Shihan Gary Alexander and IAMA Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu Championships - Sunday, April 18, 2010

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Plan "Now" to be here at: Shihan Gary Alexander & IAMA  47th Annual Karate, TKD, Kung Fu, Championships Sunday: April, 18, "2010" Grand Ballroom Radisson Hotel Banquet Center, 21 Kingsbridge Road, Exit #9 off Route 287, Piscataway, N.J. 08854 ------------------------    IMMEDIATE "2009" PRESS RELEASE IAMA 46th CHAMPIONSHIPS The recently held 46th Annual I.A.M.A. Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Championships (April 19, 2009) was a complete success with an International attendance and a capacity crowd of enthusiastic competitors and spectators. This event was sponsored by the U.S. First Annually held Martial Arts Tournaments promoter now Shihan Grade Black Belt Gary Alexander. Alexander began sponsoring Championships after becoming the “First” North American “Knockout” Karate Champion of the U.S. (Oyama) and also of Canada back in 1962. For the past 46 years these events that “demand contact” for decisions have drawn Martial Arts luminaries from around the world. Many of today’s Martial Arts Leaders got their first exposure to the general public and media through Alexander’s events. This years event surprised many with an enormous turnout in the midst of these trysty economic times. The lineup of Grand Masters in oversight, Judges, and Referee’s read like a who’s who among the mostly East Coast U.S. luminaries, together with a smattering of National and International participation. The attendee’s were treated to the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard which is SOP at Alexander’s events with “Color’s” being displayed and the National Anthem played by 16 years old Mac Tasetano on his trumpet. As the Colors were marched out, in rolled the Lion Dancers from Grand Master Bill Chungs Shaolin Kung Fu. A colorful exciting display of the Lion “Dance” set the theme for the introductions of Officials led off with an unannounced appearance of Karate Legend Joe Lewis who arrived to support his former Marine friend Shihan Alexander. The prestigious lineup of administrators included I.A.M.A and Associates Shihans Issac Henry, Bill Chung, Al Smith, Buddy Amato, G.J. Torres, Allen Goldberg, Joe Hess, Hector Arias, Skipper Ingham, Ralph Chirico, Richard Mrofka, Joe Yerkes, Ed Alexander, Morgan Woods, Carl Pluchino, Bill Durso, Kevin McGrath, Nick Adler, Ernie Temple, Mike Abruzzi, Fred Henry, and also Ray DeRobbio, Al Faucera, John DeBlasio, Steve Schachner, Rick Herbster, Mike Cassert, Eric Harzer, Frank Tasetano, Fran Haines, Pedro Diaz, John Driscoll, Ron and Maureen Mertz, Dr. Phil Defina, Eric Alder, Gene Malleus, Rodney Munoz, Tony Palitto, Christina Ingham, Lou Osiecki, Maldonado Cung Nhu, Mark Carvagno, Gary and Polly Melick, Tom Mullen, and many more that the Champion Administration thanks wholeheartedly. Competitions began with the youngsters followed by the adult corps all of which displayed a terrific amount of enthusiasm, spirit, sportsmanship, and martial talents. Forms competition were both hand and weapons kata’s, followed by strong sparring with required contact. Techniques were clean and the fighters scored quickly. with the contact ruling there was not any bickering about points. The scores were evident to everyone. The Grand Champion of the day was “Tariq Bey, a strong fighter and a previous I.A.M.A. event Grand Champion from the BKG Group of Isaac Henry’s out of Eatontown, N.J. For the next I.A.M.A. Championships 2010 and our I.A.M.A. Hall of Fame, scheduled for November 21, 2009, check in with our I.A.M.A. Website at: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzet3n68/garyalexander/ For any further information concerning IAMA or Shihan Gary Alexanders activities. This is our Official "New" Website at: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzet3n68/garyalexander/ E-Mail: garyalex2@verizon.net Add your content here

Letter from Commandant USMC General Mike Hagee to I.A.M.A. Championships Joe Lewis Champ Tariq Bey Shihan Alexander

Gary Alexander & I.A.M.A. Board of Directors “The First Annual and Longest Running Martial Arts Events in the U.S.A. - since 1964” The 47th Anniversary Celebration The I.A.M.A. “2010” Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu Championhips Kata/Forms - Kumite/Sparring Individual & Team - Weapons - Self Defense 12 P.M., Sunday, April 18, 2010 The Grand Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel 21 Kingsbridge Road (by Centennial Avenue) Exit #9 off Route 287, Piscataway, N.J. 08854 Dear Colleague, We would like to invite you and your students to participate in our 47th Annual International Association of Martial Artists I.A.M.A. “2010” Karate, TaeKwonDo, Kung Fu Competitions. This event is open to Competitors Internationally regardless of Style, or Affiliations. Competitors are not required to be I.A.M.A. Members. In addition to the Competitions , we will Honor our Armed Forces with members of the United States Marine Color Guard Unit. We will Honor the Pioneers, Legends, and those responsible for the growth of the Martial Arts in this country. Personalities and Dignitaries will also be present to be recognized for their contributions and achievements in various areas of humanities. Since 1964, we are proud to say that we have sponsored the longest running Martial Arts Events in North America, arguably the “World“. These events were where the Pioneers and Legends of the Martial Arts made their First appearances as young Black Belts, and become known throughout the years as we traveled through 45 years of IAMA Karate Tournaments. These Tournaments were made the success they are by the efforts of many of these same people that were there from day one. Many of these Great Martial Artists have passed on. Now, in attendance we will have a mix of the Old Timers and the New Breeders who will make their place as the future leaders of the American/World Martial Arts and carry on the traditions of Honor, Chivalry, and Integrity. These are events that haven't forgotten what Karate is supposed to be….And! This is where the "Eagles" gather! Young and Old. To win here is a worthy win. There are no giveaways in the rings. There are no 4th, 5th, 6th, 99th place Awards. You win or you don’t win! All Judges, Referees! We appreciate your support for this historic event and a Commemoration will be given for their participation. Come in, Enjoy the Action, Have a Good Time, and lets make some more history ! Additional information and Forms can be downloaded from our website at: mysite.We look forward to seeing you there on April 18, 2010 Sincerely Gary Alexander, Shihan, 10th Dan, Producer of 47th IAMA Annual Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu Championships PS: Feel free to bring promotional literature for any events you have coming in the future

Gary Alexander & I.A.M.A. Board of Directors“The First Annual and Longest Running Martial Arts Events in the U.S.A. - since 1964” The 47th Anniversary Celebration The I.A.M.A. “2010” Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu Championhips Kata/Forms - Kumite/Sparring Individual & Team - Weapons - Self Defense 12 P.M., Sunday, April 18, 2010 The Grand Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel 21 Kingsbridge Road (by Centennial Avenue) Exit #9 off Route 287, Piscataway, N.J. 08854   Fact Sheet Produced by: I.A.M.A. 5 Star Rated (The International Association of Martial Artists ) Title of Event: Gary Alexanders, I.A.M.A. “2010 / 47th Karate“, Tae-Kwon-Do, Kung Fu, Championships Safety Equipment: Is required in all Sparring Competition. Must include Standard Hand / Foot, / Head / Groin protection. Helmets (w/Face plate preferred) Registration: Starting 10:00 A.M. - All Competitors. Entry Fee Competitors: $40.00 First Event, $10.00 each additional event. Spectators: $12.00 each Adult, or Child Events: Men Women and Children in - Kata, Sparring - Individual & Team, Weapons, Self Defense Special Awards/Trophies: Trophies Awarded 1, 2, 3, Place, and Divisional Grand Champions. Trophies will be awarded after the Divisional Competitions. 1st Place 18 inch, 2nd Place 15 inch, 3rd Place 12 inch Trophies. Rules/Regulations: Please read the attached listings/explanations. Media Coverage: Local, and Network Television, and all Martial Arts Publications, will carry this event, as well as Local Newspapers. Accommodations: Special Rates apply $89.00 per night includes Breakfast at The Radisson Hotel, 21 Kingsbridge Road (by:Centennial Avenue) Exit #9 off Route 287 Piscataway, N.J. 08854. Be sure to mention you are with the Gary Alexander, IAMA Karate Championships to get this rate. Videotaping: By Professionals on Contract, Others permission only. Refreshments: No Food allowed from outside. Food, Drinks, available on site. Advertising Deadline: Must be placed by April 8, 2010 at the latest for our brochure. Other Advertising/Marketing interests should contact us for details. Additional Information: Visit our website: mysite.verizon.net/vzet3n68/garyalexander/id1.html or Contact us by E-Mail: garyalex2@verizon.net

Gary Alexander & I.A.M.A. Board of Directors“The First Annual and Longest Running Martial Arts Events in the U.S.A. - since 1964” The 47th Anniversary Celebration The I.A.M.A. “2010” Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu Championhips Kata/Forms - Kumite/Sparring Individual & Team - Weapons - Self Defense 12 P.M., Sunday, April 18, 2010 The Grand Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel 21 Kingsbridge Road (by Centennial Avenue) Exit #9 off Route 287, Piscataway, N.J. 08854   Application Form Name of Competitor: ____________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________ City, State, Zip:_____________________________ Telephone No.: ____________________, Male:___, Female:___, Weight:____, Height:_____ Age___ Your Rank/Color & Kyu No.__________________, E-Mail Address____________________________________ School Address:__________________________________ City, State, Zip:__________________________ Martial Art Style: ______________________________, Occupation:_______________________________ COMPETING IN: FORMS ___, SPARRING___, WEAPONS___, SELF DEFENSE___,BREAKING___, TEAM FIGHTING __, (Note: 3-Black Belts only per School. Refer to your Instruction to approve your entry)   I hereby submit my application to compete in the 47th International Association of Martial Artists Karate, TaeKwonDo, Kung Fu Competitions being held on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at The Grand Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel, 21 Kingsbridge Road (by Centennial Avenue)Exit #9 off Route 287, Piscataway, N.J. 08854   I certify that I (Adult Competitor) am, or my Competing Child is in Good Health and agree to accept full responsibility and waive any and all claims against any and all persons, companies, connected with this event as Sponsors, Promoters, Administrators, Judges, Referee's and Competitors or any others not mentioned here for any injuries or infringements that I (or my child) may incur with full knowledge that the event I (or my child) is entering into does involve personal risk. I further agree that any pictures taken of me in connection with this event can be used for publicity, promotion, television showing, newspaper/ magazine publications, theatrical motion pictures, and all other media devised or yet to be devised throughout the world without limitation and I waive compensation in regard thereto. I further assume full responsibility for all my actions in connection with this event. Full Protective Gear required including Hand/Foot Pads, Mouth, Groin Protectors, Helmets-Pref Face Plate Signature of Competitor:_____________________________________________________Date:___________ Parent or Guardian signature required below if under 21 years of age: __________________________________________________________________________Date:__________ Register by Mail or day of Event. Fee: $40.00 for 1 Event, $10.00 Each Additional Event. Spectators $12.00. Send Mail Advance Registration by April 8, 2010 to: Gary Alexanders 45th I.A.M.A. Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu Championships, P.O. Box 2204, Edison, N.J. 08818, U.S.A. To speed up processing onsite, Please send Registration in advance otherwise On-Site Registration: Begins 10:00 AM THIS FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED FOR STUDENT DISTRIBUTION

IAMA RULES REGULATING SPORT COMPETITIONS 1) All matches will be held in a ring area no smaller than 15X15. 2) Proper Uniform must be worn conducive to the style represented. No sweat suit or other garb not Martial Arts oriented. All Uniforms must be clean. neat. with no offensive markings. 3) For Sparring, a minimum of One Judge and 2 Referees shall be used preferably- One Judge and 4 Referees. Kata - 5 Judges. 4) Decision of Judges is Final. Any irregularity must be brought to the attention of the administration before the end of match. 5) Coaching from Ring Side is not allowed otherwise the student will be disqualified. 6) Instructors or Parents of Competitors may not enter the ring or interfere with the match, otherwise the student will disqualify. 7) Trophies will be awarded after the Divisional Competitions. IAMA RULES REGULATING KATA, FIGHTING FORMS AND SELF DEFENSE COMPETITIONS 1) Competitors have a maximum of 50 point potential. 10 pts/Judge 2) Classical and Non-Classical Kata's Hard or Soft Style is acceptable from any Style of Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, etc. 3) Forms Kata will be judged on Form, Movement. Impact Potential and General Technical Performance. 4) Competitors must approach the Judges. Bow smartly, Give Name and Style. and Kata to be demonstrated. Then move a sufficient distance away from Judges-begin. 5) Upon completion of Form/Kata, competitor will remain in ring for scoring by Judges 6) After scoring takes place, Bow, and take a seat to the side the of ring. IAMA RULES REGULATING KUMITE SPARRING COMPETITIONS REGULATION 1) Safety Gear for hands. feet. Groin. Head (w/Faceplate preferred) is mandatory in all sparring 2) All Target areas. front and back are acceptable with the exception of all area's below the belt (knee's. groin. not allowed). Sweeping and Tripping is allowed at the ankle level only when executed in the proper manner using the sole of the foot. No eye targets. Slight to Semi-contact allowed as indicated based upon the Division considered. No Contact to the Head in the Pee Wee, Junior and Novice Divisions. Judges will determine when contact is excessive and disqualification is justified or warning given. Upon a Second warning the Competitor will lose one point and/or be disqualified. 3) Disrespect to Judges will not be tolerated and cause to disqualify ! 4) Match Begins with the Formal bow, on guard stance. and begin. 5) Matches will be determined by most points in two minute match or first three points. 6) Support techniques of Grabbing, Sweeping and Tripping may be used when executed in an artful manner as a support for a strike. 7) Running out of the ring 3 X will result in the loss of one point.

DIRECTIONS: FROM NEWARK AIRPORT & OTHERS OFF NJ ROUTE 287 TO “IAMA CHAMPIONSHIPS” SITE AND OTHER ARRIVALS Directions from Newark Airport to the Radisson Hotel, Piscataway, N.J. are as follows: Watch for signs leaving Airport and go slow. It can be very confusing out there. Look for Exit too, and get on, Route 1 South. Traveling Rt.1 South for approx 15/20 minutes. Landmarks will be the Menlo Park Mall to your right (about 15 minutes down Rt.1). Continue past that Mall (straight ahead) for another 1/2 mile and look for the overpass which is Route 287 North. As you "approach" that overpass stay right and make the right turn onto 287 North. Once on Route 287 North go about 5 minutes further to Exit 9. Exiting at Exit No. 9 a traffic light will be right in front of you. Turn Left coming back over Route 287. Once over Rt. 287 about 50 yards is a Traffic Light with an “obscure” jug handle left turn. Making that left you are now on Kingsbridge Road. Go approx ¼ mile and the Radisson Hotel will be to your left (hard to see the turnoff sign) sitting back off the Road down a small hill. NOTE: Seeing the Embassy Suites Hotel to your left on Kingsbridge Road make the next left turn to Radisson Hotel.   We look forward to having you with us for this years event. Safe trip!

DO YOU HAVE A PRODUCT TO “SHOW OR SELL” TO THE MARTIAL ARTS COMMUNITY? DO YOU WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR SCHOOL OR EVENTS? REACH YOUR MARKET BY DISPLAYING OR ADVERTISING AT THE 47th I.A.M.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS Dear Colleague, The I.A.M.A. Karate, TKD, Kung Fu Championships through the years, have been known as “The Gathering of Eagles” drawing the Prominent, Martial Arts Establishment figures, the Famous Pioneers, the Legends, and Elite American Martial Artists. Historically, this is the Event where many of today’s Fighting Masters, and Grand Masters got their notoriety. If you see the value in promoting your Products, Activities, or School at this event, an event that has received worldwide coverage in Martial Arts Magazines for the past 47 years we can offer the following: “FULL” SPONSORSHIP - SINGULAR/EXCLUSIVE, “HALF” SPONSORSHIP, THIRD. PLEASE CALL FOR RATES Advertising Rates Booths, Displays Banners Booths - $ 500 Your Display, 12 ft. X 6 ft. approx. Display Tables - $ 175 4X8 ft. Banner Displays - $ 175 4X8 ft. Souvenir Newsletter Brochure Advertisements* - $ 500 Covers In or Outside, (exclude Front Cover) *500 copies distributed at event - balance 500 plus via mail Internationally $350 Full Pg,……..$200 Half Pg,…….. Quarter Pg. $125.…….Business Card $50 Special Other Promotions - Quoted As requested If interested in advertising at our event, please Call 732-906-0165, or E-Mail: garylex2@verizon.net We look forward to working with you at this years events. Yours truly Gary Alexander Producer, I.A.M.A. 47th Anniversary Championships 10th Dan Mil. Spec. Black Belt, H2HC Systems, & Combat Isshinryu Karate Office: 732-906-0165 Web: mysite.verizon.net/vzet3n68/garyalexander/ E-Mail garyalex2@verizon.net For further Marketing information please Contact Us at: 732-906-0165, or at our Web: mysite.verizon.net/vzet3n68/garyalexander/id1.html