Subject: April 2011 Newsletter: What Traditional Martial Artists can learn from MMA (Podcast)
April 2011 Newsletter: What Traditional Martial Artists can learn from MMA
Welcome
to the April 2011 newsletter! There has been a huge number of new people join us
since the last newsletter! A warm welcome to all the new people and a big thank
you to existing members for spreading the word so enthusiastically :-)
This month we have a new 72 minute long podcast! The main part is on “What
Traditional Martial Artists can learn from MMA” and the title explains it all!
We also have the usual Question and Answer section and details of what is
covered can be found in section 1. I hope you enjoy it!
Section 3 has a link to a superb online video on how to live an amazing life!
It’s a most enjoyable and uplifting 18 minute long video and anyone in need of a
bit of cheering up will really enjoy watching it.
In Section 4 we have links to a great forum thread (containing lots of embedded
videos) on the kneeling defences of karate and self-protection techniques from
vulnerable positions. The forum members did an amazing job bringing all this
information together and it’s well worth a read and a watch.
The newsletter also has all the usual information, news and training
opportunities. Please checkout the contents list below and see what is of
interest!
Speak soon!
All the best,
Iain
Join Iain's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/iainabernethy
Follow Iain on Twitter: http://twitter.com/iainabernethy
Contents:
1 – New Podcast: What Traditional Martial Artists
can learn from MMA?
2 – Donations and 465MB Thank You Download!
3 – How to Live an Awesome Life (online video)
4 - Karate Kneeling Defences (Shotokan, Wado & Others)
5 – Kudo: The Future of Competitive Karate (UK Course)
6 – Combat Coach Program with Iain Abernethy and Peter Consterdine
7 – Iain Abernethy & Mike Liptrot Course 2011 (28th & 29th May)!
8 - Iain Abernethy at Animal List BBQ in Colorado, USA in July
9 - Lewis Thompson Six Week Self-Defence Course
10 – Marc "Animal" MacYoung in UK in 2011
11 - Peter Consterdine and Steven Morris Seminar
12 - Rakesh Patel 5th dan BCA: Team 50K in a Working Day
13 – Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
14 – Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany
15 – Seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
16 – Seminar in Lund, Sweden
17 - Seminar in Denmark
18 – Iain teaching in Kansas City, Missouri, USA
19 – Seminar in Augsburg, Germany
20 - Iain Abernethy Instructor's Courses (express
your interest)
21 – Alan Peasland Seminar is Scotland (April)
22 – The British Combat Karate Association
ENJOY THESE NEWSLETTERS? If you enjoy receiving these newsletters, please feel free to forward them to your colleagues. If this newsletter was forwarded to you and you’d like to receive them directly please visit www.iainabernethy.com and click on “Join the Newsletter”.
UNSUBSCRIBE: If you no longer wish to receive these newsletters we’d be grateful if you could follow the “unsubscribe” link found at the very bottom of this newsletter. It will take you to a webpage where you can click on the “unsubscribe” icon. Doing this will ensure that no more newsletters are sent.
NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS?: If you are changing your email address, please follow the link at the foot of this email and follow the link to easily change and verify the email address to which these newsletters are sent.
"Times change, the world changes, and
obviously the martial arts must change too" - Gichin Funakoshi
1 – New Podcast: What Traditional Martial Artists can learn from MMA?
This
month we discuss what traditional martial artists can learn from MMA! While it
is increasingly common to see MMA and TMA (traditional marital arts) as rival
approaches, it is my view that many of the practises and the general thinking
found in MMA are of great value to the traditionalist and will actually help
them maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of their art.
The irony is that much of MMA’s thinking with regards to live testing,
innovation, measuring by effect, etc is in line with the views expressed by the
karate masters of the past, even if it is at variance with “modern day
traditionalists”! We discuss this irony and also briefly look at what MMA could
learn from traditional martial arts. Finally, we look at the common ground and I
suggest that best practise is best practise regardless of where it originates.
The second section of the podcast is the Question and Answer section where I
give my thinking on the following topics: How to develop speed and the
relationship between speed and power; the recording of the non-physical aspects
of self-protection in kata; what I think of practising “block, kick, punch”
bunkai alongside practical bunkai; combining practical and competitive karate in
training; teaching wider self-protection skills in martial arts dojos;
overtraining and how to avoid it; and the difference between recreational and
“professional” martial artists.
As has been the trend in recent months, this is the longest podcast we have ever
done (a huge 72 minutes!). I hope you find the podcast enjoyable, informative,
entertaining and thought provoking. Thank you for your support of what we do and
we’ll be back with more soon! Enjoy!
All the best,
Iain
Please follow the link to download the podcast or to listen to it online:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/solo-kata-solo-training-podcast
Podcasts are also available on i-tunes. Search "Iain Abernethy" in podcasts to find and subscribe.
2 – Donations and 465MB Thank You Download!
Most
of our time and effort is spent producing media and providing information for
which we make absolutely no charge. Help us continue to this provide service -
hopefully on an even bigger scale - and get our ‘465MB Thank You Download’ for
all donations large and small.
Although all theses things are free to all end users, they are not free for us
to produce. The wonderful people who purchase our paid-for-products and attend
Iain's seminars provide the finances that enable us to bring all the free
information to the majority.
However, in response to requests from people who like the website, newsletters,
podcasts, online videos, etc, and who want to directly help provide the
resources to enable us to keep bringing you that material; we have set up this
donations section!
All donations, large or small, are gratefully received. As our way of saying
thanks (no matter how much you donate) everyone making a donation will be sent a
download link for a zipped file which contains:
FIFTY free items including:
All our podcasts from the very beginning to March 2011 = Over 20 hours of
martial and self-defence information!
Three e-books
Three workout mp3s with videos
All of this material has been provided free of charge and your donations will
help us to bring you more of this material in the future, in addition to all the
other free services we provide.
We have three levels of donation (50p, £1 or £2 for each month in a year):
Basic Donation = £6.00
Standard Donation = £12.00
Top Supporter = £24.00
Please select whichever amount you would like to donate using the options below,
follow the instructions and then download the file (if you want to).
We are delighted that you find what we provide here as being useful and of value
to you. We really appreciate the support and thank you for helping us to
continue to do what we do!
http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/Donations_and_Support.html
3 – How to Live an Awesome Life (online video)
Here is a great talk on living an awesome life by Neil Pasricha! The video is quite funny in parts and the message is very uplifting. It’s just under 18 minutes long and is a very good investment of your time! Please follow the link below and then click play:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/how-live-awesome-life-online-video
4 - Karate Kneeling Defences (Shotokan, Wado & Others)
Over the last few weeks there are been a superb discussion on the site on kneeling defenses in karate. The thread started by looking at the origins of such methods in Shotokan and Wado-Ryu, before quickly moving on to discuss the idea of training from vulnerable positions generally (i.e. sitting in a chair). The membership of the forum did an amazing job – as usual – in coming up with a whole host of videos from different systems and putting forth various viewpoints and opinions. It’s a great thread and one well worth checking out:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/karate-kneeling-defences-wado-shotokan-and-others
5 – Kudo: The Future of Competitive Karate (UK Course)
In
previous months we have been discussing the Kudo competitive format. Personally,
I see it as being the future of karate competitions and Peter Consterdine 9th
Dan also feels that it has a level of realism that surpasses all alternative
formats.
If you missed it, you can find lots of videos and thoughts on Kudo in this forum
thread:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/future-format-competitive-karate-some-thoughts-and-videos
For those who want to learn more about Kudo (whether interested in competing or
not) the British Combat Karate Association has organised a seminar with UK Kudo
representative Lee Hasdell (also one of the UK’s first ever MMA competitors).
The
seminar will run from 10:00 to 15:00 on Sunday the 29th of May (date change and
no longer on the 15th, which sadly means I can’t make it) at the British Combat
Academy in Osset, Yorkshire. Peter Consterdine and quite a few of my own
students will be there and it should be a fun day!
If you are interested in attending can you please email Peter at
peter@peterconsterdine.com and
he will forward you the details.
“I’VE SEEN THE LIGHT! For years I’ve put my not inconsiderable brainpower(!!!!) into thinking about what would be the finest ‘Full Contact’ competition – and never came up with it. That is until Iain Abernethy sent me a video link to look at and it was the Kudo World Championships and this was my ‘light bulb’ moment. So much so that I’ve spent a large part of the past week going over as much footage as I can to analyze the elements of Kudo competition and I now ‘get it.’ It is simply fantastic.” - Peter Consterdine 9th Dan.
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/future-format-competitive-karate-some-thoughts-and-videos
6 – Combat Coach Program with Iain Abernethy and Peter Consterdine
I
have now added all the details of the Combat Coach Program to the website. You can
find more details on the webpage below and download the prospectus from there
too:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/combat-coach-programme-iain-abernethy-and-peter-consterdine
The program is a mix of study materials, manuals, projects, and face to face instruction (although a distance learning option is available for those outside the UK). The course is ideal for those wanting to expand their knowledge beyond the narrow confines of the martial arts to the wider issues surrounding security and personal protection. The program is split into three levels (award, instructor and diploma) and guidance on which level is most suitable for you can be found in the prospectus; which can be downloaded from the webpage linked above.
This is a program that is you can do at your own pace and is organised around the individual. A list of all 55 units of competence can be found below. If you think this could be of interest, please read the prospectus and then let me know if you have any remaining questions (iain@iainabernethy.com).
SELF DEFENCE AWARD
1. Principles of Personal Security
2. Developing Personal Security Awareness
3. Developing a Personal Threat Assessment
4. Perceptions and Fear of Crime
5. Personal Security in the Street
6. Personal Security Whilst Mobile
7. Personal Security at Home
8. Handling Fear & Chemical Responses
9. Understanding the Principles of Conflict Management
10. Self Defence & the Law
11. The Physical Confrontation
12. Basic Principles of Self Defence - Proactive v Reactive
13. Attack Scenarios
14. Understanding Warning Signs & Danger Signs
15. Releases From Holds & Safe Breakaways
16. Stances, Movement, Strikes & Kicks
17. Basic Grappling
18. Pre-emptive Strikes &Distraction Techniques
19. Blocking & Trapping
20. Ranges & Tools
21. Impact Development
SELF DEFENCE INSTRUCTOR'S CERTIFICATE (as Award) plus;
22. Communication Skills & Strategies
23. Edged Weapon Defence
24. Blunt Weapon Defence
25. Scenario Development
26. Dealing with Multiple Assailants
27. Warm -up & Stretching Routines
28. In-Depth Personal Security Tuition for;
Street
Vehicle
Office
Public Transport
Home
29. Instructional Skills
30. Understanding Fuel States for Physical Effort
31. Developing Suitable Drills for CQC
32. Emergency First Aid
33. Developing Combative Skills and Mindset
34. Preparing Courses for Various Markets
35. Control & Restraint Techniques
36. Tactics for Restricted Space
37. Advanced Law Issues
38. Anti-Surveillance
39. Developing Risk Assessments
COMBAT COACH DIPLOMA (as Award & Certificate) plus;
40.Teaching `non-government' Agencies
41. Delivering Programmes to Commerce & Industry
42. Understanding Training Requirements for the;
Police
Prison Service
Security Operatives
Other 'Front Line' Personnel
Business Travellers
43. Firearms Appreciation & Capabilities
44. Weapons Disarm & Retention
45. UDT In & Around Vehicles
46. International Travel Security
47. Handcuffing
48. Bomb and Bomb Threat Awareness
49. Anti-Robbery Awareness
50. Understanding Close-Protection
51. Personal Security Programmes for Senior Executives
52. Presentational Skills
53. Commercial Risk Management
54. Developing Commercial Opportunities
55. International Terrorism
More details here: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/combat-coach-programme-iain-abernethy-and-peter-consterdine
7 – Iain Abernethy & Mike Liptrot Course 2011 (28th & 29th May)!
On
the weekend of the 28th & 29th of May Iain Abernethy & Mike Liptrot will be
teaching their yearly not-to-be-missed two day martial arts seminar! This is the
fifth annual seminar Iain and Mike have done together.
These events have been extremely popular and we expect this year's event to fill up very quickly. Once again, this event will take place in the highly impressive Kendal Judo Club Dojo - a recognised Olympic facility - which is in the heart of the Lake District national park.
This seminar is open to all martial artists - regardless of background, style, and current level of ability - who wish to develop competence in a wide range of martial skills. The training will be a combination of the physical and the theoretical (including short lectures and presentations). A certificate of attendance - signed and stamped by Iain & Mike - will be issued to all participants.
Please put the date in your dairy as booking and accommodation details will be coming soon. We are just waiting to confirm one or two details to be confirmed and then I'll be sure to get all the information sent out. Apologies for the delay.
8 - Iain Abernethy at Animal List BBQ in Colorado, USA in July
On the 15th, 16th and 17th of July I will be at Marc MacYoung’s annual Animal List Event in Colorado, USA! This is a private event for members of the “Animal List” so it is not open to all. I’ll be doing at little teaching there and I’m looking forward to training, teaching, talking, eating and generally spending time with everyone. Helen will also be with me and she is also excited to be able to meet some of you in person. I also understand that Rory Miller and Kris Wilder will be there too and it will be good to see them in person once again. This promises to be a fun weekend! Looking forward to it!
9 - Lewis Thompson Six Week Self-Defence Course
Louis Thompson 6 Week Self Defence Course (starts
24th April 2011)
Message from Louis Thompson:
You may have missed out on my previous 6 week course, but I am opening my doors
again for a select few to join my exclusive training programme.
I have found the essence of self defence and I want to show you. People have
travelled from around the UK to train on this course and the results are
phenomenal.
Over the past 6 months I have been developing my methods to get the best
possible results in a short period of time. I have created a system that
guarantees results no matter what your skill level.
If you don't see the results that you want after the 1st session, I will give
you your money back.
The exciting thing about this course is that I am using techniques and training
methods that only a handful of people in the world are utilising. I won't give
you a thousand different techniques over a hundred different arts but what I
will give you is what has been proven to work consistently in real life violent
confrontation.
I have had access to some of the most innovative self defence and martial arts
instructors in the world throughout my whole life and now I am passing there
knowledge onto you, as it was intended.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The course will run for 6 consecutive weeks starting on Sunday 24th April 2011.
It will run from 9am - 11am (longer than any of the previous courses). We will
leave no stone unturned. Here are some of the thing you will learn over the 6
week period.
The most cutting edge Self Defence theory from best selling manual Dead or Alive
by Geoff Thompson including:
Avoidance and awareness
Attackers and attack rituals
Self Defence and the Law
Physical Techniques will include:
Pre-emptive strikes
The Fence (the most cutting edge self defence technique in the world)
Restrictive Striking
Chokes and strangles
Throws and take downs
Groundwork
The Cost
This course offers you 6 weeks of quality tuition for only £120. If you book
before the end of March I will give you a free copy of Dead or Alive on day 1 of
the course and remember, if you're not satisfied after the first session I will
give you a full refund.
For full details and testimonials see:
www.thompsonsd.com/content/self-defence-6-week-course
Louis Thompson
"Louis comes to the self-protection arena with an impressive background and
personal track record and doesn't disappoint in his training methods,bringing
everything I could want and more to each session" - Stuart Williams
"Fantastic course, a must for those looking to gain confidence and learn to
defend themselves and loved ones" - Dan Cresswell
"Do not be afraid of this course Louis is a charming and exceptionally
friendly guy. Whether you are an 18 stone doorman or an 8 stone nurse this
course may one day save your life" -Kai Wilson
10 – Marc "Animal" MacYoung in UK in 2011
Hi All,
Here
is your chance to train with Marc MacYoung in September! I’ve been a fan of
Marc’s work for decades and it was great when I got to meet him in person last
year. He’s a great guy, with a superb teaching style, and his material is as
practical as it gets. This is not an opportunity to miss so be sure to contact
Mick and let him know you would support this event. Mick Franklin is the
organiser you can find all the details below. Be sure to contact him ASAP.
All the best,
Iain
(Left to Right: Nick Yang, Marc MacYoung, Rory Miller, Al Peasland, Iain Abernethy, Kris Wilder)
Message from Mick Franklin:
Greetings,
My name is Mick Franklin, I am a 2nd Dan in Kyokushin Karate but today I am
writing to you as a representative of Conflict Communications. I wish to make
you aware of our upcoming course on De-escalation. This 1 day course will
be conducted by internationally acclaimed Marc MacYoung, a man who has lived and
worked on the sharp end of life dealing with violent and aggressive people, but
more importantly was able to attain and master the skills to defuse
potentially violent situations, and then successfully pass those skills on to
martial artists, hospital and police staff all around the world.
This course really is one of a kind. Rather than just being an "aggression
management" course you will learn the source of all conflicts and more
importantly what to do about them. The skills you will learn are not just useful
for preventing violent attacks, but will also greatly benefit the way you
interact with people in all situations, including at work and in your personal
relationships. Your martial arts techniques may be superb but can you recognise
when someone really intends to hurt you? Can you defuse a violent individual? Do
you have the skills to explain to the police and courts what steps you took to
avoid it becoming physical, and explain, in a legal sense, why you did what you
had to do?
Course Dates: September the 3rd for De-escalation, September the 4th for the
Body Mechanics in Martial Arts course
Course Costs: £40 for 1 day only, or £70 for both days
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 8 hours each day
If you would like some further insight in to Mr MacYoung's training you should
begin with his website, I think you will be impressed:
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/
I have also included a brochure of the De-escalation Course for you below.
If this is something you would like to press ahead with, or if you just have
some questions, then let me know. I am taking note of interest now.
Kind regards,
Mick Franklin
P.S. Marc MacYoung will be running a course on Body Mechanics in Martial Arts on
the day after the De-escalation Course. This course will show you how to
generate more power from your techniques (regardless of your style) and to apply
a critical eye to why a technique works or doesn't work, as well as making
students aware of important elements that are currently missing from the way
bunkai and kata is taught in most schools. I can not say much about it now -keep
an eye on the magazine Martial Arts Illustrated for the first news on this
exciting material in an indepth interview with Mr MacYoung. I can honestly say,
however, that despite my 10 years of full contact Kyokushin Karate I have
learned a lot from Marc in a very short time about good technique and generating
power.
Contact:
mick.franklin@hotmail.com
De-escalation Course
Marc MacYoung is a highly respected expert on conflict and violence. He is the
author of 15 books and 6 videos dealing with different aspects of de-escalation,
conflict resolution, self defense and use of force. He has conducted many
seminars for police, security, hospital staff and martial artists alike around
the world. He has lived and worked on the sharp end of life, including the mean
streets of Los Angeles, and working in security and correctional services.
The sharp end is not an exaggeration. Despite 100's of incidents involving
physical violence, he feels his greatest achievements are the 1,000s of
incidents that were peacefully resolved. He has been very successful at talking
down violent, sometimes psychotic, people. He honed his communication skills
because the options were 'de-escalate or bleed.' He knows first hand conflict
situations are emotional, stressful and scary. His proven ability as a 'Thug
Whisperer' isn’t magic. It is a learnable, teachable skill.
Teaming up with Rory Miller, a retired Multnomah County Deputy Sheriff and CERT leader, they developed Conflict Communications. During the development of the program for law enforcement, they realized insights and conflict strategies developed for de-escalating physically violent people also work with employees, managers, co-workers, spouses and teenagers. The had stumbled across the Rosetta Stone of conflict. Hence, Conflict Communication training is available in six different areas.
Law Enforcement Training
Correctional/Sworn Officers
Human Resources
Legal
Social Services/Schools
High Risk/Conflict Management
Why this course can help you:
*One, your safety. Knowing the 'check list' of pre-attack indicators, you can tell the difference between a loud and emotional -- but harmless -- threat display and when someone is preparing to attack. We also teach the importance of tactical positioning as an important component of de-escalation (without threatening someone you can still show them you are not safe to attack)
*Two, there are two kinds of bad use of force, excessive and unnecessary. Excessive is rare. Unnecessary is a legal nightmare you don't want to find yourself in. This training reduces these kinds of unnecessary incidents.
*Three, it indemnifies and protects you by teaching you to better articulate use of force incidents -- especially the build up to violence.
*Four, We are the only program that addresses how not to get caught in the emotional and primitive 'monkey dance' of conflict. One of our mottos is 'De-escalate yourself first.' If you can't do that, you are heading for an unnecessary use of force incident. You cannot be professional and let 'the monkey drive the bus.'
Before you can de-escalate someone else, you must de-escalate yourself.
We give you the means to do that.
Before you can apply other training you must have emotional control.
We'll show you how
Before you can find the 'best answer' for a situation, you have to know what's happening
We'll teach you the key points to look for in conflict
Before you can explain yourself in court, you have to know what happened
Well teach you how to articulate what you did to calmly resolve the situation and why you had to do what you did.
This program doesn't replace any previous training.
It makes it work better.
But more than all of that, this program is about improving communication and strategies to reduce and better deal with conflict. Other programs teach tactics. This program teaches WHY conflicts happen and how they manifest in different circumstances. We also teach about the irrational, emotional 'monkey brain agenda' issues that -- until they are addressed -- the conflict will NOT be resolved. These unresolved agendas which cause conflict will return. Whether the same fight over and over again or an argument over something completely different.
Basically it isn't that other programs don't work. The information is sound and technically correct. What people are lacking is this foundation to be able to apply those techniques out where they need them. We supply that. We don't replace any training, we just help people apply it out in the field.
This program is also useful in the workplace. Within many organisations there are serious problems between workers and departments. Politics, conflict, people not meeting professional standards, legal issues, troublesome behaviors and sometimes even physical violence ... the list is endless. And this list of problems costs more in time, money and waste than the correct training to deal with them effectively ever will.
That's where we can help. By teaching about the dynamics of conflict, monkey brain agendas and default emotional scripts, those issues that create ongoing conflicts and tensions within a group can be addressed and problems actually solved. When that happens productivity goes up, money is not only saved, but made and the likelihood of being sued goes way down.
Yes, this is a de-escalation program. Yes, it is a conflict management program. Yes, it is a conflict resolution program. It's all of that and more. What it really is is a bridge over the gap between training and application. It is what a person needs to know so they can take their previous training and actually apply it in a stressful, emotional and even dangerous situation.
Course Duration: 1 day (8 hours)
Marc MacYoung’s cv:
Author of 15 books
Produced 10 videos
TV Appearances Showtime: Penn & Teller -- Martial Arts 2010 CNN: Anderson Cooper -- Avoiding a Carjacking 8/2005 WB –(Colorado) Officer Involved Shooting vs. knife 2004 NBC- (Colorado) Officer Involved Shooting vs. knife 2004 KABC-(California) Crime Avoidance 1995 PBS (Arizona) Personal Safety/Crime Prevention 1994
Web Pages: www.nononsenseselfdefense.com / www.conflictcommunications.com
Court Cases: Nevada vs. Dale Leedom 2006 (Hells Angels/Mongol Riot, Laughlin, Nev.) California vs. Chris Cramer 2008 (Knife expert - testified) Colorado vs. Steve Zmich 2009 (Murder/Aggravated assault) Shapiro vs. Lippets 2009 (Chicago - civil suit)
Employment: Security LHC (Lt Area Guards) 1987 –89 Century Correctional Center (Director) 1992 Excalibur (Cooler) 1994 - 95 Security 95 Playtime 1995-1996 No Nonsense Self-Defense 1997 – 2009
Continuing Education: (Related) Nuero Lingustic Programming – Dr. Bob Beck 1984 NLP in conflict situation – Dr. Alex Holub 1989 Levels of Intoxication - Arizona Department Liquor Licensing and Control 1996 Judicious Use of Lethal Force – Massad Ayoob 1999 Cops International IPDTA (Poland) 2000 Cops International IPDTA (Poland) 2003 Bulletproof Mind – Lt. Col Dave Grossman 2006
11 - Peter Consterdine and Steven Morris Seminar
Message from Stuart Maxwell:
Karate Seminar with Peter Consterdine & Steven Morris
Glenrothes Martial Arts Centre, Alburne Park, Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland, KY7
5RB
Sunday 19th June 10am to 4-30pm
This will Celebrate Fifes First Ever East Regional Festival Of Sport! Shukokai
Karate Academy Scotland Are Giving You An Opportunity To Have An All Day
Training Session With Two Shukokai Karate Legends
Sensei Peter Consterdine 9th Dan, British Combat Karate Association: Sensei
Peter is not only one of the world’s most sought after karate coaches, he is
also well versed in the complex range of issues surrounding tactics, techniques
& concepts for ‘face to face’ personal combat & on the day will be passing on
his vast martial arts knowledge, to those Students lucky enough to attend!
Sensei Steven Morris 6th Dan, Kobe Osaka Scotland: Scotland's Highest Ever
International ‘Karate Kata Medallist’. Again one of the worlds most sought after
karate coaches, Not only is Sensei Steven well versed in his own Shukokai
‘Shito- Ryu’ Style of Kata & Application ‘bunkai’ Sensei Steven is also one of
the very few coaches in the world that can teach the World Karate Federation /
Relevant Shotokan, Wado-Ryu, Goju-Ryu, style of Katas, on the day Sensei Steven
will be covering Kata's From the WKF Shito-ryu & Shotokan Styles.
*** This course is for over 16yrs Only and places are limited ***
COST: £40 (cheques or postal orders made out to ‘STUART MAXWELL’ Send To: Stuart
Maxwell, 25 Shotburn crescent, Leven, Fife, KY8 4DT. Payment by Sunday May 1st.
Any forward enquiries about numbers, accommodation and evening meal, regarding
Saturday the 18TH / e-mail
stuartmaxwell04@btinternet.com Phone 01592 650862 after 8pm
‘To Friends old and new...I look forward to seeing you on the day’ Stuart
Maxwell - Shukokai Karate Academy Scotland.
12 - Rakesh Patel 5th dan BCA: Team 50K in a Working Day
Rakesh Patel takes part in “Team 50K in a Working
Day” for charity.
Rakesh Patel 5th Dan BCA is taking part in a local charity event and needs your
help to raise vital funds for The Isabel Hospice:
www.isabelhospice.org.uk
On Wednesday 13th April, starting in central London, the team of work colleagues
will set off from the original location of their UK office, and run the 50km to
where their current office is located in Welwyn Garden City – all in one working
day.
You can make a donation via the Virgin Money Giving site (set up by a Gayle
Holliday)
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=50KinaWorkingDay
Rakesh will also be tweeting news about the his
training and the event itself on his twitter page:
www.twitter.com/KataCombat
You can also follow news about the event on
www.twitter.com/team50k
13 – 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
10th of April 2011 - Swindon
On the 10th of April I will be running a seminar on Kushanku / Kanku-Dai bunkai
and drills. This seminar will run from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and will be held at St
Joseph’s Catholic College, Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN3 3LR. For further details and
to book your place, please contact Andi Kidd at
Andi.Kidd@stfc.ac.uk You can also call
Andi Kidd on 07818417181. The cost of the seminar is £25 (full amount or a £15
deposit secures your place). Cheques should be made payable to “Andi Kidd” and
sent to Andi Kidd, 15 Dulverton Ave, Park North, Swindon, SN3 2NT. Places are
limited so please be sure to contact Andi as soon as possible.
17th of April 2011 - Ossett, Yorkshire
On
Sunday 17th April 2011 I’ll be teaching an open seminar at The British Combat
Academy, Unit 1 - 41, Wakefield Road, Ossett, Yorkshire, WF5 9LB. The course
will run from 10am to 2:15pm and will cost £30 on the day / £25 if booked in
advance. To book in advance, please send full payment or a £10 deposit to Steve
Jones, 7a Topstone Close, Burton Salmon, Leeds, LS25 5JT. Please make all
cheques payable to “S.Jones”. If you have any questions Steve can be contacted
via stevej159@hotmail.co.uk and
07827 587260.
8th of May 2011 - Solihull, West Midlands
On the 8th of May 2011 I’ll be teaching a seminar on bunkai drills in Solihull.
This will include flow drills, locking drills, live drills and will drills. The
aim of the seminar is to give the participants all the need to add such drills
to their own practise, training and teaching. The seminar will run from 12:00pm
to 4:00pm and will be held at North Solihull Sports Centre, Conway Road,
Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, West Midlands, B37 5LA. The cost is £25 and cheques
(payable to “Mr A M Rheeston”) should be sent to Andrew Rheeston, 27 Nevada Way,
Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 7LH. You can also contact Andrew via 07929989720
and arheeston@hotmail.com
22nd of May 2011 - Edinburgh, Scotland
On the 22nd of May I'll be teaching in Edinburgh! The seminar is to be held at
Meadowbank Sport Centre, London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE and will run from 12:00
to 16:00. The course will cost £25 per person and a £15 deposit must be received
before the middle of April 2011. Cheques should be made out to "Kyokushin-kan
Lyceum" and sent to Stephen McCann, 57 Gilmerton Place, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH17
8TP. For further details please contact Marta (
m.lendzian@kyokushinkan.org.uk
/ 07933309755 ) or Stephen (
s.mccann@kyokushinkan.org.uk / 07595293058 ).
4th of June 2011 - Montrose, Scotland
On Saturday the 4th of June I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Montrose,
Scotland. The seminar will run from 12:30 to 4:30 and will take place at
MontroseTown Hall, Melville Gardens, DD10 8HG. Please contact Alan Dye for more
details and to confirm places via
montrose.shotokan@hotmail.co.uk
or 01674 677359. The cost is £25 and is payable on the day (contact Alan to
confirm places before the event).
www.montroseshotokan.co.uk
18th & 19th of June 2011 - Stuttgart, Germany
3. Stuttgarter Bunkai/SV Tage am Samstag 18.06.2011 und Sonntag 19.06.2011 mit Iain Abernethy, 6. Dan Karate - British Combat Association. Lehrgangsort: Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen (Uni-Campus). Lehrgangsinhalt: Bunkai der Kata Jion / Pratzentraining (Bitte Pratzen mitbringen!). Samstag: 10 – 12 Uhr, 13 – 14.45 Uhr, 15.15 – 17 Uhr. Bunkai der kompletten Kata mit allen realistischen Hebeln, Würgetechniken und Methoden für den Kampf auf engstem Raum. Vertiefung der Konzepte u. Methoden der Kata, um diese als komplettes Verteidigungssystem gegen reale Angriffe zu nutzen. Sonntag: 9.30 – 11.00 Uhr, 11.30 – 13 Uhr. Praxisorientiertes Pratzentraining für reale Verteidigungssituationen. Pratzendrills für Tritte, Knie, Ellbogen, Kopfstöße, Anti-Grappling. Krafterzeugung zur effektiven Umsetzung der Pratzendrills. Lehrgangsgebühr: 50 Euro für beide Tage (35 Euro nur Samstag, 20 Euro nur Sonntag) Die Teilnehmerzahl ist begrenzt. Eine Anmeldung wird empfohlen. Anmeldung/Info: Nicolas Hofele, nicolas.hofele@ukd-stuttgart.de / http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de / Teilnahme ist ab 18 Jahren möglich. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt. Veranstalter: Uni Karate Dojo Stuttgart e.V., http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de. Haftung: Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnen eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab. http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-stuttgart-germany-0
26th of June 2011 - Clayton, Bradford
On the
26th of June 2011 I'll be teaching a seminar in Bradford, at Clayton Village
Primary School, John Street, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6AD. The seminar will run
from 11am to 3pm and will cost £27 per person and payment (cheques made out to "zen
karate") should be sent to Zen Karate, 25 Beaconsfield Road, Clayton, Bradford,
West Yorkshire, BD14 6LQ. You can also pay by debit or credit card online at
www.zenkarate.net or by calling Jason
Murray on 07912658042. For further details please contact Jason on 07912658042
or email enquiries@zenkarate.net
9th of July 2011 - Dysynni Vally, Mid Wales
On Saturday the 9th of July, I’ll be teaching from 10am to 2pm as part of the
Dragon Tree Martial Arts Summer Camp! Everyone is welcome to come along for
either my session on the Saturday or the full weekend! After be session,
training will continue with other guest instructors to 5pm. For details of all
instructors and the arts covered, please contact Dave Webster (details below). I
will be there for most of the day so their will be plenty of time to train and
ask questions. The cost for the whole of Saturday is just £30.00! The venue will
be Bro Dysynni Leisure Centre, High Street Tywyn Gwynedd, LL36 9AD. For more
details please contact Dave Webster on
dave@dragonsrest3.plus.com or
07970948180. Sunday training (I will not be here for this) will be from 10am to
2pm and will cost £25.00. Training both days will cost £50.00. Those staying
both days will be invited to an evening barbeque! For accommodation details
please visit www.aberdyfi.com or contact
Sandy on 07790045445.
11th of September 2011 - Glenrothes, Fife
On the 11th of September I'll be teaching an open seminar from 12pm to 4pm in
the Glenrothes Martial Arts Centre, Alburnie Park, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5RB.
The centre is next to Balbirnie Fitness Centre (look for the Glenrothes Judo
Club sign). The centre's website is
www.glenrothesmartialarts.co.uk
The cost will be £25. All places need to be pre-booked. Cheques or postal orders
to be made out to ‘STUART MAXWELL’ Send To: Stuart Maxwell, 25 Shotburn
crescent, Leven, Fife, KY8 4DT. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE 14TH OF
AUGUST 2011. You can contact Stuart Maxwell on
stuartmaxwell04@btinternet.com
or by calling 01592650862.
17th & 18th of September 2011 - Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Wir freuen uns, den dritten Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy in Idar-Oberstein
anbieten zu können. Thema in diesem Jahr werden die Anwendungen aus der Bassai
Kata sein. Zum Abschluss jeden Tages planen wir etwa eine Stunde mit Pratzen ein
(bitte eigene mitbringen). Der Lehrgang ist offen für alle Stilrichtungen und
Graduierungen. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Mindestalter ist 18 Jahre! Da die
Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt ist, wird um eine Anmeldung gebeten. Alle die schon
einmal bei uns waren sollten beachten, dass wir in diesem Jahr in eine andere
Halle umziehen mussten. Ort: Hessensteinhalle (Stadtteil Weierbach), Dorfstrasse
1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein. Zeiten: Samstag, 17. September 2011 / 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen
ca. 1 Stunde Mittagspause) / Sonntag, 18. September 2011 09:00-13:00 Uhr (dazwischen
ca. ½ Stunde Pause). Gebühren: Ticket für Samstag 30,00 Euro / Ticket für
Sonntag 20,00 Euro / Wochenendticket 40,00 Euro. Anmeldung: bis 10. September
2011 an carstencas@aol.com Info:
http://www.karate-idar-oberstein.de / Carsten Schmitt, Tel. 06781 / 25046.
Haftung: Der Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnt eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab.
Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl in der Halle ist gesorgt. Am Samstag ist ein
gemeinsames Abendessen geplant. Übernachtung:
http://www.idar-oberstein.de
24th & 25th of September 2011 - Denmark
On the 24th and 25th of September 2011 I'll be teaching two seminars in the
Denmark which is being organised by Jean Sørensen (jean@shotokan.dk)
of Vejle Shotokan Karate-Do. The details are being finalised. As soon as details
are available they will be posed on the website and newsletters. I look forward
to seeing you there! :-)
15th & 16th of October 2011 - Lund, Sweden
On Saturday the 15th of October and Sunday the 16th of October, I will be
teaching my first ever seminar in Sweden! Training will take place at IF Lunds
Karate Kyokushinkai dojo, Klosterängsvägen 15, Lund, Sweden. Training will begin
at 10:00 on Saturday and will finish at 18:00 (6 hours of training with breaks).
Sunday will see training run from 9:00 to 11:00. The price for the seminar (all
8 hours) is 550 SEK. Payment is preferably done to BankGiro 277-9775. Foreign
participants may pay on arrival. Adults only. Sign up by emailing Markus Wall on
markus@kyokushinlund.se The seminar
will cover the core concepts of my approach to bunkai and practical karate so
that people may take the concepts that fit with what they do and add it to their
existing training. The seminar will focus on the applications of the Pinan /
Heian series and show how they can be drilled and applied in reality. This will
include a lot of close-range methods including close-range striking, grappling,
throwing, locking, chokes, strangles, escapes, limb-control, and more. The
webpage for the host group can also be found here:
http://www.kyokushinlund.se
30th of October 2011 - Chelmsford, Essex
This seminar will take place in Chelmsford, Essex from 12 to 4pm. The theme will
be applications and drills from Kushanku / Kanku-Dai and their relationship to
the methods of the Pinan / Heian series. Particular emphasis will be places on
flowing to that the right methods is applied depending upon the enemy’s
reactions. The venue is Newlands Spring Centre, Dickens Place, Chelmsford,
Essex, CM1 4UU. Tickets cost £25 per person and all tickets must be purchased in
advance (no “on-the-door tickets” will be available). Cheques should be made
payable to “Kernow Karate club” and sent to Kernow Karate Club, 2 Abell Way,
Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6WU. For further details please email Paul Newman on
paul@kernowkarate.co.uk or call
Paul on 01245 460910 or
07968632719.
www.kernowkarate.co.uk
12th & 13th of November 2011 - Augsburg, Germany
Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg offener Karate Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy, 6. dan
am 12./13. November 2011 in Augsburg. Veranstalter: Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg
e.V. (www.zanshin-augsburg.de)
Thomas Steinhauser, Haldenweg 6, 86391 Leitershofen, Tel. +49 821 24 31 994 Fax:
+49821 439 79 063, E-Mail:
vorstand@zanshin-augsburg.de. Trainingsort: Sporthalle der TSG Augsburg-Hochzoll,
Wendelsteinstraße 16a, 86163 Augsburg / Wegbeschreibung: http://www.tsghochzoll.de/sportanlagenDetailVSH.php
/ ÖPNV: Straßenbahnlinie 6, Haltestelle Hochzoll-Mitte oder
Rudolf-Diesel-Gymnasium. Lehrgangsinhalt: Das zweitägige Seminar wird das
Bunkai, Flow-Drills und die kämpferischen Konzepte der Kata Naihanchi / Tekki
Shodan behandeln. Dies wird Schlagen in der Nahdistanz, Kontrolle der Arme und
Beine, Clinchen, Befreiungstechniken, Hebel, Würfe und Fegetechniken,
Würgetechniken, Grappling und mehr beinhalten. Es ist Iains Überzeugung, dass
die Kata ein komplettes, selbständiges technisches Selbstverteidigungssystem
darstellt und er wird alle Aspekte dieses Systems im Laufe des Wochenendes
aufschlüsseln. Trainingszeiten: Samstag, 12. November 2011 Alle Graduierungen:
10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, 13:00 - 14:45 Uhr, 15:15 – 17:00 Uhr / Sonntag, 13.November
2011 Alle Graduierungen: 09:30 - 11:00 Uhr, 11:30 - 13:00 Uhr. Lehrgangsgebühr:
€ 50.-- für beide Tage (€ 35.-- nur Samstag, € 20.-- nur Sonntag). Bewirtung:
Für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt. Anmeldung/Info: Stefan Maier,
lehrgangsanmeldung@zanshin-augsburg.de, Tel.: 08231/33011 Iain Abernethy
legt besonderen Wert auf persönlichen Kontakt zu allen Teilnehmern; daher ist
die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt. Eine Anmeldung wird deshalb empfohlen.
Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Teilnahme ist ab 18 Jahren möglich. Übernachtung:
In der Halle leider nicht möglich. Fremdenverkehrsamt Augsburg Tel.: 0821 / 50
20 70, Jugendherberge Tel.: 0821 / 3 39 09 Haftung: Der Veranstalter übernimmt
keinerlei Haftung
3rd & 4th of December 2011 - Norway
On the3rd and 4th of December 2011 I'll be teaching for a weekend in the Norway
which is being organised by Lars-Christian Stig (larschristianstig@gmail.com).
The details are yet to be finalised and I'll be sure to pass them on as soon as
they are. It's been a few years since I was last in Norway and I'm really
looking forward to returning!
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
14 – Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany
3. Stuttgarter Bunkai/SV Tage am Samstag
18.06.2011 und Sonntag 19.06.2011 mit Iain Abernethy, 6. Dan Karate - British
Combat Association
Lehrgangsort: Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen
(Uni-Campus)
Lehrgangsinhalt: Bunkai der Kata Jion / Pratzentraining (Bitte Pratzen
mitbringen!)
Samstag: 10 – 12 Uhr, 13 – 14.45 Uhr, 15.15 – 17 Uhr
Bunkai der kompletten Kata mit allen realistischen Hebeln, Würgetechniken und
Methoden für den Kampf auf engstem Raum
Vertiefung der Konzepte u. Methoden der Kata, um diese als komplettes
Verteidigungssystem gegen reale Angriffe zu nutzen
Sonntag: 9.30 – 11.00 Uhr, 11.30 – 13 Uhr
Praxisorientiertes Pratzentraining für reale Verteidigungssituationen
Pratzendrills für Tritte, Knie, Ellbogen, Kopfstöße, Anti-Grappling
Krafterzeugung zur effektiven Umsetzung der Pratzendrills
Lehrgangsgebühr: 50 Euro für beide Tage (35 Euro nur Samstag, 20 Euro nur
Sonntag) Die Teilnehmerzahl ist begrenzt. Eine Anmeldung wird empfohlen.
Anmeldung/Info: Nicolas Hofele,
nicolas.hofele@ukd-stuttgart.de
/ http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de /
Teilnahme ist ab 18 Jahren möglich. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch.
Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt
Veranstalter: Uni Karate Dojo Stuttgart e.V.,
http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de
Haftung: Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnen eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab.
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-stuttgart-germany-0
Details in English
Where: Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen
(Uni-Campus)
Subject: Bunkai of Jion kata / Pad-work drills (Bring pads with you!)
Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 14:45, 15:15 – 17:00
Jion kata: This will include a breakdown of the bunkai for the entire
kata and will include strikes, locks, gripping, chokes, strangles, trapping and
other close-range methods that are directly applicable to real situations. The
session will also look at how the versions methods recorded within the kata can
be combined and integrated to form a holistic combative system.
Sunday: 09:30 – 11:00, 11:30 – 13:00
Pad-work drills: We will look at the vitally important area of pad-work
drills. These drills are designed to develop power and all the other combative
attributes needed to make techniques work under pressure. The drills include
power generation methods, effective transitions, and the use of kicks, punches,
slaps, hammer-fists, knees, elbows, head-butts, grappling techniques and escape
methods. These drills are a must for the practically focused karateka.
Seminar fee: 50 Euro for both days (35 Euro for saturday only, 20 Euro
for Sunday only) There is only a certain number of participants possible. We
advise you to book in advance.
Booking / Information: Nicolas Hofele,
nicolas.hofele@ukd-stuttgart.de
/ http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de You have
to be 18 years or elder to participate. The seminar will be in English language.
Food & drink are available for an additional fee
Organisation: Uni Karate Dojo Stuttgart e.V.,
http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de
Liability: We refuse to accept liability for whatever damage or injuries
may occur
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-stuttgart-germany-0
15 – Seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Details in German:
Bunkai Jutsu Seminar mit Iain Abernethy
Wir freuen uns, den dritten Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy in Idar-Oberstein anbieten zu können. Thema in diesem Jahr werden die Anwendungen aus der Bassai Kata sein. Zum Abschluss jeden Tages planen wir etwa eine Stunde mit Pratzen ein (bitte eigene mitbringen). Der Lehrgang ist offen für alle Stilrichtungen und Graduierungen. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Mindestalter ist 18 Jahre! Da die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt ist, wird um eine Anmeldung gebeten. Alle die schon einmal bei uns waren sollten beachten, dass wir in diesem Jahr in eine andere Halle umziehen mussten.
Ort: Hessensteinhalle (Stadtteil Weierbach), Dorfstrasse 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
Zeiten: Samstag, 17. September 2011 / 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1 Stunde Mittagspause) / Sonntag, 18. September 2011 09:00-13:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. ½ Stunde Pause)
Gebühren: Ticket für Samstag 30,00 Euro / Ticket für Sonntag 20,00 Euro / Wochenendticket 40,00 Euro
Anmeldung: bis 10. September 2011 an
carstencas@aol.com
Info:
http://www.karate-idar-oberstein.de / Carsten Schmitt, Tel. 06781 / 25046
Haftung: Der Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnt eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab.
Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl in der Halle ist gesorgt. Am Samstag ist ein
gemeinsames Abendessen geplant.
Übernachtung:
http://www.idar-oberstein.de
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-idar-oberstein-germany-0
Details in English:
Bunkai Jutsu Seminar with Iain Abernethy
We are pleased to offer the third seminar with Iain Abernethy in Idar-Oberstein. Main topic in this year will be the applications from the Bassai kata. At the end of each day we have planned approximately one hour of pad work (please bring your own pads). The seminar is open for all styles and grades. Language is English. Participants should be 18 or older. Since the number of participants is limited please register upfront. For all who have been with us before please note that we had to change the location this year.
Location: Hessensteinhalle (Weierbach), Dorfstrasse 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
Schedule: Saturday, September 17th, 2011 / 10:00-17:00 (approx. 1 hour lunch break) / Sunday, September 18th, 2011 / 09:00-13:00 (approx. ½ hour lunch break)
Fees: Ticket for Saturday 30,00 Euro / Ticket for
Sunday 20,00 Euro / Weekend ticket 40,00 Euro
Registration: till September 10th, 2011 to
carstencas@aol.com
Info:
http://www.karate-idar-oberstein.d / Carsten Schmitt, Tel.
+49-6781-25046
Liability: No liability for any damage or injuries will be accepted.
Catering: Snacks and drinks can be purchased all day. A dinner is planned on
Saturday evening.
Hotels: http://www.idar-oberstein.de
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-idar-oberstein-germany-0
16 – Seminar in Lund, Sweden
On
Saturday the 15th of October and Sunday the 16th of October, I will be teaching
my first ever seminar in Sweden! Training will take place at IF Lunds Karate
Kyokushinkai dojo, Klosterängsvägen 15, Lund, Sweden. Training will begin at
10:00 on Saturday and will finish at 18:00 (6 hours of training with breaks).
Sunday will see training run from 9:00 to 11:00.
The price for the seminar (all 8 hours) is 550 SEK. Payment is preferably done
to BankGiro 277-9775. Foreign participants may pay on arrival. Adults only. Sign
up by emailing Markus Wall on
markus@kyokushinlund.se
The seminar will cover the core concepts of my approach to bunkai and practical
karate so that people may take the concepts that fit with what they do and add
it to their existing training.
The seminar will focus on the applications of the Pinan / Heian series and show
how they can be drilled and applied in reality. This will include a lot of
close-range methods including close-range striking, grappling, throwing,
locking, chokes, strangles, escapes, limb-control, and more.
The webpage for the host group can also be found here:
http://www.kyokushinlund.se
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-lund-sweden
17 - Seminar in Denmark
On the 24th and 25th of September 2011 I'll be teaching two seminars in the Denmark which is being organised by Jean Sørensen (jean@shotokan.dk) of Vejle Shotokan Karate-Do. The details are being finalised. As soon as details are available they will be posed on the website and newsletters. I look forward to seeing you there! :-)
18 – Iain teaching in Kansas City, Missouri, USA
As
I mentioned in the last couple of newsletters, on
the 7th, 8th and 9th of October I may be teaching in Kansas City, Missouri metro
area, specifically at Blue River Community College in Independence, Missouri!
The support has been strong and it now looks very likely that this event will be
going ahead. I
enjoyed my time in the USA last year and am keen to get back over and spend a
little more time swapping ideas and shooting the breeze with all the fiends I’ve
made via these newsletters and the website.
We’re looking at the feasibility of a three day event to cover the following:
The Historical Development and Background of Kata
The 4 Stage Approach to Kata
The Language of Kata
How to Analyse the Movements of Kata
The Nature of Live Conflict
How to Create Effective Bunkai Drills
Karate Grappling (including throws, locks, chokes, strangles and groundwork).
Bunkai-Based Flow Drills
Kata-Based-Sparring (live bunkai drills and how to make them appropriate for all
levels)
Kata Applications including The Pinan / Heian Series, Tekki / Naihanchi,
Kushanku / Kanku-Dai, Passai / Bassai-Dai
The aim is to ensure that all participants can take the elements of what I teach
which fit with their existing approach so they can add them to their training
and teaching.
If this is something you may be interested in, please email Eric Parsons via
esparsons@gmail.com or
eric.parsons@mcckc.edu and we’ll be
sure to let you know what is happening as things progress. Thanks to all those
who have already done so!
19 – Seminar in Augsburg, Germany
Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg offener Karate Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy, 6. dan am 12./13. November 2011 in Augsburg
Veranstalter: Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg
e.V. (www.zanshin-augsburg.de)
Thomas Steinhauser, Haldenweg 6, 86391 Leitershofen, Tel. +49 821 24 31 994 Fax:
+49821 439 79 063, E-Mail:
vorstand@zanshin-augsburg.de
Trainingsort: Sporthalle der TSG Augsburg-Hochzoll, Wendelsteinstraße
16a, 86163 Augsburg / Wegbeschreibung:
http://www.tsghochzoll.de/sportanlagenDetailVSH.php / ÖPNV: Straßenbahnlinie
6, Haltestelle Hochzoll-Mitte oder Rudolf-Diesel-Gymnasium
Lehrgangsinhalt: Das zweitägige Seminar wird das Bunkai, Flow-Drills und
die kämpferischen Konzepte der Kata Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan behandeln. Dies
wird Schlagen in der Nahdistanz, Kontrolle der Arme und Beine, Clinchen,
Befreiungstechniken, Hebel, Würfe und Fegetechniken, Würgetechniken, Grappling
und mehr beinhalten. Es ist Iains Überzeugung, dass die Kata ein komplettes,
selbständiges technisches Selbstverteidigungssystem darstellt und er wird alle
Aspekte dieses Systems im Laufe des Wochenendes aufschlüsseln.
Trainingszeiten: Samstag, 12. November 2011 Alle Graduierungen: 10:00 -
12:00 Uhr, 13:00 - 14:45 Uhr, 15:15 – 17:00 Uhr / Sonntag, 13.November 2011 Alle
Graduierungen: 09:30 - 11:00 Uhr, 11:30 - 13:00 Uhr
Lehrgangsgebühr: € 50.-- für beide Tage (€ 35.-- nur Samstag, € 20.-- nur
Sonntag)
Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt
Anmeldung/Info: Stefan Maier,
lehrgangsanmeldung@zanshin-augsburg.de, Tel.: 08231/33011 Iain Abernethy
legt besonderen Wert auf persönlichen Kontakt zu allen Teilnehmern; daher ist
die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt. Eine Anmeldung wird deshalb empfohlen.
Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Teilnahme ist ab 18 Jahren möglich.
Übernachtung: In der Halle leider nicht möglich. Fremdenverkehrsamt
Augsburg Tel.: 0821 / 50 20 70, Jugendherberge Tel.: 0821 / 3 39 09
Haftung: Der Veranstalter übernimmt keinerlei Haftung
Details in English
Karate Seminar in Augsburg with Iain Abernethy, 6.DAN British Combat
Association
Date: Saturday/Sunday, November, 12/13, 2011
Host: Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg e.V.,
http://www.zanshin-augsburg.de
Thomas Steinhauser, Haldenweg 6, 86391 Leitershofen, phone: +49 821 24 31 994,
fax: +49821 439 79 063, e-mail:
vorstand@zanshin-augsburg.de
Location: Gym of TSG Augsburg-Hochzoll, Wendelsteinstraße 16a, 86163
Augsburg; Location plan:
http://www.tsghochzoll.de/sportanlagenDetailVSH.php
Contents: This two day seminar will cover the bunkai, flow-drills &
combative concepts of Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan kata. This will include
close-range striking, controlling limbs, clinching, escaping, joint-locks,
takedowns, chokes, strangles, grappling and more. It is Iain’s belief that the
kata represents a complete, stand-alone physical self-protection system and he
will be breaking down all aspects of this system over the weekend.
Sessions: Saturday, November, 12, 2011: 10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 14:45,
15:15 – 17:00 / Sunday, November, 13, 2011 09:30 - 11:00, 11:30 - 13:00
Cost: € 50.— Saturday + Sunday (€ 35.— Saturday only, € 20.— Sunday
only)
Catering: Snacks and soft drinks will be offered
Registration/Info: Stefan Maier,
lehrgangsanmeldung@zanshin-augsburg.de, phone: +49 8231 33011, Places are
limited (60 people), so please sign up to secure your place. Please notice that
you have to be at least 18 years old.
Overnight Stay: Not possible in the gym. Tourist Information Augsburg,
phone: +49 821 50 20 70, Youth Hostel, phone: +49 821 339 09
20 - Iain Abernethy Instructor's Courses (express your interest)
It’s been a few years now since I last ran an
introductory instructors’ course. Demand has been quite high and hence I’m
looking to finally run one early next year. I’m letting everyone know now
because places will be limited and hence I need to make an interested persons
list as soon as possible. To be eligible for the course you need to fulfil the
following criteria:
All participants must hold a dan grade.
All participants must be a certified instructor with their governing body
All participants must have teaching experience and be actively teaching others
All participants must be over 18 years
All participants must be in good health and have valid insurance
All participants must have had sufficient exposure to Iain's methods (i.e. a
regular at the seminars etc)
If you meet the criteria, and would like to do the course, please send me an
email (iain@iainabernethy.com) and
I’ll keep you in the loop as things progress.
Note: If you are training under one of the small number of instructors to
complete the FULL instructor’s course, please contact them about this. Because
they will be able to help you prepare, I’m planning a special “fast track”
course for the students of existing full instructors later in the year.
21 – Alan Peasland Seminar is Scotland (April)
Message from Colin Steel:
Alan Peasland Seminar: Sunday 24th of April 2011 / 10am to 3pm
Jissen Ryu Shotokan is proud to host a seminar with Al Peasland. A chance to train with one of the rising stars of British martial arts. Al is a senior instructor in the British Combat Association. He will be sharing his unique approach to training and personal safety.
The last hour will be Al’s highly motivational “Winning Formula” presentation.
This is a not to be missed opportunity.
Visit Al’s website www.completeSelfProtection.com
Cost is £35 per person payable in advance. To book a place please send a cheque, made payable to Jissen Ryu Shotokan ltd, to Colin Steel, Ivybank Place, Main Street, Inverkip, PA16 0AT.
Seminar Location: Linwood Sports Centre, Brediland Road, Linwood
For further information please contact Colin on 07837285404 or jissenryu@btinternet.com
Equipment required: focus mitts and pads, pen and notebook, gi’s optional.
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/alan-peasland-seminar-sunday-24th-april-2011
22 – The British Combat Karate Association
Please
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
E-Mail:
info@iainabernethy.com
Website:
www.iainabernethy.com
24 Hour
Order Hotline (UK): 01900829406
24 Hour Order Hotline (Overseas): +441900829406