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:20260716T013107Z URL:https://karatens.org/events/icmaf-para-karate-sports-seminar-2/ SUMMARY:KNS/ICMAF - International Para Karate Seminar DESCRIPTION:**** Update the seminar is now free as Mr. Mohamed Allakany is unable to attend and will visit us in the future.Coach Mohamed Hamdy will conduct the full seminar.\n\nAs support for the seminar\, it would be grea t if you could share the info with any child or athlete with special needs \, or a family who might be interested in attending within your personal n etwork? We'd love for our guest instructor\, Mohamed\, to have the opportu nity to meet and connect with children and athletes in the special needs c ommunity.\n\nIf you know someone who might enjoy participating\, please ta g them or send them this post. Thank you so much for helping us spread the word and create meaningful connections in the para-karate community!\n\nA lso\, for fully certified coaches\, you will be able to receive PD points on your NCCP account for attending\n\n \;\n\n\n\nDear Supporters\, Adv ocates\, and Friends of Para Sport\,\n\nThe International Canadian Martial Arts Federation (ICMAF)\, in partnership with Karate Nova Scotia (KNS)\, is proud to present the 1st Nova Scotia Para Karate Seminar.\n\nThis initi ative reflects our commitment to inclusion\, accessibility\, and equal opp ortunity in sport. We believe every individual\, regardless of physical\, visual\, or intellectual ability\, deserves 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. Mo hamed Allakany – Egyptian National\, Regional\, and World Champion (Phys ical Impairment Category) - No longer able to attend.\n\nThis two-day clin ic combines education\, demonstrations\, practical training tips\, and str ategic planning to help establish and strengthen Para Karate programs acro ss Nova Scotia and Canada.\n\nWe warmly invite coaches\, educators\, healt hcare professionals\, community leaders\, parents\, and sport advocates to join us in building a more inclusive future in martial arts.\nDress - Bus iness Casual\, a karate gi is not required.\nIf you have any questions in advance do not hesitate to reach out to one of us.\n\nSincerely\,\nDr. Yas ser Mostafa Kamel\nPresident\, ICMAF\n\nShannon Doane\nPresident\, Karate Nova Scotia\n\n\n\nSeminar Overview - July 18th &\; 19th.\n\nLocation: UMMAH Masjid Gymnasium\, (Basement) Gate A - 2510 St. Matthias Street\, H alifax\, NS\n\nFees: \n\n Para-athletes and individuals with disabilities FREE. Please indicate your status when completing the registration form.\ n $50 per person  Now FREE\n Additional family members $20 each. Now FR EE\n\n!!REGISTER BELOW!!\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 Foundati ons 10 am - 3 pm\n\n10:00 – 11:00 AM\n\nMedical Perspectives on Special Needs and Inclusion\nDr. Yasser Mostafa Kamel\n\n Understanding special n eeds\n Medical\, social\, and psychological considerations\n Support sys tems and inclusion strategies\n Unlocking potential through sport\n\n11:0 0 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nIntroduction to Para Karate: Classification &\; Co aching Basics\nCoach Mohamed Hamdy &\; Mr. Mohamed Lakkany\n\n Para Ka rate classifications\n Eligibility and competition regulations\n Coachin g adaptations\n Supporting diverse athlete needs\n\nLunch: 12:00 – 1:00 PM\n\n1:00 – 2:00 PM\n\nAdvanced Coaching Strategies\n\n Holistic athl ete development\n Motor skills and progression models\n Coaching methods for various disability groups\n Overcoming common barriers\n\n2:00 – 3 :00 PM\n\nPsychological Development &\; Athlete Empowerment\nMr. Mohame d Lakkany\n\n Confidence and resilience\n Motivation and independence\n Mental health in sport\n Real-world success stories\n\nDay 2 (July 19) – Practical Application &\; Future Development 10 am - 4 pm\n\n\n10:0 0 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nPractical Demonstration &\; Athlete Development Pa thway\n\n Adapted Kata techniques\n Live coaching demonstrations\n Trai ning progression from beginner to world champion\n Key milestones in athl ete development\n\nLunch: 12:00 – 1:00 PM\n\n1:00 – 2:00 PM\n\nCreativ e Skills &\; Athlete Enrichment Workshop\n\n Artistic and vocational s kill integration\n Practical activities adaptable to clubs\n Holistic at hlete engagement strategies\n\n2:00 – 3:00 PM\n\nFrom Para Karate to Par a Martial Arts\n\n Expanding inclusive opportunities\n International mod els\n Innovation and growth in Canada\n\n3:00 – 4:00 PM\n\nStrategic Pl anning: Building a Nova Scotia Para Karate Team\n\n Athlete recruitment a nd pathways\n Coach education\n 2–3 year development roadmap\n Commun ity partnerships\n\n\n\n\nVision\n\nThis seminar aims to establish a susta inable Para Karate framework in Nova Scotia and contribute to the developm ent of provincial and national Para programs across Canada.\n\nOur goal is simple but powerful:\n\nParticipation → Development → Excellence\n\nT ogether\, we can create opportunities that empower individuals with specia l needs through Karate 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