Senior
Classes
“I’m not in this world to
live up to your expectations,
and you’re not in
this world to live up to mine.
Just be yourself.” (Professor
Steve Miranda)
Martial Arts is for everybody! Adult
classes are based on common-sense techniques from Martial Arts systems such as
Karate, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Boxing, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, and more. This attitude
of freely absorbing ‘the best of everything in progression’ has evolved
the National Karate Academies into one of the most comprehensive and practical
systems in the world today.
Generally, we do not prepare students for competition, but avenues
are available to them should they show a particular interest. Our main concern is
to teach students how to enjoy martial arts, learn self defence skills, improve
fitness, and gain a better attitude towards life. We teach students as
individuals, in a disciplined and positive training environment. Our
instructors believe in teaching students in an encouraging and mutually
respective manner, rather than using constant criticism, punishment and
bullying techniques. Senior students range in ages from teenagers to
grandparents! We seem to appeal to family groups and have noticed a dramatic
growth in membership with our unique and friendly teaching style. Just because
we are caring and friendly, don’t assume that what we teach isn’t effective!
Weapons laws & Self Defence
legislation
As a higher ranked senior student in any
form of martial arts, it is important to be aware of changes in legislation
pertaining to the possession and use of weapons, as well as self-defence. We
therefore strongly recommend that you visit the websites listed below to
familiarise yourself with the current laws, which will differ from State to
State.
Further enquiries may be directed to the Firearms Department of the Police
Authority in your State.
SAPOL – Firearms and Weapons
South Australian Consolidated Acts: Criminal Law
Consolidation Act 1935
Summary Offences Act 1953 (Section 15).
ACT - Prohibited Weapons Act 1996 [amended 2006]
Prohibited weapons regulation, 1997
Public Defenders Office, New South Wales: Current Laws on
Self Defence
Martial
Arts Industry Association: Legal Service & Court Services
NSW Police Force: Prohibited Weapon permits
NSW Dept Sport & Recreation: Code of Practice for Martial
Arts Centres & MA Instructors