WorldMAC Youth
This section designs programmes that facilitate the educational and life skills development of children from five to ten years of age, and young people between the ages of eleven and twenty-five. Through the utilization of knowledge and skills associated with the martial arts, combined with the expertise and professionalism of qualified youth workers, opportunities are provided for these two age groups to engage and participate in world-class learning experiences. These include programmes to develop interpersonal and communication skills, and those that promote street and environmental awareness, community safety, health, education, sport and the martial arts. In addition, international youth exchanges to encourage inter-cultural learning are arranged in order that partnerships involving all nationalities and sustainable relationships can be formed. The youth of all countries is encouraged to take part in these exciting and challenging projects, which for some will be a once in a lifetime opportunity, and for others the start of a long and exciting journey of international discovery, adventure and growth. Youth activities are organized regularly throughout the United Kingdom and many countries overseas.
* Details of these will be displayed periodically in the Events Section.
Hull Kung Fu from the East Riding of Yorkshire, a registered group of the World Martial Arts Council, was one of 130 winners of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for groups of volunteers who work in their local community for the benefit of others. This prestigious UK National Honour recognises outstanding voluntary contributions and sets the national benchmark for excellence in volunteering, with the work of those awarded being judged to be of the highest standard.
Hull Kung Fu has received the Award for developing the needs of children and young people in Hull and East Yorkshire including self-defence, confidence building and career development. Those receiving this year’s Award were selected from 413 groups nominated by members of the public who have been helped personally or witnessed the benefits of a group’s work in their community.
Hull Kung Fu received a certificate signed by The Queen and an exclusive commemorative crystal, presented by Her Majesty’s representative the Lord Lieutenant in East Yorkshire at a special ceremony.
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Award Committee Chair, former broadcast journalist Martyn Lewis CBE said, “Volunteer groups make such an important contribution to their communities, often without praise for the incredible job they do. In these difficult times their efforts are even more valuable. It’s a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of Hull Kung Fu with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and give official recognition for the benefits they bring to others’ lives.”
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
The World Martial Arts Council is working in partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh award programmes to provide opportunities for adult volunteers involved in the martial arts to become voluntary workers in their clubs delivering this prestigious award. The programmes are for young people between 14 and 24 years of age, and when successfully completed lead to Bronze, Silver or Gold awards. There are four sections at both Bronze and Silver levels and five at Gold level. With assistance from Duke of Edinburgh award leaders participants select and set objectives in each of the following sections: Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition, and at Gold level the fifth section is Residential.
The World Martial Arts Council is initially working with the Duke of Edinburgh awards in the Yorkshire and Humber Region to offer affiliated club leaders and workers the chance to undergo training in order to gain an understanding of the Duke of Edinburgh award programmes, and to encourage the delivery of them to martial arts groups. The benefits of this training are that leaders gain an understanding of the programmes, help young people between the ages of 14 and 24 years to gain their Duke of Edinburgh awards, provide a greater range of opportunities for activities within clubs, and support the world’s leading youth achievement charity, which has been in operation for over fifty years.
To participate in this project you must:
Be over 18 years of age,
Hold a current enhanced CRB,
Be involved in a martial arts club in the Yorkshire and Humber Region,
Download and complete an application form for the “Introduction to Duke of Edinburgh” course by following the link below.
