Global Fitness & Martial Arts InstituteSpectacular Pyrotechnics show during Live and Let Die, Paul McCartney, Melbourne Australia 2017. Made famous in the James Bond movie of the same name, and later covered by Guns and Roses.
Sir James Paul McCartney CH MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record and film producer who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist, co-songwriter, and bassist for the Beatles. One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, he is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, his versatile and wide tenor vocal range, and his musical eclecticism, exploring styles ranging from pre-rock 'n' roll pop to classical and electronica. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon remains the most successful in history.
Born in Liverpool, McCartney taught himself piano, guitar and songwriting as a teenager, having been influenced by his father, a jazz player, and rock 'n' roll performers such as Little Richard and Buddy Holly. He began his career as a member of the Quarrymen in 1957, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the cute Beatle", McCartney later involved himself with the London avant-garde and spearheaded the incorporation of such experimental aesthetics into the Beatles' studio productions. Starting with the 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, he gradually became the band's de facto leader, providing the creative impetus for most of their music and film projects. Many of his Beatles songs, including "And I Love Her", "Yesterday", "Eleanor Rigby" and "Blackbird", rank among the most covered songs in history.
After the Beatles disbanded, he debuted as a solo artist with the 1970 album McCartney and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and Denny Laine. Led by McCartney, Wings was one of the most successful bands of the 1970s, with more than a dozen international top 10 singles and albums. He resumed his solo career in 1980 and has toured as a solo artist since 1989. Without Wings, his UK or US number-one hits have included "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" (with Linda), "Coming Up", "Pipes of Peace", "Ebony and Ivory" (with Stevie Wonder) and "Say Say Say" (with Michael Jackson). Beyond music, he has taken part in projects to promote international charities related to such subjects as animal rights, seal hunting, land mines, vegetarianism, poverty, and music education.
McCartney has written or co-written 32 songs that have topped the Billboard Hot 100, and as of 2009, had sales of 25.5 million RIAA-certified units in the US. His honours include two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1999), an Academy Award, 18 Grammy Awards, an appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1965, and a knighthood in 1997 for services to music. As of 2020, he was one of the wealthiest musicians in the world, with an estimated fortune of £800 million.
In 1962 The Beatles had their first hit, "Love Me Do", in October, becoming popular in the UK in 1963, and in the US a year later. The fan hysteria became known as "Beatlemania", and the press sometimes referred to McCartney as the "cute Beatle". McCartney co-wrote (with Lennon) several of their early hits, including "I Saw Her Standing There", "She Loves You", "I Want to Hold Your Hand" (1963) and "Can't Buy Me Love" (1964).
In August 1965, the Beatles released the McCartney composition "Yesterday", featuring a string quartet. Included on the Help! LP, the song was the group's first recorded use of classical music elements and their first recording that involved only a single band member. "Yesterday" became one of the most covered songs in popular music history. Critics described Rubber Soul as a significant advance in the refinement and profundity of the band's music and lyrics. Considered a high point in the Beatles catalogue, both Lennon and McCartney said they had written the music for the song "In My Life".
In 1966, the Beatles released the album Revolver. Featuring sophisticated lyrics, studio experimentation, and an expanded repertoire of musical genres ranging from innovative string arrangements to psychedelic rock, the album marked an artistic leap for the Beatles. The first of three consecutive McCartney A-sides, the single "Paperback Writer" preceded the LP's release. The Beatles produced a short promotional film for the song, and another for its B-side, "Rain". Revolver also included McCartney's "Eleanor Rigby", which featured a string octet. According to Gould, the song is "a neoclassical tour de force ... a true hybrid, conforming to no recognizable style or genre of song". Except for some backing vocals, the song included only McCartney's lead vocal and the strings arranged by producer George Martin.
The band gave their final commercial concert at the end of their 1966 US tour.
Live and Let Die - Paul McCartney, Melbourne Australia 2017Global Fitness & Martial Arts Institute2020-12-06 | Spectacular Pyrotechnics show during Live and Let Die, Paul McCartney, Melbourne Australia 2017. Made famous in the James Bond movie of the same name, and later covered by Guns and Roses.
Sir James Paul McCartney CH MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record and film producer who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist, co-songwriter, and bassist for the Beatles. One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, he is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, his versatile and wide tenor vocal range, and his musical eclecticism, exploring styles ranging from pre-rock 'n' roll pop to classical and electronica. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon remains the most successful in history.
Born in Liverpool, McCartney taught himself piano, guitar and songwriting as a teenager, having been influenced by his father, a jazz player, and rock 'n' roll performers such as Little Richard and Buddy Holly. He began his career as a member of the Quarrymen in 1957, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the cute Beatle", McCartney later involved himself with the London avant-garde and spearheaded the incorporation of such experimental aesthetics into the Beatles' studio productions. Starting with the 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, he gradually became the band's de facto leader, providing the creative impetus for most of their music and film projects. Many of his Beatles songs, including "And I Love Her", "Yesterday", "Eleanor Rigby" and "Blackbird", rank among the most covered songs in history.
After the Beatles disbanded, he debuted as a solo artist with the 1970 album McCartney and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and Denny Laine. Led by McCartney, Wings was one of the most successful bands of the 1970s, with more than a dozen international top 10 singles and albums. He resumed his solo career in 1980 and has toured as a solo artist since 1989. Without Wings, his UK or US number-one hits have included "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" (with Linda), "Coming Up", "Pipes of Peace", "Ebony and Ivory" (with Stevie Wonder) and "Say Say Say" (with Michael Jackson). Beyond music, he has taken part in projects to promote international charities related to such subjects as animal rights, seal hunting, land mines, vegetarianism, poverty, and music education.
McCartney has written or co-written 32 songs that have topped the Billboard Hot 100, and as of 2009, had sales of 25.5 million RIAA-certified units in the US. His honours include two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1999), an Academy Award, 18 Grammy Awards, an appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1965, and a knighthood in 1997 for services to music. As of 2020, he was one of the wealthiest musicians in the world, with an estimated fortune of £800 million.
In 1962 The Beatles had their first hit, "Love Me Do", in October, becoming popular in the UK in 1963, and in the US a year later. The fan hysteria became known as "Beatlemania", and the press sometimes referred to McCartney as the "cute Beatle". McCartney co-wrote (with Lennon) several of their early hits, including "I Saw Her Standing There", "She Loves You", "I Want to Hold Your Hand" (1963) and "Can't Buy Me Love" (1964).
In August 1965, the Beatles released the McCartney composition "Yesterday", featuring a string quartet. Included on the Help! LP, the song was the group's first recorded use of classical music elements and their first recording that involved only a single band member. "Yesterday" became one of the most covered songs in popular music history. Critics described Rubber Soul as a significant advance in the refinement and profundity of the band's music and lyrics. Considered a high point in the Beatles catalogue, both Lennon and McCartney said they had written the music for the song "In My Life".
In 1966, the Beatles released the album Revolver. Featuring sophisticated lyrics, studio experimentation, and an expanded repertoire of musical genres ranging from innovative string arrangements to psychedelic rock, the album marked an artistic leap for the Beatles. The first of three consecutive McCartney A-sides, the single "Paperback Writer" preceded the LP's release. The Beatles produced a short promotional film for the song, and another for its B-side, "Rain". Revolver also included McCartney's "Eleanor Rigby", which featured a string octet. According to Gould, the song is "a neoclassical tour de force ... a true hybrid, conforming to no recognizable style or genre of song". Except for some backing vocals, the song included only McCartney's lead vocal and the strings arranged by producer George Martin.
The band gave their final commercial concert at the end of their 1966 US tour.Ayers Rock / Uluru from aboveGlobal Fitness & Martial Arts Institute2024-10-18 | The other side of Uluru / Ayers Rock on our chopper ride. Please like & subscribeUluru amazing views from the chopperGlobal Fitness & Martial Arts Institute2024-09-18 | Amazing views of Uluru / Ayers Rock from above during a chopper ride on a beautifully clear sunny day in the Northern Territory, Australia.
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Visit our website www.itftaekwondo.comTricking demonstration Highlights from the Auckland International Martial Arts ChampionshipsGlobal Fitness & Martial Arts Institute2023-04-01 | Fantastic martial arts tricking display at the Auckland International Martial Arts Championships organised by Van Roon Martial Arts. the event includes ITF Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing. Participants came from across New Zealand, Australia and Argentina. Please support us by Subscribing, liking and/or sharing this video.
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Michael Muleta is the CEO of Global Fitness Institute, having founded GFI in 2006 after an extensive career as a Senior Physical Education and Sports Director and VET in Schools facilitator for almost 2 decades.
Michael still actively works as Personal Trainer, with select clients at the Global Fitness Institute HQ gym, and has run his own full-time martial arts centers, with up to 30 locations across Australia.
He also has an extensive and successful background in fitness and sports spanning over 30 years, competing in State, National and/or World Championships in 3 different sports. In his main sport of Taekwon-Do, Michael has done almost all there is to do as a competitor, coach, instructor, umpire and administrator.
With an 8th Degree Black Belt in Martial Arts, Michael is one of Australia’s highest profiled and respected Master instructors. He has competed, coached and officiated at the highest level, winning multiple national championships, coaching and training several World Champions.
As an event organizer, he has organized many State, National, Continental and World Championships. Michael Muleta is currently the National President of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), a position he has held for almost 20 years. He has also been heavily involved in the Arnold Sports Festival (Formerly Arnold Classic Festival) as both an event organizer and sponsor.
Internationally, Michael is currently on the ITF Executive Committee, as the Under-Secretary (General Administration). He previously held the posts of Director of Scientific Research, Umpire Committee and Oceana Expansion Committee Director.
Michael Muleta was awarded the Australian Sports Medal by the Prime Minister in 2000 for his contribution to Australian sport, was a 3 x Martial Arts Hall of Fame and Citizen of the Year nominee.
Being devoted to sports from a very young age, Michael has competed at State (Handball), National (Korfball) or International (Taekwon-Do) level in 3 different sports, as well as playing Senior A-grade cricket and Senior Football.
Apart from his martial arts coaching success, he has coached school level Baseball (state champions), AFL, Volleyball and Cricket.
With formal academic qualifications in Phys Ed, Science, Business, Management and obviously Education, Michael’s expertize make his seminars highly sought after and place huge demands on his time.
With a particular interest in sports science, and drawing on his own vast personal sporting experiences, Michael has worked in many countries and is still constantly traveling and presenting training seminars and lectures Globally.
Michael Muleta remains very hands on with course facilitation at GFI, leading most classes himself. He
michael muleta gym primarily oversees the Fitness, Massage and Business programs and oversees curriculum development.
His spare time is spent with his kids, as a father of five, and he is a keen cook, gardener and World traveler.Sunny Sunday hotel gym workout, don’t need much equipment.Global Fitness & Martial Arts Institute2022-12-18 | Getting a workout in on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Even with limited equipment, or none at all, you can still improvise to hit most muscle groups.
Visit our website www.globalfitness.edu.auPromo video from 3rd Virtual IIC - Master Michael Muleta, Biomechanics in Taekwon-DoGlobal Fitness & Martial Arts Institute2022-12-15 | Promo video from 3rd Virtual IIC - Master Michael Muleta Biomechanics in Taekwon-Do
Michael Muleta is the CEO of Global Fitness Institute, having founded GFI in 2006 after an extensive career as a Senior Physical Education and Sports Director and VET in Schools facilitator for almost 2 decades.
Michael still actively works as Personal Trainer, with select clients at the Global Fitness Institute HQ gym, and has run his own full-time martial arts centres, with up to 30 locations across Australia.
He also has an extensive and successful background in fitness and sports spanning over 30 years, competing in State, National and/or World Championships in 3 different sports. In his main sport of Taekwon-Do, Michael has done almost all there is to do as a competitor, coach, instructor, umpire and administrator.
Michael MuletaWith an 8th Degree Black Belt in Martial Arts, Michael is one of Australia’s highest profiled and respected Master instructors. He has competed, coached and officiated at the highest level, winning multiple national championships, coaching and training several World Champions.
As an event organizer, he has organized many State, National, Continental and World Championships. Michael Muleta is currently the National President of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), a position he has held for almost 20 years. He has also been heavily involved in the Arnold Sports Festival (Formerly Arnold Classic Festival) as both an event organizer and sponsor.
Internationally, Michael is currently on the ITF Executive Committee, as the Under-Secretary (General Administration). He previously held the posts of Director of Scientific Research, Umpire Committee and Oceana Expansion Committee Director.
Michael Muleta was awarded the Australian Sports Medal by the Prime Minister in 2000 for his contribution to Australian sport, was a 3 x Martial Arts Hall of Fame and Citizen of the Year nominee.
michael muleta arnold schwarzeneggerBeing devoted to sports from a very young age, Michael has competed at State (Handball), National (Korfball) or International (Taekwon-Do) level in 3 different sports, as well as playing Senior A-grade cricket and Senior Football.
Apart from his martial arts coaching success, he has coached school level Baseball (state champions), AFL, Volleyball and Cricket.
With formal academic qualifications in Phys Ed, Science, Business, Management and obviously Education, Michael’s expertize make his seminars highly sought after and place huge demands on his time.
With a particular interest in sports science, and drawing on his own vast personal sporting experiences, Michael has worked in many countries and is still constantly traveling and presenting training seminars and lectures Globally.
Michael Muleta remains very hands on with course facilitation at GFI, leading most classes himself. He
michael muleta gym primarily oversees the Fitness, Massage and Business programs and oversees curriculum development.Self Defense Highlights with ITF Taekwon-Do Master Michael MuletaGlobal Fitness & Martial Arts Institute2022-12-08 | Follow our series of ITF Taekwon-Do Self Defense videos, in our Self Defense playlist. The series includes a variety of scenarios and some basic but effective techniques to help release, escape, counter attack or mitigate further harm.
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Check out our website: itftaekwondo.comsparring action at ITF Black Belt grading.Global Fitness & Martial Arts Institute2022-12-04 | Some sparring warm up drills in action from Day 2 of the ITF Black Belt grading held at Van Roon Martial Arts, in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Please subscribe, like and share Check out our website: itftaekwondo.comITF Taekwon-Do World Championships Opening Ceremony, Amsterdam 2022Global Fitness & Martial Arts Institute2022-07-29 | The video features the opening ceremony of the ITF World Championship in Amsterdam, Netherlands on July 29th, 2022. Includes the welcome speech by International Taekwon-Do Federation President, Grandmaster Choi Jung Hwa. This video was originally live streamed during the event but has been placed here to look back on.
Check out our website: itftaekwondo.comWalking Stance (Gunnun Sogi) - ITF Taekwon-do FundamentalsGlobal Fitness & Martial Arts Institute2022-07-24 | Walking Stance (Gunnun Sogi) This is a strong stance for front and rear, both in attack and defence. 1. Move one foot to either front or rear at a distance of one and a half shoulder width between the big toes and a shoulder width from one centre of the instep to the other. Over one and a half shoulder width in distance makes the movement slow and weak against an attack from the side. and weak against an attack from the front or rear. 2. Bend the front leg until the knee cap forms a vertical line with the heel, extending the opposite leg fully. 3. Distribute the body weight evenly on both feet. 4. Keep the toes of the front foot pointing forward, the opposite foot 25 degrees outward. Over 25 degrees weakens the leg joint against an attack from the rear. 5. Tense the muscles of the feet with the feeling of pulling them toward each other.
When the right leg is bent, the stance is called a right walking stance and vice-versa. It can be either full facing or half facing both in attack and defence.
The forceful and finer techniques of attack and defense are largely dependent on a correct stance since the stance is the starting point of every Taekwon-Do movement.
Stability, agility, balance and flexibility are the controlling factors. Basic principles for a proper stance are: 1. Keep the back straight, with few exceptions. 2. Relax the shoulders. 3. Tense the abdomen. 4. Maintain a correct facing. The stance may be full facing, half facing or side facing the opponent. 5. Maintain equilibrium. 6. Make use of the knee spring properly
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