health and safety / risk management duties of a sport coach)

Business (Sport and Recreation Law / marketing, sales, multi media and administration)

Exercise science (musculoskeletal system, respiratory and circulatory system, biomechanics, nutrition and strength / conditioning exercise)

Martial arts (the generic knowledge of martial arts and specialization of Shaolin Kung Fu including history, conditioning exercises, fundamental techniques, forms and fighting drills) Minimum of Black Sash.

K-Star Units (acting, presenting, choreographing, camera operation, editing, producing and directing)

Instructor (12-24 months period) Certificate Dip & Advance Dip in Sports Coaching)
The units included in this program are the same as above but go to a more advanced level.

Recognition of prior learning If you believe that you should receive credits for past learning or life experience then we may be able to help you by recognizing your prior learning or current competence. To achieve this we will need to gather some information as evidence for your portfolio.

Evidence gathering may be achieved simply and easily by presenting your current curriculum vitae. This CV should highlight experience in “martial arts”, “business”, “fitness” and or “sport”. You may also submit photocopied versions of certificates gained from previous courses you have undertaken as well as written testimonials about yourself from employers, other professionals and peers.

Holistic assessment process is a method of assessing that encompasses written test, interview questioning and role playing with various scenarios. Assignments that have been covered during the course will also be discussed.

Portfolio completion is essential before any Certification is completed.

Students will be informed of the final assessment results within the next working week. If certain criterion has not been met then the student will be assessed as not yet competent and given guidelines and assistance to complete the required units.

Upon successful completion of all units the students will receive:
1.   Nationally recognized qualification in the matching certificate

2.   An appropriate grade/level in Shaolin Kung Fu (certified by Temple 's Monks)

3.   International membership / instructor certification (International Martial Arts Alliance peak body )

FREE VOUCHER WORTH $250.00
ZEN MARTIAL ARTS COLLEGE is the only place in Australia where you can be trained by real Shaolin Warrior Monks. Not only that you train in a number of different arts under several international masters.

As seen on the Today Show from 6.00am - 9.00am Monday 9th July 2007

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Zen Martial Arts College
346 Bell St Preston Victoria 3072
Phone: 03 9480 3543