Post by IAOMAS on Mar 18, 2003 22:45:02 GMT
[shadow=red,left,300]What is it?[/shadow]
International Alliance Of Martial Arts Schools is an online networking and member support system driven by the co-operation of Martial Arts schools worldwide.
The IAOMAS network allows all martial artists in participating schools to continue to train wherever and whenever they travel. Simply, IAOMAS has an online directory of schools that have agreed to allow any martial artist from another participating school FREE training for up to two weeks should they visit their particular area. Should the visiting martial artist be staying longer, they can negotiate directly with the school they are visiting.
[shadow=red,left,300]Who's Involved[/shadow]
Any one can get involved. If you are a school, you have to allow traveling students from other participating clubs to train at your school `Free` & yours are offered the same, worldwide. Joining is free, no fee`s, no politics, just real, unblinkered martial artists. If you are an individual practitioner, you can join, and become part of our growing social network.
[shadow=red,left,300]What's the deal?[/shadow]
Simply, it's a list of schools (or will be) in as many countries as possible, that agree to allow any student (from schools involved) `FREE` training, for at least two weeks, should they visit that country (or area). This is `NON-POLITICAL`, and is based on individual school instructors. Should the visiting student be staying in that area longer then they can negotiate further with the instructor. Please visit the `country` site you are intending visiting & contact the school via email / telephone & let them know you are coming (Give them dates etc., confirm its okay & get any other details you require). For people who participate in our network, IAOMAS's networking opportunity can be used to support your activities and grow your own school/business.
[shadow=red,left,300]How can my school become part of this?[/shadow]
Come to iaomas.com/join/ for more information
[shadow=red,left,300]Guide Lines[/shadow]
1. Use the directory only as it is meant to be used – facilitating networking between schools and practitioners.
2. Host Schools should treat visiting IAOMAS members with respect.
3. Always behave courteously with your dealings with other members – there should be no ‘I am better than you’ thoughts between friends.
4. If you have any particular rules, code of conduct, or requirements for guests visiting your school, you must communicate this information with them well before they arrive at your doorstep.
5. You may be disqualified from using the Directory, Forum, or Social Media channels if you:
A. Abuse the directory
B. Recruit our members away from IAOMAS to external organisations
C. Spam our internet channels with advertising or marketing messages
D. Annoy or harass or diminish other members
E. Post or disseminate hate mail in any form
For more details visit: [a href="[glow=red,2,300]http://www.iaomas.com[/glow]"][glow=red,2,300]http://www.iaomas.com[/glow][/a]