BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:America/Halifax X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Halifax BEGIN:VEVENT UID:573@karatens.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260627T030319Z URL:https://karatens.org/events/icmaf-para-karate-sports-seminar-2/ SUMMARY:KNS/ICMAF - International Para Karate Seminar DESCRIPTION:Dear Supporters\, Advocates\, and Friends of Para Sport\,\n\nTh e International Canadian Martial Arts Federation (ICMAF)\, in partnership with Karate Nova Scotia (KNS)\, is proud to present the 1st Nova Scotia Pa ra Karate Seminar.\n\nThis initiative reflects our commitment to inclusion \, accessibility\, and equal opportunity in sport. We believe every indivi dual\, regardless of physical\, visual\, or intellectual ability\, deserve s the opportunity to participate\, grow\, and excel in Karate.\n\nSpecial Guests\n\n Coach Mohamed Hamdy – Former National Coach of multiple Para Karate National Teams\n Mr. Mohamed Allakany – Egyptian National\, Reg ional\, and World Champion (Physical Impairment Category)\n\nThis two-day clinic combines education\, practical training\, and strategic planning to help establish and strengthen Para Karate programs across Nova Scotia and Canada.\n\nWe warmly invite coaches\, educators\, healthcare professional s\, community leaders\, parents\, and sport advocates to join us in buildi ng a more inclusive future in martial arts.\n\nIf you have any questions i n advance do not hesitate to reach out to one of us.\n\nSincerely\,\nDr. Y asser Mostafa Kamel\nPresident\, ICMAF\n\nShannon Doane\nPresident\, Karat e Nova Scotia\n\n\n\nSeminar Overview - July 18th &\; 19th.\n\nLocation : UMMAH Masjid Gymnasium\, (Basement) Gate A - 2510 St. Matthias Street\, Halifax\, NS\n\nFees: \n\n Para-athletes and individuals with disabiliti es FREE. Please indicate your status when completing the registration form .\n $50 per person\n Additional family members $20 each.\n\n!!REGISTER B ELOW!!\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n\n \nDay 1 (July 18) – Education &\; Coaching Foundations 10 am - 3 pm\n \n10:00 – 11:00 AM\n\nMedical Perspectives on Special Needs and Inclusio n\nDr. Yasser Mostafa Kamel\n\n Understanding special needs\n Medical\, social\, and psychological considerations\n Support systems and inclusion strategies\n Unlocking potential through sport\n\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\ n\nIntroduction to Para Karate: Classification &\; Coaching Basics\nCoa ch Mohamed Hamdy &\; Mr. Mohamed Lakkany\n\n Para Karate classificatio ns\n Eligibility and competition regulations\n Coaching adaptations\n S upporting diverse athlete needs\n\nLunch: 12:00 – 1:00 PM\n\n1:00 – 2: 00 PM\n\nAdvanced Coaching Strategies\n\n Holistic athlete development\n Motor skills and progression models\n Coaching methods for various disab ility groups\n Overcoming common barriers\n\n2:00 – 3:00 PM\n\nPsycholo gical Development &\; Athlete Empowerment\nMr. Mohamed Lakkany\n\n Con fidence and resilience\n Motivation and independence\n Mental health in sport\n Real-world success stories\n\nDay 2 (July 19) – Practical Appli cation &\; Future Development 10 am - 4 pm\n\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n \nPractical Demonstration &\; Athlete Development Pathway\n\n Adapted Kata techniques\n Live coaching demonstrations\n Training progression fr om beginner to world champion\n Key milestones in athlete development\n\n Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 PM\n\n1:00 – 2:00 PM\n\nCreative Skills &\; Ath lete Enrichment Workshop\n\n Artistic and vocational skill integration\n Practical activities adaptable to clubs\n Holistic athlete engagement st rategies\n\n2:00 – 3:00 PM\n\nFrom Para Karate to Para Martial Arts\n\n Expanding inclusive opportunities\n International models\n Innovation a nd growth in Canada\n\n3:00 – 4:00 PM\n\nStrategic Planning: Building a Nova Scotia Para Karate Team\n\n Athlete recruitment and pathways\n Coac h education\n 2–3 year development roadmap\n Community partnerships\n\ n\n\n\nVision\n\nThis seminar aims to establish a sustainable Para Karate framework in Nova Scotia and contribute to the development of provincial a nd national Para programs across Canada.\n\nOur goal is simple but powerfu l:\n\nParticipation → Development → Excellence\n\nTogether\, we can cr eate opportunities that empower individuals with special needs through Kar ate and beyond.\n\n\n\n[Form id="51"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://karatens.org/wp-content/uploads/ICMAFLog o.png CATEGORIES:Coaching Clinic,Kata Clinic,Kumite Clinic LOCATION:UMMAH Masjid Gymnasium\, 2510 St. Matthias Street\, Halifax\, NS\, B3L 1N6\, Atlantic\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2510 St. Matthias Street\, Halifax\, NS\, B3L 1N6\, Atlantic\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=UMMA H Masjid Gymnasium:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR