Recently, Traditional Karate Federation of Malta in collaboration with KMS organized a seminar in Long Term Athlete Development. The seminar was addressed by various speakers. Mr Sensei

Franco Azzopardi explained how through practice and observation, the mind gradually takes full control of the body movement and this is the intersection between science and art.

In his speech Dr Aaron Formosa talked about injuries related to Martial Arts. Mr Ivan Riolo spoke about fundamental skills in sports practiced by children as well as adults to enhance longterm athlete development.

Various coaches from different associations of martial arts attended this seminar. Further, a number of children participated in a practical session which reflects long term athlete development.

TKFM announced the new committee including; Mr Iden Azzopardi as President, Mr Emanwel Fenech as Vice President, Mr Jonathan Caruana as Financial Director and Ms Catherine Zahra as Executive Secretary.

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