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Latest
Policy Changes 2004
- 1st June 2004 - All Black Belts including instructors will be
re-tested on the previous grade material twice per year in June
and November to determine their aligibility to attempt their next
Dan Grading. (This will include all the Kihon Waza exercises and
our nominated attacks and responses from kata, grappling, takedowns,
restraints and knife work.) This is to maintain a high level of
competency in our Black Belts and Instructors training.
- 23rd Aug 2004 - A suggestion has been made by one of our senior
to look at including a condition for coloured belts in karate
to attend a minimum number of kickboxing or sparring sessions.
ie 7 out of 10 classes. Not Compulsory.
- 13th Sept 2004- No double grades for children or adults at grading,
any extra ranks to be awarded in class the next week.
- 28th Nov 2004 - all extra tip grades done prior to gradings
must be done in a class in a semi formal fashion by the Sensei
or nominated representative.
- 28th Nov 2004 - all 1st and 2nd Dans are now to grade under
Zen Do Kai State Grading held in November every year. (Must wear
black gi or teachers uniform to attend)
- 28th Nov 2004 - all existing children black belts will not have
to resit for senior black belt if they have been training in the
current senior classes only.
- 28th Nov 2004 - children can grade for 1st Dan and above as
of 2005. (no termination ) Everything else is the same.
- 28th Nov 2004 - current junior blacks at age 16 years are able
to attemp a senior black belt grading at no cost.
- 28th Nov 2004 - no mixed belt training same belt training partners
will be in place as of 2004. ie blacks with black etc.
- 28th Nov 2004 - as of start 2005 the two person drills for the
exercises will be included into class and at the advanced classes.
- 28th Nov 2004 - ring craft will be included into the fight training
classes. (This means padwork drills, in-close drills, footwork
drills, reading and reacting drills, corner and off the rope strategies,
thought no thought mind set.)
- 28th Nov 2004 - at black belt students will be awarded
the right and privilege to wear a black gi from that point onwards
in class and at gradings. (black gis are to be worn at all Zen
Do Kai gradings and training days.)
- 28th Nov 2004 - 10,15,20,25, 30+ year recognition awards
will now be awarded to those who have shown loyalty and dedicated
over those years to All Stars. This award is also available through
Zen Do Kai as well, so dont miss out on the recognition award
from either.
- 28th Nov 2004 - Hakamas must be
worn at all state gradings browns and above and all weapons training.
- 28th Nov 2004 - at black belt level (full shodan
only) you are now to be addressed as senpai by the students, if
you are a sensei in karate you are to be addressed as sensei in
and out of the club. Amended 13th Jan 2005, 5th
Dec.
- 28th Nov 2004 - all new black singlets are to write an essay
also for grading on their thoughts at this point in time.
Latest
Policy Changes 2005
- 4th Jan 2005 - all belts to be put on only in the dojo not worn
to class or home from class, same with kickboxing singlets.
- 4th Jan 2005 - full 3rd degrees are the only ones to approve
termination principles for 1st Dan.
- 10th Jan 2005- bars in kickboxing are to go on the
LHS chest.
- 13th Jan 2005-all new blacks are to receive their new black
belt at gradings from Renshi Rod personally.
- 13th Jan 2005 - all black singlet kickboxing instructors
are now to be addressed as Kru which means( teacher, trainer,
instructor).
- 13th Jan 2005 - if in class or at any grading an incident occurs,
the person uninjured must turn away from the incident and sit
in seiza until the injured person has recovered or until told
to do so by the senpai or higher.
- 13th Jan 2005 - open hand palming, jamming or pushing away gently
is allowed during sparring exercises.
- 27th Jan 2005- all students training outside of bentleigh dojo,
wishing to train at other All Stars clubs must pay a seperate
fee.
- 7th Feb 2005 Meeting - all instructors are to demonstrate on
instructors only in class.
- 7th Feb 2005- No demonstration during gradings by caller after
blue belt and onwards unless absolutely necessary.
- 9th Feb 2005- If student wish to cross train or
train casually anywhere else they must first run it pass Sensei
before training anywhere else.
- 14th Feb 2005- kids classes will not run for a two
week period over christmas and for the two week over all other
school holiday periods. We do however run in the second week of
the school holidays a kids 4 day intensive.
- 20th May 2005 - No children are to grade other children, they
can however overlook as a senior grades. No grader is to grade
anyone to his or her own rank. Must be a full rank or higher to
grade.
- 20th May 2005 - No student is allowed to take off shirt in class.
- 21st May 2005 - Any student or
instructor found breaking the Code of Conduct or Code of Ethics
will be asked to leave and or expelled from the school. Eg, This
means talking badly about the club and or instructors, or the
way we conduct the school. Showing disloyalty and disrespect will
not be tollerated at All Stars by anyone.
- 21st May 2005 - Any parent or student with any concern must
now put it in writing with a return contact number and address
for a reply to your concerns. Thank you.
- 7th June 2005 - new grading protocols have been added to grading
day procedures for all to follow that attend. See
link for details.
- 5th Aug 2005 - Revised grading requirements for Peewees, Children,
Adult Karate students See link for details
- 5th Aug 2005 - Revised Kickboxing Requirements for all Kickboxers,
See link for details
- 5th Aug 2005 - New grading requirements for Thai Kickboxing.
- 22nd Aug 2005- No adult 1st Dan grading at All Stars from now
on, they are to go to the state Zen Do Kai Grading in 2005.
- 12th Dec 2005 - All adult coloured belts are expected to stay
till the end of grading day to help clean up and pack up after
the grading please.
- 12th Dec 2005 - The min number for running a class in Bentleigh
of evening is 6 people. So if you are booked in and cannot make
it please ring so as not to inconvenience anyone.
Latest
Policy Changes 2006
- 2nd Jan 2006 - New appointments within All Stars for the organisational
structure of the Martial Arts. Details to follow and listed on
the Martial Arts front page
- 9th Jan 2006 - All adults over 35 are not required to spar at
gradings or in class, it is now optional. This is the same for
2nd Dan Gradings.
- 9th Jan 2006 - No students will be stopped from grading if they
cannot do some of the requirements due to any age deterioration
conditions or physical disabilities under medical advise.
- 28th Mar 2006 - No private grading anymore over
the holidays, if you miss the grading you must wait for the next
scheduled grading if attempting a full belt grade, if it is a
tip grade that can be done in class at the next available time.
(Exception may be considered but a seperate fee will apply of
$70).
- 27th April 2006 - All senior Black Belts must ask for permission
to run their own club, agree to encourage and ensure that the
students are dressed in the appropriate standard All Stars uniform/attire
whilst training. To have read and understood current policies
and practices as specified by All Stars and agree to abide by
them. If you are a Sensei under All Stars you are now allowed
to produce your own badge, a copy of such badge is to be forwarded
to head office. Ensure that any promotional material used carries
the appropriate Corporate name & logo. The expectation is
that the National flavour of the organisation must be promoted
at all times, as it has a benefit to all concerned. The main purpose
of these guidelines is to offer a degree of protection. Protection
to the founder , the organisation, instructors
and the students. This protection is in the form of defining what
and how we will conduct our business, so that if anyone steps
outside these guidelines, then they will be aware that they do
so at their own discretion and personal liability. It is also
agreed that the All Stars may terminate the agreement with the
said instructor should it beleive that the said instructor not
be complying or adhering with or to the agreed terms and expectations.
In such cases the instructor shall not be eligible to any of the
benefits or services of All Stars organisation, including the
use of any corporate names, logo's, or training manuals or any
other intellectual property of All Stars, or access to discount
rates established for insurances or equipment.
- 7th May 2006 - We are now introducing a separate black belt for junior blacks until they are promoted to nidan or turn 18yrs old, then they will be presented there adult black belt. The junior black belt will consists of a normal black belt with a white stripe through the middle of it. Amended to come inline with
the BJC that all black belt children will wear there childrens
black belt until they are 18 then they can changeover there belt
to a adult black belt this will take affect as of 2010.
- 7th May 2006 - No child is allowed to grade to second dan until
he or she turns 18 years of age.
- 7th May 2006 - When any old student returns they are not to
wear their old belt until they are competent with their old material
again. Until that time they must always stand at the end of the
line until they are ready to wear their current rank again.
- 12th May 2006- the end of all kihon will now finish like kata.
Latest
Policy Changes 2007
- 10th Jan 2007 - it is not policy that students are required
to buy their instructor the gold cross. It is optional but needs
to be approved by the head instructor first. If it is bought for
one it must be bought for all other sensei's at that time.
- 25th Octover 2007 - Zen Do Kai had now brought in
two new belt system into Karate and kickboxing as of this grading
term 4 2007 we are required to follow the guide lines of implementing
these two new belt / singlet ranks into gradings as of term 4
2007. To assist this Kihon have be reduced and the two person
drills have been removed below black belt, however they are to
be taught at brown and black belt classes and must be learnt.
- 25th October 2007 new brown and black belt class
structure will apply which will include topics not normally covered
in class, ie board breaking, pressure points, multiple attacks,
knife attacking and defending, kata, two person drills, bokken
training, ring training & sparring, grappling drill level
3 (chokes and strangles), Thai pad drills.
- 1st November 2007 all adult black belts will now
line up at the start of class out the front with the head instructor
unless directed otherwise. In kids classes the adult helpers will
sit or stand to the left of the instructor on the side facing
down the dojo Children black belts will line up as per usual unless
directed otherwise.
- 5th December 2007, Zen Do Kai Victoria has stated that all
title's will only be awarded at the annual state grading with
the appropriate rank attempted. See Policy dated 28th Nov 2004
also.
Latest
Policy Changes 2008
- 28th April 2008 Gloves at Black Belt Gradings - Revised 16th June 2008 students attempting
black belt must now wear 14 oz gloves for adults , 10 oz gloves
for children aged 13 and above, under 13 they can wear the 6oz
bag gloves for sparring. Hopefully this clears up any confusion.
- 28th April 2008 No 3rd Green Tip Rank for Children - no longer will
there be blue belt 3 green tips for children, it is still there for peewees.
- 28th April 2008 Childrens Black and above Gradings - children can now grade for Black Belt at mid year and end of year for 1st Dan gradings only.
- 2nd May 2008 Blacks Teaching - It has now become a written law and policy: that
every 1st degree black belts and black singlets and above are
required to teach, once you receive your teaching title ie , eg
, Senpai Title etc . These titles refer to teaching and as such
you are bound by your code of honour and the acceptance of such
title, belts and crosses to fulfil your obligation and requirements
of this title for as long as you wear your belt, accept the title
that goes with that belt and are training with an All Stars club.
You are obligated to your organisation, club and your club instructor
for the time and effort that has gone into teaching you over many
years. (If you stop training for whatever reason you will still
be obligated to the club and the club instructor when you return).
The cycle of teaching and learning must continue. You will not
be permitted to grade to 1st degree and above if you are not prepared
to teach or assist in some way at a club. (conditions apply).
(Your fees only go to keeping the hall open and the lights on
and keeping it clean). This policy applies to every 1st degree
black belt and above of All Stars, this is not designed to offend
anyone but to help you understand how things should be in regards
to the warriors code of bushido, this has been an unwritten law
for as long as I can remember, now it is written. The browns and
black of each club are the most contributing and hardest working,
in theory the higher ranked you are the harder working and the
more you need to contribute to your club instructor, your club,
and the organisation.
- 13th May 2008 Assistant Teachers Discounts - Any brown or black belt or black Singlet that
assist on the floor in a regular scheduled class time each week
MAY have his or her term fees discounted, as we are trying to
introduce a train the trainer policy that will develop more availabe
instructors. Duties involves bowing class in and out, taking the
warm up, teaching components of the class from the class plan
manual, all under supervision of the head instructor on the night.
(Amount to be determined by Rod based on how much you are contributing).
- 6th Nov 2008 Medical Restrictions - as a minimum requirement those students physically
unable to attempt their grading ever due to health & medical
reasons are required to write up an essay on their journey to
that level at that point in time. This applies to Black Belts
and above only.
Latest
Policy Changes 2009
- 3rd March 2009 Advertising - at a local club level, all suburban
club if and when advertising must advertise using approved material
to be approved by head office and must include full listing of
All Stars club locations. See Steeve for details.
- 26th March 2009 Private Gradings - We will now have private kickboxing gradings
for students that have a very good reason why they cannot make
the scheduled grading date for Kickboxing. The day for the private
grading will be in the second week of the school holidays and an extra
charge for a private grading on top of your grading fee will be
charged cost of $45 for up to 40 min grading (Conditions Appy - only up to Brown can be done privately).
- 24th May 2009 Revised 2011 - New Venue Policy
& Conditions - Personal Training Studio / Martial Arts Club incl boxing, kickboxing, karate or Holistic Practitioner - ; All New clubs or additional night
training at existing clubs must be approved by head office prior
to any outside discussions and advertising. All new clubs must
have all advertising material approved before going to print this
means business card, brochures, car signs etc.
All advertising must have reference to All Stars as a licensed venue or affiliate club and or system being taught.
- The 2 out of 3 requirements need to be met in opening a club or adding
an additional nights training are;
a) No club can open on the same night another All Stars club
is open unless the activity is different ie karate compared to kickboxing
b) No club can open in the same or adjoining suburb, needs to be a suburb
between the two suburbs unless activity is different to an existing club in area
c) No club can open up less than 5 km apart, if more than 10km the club
can open up on the same night as another club.
- 28th August 2009 Equipment Purchases - All equipment for clubs must be purchased
through the All Stars Head office. Club instructors will be ellegible
for the instructor rate on all equipment or at distributor rate
if in a business partnership with All Stars or if the club is
running the free uniform offer then and only then can they purchase
the uniforms at the distributor rate .
- 4th Aug 2009 - Club Closures - All Stars Group and Management reserves
the right to replace the instructor and or close down any club
under its banner that breaches any contractual or confidentiallity
agreements with prior notice of 1 month.
- 6th Aug 2009 Bushido Cross Returned - If a senior black
belt leavers All Stars and breaks the bond that was spoken at
the time of being awarded the bushido or ishoa cross between him/her and
their instructor, then all privileges that came with it , titles
and crosses, rank / belt will be relinquished and handed back
upon leaving.
- 14th Sept on the ZDK adult gis only the All Stars badges are
now to go on the front right hand side chest of the uniform.
- 7th Nov 2009 Meditation Package Launch - All club instructors under All Stars are to
follow the new meditation package as outlined in the 7th Nov meeting,
as well as any Kickboxing instructors must follow the cool down
routine as stated too using PNF stretches at the end of a kickboxing
class. See handout for more details or contact the office.
- 13th Nov Standard Brochure Template - we now have a standard advertising brochure template
for suburban clubs to use for promoting the club.
- 13th Nov Standard Car Sign Template - we now have a standard car sign template for club instructors
wishing to get a magnetic car sign for their car cost is $45 ring
office for details o contact Wolfgang Vogel from Trepholyte Lables.
You will need the template from me before you go there.
- 8th Dec 2009 Black Belt Gradings - all adults Black Belts and children Dan grades
can only be done at the end of year senjo gradings. Children will
still be able to grade mid year for black belt.
- 8th Dec 2009 Board Breaking - no board breaking
is allowed unless with express permission from the head instructor
and only with adults not children.
Latest
Policy Changes 2010
- 11th Jan 2010 End of Year Grading Formation - All Stars will be re introducing the Wildcat Senjo
annually at the end of the year, combining the karate and kickboxing
gradings all in one up to black belt.
- 11th Jan 2010 Temperature - As of today for all suburban clubs if the temperature
goes over 35 at the time of your class, and for all full time centres with airconditioning if the temperature
goes over 40 at the time of your class we advice no class be run based on health concerns
of heat exhaustion and dehydration. (If your suburban club has airconditioning then the suggested temperature will then be 40)
- 14th April 2010 Parting of Ways - I wish to advice that the Bob Jones Corporation (Inclusive of Bob Jones Martial Arts and World Kickboxing/Karate Association) and Rod Catterall of the All Stars Group have come to an agreement that Rod Catterall and the All Stars Group are no longer associated with the BJC.
- 14th April 2010 International Accreditation - All Stars would like to advice that we are now recognised & accredited internationally for all ranks, titles and instructor certification and as an association of martial arts under our own banner of the All Stars Group with IMAA and MAIA.
- 23rd April 2010 - Crosses - if we find out that you dont wear your cross anymore while you are still training with All Stars you will be asked the question why? and may be asked to return the cross. So please be aware and make sure it is replaced if lost. (It is seen as a great insult to others who wear one and the instructor to whom awarded you the cross to not wear your cross when so many people wish they could receive this prestigeous award).
- 23rd April Jan 2010- NEW BADGE SET UP - Badges for All Stars Black Belts and Singlets are as follows:
All Stars badge on
LHS chest for all students, Wildcat badge on RHS chest for all 1st dans students. If a Sensei of
All Stars designs his own badge the order will
be as follows, All Stars badge on LHS chest, Sensei Badge on the
RHS chest, Wildcat badge
on RHS bicep or sleeve. UPDATED 8th May. A student of that Sensei puts the All Stars patch on the LHS chest and his / her Senseis patch on the RHS bicep.
- 30th April 2010 Kanchos Future Ranking- All future grading for the head instructor Kyoshi Rod Catterall will be done by a panel of his seniors and or outside representative from the martial arts faturnity based on there decision he will be assessed for a pass or fail on the attempting rank or title. He will also be seeking affiliation from the Australasian representative of the Dai Nippon Butokukai (Japan
Great Martial Virtues Association).
- 4th May 2010 all ho ranks are expected to grade 12 months after they have been promoted as a guideline.
- 5th May 2010 Martial Arts Council - for all or any martial art clubs or organisations to be affilitaed with as a council to assist with the sharing of knoweledge and advance the martial arts and help others to grow the industry as a whole but on a united front non political and not a committee based system, selections will be sought soon, with nominations welcome.
- 5th May 2010 all suburban clubs now organise their own purchase of equipment for inclass tip nad peewees belt gradings only.
- 19th May 2010 Suggested new class price increase by $1 as of term 3 2010. (Compuulsory for head office, optional for suburban clubs)
- 19th May 2010 Establishment of official Muay Thai teaching titles.
- 19th May 2010 Establishment of the All Stars Inner Circle.
- 19th May 2010 Establishment Martial Arts Council of Australia.
- 19th May 2010 New grading requiremnent up to 10th Dan in karate and kickboxing
- 19th May 2010 Establishment of the All Stars Compulsory Training Days for all adult brown & black singletsd and belts, included are also the teens black singlets 16yrs old too.
- 9th July 2010 all childern once they have achieve the rank of Shodan( 1st Dan) must train 2 x week in 1 regular karate class and 1 kickboxing class this is to help them train for the rank of second Dan or Nidan over 2 years. (Training must be consistant for min two years on the above arrangement to attempt the rank of 2nd Dan).
- 17th July 2010 Inner Circle appointments - Steeve Mackay (President),
Teresa Caruso (Vice President),Marina Gvozdetsky (Secretary),
Thierry Moran,
Graeme Johnston,
John Di Losa,
Rhonda Nooroa,
Steven Castle,
Charles Parry,
Chris Kinman,
Shane Lacy,
Daniel Zrajko,
Sonya Willets,
John Moumas,
Elie Laz,
Rod Catterall.
- 17th July 2010 The Purpose of The Inner Circle is to promote the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of individual members, their families, and the All Stars Martial Arts Academy in Australasia through the practice of the schools system / syllabus of Goju. It will have the function of maintaining the longevity / survival of the school and to maintain the structures and systems in place do not change and that the school underlying principles and direction is followed as per Kancho Rod’s wishes. The Inner Circle will have no power over the Council but can have an association / affiliation / networking connection.
- 17th July 2010 Our Vision: The circle is of made up of martial arts practitioners from All Stars Martial Arts Academy club instructors who are united by their passion and desire to develop and grow the way of All Stars Martial Arts.
- 17th July 2010 Successor to Kancho - Kancho Rod Catterall will appoint a successor to be head of the school. Any successor appointed by the Kancho should:be one of the most senior and experienced teachers, be an outstanding example of someone who has the budo spirit at heart, have the support of the seniors of the school and the council. If the Kancho does not appoint a successor before his position becomes vacant then a successor will be appointed by the simple majority decision of the schools inner circle. (Inner Circle consist of the All Stars clubs instructors).
- 19th July 2010 Senjo presentations, crosses, gis to be made by the club instructor and paid by the club instructor of a sensei or higher rank only otherwise paid by Kancho, all nominations must be approved by Kancho and or the inner circle if Kancho is not available.
- 22nd Oct 2010 any student under 18yrs attempting 2nd dan - will be identified at 2nd dan with 2 red stripes at the end of the belt.
- 22nd Oct any junior under the age of 18yrs old training in an adult class - must now wear a separate belt with a white stripe through the middle, to identify them as a junior under 18yrs old. When they turn 18 yrs old they can then be prsented an adult belt.
- 22nd Oct RPL any student starting with All Stars from another style or school will be recognised for prior learning (RPL) and be individually assessed at what level they will begin at with the system they choose. Any future ranking will be done at scheduled gradings with the standard grading fee applied. This will also apply with any existing All Stars karate students choosing to do kickboxing and the same goes for an existing kickboxer wanting to do karate with us also. You will be assessed at what level you are to start at. We hope that this is seen as a fare approach for all. Commences 2011
- 13th Nov 2010 Successor to Kancho - Its official that Sensei Steeve Mackay is now the successor to All Stars Martial Arts Academy his official title is Dai Daimyo Steeve.
- 13th Dec 2010 Writing on Belts for 2nd Dans - All 2nd Dan writing on belts is to contain the wording Freestyle Goju Karate Do and on the other end of the belt will be your surname. When beggining to place the belt around us prior to wrapping it around the waist, name of the student starts off on the left and the school/style on our right hand side. On completion of final knot, our name is then on the right and our school on the left. This is the finished position. It keeps with the same principle of having your home/school badge/crest on the left side of the gi and so.
- 13th Dec 2010 Saifu Kata - All students as of 2011 are to do the adult version of Saifu
- 16th Dec 2010- Badges for All Stars Blacks and 1st
Dans are as follows - All Stars badge on
LHS chest, Wildcat badge on RHS chest. If a Sensei of
All Stars with his own group designs his own badge the order will
be as follows, All Stars Badge on LHS chest, the Sensei Badge on the
RHS chest, Wildcat badge on the RHS bicep sleeve.
Latest
Policy Changes 2011
- 26th Jan 2011 Nov RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) -
Details are as follows, 40 Min assessment with the grading fee equivalent to the grading level applicant is seeking plus private training fee of $45. Included in fee ; grade certificate, comment sheet, belt or singlet grade level. (Conditions on grading up to black, you must be currently training in class and be prepared to teach and or open a club under All Stars)
1st Option Requirements.
- within 12 months of applying (grading fee applies)
- graded privately. (private trainng fee applies)
- can be graded to black or above
- must have proof of previous system & or grade level attained
- train in gi with no belt & no grade singlet in class until graded.
- verbal questioning and explanations.
- demonstrate all required material up to level required.
2nd Option Requirements. (no private fee required as you grade at end of term in scheduled grading day)
- within 3 month to level
- graded at the end of term scheduled grading date & time (grading fee applies)
- must have proof of previous system & or grade level attained
- train in gi with no belt & no grade singlet until graded.
- 26th Jan 2011 Nov End of Year Ceremonial Bow Out Positions - Confirmation of your position on the floor at the Ceremonial Bow Out will be compulsory to secure your place on the floor, failure to do this means automatic loss of your position on the floor. The requirements to hold your place on the floor is the minimum attendance at the state training days, which includes the practise bow out in November and attendance at our gradings throughout the year. (Being acknowledged as a students of All Stars Martial Arts Academy is an honour and should not be taken lightly the committment, dedication and loyalty to the school).
- 28th Jan 2011 - Definiton of participant/student/disciple - Particpant ; one who trains here and there casually never fully committing to a school, Student ; one who is fully committed to only training with the one school of martial arts, disciple ; one who is committing for life to the one teacher and school of martial arts in and out of the dojo. Which one are you ????
- 2nd Feb 2011 Weapons - Weapons Kata's are not to be taught in general class time, only on state training days, suggestion is that club instructors focus on the basic's, and on drills that support the development and learning of kata later on.
- 22nd Feb 2011 - PRICE INCREASE all fees for camps, term fees, holiday programs, casual fees will have a price increase as of the start of term 2 by $1.00 approx. Due to rising cost in hiring venues and the administration costs, we have had to now include a joining fee for all new members. This is a once off fee of $45 per student. Discounts only apply on term fees for families.
- 22ND Feb 2011 FREE UNIFORM - Will only be given out at the start of term up to the end of week 3 or on specific promotions, (conditions apply).
- 4th April 2011 Responsibilities & Behaviour - Directive-
To ensure we maintain and uphold the great reputation and integrity of the All-Stars Martial Arts System I am obligated to provide you all with the following directive: ‘Any unacceptable behavior set out in the All-Stars Martial Arts Systems guidelines by any individuals inside or outside of the dojo will not be tolerated!’
This is something that we all need to be concerned with as a single incident can destroy your credibility, your reputation and the reputation of All-Stars. Remember you are representing All Stars all day everyday as Teachers/Instructors of All-Stars in everything you do in and out of the dojo. If you cannot accept the responsibility that goes with being a black belt / singlet or teacher/instructor then you may need to consider relinquishing your rank and title before it’s
stripped from you.
As Black Belts/Singlet’s - Teachers/Instructors, you have both a legal and ethical obligation to maintain the highest standards and ethics in and out of the dojo. You need to be setting a moral and ethical example that others would be proud to follow. Failure to follow the All-Stars Martial Arts Systems guidelines for ethical and moral behavior may result in you being stripped of your rank/title or expulsion from All-Stars martial Arts Systems. It is the individual’s responsibility to adhere to these guidelines.
- 20th April 2011- Max number of training sessions - There is a restriction on how many time a student can train at head office 4 times a week with the spread of 2 karate & 2 kickboxing or 3 and 1. at no time can a student do double back to back kickboxing classes. Effective immediately.
- 11th May 211 - State Training Days - All children and adults attempting bar or tip grades need to attend the minimum number of training days each term to be elligible to grade in class or on the weekend or hoiliday program to grade. (Adults/ Teens browen & black belts & singlets 3 out of 4 State Training Days) or (Children brown belts 8 out of 10 monthly advanced sesssions). If you miss a session as a child then you have to wait another term, and if you are an adult that misses the state training day then you have to organise in your own time a private session at a cost with the co ordinator of your group.
- 16th May Writing on Belts for 2nd Dans Updated - All 2nd Dan writing on belts is to contain the wording Freestyle Goju Karate Do and on the other end of the belt will be your surname. When beggining to place the belt around us prior to wrapping it around the waist, name of the student starts off on the left and the school/style on our right hand side. On completion of final knot, our name is then on the right and our school on the left. This is the finished position. It keeps with the same principle of having your home/school badge/crest on the left side of the gi and so.
- 1st July 2011- Children’s Black Belt Policy any junior black belt under the age of 10yrs is required to remain in their regular class until the age 10 years old. The exception to this, would be based on the observation and suggestion of the class teacher, should they agree that this new black belt is deemed suitable for a faster paced, more intense class.
- 9th Dec 2011 - New Senpai patches is awarded to a student that has been assisting in class consistently for at least 12 months as has the intention to continue to assist in class. THe patch is to go on the right hand side bicep.
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- Bubishi-The Bible of Karate By Patrick Mc Carthy
- The Karate Dojo-Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art-By Peter
Urban
- Zen in the Martial Arts- By Joe Hyams
- The Art of War-By Sun Zi
- A Book of Five Rings-By Miyamoto Musashi
- Shogun-By James Clavell
- Way of the Peaceful Warrior-By Dan Millman
- Moving Toward Stillness-By Dave Lowry
- Stretching Scientifically-By Thomas Kurz
- Ideals of the Samurai-By William Scott Wilson
- Stretching-By Bob Anderson
- Rebuilding-When Your Relationship Ends-By Dr Bruce Fisher
- Rich Dad Poor Dad-By Robert Kiyosaki
- Hands Off-By Bob Jones
- Tao of Jeet Kune Do-By Bruce Lee
- Sensei-By David Charney
- Karate-Do-My Way of Life-By Gichin Funakoshi
- The Road Less Travelled-By M.Scott Peck
- The Art of Happiness-A Handbook for Living-By The Dalai Lama
- The Unfettered Mind-By Takuan Soho
- Hagakure-The Book of the Samurai-By Yamamoto Tsunetomo
- Bushido-The Soul of Japan-By Inazo Nitobe
- How Dangerous Men Think-By Brent Sanders
- Chinese Beliefs-By Frena Bloomfield
- Healing Secrets of Ancient China-By Pier Tsui-Po
Wildcat to All Stars Senior Ranked Instructors.
Top Ranked Senior Karate Ka's (Current )
- Raff Lanciana (Soke - Shichi Dan Kyoshi) Wildcat Family Head
- Maurice Garnier (Kancho Doshu - Shichi Dan Kyoshi) Jotatsu Family Head
- Rod Catterall (Kancho Roku Dan Kyoshi) All Stars Family Head
- Daryl Davis (Go Dan Ho Shihan ) Tornado Dojos Family Head
- Elie Laz ( Yon Dan Shihan)
- Mick Fragiacomo (Yon Dan Renshi) NSW Deniliquin Wildcat Family Head
- Lisa Johnston Kirkwood (San Dan Ho Sensei)
- John Moumas (Yon Dan Ho Renshi)2nd House (Niban Daimyo)
- Steeve Mackay (San Dan Renshi) 1st House (Dai Daimyo) Successor to All Stars (Click here to view Profile)
- Terry Tambakakis (San Dan Ho Renshi)
- Marco Vogel (San Dan Renshi ) Townsville Oceanic Family Head
- Steve Barnett (San Dan Sensei)
- Sonya Willetts (San Dan Ho Renshi )
- Travis Holland (San Dan Ho Sensei)
- Teresa Caruso (San Dan Ho Sensei)
- John Di Losa (Nidan Sensei)
- Darren Mobbs (Ni Dan Ho Dai Senpai)
- Michael Columbo (Ni Dan Sensei)
- Rhonda Nooroa (Nidan Ho Kru)
- Chris Kinman (Nidan Ho) Asian Pacific Region
- Paul Anderson (Nidan) Senpai
- Charles Parry (Nidan Dai Senpai)
- Anthony Peterson (Nidan Senpai )
Top Ranked Senior Kobudo Weapons Exponents (Current
)
- Raff Lanciana (Soke- Shichi Dan Kyoshi) Wildcat Family Head
- Maurice Gardnier (Kancho Doshu- Shichi Dan Kyoshi)Ken Jutsu
- Rod Catterall (Kancho - Roku Dan Kyoshi) Bo, Ken, Nunchuku, Tonfa, Escima, Sai,
- Noel Khund (Roku Dan Kyoshi) Ken Jutsu
- Mick Fragiacomo (Sensei) Ken Jutsu / bo
- Elie Laz (Meijin - Yon Dan Shihan) Ken Jutsu
- John Moumas ( Yon Dan Ho Renshi) Ken Jutsu
- Steeve Mackay (San Dan Renshi ) Bo/ Nunchuku/ Bokken/ Escrima
- Steve Barnett (San Dan Ho Dai Sensei) Bo Jutsu
- Terry Tambakakis (San Dan Ho Renshi) Ken Jutsu
- Marco Vogel (San Dan Renshi ) Bo Jutsu
- Sonya Willetts (San Dan Ho Renshi ) Escrima
- Teresa Caruso (Ni Dan Sensei) Ken Jutsu
- Johnny Loziou (Ni Dan Ho Senpai) Nunchuku Jutsu
- Sue Giezendanner (Ni Dan Ho Senpai) Nunchuku Jutsu
- Darren Mobbs (Ni Dan Ho Dai Senpai) Nunchuku Jutsu
Top Ranked Kickboxing students (Current)
- Rod Catterall (6th Dan ) Ajarn - Master
- Steve Mackay Black Red Singlet (4th Dan) Kru Yai - Assistant Master
- John Moumas Black Red Singlet (2nd Dan) Kru Yai - Assistant Master
- Arron Giorno Black Red Singlet (2nd Dan)
- Marco Vogel Black Singlet (2nd Dan) Kru Yai - Assistant Master
- Teresa Caruso Black Red Singlet 2nd Dan Kry - Sensei
- Rhonda Mackay Black Singlet Prob 2nd Dan Kru - Sensei
- John Di Losa Black Red Singlet 2nd Dan Kru - Sensei
- Kon Grivas Red Singlet (2nd Dan)
- Tass Georgas Black Red Singlet (2nd Dan)
- John Catton Black Singlet
- Darren Holden Black Singlet
- Robert Laratta Prob 2nd Dan Singlet )
- Bill Athanasopoulos Black Singlet
Top Ten Ranked Kickboxing Full Contact Fighters
- Kon Grivas Red Singlet (Grade 6) South Pacific, East Coast Middleweight
Champion 17f/1dr/1l
- Darren Zappa Black Singlet (Grade 4) Australian Title Holder
- John Diakomanolis Black Singlet (Grade 4) Victorian Title Contender
- Brent Donelly Black Singlet (Grade 4) Victorian Title Contender
- Steve Mackay Black Red Singlet (Grade 5)
- John Moumas Black Red Singlet (Grade 5)
- Tass Georgas Black Red Singlet (Grade 5)
- Arron Giorno Black Red Singlet (Grade 5)
- Marco Vogel Black Red Singlet (Grade 5)
- Chris Mihan Black Red Singlet (Grade 5)
- Terry Tambakakis Black Singlet (Grade 4)
- Sam Alexandrou Black Singlet (Grade 4)
- Savas Varsarmis Black Singlet (Grade 4)
- Leong Lay Black Singlet (Grade 4)
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