Subject: 30 Minutes of Online Bunkai Videos!

30 Minutes of Online Bunkai Videos!

 

Hi Everyone!

 

Online VideosHow are you? I hope this update finds you all in good health and high spirits?

 

I have been adding plenty of video to the website since the last newsletter and there is just under 30 minutes of new footage for you to view! If you go to section 1 of this newsletter you can find the link to the webpage I’ve set up where you can view all the videos. These seven videos were taken at my home dojo, at private sessions, and at seminars in Sweden and the USA. I hope you enjoy them!

 

I’ve also got a new podcast that I hoped to have out this week. However, when I went to add the finishing touches I found that my microphone had broken. A new one has been ordered and as soon as I have added the finishing touches I’ll drop you a note to let you know the new podcast is online.

 

As you will have no doubt noticed, it has been a couple of months since the last newsletter. Sorry about that! Other commitments along with navigating the complex legal process of becoming a single man again had left me with little spare time. Because other things needed to take priority I was unable to find the time to get the newsletters out. Thank you all for your patience and understanding with these delays. The good news is that things are back on track and normal service has been resumed!

 

I hope you enjoy the new videos and I appreciate your patience over the last few weeks. Regular newsletters and podcasts will be back very soon! I’ve also got lots of really exciting news to share with you so please keep an eye out for the next update!

 

Speak soon folks!

 

All the best,

 

Iain

 


 

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Contents:

 

1 – 30 minutes of online videos since the last newsletter!

2 - Buy 2 get 1 free on all our books and DVDs!

3 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars

4 - Seminar in Norway

5 - Seminar in Pinneberg (near Hamburg) Germany

6 - Seminar in Belgium

7 - Seminar in Nürnberg, Germany

8 - The British Combat Karate Association

 


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1 –
30 minutes of online videos since the last newsletter!

 

Online VideosIt’s been a couple of months since the last newsletter went out due to me being extremely busy on all fronts. I therefore thought I’d put all the videos since then on a single page for ease of viewing in case anyone has missed any. We have just under 30 minutes of video in these clips and I hope you enjoy them.

 

These videos were taken at my home dojo, at private sessions, and at seminars in Sweden and the USA. I’ve a few more “in the can” and I’ll get them uploaded as soon as I’ve had the chance to edit them together.

 

Many thanks for all your support of these videos!

 

All the best,

 

Iain

 

1 - Practical Kata Bunkai: Shuto & Nukite Training Drill

 

2 - Practical Kata Bunkai: Pinan / Heian Godan (Lund, Sweden)

 

3 - Pinan / Heian Yodan Bunkai: Gedan Juji Uke Strangle

 

4 - Kushanku / Kanku-Dai Bunkai (Kansas, USA)

 

5 - Manji-Uke in Pinan Godan

 

6 - Practical Kata Bunkai: Pinan Nidan / Heian Shodan Moves 3 to 6

 

7 - Karate Belt and Pads Conditioning Drills

 

Follow this link to view: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/30-mins-online-bunkai-videos-iain

 



2 - Buy 2 get 1 free on all our books and DVDs!

 

For those who don’t know, we have an offer running on the website whereby anyone buying 2 DVDs can select a 3rd DVD for free! (#) The same offer means that anyone buying 3 books will get the cheapest one for free. The way it works is that when you add the third item to your shopping cart, the website will automatically discount the cost of that item. If you take advantage of this offer you can make significant savings.

 

(#) – This offer only applies to books and DVDs. Downloads are excluded.

 

 



3 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars

 

Below you can find details of my upcoming open seminars for the next few months. I look forward to seeing you at the next event in your part of the world! Please don't hesitate to contact me (iain@iainabernethy.com) should you have any questions on any of the upcoming events below.

 

For details of all seminars (including maps): http://iainabernethy.co.uk/seminar-dates

 

 

27th of November 2011 – Golborne, Nr Warrington

 

On the 27th of November I’ll be teaching two open sessions at the Ryu-Do Karate & Fitness Academy! The first session will run from 12pm to 2pm and will cover the key principles of kata bunkai. The second session will run from 2:15pm to 4:15pm and will cover advanced training concepts and bunkai drills. Both sessions are open to adults of all grades and styles. The fee is £20 for one session and £35 for both sessions. Places are limited and the closing date for entries is the 20th November. To book a place you must send a deposit £15.00 (balance to be paid on the day) to Brian Bentham, 55 Cottesmore Way, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3XJ. Brian can be contacted via bentham.brian@yahoo.co.uk and 07736 741 332. The venue of the sessions is Ryu-Do Karate & Fitness Academy, Unit 16b, Millingford Industrial Estate, Bridge Street, Golborne, Nr Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3QE

 

 

3rd & 4th of December 2011 - Norway
 

On the 3rd and 4th of December I’ll be teaching in Norway! The host group and other local clubs have booked their places and others are very welcome to attend too. The seminar will be hosted Vågsbygd karate club near Kristiansand. If you’d like to attend, please email Lars-Christian Stig via larschristianstig@gmail.com he’ll give you all the details. I look forward to seeing you all in Norway!

 

 

21st and 22nd of January 2012 - Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg), Germany

 

On the 21st and 22nd of January I will be teaching a seminar in Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg), Germany. The seminar will take place in Johannes-Brahms-Schule, Fahltskamp 36, 25421 Pinneberg. The topics are as follows - Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 15:00: Advanced Pinan/Heian Drills / 15:30 – 16:30: Karate's Throws and Takedowns / Sunday: 10:00 – 12:00: Advanced Pinan/Heian Drills 12:30 – 13:30: Escaping and Escape Drills. Fee: 40,00 €.  Participants must be age 16 or older. In the interest of better organisation, we ask you to register with us by providing your name, style and rank by no later than 13.01.2012. We will then gladly assist you with any further questions you may have. Organiser: Sanga-Dojo - Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai im SC Pinneberg Pascal Deurer, Tel.: +49 177 / 6 72 72 79 Email: p.deurer@web.de Website: www.karate-pinneberg.de

 

 

29th of January 2012 – Ayr, Scotland

On the 29th of January, I'll be teaching an open seminar hosted by the Musashi Karate Club. The seminar will run from 11am to 3pm and will be held in Alloway Primary School, Doonholm Road,Ayr, KA7 4QQ. The seminar will cost £25 per person and is open to all grades. Cheques (payable to Musashi Karate Club in advance to secure place) are to be sent to the following address: Jamie Gray, 29 Highpark Road, Coylton, KA6 6QL. For further details and to book your place, please contact Jamie Gray on Jamie@musashikarate.co.uk or 01292 571824 (evenings & weekends). www.musashikarate.co.uk 


19th of February 2012 – Presteigne, Powys

On Sunday the 19th of February I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Presteigne, Powys. The seminar will cost £25 and will run from 11am to 3pm in East Radnor Leisure Centre, Broadaxe Lane, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2YT. Cheques (payable to “Lee Taylor”) to be sent to Lee Taylor, Shushokan Karate Clubs, 9 Kings Court, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AJ. Lee can be contacted on 07976914617 and leeshushokankarate@msn.com Website: www.leetaylorkarate.co.uk


17th and 18th of March 2012 – Brugge, Belgium

On the 17th and 18th of March 2012 I’ll be teaching some open seminars in Belgium! The seminars will cover key bunkai principles, drills and training methods related to a variety of kata. The seminars are open to all styles. Training will take place in B.L.O.S.O Julien Saelens, Nijverheidstraat 112, 8310 Assebroek – Brugge, Belgium. Training on Saturday the 17th of March will be split into two sessions 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00. Training on Sunday the 18th of March will run from 10:00 to 12:00. The cost is 20 Euro per session, 35 Euro for Two sessions, and 50 Euro for all sessions. Preference will be given to participants having registered through email so to ensure your place you need to contact Jason Verhaeghe in advance to the event. Places can not be guaranteed for those who make no prior contact. You can contact Jason Verhaeghe (organiser) at jason.verhaeghe@arcatin.com or via phone on +32 473 915 575

 

 

24th of March 2012 - Ashford, Kent

 

On the 24th of March 2012 I will be teaching a seminar in Ashford, Kent on applications from both Kushanku / Kanku-Dai and the Pinan / Heian series, and the relationship between the two. The seminar will run from 11am to 4pm and will take place in Towers School & Sixth Form Centre, Faversham Road, Kennington, TN24 9AL. Tickets cost £25 per person and can be purchased from the Invicta Martial Arts website via paypal at https://sites.google.com/site/invictamartialarts / or alternatively to pay by cheque or for further details please call 07521387347 or e-mail invictamartialarts@gmail.com Group booking discounted prices are available upon request.

 

 

1st of April 2012 - West Hallam, Derbyshire

 

On the 1st of April 2012 I’ll be teaching an open practical karate / kata bunkai seminar from 10am to 2pm at The Community Centre, Station Road, West Hallam, Derbyshire, DE7 6GX. The seminar will cost £25 and cheques (payable to “A J Chapman”) should be sent to A J Chapman, 9 Elizabeth Close, West Hallam, Derbyshire, DE7 6LW. You can contact Andy on andyc@the5thdiscipline.co.uk or 07773020103. There is ample parking onsite and tea, coffee and bottled water will be provided. I look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

15th of April 2012  – Blairgowrie, Perthshire

 

On Sunday the 15th April 2012, from 11am to 3pm, I’ll be teaching a seminar on both impact training and kata application. The first 2 hours will be on kata application, drills and principles. The second 2 hours will be on impact training, power development and pad drills (pads will be provided for those who do not have their own). The seminar will take place at Live Active Blairgowrie, Beeches Road, Blairgowrie, PH10 6PN. The seminar will cost £25 and cheques (payable to “Karen Whytock”) should be sent to Karen Whytock, 27 Gean Grove, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 6TL. You can also call 01250 870061 and speak to Ally or Karen for more details.

 

 

21st and 22nd of April 2012 - Nuremberg, Germany

 

On the 21st and 22nd of April 2012 I will be teaching a seminar in Nuremberg. The theme of the seminar is self defense applications, flow drills and padd drills for Passia /  Bassai-Dai kata. The location is Gym of Georg-Ledebour-Schule, Georg-Ledebour-Straße, 90473 Nürnberg. Seminar fees: Full weekend seminar 50 € / Saturday only ticket 35 € / Sunday only ticket 20 €. Saturday (Kata/Bunkai Bassai Dai): 10:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 14:45 / 15:15 – 17:00. Sunday (Pad work): 10:00 - 11:30 / 12:00 - 13:30 Please bring your own pads! Please note, participants must be at least 16 years of age or older / The seminar will be held in English Registration: Registration is mandatory and required by e-mail; you will receive a confirmation by e-mail after registration. Number of participants is limited. Contact / organizer: Dojo Kenshokan at VfL Nürnberg, www.kenshokan.de / Christian Conrad, E-Mail: Conrad.Christian@kenshokan.de

 

 

30th of June 2012 – Northern Ireland

 

On Saturday the 30th of June I'll be teaching an open seminar in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. The seminar is suitable for practitioners of all styles and will run from 1pm to 5pm (be there at 12:30 for registration) in Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Trostan Avenue, Ballymena, BT43 7BL. The cost will be £30.00 / person (for group booking discounts please contact the organiser). For further details, and to ensure your place, please contact Dan Redmond on 07976987696 or chujo@hotmail.com (www.chujo.org.uk).


 

Details of Iain Abernethy’s upcoming seminars can be found on the News Page of www.iainabernethy.com To organise a seminar for your club, write to seminars@iainabernethy.com or call 01900829406.

 

For details of all seminars (including maps): http://iainabernethy.co.uk/seminar-dates

 



4 - Seminar in Norway

 

On the 3rd and 4th of December I’ll be teaching in Norway! The host group and other local clubs have booked their places and others are very welcome to attend too. The seminar will be hosted Vågsbygd karate club near Kristiansand. If you’d like to attend, please email Lars-Christian Stig via larschristianstig@gmail.com he’ll give you all the details. I look forward to seeing you all in Norway!

 


 

5 - Seminar in Pinneberg (near Hamburg) Germany

 

Details in German:

 

Bunkai-Seminar mit Iain Abernethy, 6. Dan in Pinneberg (bei Hamburg)

 

21. - 22. Januar 2012

 

Lehrgangsort: Johannes-Brahms-Schule, Fahltskamp 36, 25421 Pinneberg

 

Lehrgangsinhalte:

 

Samstag, 21.01.2012:

10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 15:00: Fortgeschrittene Drills zu den Pinan/Heian-Kata

15:30 – 16:30: Würfe und Takedowns aus dem Karate

 

Sonntag, 22.01.2012:

10:00 – 12:00: Fortsetzung Pinan/Heian-Drills

12:30 – 13:30: Drills rund ums Ausweichen/Entkommen

 

Lehrgangsgebühr: 40,00 €

 

Hinweis: Eine Teilnahme ist ab 16 Jahren möglich. Für eine bessere Planung wird um Voranmeldung unter Angabe von Name, Stilrichtung und Graduierung bis zum 13.01.2012 gebeten.

 

Veranstalter: Ausrichter / Sanga-Dojo - Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai im SC Pinneberg Pascal Deurer, Tel.: +49 177 / 6 72 72 79 Email: p.deurer@web.de

 

Haftung: Der Ausrichter / Veranstalter lehnt jede Haftung ab.

 

www.karate-pinneberg.de

 

 

Details in English:

 

Bunkai-Seminar With Iain Abernethy, 6th Dan in Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg, Germany)

 

21th - 22th January 2012

 

Location: Johannes-Brahms-Schule, Fahltskamp 36, 25421 Pinneberg

 

Seminar contents:

 

Saturday,, 21.01.2012:

10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 15:00: Advanced Pinan/Heian Drills

15:30 – 16:30: Karate's Throws and Takedowns

 

Sunday, 22.01.2012:

10:00 – 12:00: Advanced Pinan/Heian Drills

12:30 – 13:30: Escaping and Escape Drills

 

Fee: 40,00 €

 

Advice: Participants must be age 16 or older. In the interest of better organisation, we ask you to register with us by providing your name, style and rank by no later than 13.01.2012. We will then gladly assist you with any further questions you may have.

 

Organiser: Sanga-Dojo - Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai im SC Pinneberg Pascal Deurer, Tel.: +49 177 / 6 72 72 79 Email: p.deurer@web.de

 

Liability: The organiser is not responsible for any potential damage to property or personal injury.

 

www.karate-pinneberg.de

 


 

6 - Seminar in Belgium

 

On the 17th and 18th of March 2012 I’ll be teaching some open seminars in Belgium! The seminars will cover key bunkai principles, drills and training methods related to a variety of kata. The seminars are open to all styles. Training will take place in B.L.O.S.O Julien Saelens, Nijverheidstraat 112, 8310 Assebroek – Brugge, Belgium. Training on Saturday the 17th of March will be split into two sessions 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00. Training on Sunday the 18th of March will run from 10:00 to 12:00. The cost is 20 Euro per session, 35 Euro for Two sessions, and 50 Euro for all sessions. Preference will be given to participants having registered through email so to ensure your place you need to contact Jason Verhaeghe in advance to the event. Places can not be guaranteed for those who make no prior contact. You can contact Jason Verhaeghe (organiser) at jason.verhaeghe@arcatin.com or via phone on +32 473 915 575

 



7 - Seminar in
Nürnberg, Germany

Detials in German:

 

Bunkai-Jutsu-Lehrgang zur Kata Bassai Dai mit Iain Abernethy am 21. - 22. April 2012 im Kenshokan Nürnberg

 

Über Iain Abernethy: Iain Abernethy aus Cumbria/England, 6. DAN, British Combat Association, ist einer der führenden Experten des angewandten Karate und Mitglied der 'Combat Hall Of Fame'. Iain versteht und lehrt die Kata als ein vollständiges Kampfsystem, dabei ist ihm vor allem die Vermittlung der Methoden und Prinzipien, die in der Kata stecken, wichtig. Seine Anwendungen sind prxisbezogen für die SV und befassen sich mit unterschiedlichen Kampfsituationen und -distanzen. Wer einmal auf einem der Lehrgänge, die Iain seit vielen Jahren hält, mit ihm trainieren durfte, ist begeistert von seiner offenen, lockeren und professionellen Art, sein umfangreiches Wissen weiterzugeben. Weitere Infos findet ihr unter: www.iainabernethy.co.uk

 

Lehrgangs-programm: Praxisbezogene und ganzheitliche Anwendungen sowie Flow-Drills zur Kata Bassai Dai zur Selbstverteidigung neben Schlag- und Tritttechniken, werden auch Anwendungen mit Greif-, Würge-, Wurf- und Hebeltechniken gezeigt, auch in der Nahdistanz und Anti-Grappling Techniken

 

Pratzendrills für Tritte, Ellbogen, Knie- und Kopfstöße, Bodenkampf, aufbauend auf die Kata Bassai Dai

Trainings-zeiten:

 

Samstag – Kata/Bunkai Bassai Dai: 10:00 bis 12:00 Uhr / 13:00 bis 14:45 Uhr / 15:15 bis 17:00 Uhr

 

Sonntag - Pratzentraining: 10:00 bis 11:30 Uhr / 12:00 bis 13:30 Uhr / Bitte eigene Pratzen mitbringen!

 

Hinweis: Mindestalter für Teilnehmer ist 16 Jahre  / die Lehrgangsprache ist Englisch

 

Ort: Sporthalle der  Georg-Ledebour-Schule, Georg-Ledebour-Straße, 90473 Nürnberg

 

Teilnahme-kosten: beide Tage zusammen 50 € / nur Samstag 35 € / nur Sonntag 20 €

 

Anmeldung: bitte verbindlich mittels E-Mail, nach Eingang der Anmeldung erfolgt eine Bestätigung mittels E-Mail / der Lehrgang ist auf 65 Personen begrenzt

Veranstal-ter/Kontakt: Dojo Kenshokan im VfL Nürnberg, www.kenshokan.de / Christian Conrad, E-Mail: Conrad.Christian@kenshokan.de

Sonstiges: Ausrichter und Veranstalter übernehmen keinerlei Haftung für Personen- und Sachschäden.

 

Anmerkung: Der Lehrgang wird mit 5 Unterrichtseinheiten zur Verlängerung von Trainerlizenzen des BKB  e. V. anerkannt.

 

Wir freuen uns auf Eure Teilnahme - Euer Kenshokan-Team

 

Detials in English:

 

Bunkai Jutsu Seminar with Iain Abernethy on April 21 – 22, 2012 at Kenshokan Nuremberg

 

About Iain Abernethy: Iain Abernethy from Cumbria/England, 6. DAN, British Combat Association, is a leading expert in effective application of Karate and member of the 'Combat Hall Of Fame'. Iain understands and teaches Kata as a complete combat system, his focus is on getting across the concepts and methods which are hidden in the Kata. His applications can be used in practical self defense and cover a range of distances and situations in a fight. If you ever had the chance to train with Iain in one of his seminars, you will be enthusiastic about his open, professional and relaxed way of teaching his extensive knowledge about Karate application. For more information please go to: www.iainabernethy.co.uk

 

Seminar content:

 

Practical and complete self defense applications, as well as flow drills for Kata Bassai Dai

 

Punch and kick techniques from the Kata, as well as applications using chokes, throws and joint locks, for infight and anti-grappling

Focus pad drills for hand-strikes, kicks, elbow, knee and head butt techniques, ground fight, restricted punching, escaping, multiple enemies, and more. These drills will help ensure the methods and concepts of Kata Bassai Dai (and other kata too) can be effectively used in self-defence situations.

Schedule:

 

Saturday (Kata/Bunkai Bassai Dai): 10:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 14:45 / 15:15 – 17:00

 

Sunday (Pad work): 10:00 - 11:30 / 12:00 - 13:30 Please bring your own pads!

 

Please note: Participants must be a t least 16 years of age or older / The seminar will be held in English

 

Location: Gym of Georg-Ledebour-Schule, Georg-Ledebour-Straße, 90473 Nürnberg

 

Seminar fees: Full weekend seminar 50 € / Saturday only ticket 35 € / Sunday only ticket 20 €

 

Registration: Registration is mandatory and required by e-mail; you will receive a confirmation by e-mail after registration. Number of participants is limited to 65

 

Contact / organizer: Dojo Kenshokan at VfL Nürnberg, www.kenshokan.de / Christian Conrad, E-Mail: Conrad.Christian@kenshokan.de

 

Liability: No liability for any damages or injuries will be accepted by organizer or teacher.

 

We are looking forward to seeing you at this seminar – the Kenshokan team

 

 


 

8 - The British Combat Karate Association

 

 

British Combat Karate AssociationPlease follow the link below for information on Peter Consterdine’s & Geoff Thompson’s British Combat Karate Association. The information pack and application form have also been uploaded to my website and they can be downloaded from the following page:


http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/british-combat-karate-assocation-info-packs

 

The BCA (British Combat Association) has undoubtedly had a bigger impact on UK martial arts than any other body and I’m really excited about the positive effects I see the British Combat Karate Association having. I strongly feel the British karate scene needs an organisation like this and I’m sure it will be of interest to many of you.

Please check out the downloads and the information below and if you have any questions Peter will be only to happy to answer them. He can be reached at peter@peterconsterdine.com or by phone on 01924266016 or 07831576509. You can also write to the BCKA at BCKA, 12b Wellgate, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 8NS.
 

Find more Information here:

 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/british-combat-karate-assocation-info-packs

 


 

That’s all folks! If you’ve any comments or suggestions relating to the website or these newsletters, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line: iain@iainabernethy.com

 

All the best,

 

Iain Abernethy

 

 

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