Subject: August 2011 Newsletter: Multiple Enemy Podcast and New Online Videos!
August 2011 Newsletter: New Podcast and New Online Videos!
Hello Everyone!
I
hope this newsletter finds you in good health and high spirits? An especially
warm welcome to the new people who have joined us since the last newsletter.
The main item for this newsletter is a new podcast on multiple enemies! If you see section 1 you can find out more. I was also on the martial secrets podcast with Kris Wilder recently and you can find out how to get hold of that in section 3.
We’ve also added quite a few new online videos since the last newsletter. In particular we have added one video on Kushanku / Kanku-Dai bunkai, and another on groundwork since the last update. If you see section 2 you can find all the details and a link to the webpage where you can view all the videos put up over the last month.
Marc MacYoung will be teaching in the UK in October! I highly recommend Marc and anyone who wants their training and teaching to address the realties of violence needs to get to this course. I think you would be hard pressed to think of anyone who has done as much, for as long, for ensuring self-defence is approached realistically as Marc. Please check section 7 for more details.
The final thing I’d like to draw your attention to in this introduction is upcoming private sessions on Naihanchi / Tekki (section 4) and our current 3 for the price of 2 offer (section 6).
Thanks for the support of these newsletters! We have thousands of subscribers from all over the globe and I think it’s great that people are finding them useful.
Speak soon!
All the best,
Iain
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Contents:
1 – New Podcast: Multiple Enemies
2 – Online videos since the last newsletter!
3 - Iain Abernethy chats to Kris Wilder on the Martial Secrets Podcast
4 - Mastering Bunkai: Naihanchi / Tekki (coming soon)
5 - Full Iain Abernethy Animal List BBQ Seminar Online Soon
6 - Buy 2 get 1 free on all our books and DVDs!
7 – Marc "Animal" MacYoung in UK
in October (Rescheduled)
8 - Iain teaching in Kansas City, USA in October! Latest News!
9 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
10 - Shaolin Warriors 2011: A Journey Across Europe (or Where’s the cucumber?)
by Russell Goold
11 - New Neil Pottinger DVD - Kata Bunkai & Theory: Pinan Kata Bunkai, Muchimi &
Balance Points
12 - Rakesh Patel 5th Dan BCA Karate presents Kata Combat (Bunkai) Seminars
13 - Rakesh Patel at Kata Combat hosts a seminar with Matthew “Matty” Evans.
14 - Nouvel Artilce en français: Qu’est-ce que le Karaté Traditionnel
15 - Terry Wingrove Seminar in Ayr in September
16 - Al Peasland and Mick Tully Seminar in Hull on 10th Sept
17 - Itay Gil in Edinburgh on the 19th of September
18 - Iain Abernethy Instructor Course Update
19 – Seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
20 – Seminar in Lund, Sweden
21 - Seminar in Denmark
22 – Seminar in Augsburg, Germany
23 - Seminar in Norway
24 - Seminar in Belgium
25 – The British Combat Karate Association
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“You are under the unfortunate delusion that
simply because you run away from danger you have no courage!” – The Wizard
of OZ
1 – New Podcast: Multiple Enemies
Welcome
to August’s podcast! In this podcast we discuss the issue of multiple enemies.
Despite the fact that multiple enemies are a likely occurrence in
self-protection situations, I think it would be fair to say that the majority of
groups ignore this likelihood and concentrate solely on one-on-one methodologies
and tactics. Unfortunately, one-on-one methodologies and tactics can work
brilliantly when things are one-on-one, but can be totally inappropriate and
fail dramatically when the numbers increase.
The need for solid technique at all ranges remains constant, what changes is
what techniques we choose to use and how we choose to use them.
In this podcast we look at multiple enemies from both a self-protection perspective and, towards the end of the podcast, from the perspective of karate kata. We also look at what tactics are most effective when facing multiple enemies, how to pre-emptively strike when facing a group, the basics of designing training drills for multiple enemies, some multiple enemy myths, and how kata can help prepare us for multiple enemies (and it’s not how many people think it does!).
It’s obviously a very big topic – one we are sure to return to – but I hope you find the podcast touches on the key issues and provides some food for thought.
One other thing mentioned in the podcast is that these podcasts will have been going for five years in October! I’m hoping to do something a little special for that one, but I’ve no idea what! If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
I hope that you enjoy this podcast and thank you for your support of them!
Please follow the link to download the podcast or to listen to it online:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/multiple-enemies-podcast
Podcasts are also available on iTunes. Search "Iain Abernethy" in podcasts to find and subscribe
2 – Online videos since the last newsletter!
To
make things easy for newsletter subscribers I thought it would help if I put all
the videos we have done since the last newsletter update (July 8th) on the
webpage linked below. I’ve embedded all the “practical kata bunkai” videos put
out during that time on this page.
I’ve been sending out the occasional update too, but since the last one I’ve added a video on Kushanku / Kanku-Dai bunkai and another on grappling and groundwork. Please follow the link to view these videos.
Since the last newsletter, we also put up the final part of the three part Extreme Impact drill. So that people can view the full drill more easily, I’ve embedded all three parts on this page too.
1 - Ground Work and Valley-Drop Takedown
2 - Kushanku / Kanku-Dai Bunkai (Strikes into Neck Crank)
3 - Stances & Heian Shodan Application
4 - The "Two-Hands" Principle
5 - What Angles Mean And Why Things Are In Threes
6 - Extreme Impact Drill Week 1 of 3
7 - Extreme Impact Drill Week 2 of 3
8 - Extreme Impact Drill Week 3 of 3
I hope you enjoy the videos and there are plenty more to come!
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/all-practical-kata-bunkai-pad-drill-videos-july-8th
3 - Iain Abernethy chats to Kris Wilder on the Martial Secrets Podcast
Kris Wilder (co-author of ‘The Way of Kata’ & ‘The Little Black Book of Violence’) and I had a 45 min chat for his Martial Secrets podcast when I was in the USA last week. It was a fun discussion on stances, writing, my teachers, unhealthy (but delicious!) food stuffs, and a few other things besides. You can download and listen to the podcast via this link:
http://www.martial-secrets.com/2011/07/24/iain-abernethy-animal-list-bbq-interviews-2010/
I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did recording it.
4 - Mastering Bunkai: Naihanchi / Tekki (coming soon)
In 2012 I will be running some private sessions for those wanting to get into the fine detail of various aspects of my approach to practical karate and kata bunkai. I’ll be running 3 days (1 day a month / 18 hours of total instruction) on the detail of the Naihanchi / Tekki bunkai and drills that I teach. There will just be 10 places available and if you’d like to be one of that ten, please drop me an email (iain@iainabernethy.com) and I can send you further details.
5 - Full Iain Abernethy Animal List BBQ Seminar Online Soon
If you check out the webpage below, you can see three clips filmed last month at the Animal List BBQ in Colorado, USA. At the session I covered the fundamentals of my approach to kata bunkai, and I think the video of that session made a pretty good summary of what I do.
The video was not professionally filmed, but as you can see if it clear enough and the sound is good. So my plan it to edit the full thing together and make it available for download. We need people to pay for our professionally filmed downloads in order to recoup costs and to keep this whole thing rolling along. However, I want to use this footage as gift for my supporters … so please watch this space! As soon I’ve got it all edited together, I’ll let you know how you can get hold of it.
Watch the clips made available so far via this link: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/all-practical-kata-bunkai-pad-drill-videos-july-8th
6 - 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.
7 – Marc "Animal" MacYoung in UK in October (Rescheduled)
Marc
MacYoung will be teaching in the UK in October! I highly recommend Marc and
anyone who wants their training and teaching to address the realties of violence
needs to get to this course. I think you would be hard pressed to think of
anyone who has done as much, for as long, for ensuring self-defence is
approached realistically as Marc. I’m helping with the organisation and if you
have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me (iain@iainabernethy.com).
The chief organiser is Mick Franklin and you can find more details from him
below:
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: October the 29th for De-escalation (9am to 5 pm), October the 30th for
the Body Mechanics in Martial Arts course (9am to 5 pm)
Course Costs: £40 for 1 day only, or £70 for both days
Location: 19 Arthur Street, Edinburgh,
EH6 5DA
Duration: 8 hours each day
Bonus workshop: there is also a Knife
Defense workshop running on October the 28th, which is £20 for 4 hours (6pm to
10pm)
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 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
You can also contact Iain Abernethy about this course: iain@iainabernethy.com / 01900829406
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/marc-macyoung-will-be-teaching-uk-october
8 - Iain teaching in Kansas City, USA in October! Latest News!
Below
you can find the latest details on my weekend seminar in Missouri on the 7th to
9th of October! Eric will give you all the details and you can also download
more information and registration form via this link:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/sites/default/files/file_attach/docs/USA-Seminar-2011-PDF.pdf
The response has been great and I’d encourage everyone to act quickly to ensure their places and to get them at the best prices.
I’m really looking forward to getting back over to the USA and spending some time swapping ideas and sharing thoughts with all the friends I’ve made via the newsletters and the website. Looking forward to finally getting to meet you all in person! :-)
All the best,
Iain
Details from Eric Parsons:
Hello,
I hope everyone is managing to keep cool during this summer heat wave. After a month of 90+ degree weather, I think we're all looking forward to the break in the heat that the autumn weather will bring. And along with that cooler weather, we have an awesome martial arts seminar coming to the Kansas City area. Iain Abernethy will be leading his first ever solo seminar in the US on October 7-9 at MCC - Blue River in Independence, Missouri. This is not an event to be missed. Since my last email, we've added several states to the roster of those represented - Georgia, Connecticut, and Washington, to name a few. As you can see, martial artists are coming from all corners of US to attend this seminar, so register now to reserve your space. This one is likely to sell out.
And for those few of you out there who aren't familiar with Iain's work (Where have you been hiding?) and need more convincing, check out his website www.iainabernethy.com. Make sure to block out some time when you do so, though, as you are likely to get lost in all of the top-notch information available there.
We've also set up a great hotel deal for all of the attendees coming in from out of town. The Hilton Garden Inn (19677 East Jackson Drive, Independence, MO 64057) has given us a special room rate of $89.00 a night (tax not included) for a double room. These rooms typically run $140 a night, so this is a very nice rate, especially as Oct.7-9 is NASCAR weekend in Kansas City. If you're interested in taking advantage of this offer, just contact the hotel at 816-350-3000 and tell them that you're part of the "Iain Abernethy Seminar" group. Space is limited, however, so make sure to book your rooms early.
Well, that's all I have for now. I have attached the seminar flier/registration form to this email. Feel free to pass that on to anyone you believe will be interested and/or post it to your blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Registration payments can be made either through Paypal (contact me for details) or via check (cheque) made out to the Karate for Life Foundation. Registrations should be returned to the venue address or directly to me at Eric Parsons, 3711 Oakland Gravel Road, Columbia, MO 65202 USA.
I can't wait to meet and train with all of you in October!
All the best,
Eric Parsons
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/latest-info-iain-missouri-usa-7th-9th-oct
9 - 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
11th of September 2011 - Kirkcaldy, Fife
On the 11th of September I'll be teaching an open seminar from 12pm to 4pm in
the Chapel Neighbourhood Centre, Chapel Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6TT. The cost will
be £25. Payment on the day is OK although payment in advance is preferred.
Cheques or postal orders to be made out to ‘STUART MAXWELL’ Send To: Stuart
Maxwell, 25 Shotburn crescent, Leven, Fife, KY8 4DT. 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, I will be teaching a weekend seminar in Vejle,
Denmark at the invitation of Vejle Shotokan Karate-Do and Hinnerup Karate.
Saturday the 24th will consist of two sessions: 11.00am – 1.30pm will cover the
first part of the bunkai of Nijushiho (Neiseishi) and 2.30pm – 4.30pm will be on
karate arm-bars. Training on Sunday the 25th of September will begin with the
second part of bunkai of Nijushiho (Neiseishi) from 9.30am – 11.45am. The second
part of the day will run from 12.30pm – 2.30pm and will look at strangles and
getting into position to apply them. The address for the seminar is DGI Huset
(the judo dojo below hal 1), Willy Sørensens Plads 5, 7100 Vejle, Denmark The
price is DKK 250.- per day, or DKK 350.- for both days, if you sign up before
the 12th of September 2011. If you sign up later than the 12th of September
2011, the price is DKK 350 per day or DKK 450 for both days. To sign up just
send an email with your name, degree, and karate club information to
jean@shotokan.dk You can pay in person on the first day of the seminar. If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jean Sørensen at the
above-mentioned email address. There are 50 available spots at the seminar. Once
the spots are filled, registration is no longer possible. The seminar is only
open to people aged 15 years or older.
7th to 9th of October 2011 – Missouri, USA
On the 7th to 9th of October I’ll be teaching in Missouri, USA! The Friday session will run from 6pm-8pm and will cover Funakoshi's Nine Karate Throws. On the Saturday and Sunday training will be from 9am-4pm and details of those sessions can before via the link below. The seminar cost for early registrants will be $100, with a $50 deposit due by July 1 and the balance ($50) due by Sept. 7. (Or $100 up front.) Registrations made between July 2 and Sept. 7 will be made at the standard price of $120 per participant (single payment). Late registrations made after Sept. 7 will be $150 (single payment). Payments can be made either by check (cheque) or through Paypal. Checks (cheques) should be made out to the "Karate for Life Foundation" and mailed to Eric Parsons, 1212 NE Grand Ave., Lee's Summit, MO 64086. Those interested in using Paypal can email Eric Parsons at esparsons@gmail.com, and he will send them an electronic invoice for the seminar payment. Eric can also be reached at (816) 686-9707 to answer any questions that may arise. Further details and registration forms can be found here: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/iain-teaching-missouri-usa-7th-9th-october-2011
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 placed on flowing motion
so that the right method 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 You can also securely book your
place online on this Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/kernowkarate?sk=app_214297588593398
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
20th of November 2011 – Swindon
On the 20th of November I will be teaching in Swindon. This seminar will cover advanced applications and drills from the Pinan / Heian series. Many of these drills have not appeared in the books and DVDs and have also not been taught at previous seminars. The 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.
27th of November 2011 – Golborne, Nr Warrington
On the 27thof 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 2011 I'll be teaching for a weekend in the Norway
which is being organised by Lars-Christian Stig (larschristianstig@gmail.com).
The details will be finalised very soon 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!
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
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.
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
10 - Shaolin Warriors 2011: A Journey Across Europe
(or Where’s the cucumber?) by Russell Goold
This article by Russell Goold is a fantastic and amusing insight into life on the road with the Shaolin Warriors. Thanks to Russell, my family and I got to see their show this year and it was superb! You can find my write up on that experience here: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/iain-and-shaolin-monks
Russell sent me this tale of their travels and I really enjoyed it! I asked Russell if he would be OK with me posting it here for members and visitors to this website and I’m pleased to say that he was!
I hope you enjoy this article and if you want to contact Russell you can reach him via his karate group’s website: http://midlandwado.com
All the best,
Iain
Shaolin Warriors 2011: A Journey Across Europe (or Where’s the cucumber?) by Russell Goold
Before
we begin this journey, I need to make you aware of a small piece of paper. This
paper is called an ATA carnet, and is an official document which details all the
goods in the back of the vehicle, and is stamped by an official, thus rendering
ones transit across the world in peace and harmony—The ATA Carnet is an
international customs document that allows the holder to temporarily (up to one
year) import goods without payment of normally applicable duties and taxes,
including value-added taxes.
You will need this nugget of information later.
When we were told by Corrado, our European booker that there is a chance to take the Shaolin Warriors show to Geneva, and subsequently Belgrade in Serbia after the UK leg of the tour, we were all very excited, and it seemed that finally the company; Theatre Productions International, had made the first steppes (sic) into mainland Europe!
After the very successful UK and Ireland tour, all was geared up to take 3 large vans with the equipment for the show to Jersey, where we were to play half a week, and then onwards to la Continent. (We decided not to take the tour Lorry, as there are driving restrictions in Switzerland at weekends)
We all (sort of) knew that we needed various documents to transit (see what I did there?) across certain borders, but because we were travelling mostly in the EU, we also knew that Europe has free borders, and that really we shouldn’t have too much problems getting through. It was only a theatre show after all, and everyone loves a show!
So off to Jersey Opera House
Getting the ferry to Jersey from Poole harbour was easy, and the fast boat was –fast! (I had trouble standing up in the duty free shop, which is where I had based myself for the duration)
Arriving in Jersey, we found the accommodation eventually, and had a relaxing evening. The next day we went straight to the Theatre (Opera House) and had a great time with the local crew (sounds different when you say it out loud) and a very successful run.
Jersey is a lovely island, and we did get time to explore the town and the surrounding countryside. Going to a beach and having ice creams with Jersey cream. If you can imagine England in the 60’s but with a French feel to it, then that’s what Jersey is like. Think Sophisticated, with a touch of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot thrown in (oops should have mentioned Bergerac if I was doing the detective theme).
The Warriors were staying in a hostel, which was lovely and recommended. They even had a Zorb ball, in which you put yourself in a big balloon and roll down a hill. (I don’t know either)
Footnote to this: If you bring a van longer than 13 ft, then parking is impossible, so be warned, however you can park at the harbour, if you are prepared to walk back to town.
Another note: Don’t take a 3.5 tonne Luton van down the “green routes”, although you will see red squirrels (yes I did) and deer, you will also have to reverse 2 miles if something comes the other way—oops.
So Jersey was a success and it was a wrench to have to leave.
The morning dawned when we were to get the fast boat to St Malo, (France) and continue on to Geneva, (Switzerland) and we needed to be at the Jersey harbour port at 6am, so we were up very early on that Sunday morning.
The article is continued here: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/article/shaolin-warriors-2011-journey-across-europe
11 - New Neil Pottinger DVD:
Kata Bunkai & Theory: Pinan Kata Bunkai, Muchimi & Balance Points
Note from Iain: We have some preview footage of this great DVD that we will be sharing very soon!
Neil Pottinger: My
aim was to challenge myself with a Jissen Karate 4th Dan. I aspired to pursue
‘the best’, a realistic challenge under the examination of Sensei Iain Abernethy
6th Dan.
For me the term ‘’Jissen’’ means more than only ‘realistic fighting’, it can
mean realistic self challenging within all areas and attributes within the
pursuit of the application and perfection of karate as a whole.
This project without doubt fulfilled and stretched me beyond what I believed to
be the limits of my capabilities.
I now wish to share the DVD and E-book production which was the primary part of
my project.
The work covers two main concepts which I address in depth, the first being
‘Balance point Theory’ covered within personal Bunkai examples from the Pinan
series, and the second being the sticking concept of ‘Muchimi’. Rather than
dissecting an existing Kata to find my ideas and applications, For this concept
I developed a personal Kata which I recorded all drills and sequences which I
express within a methodical and structured way. My interest and what became a
fun challenge was to conceal certain alternative options, and back ups in a
clever way throughout the Kata. It is clear that the past masters also did this
in their historical creations.
To order a DVD copy by Paypal go to my website,
www.shetlandbudokai.com
DVD Cost - £24.99
P&P - UK Free
Europe- £1.50
Worldwide - £2.50
Alternatively pay by Cheque or Postal Order made payable to:
Jissen Budokai, C/O Neil Pottinger, Annslea, Bridge End, Shetland, ZE2 9LE
On the DVD I refer to an accompanying technical paper. Within this package of
written work there are papers associated with the Kata ‘Muchimi’, and the Pinans
Bunkai. Bonus work included is a personal biography of my years in Karate on
route to this level, and also a copy of the syllabus worked on the grading day.
Upon request this E-book is available free of charge consisting of the
following,
: Introduction.
: Personal Biography.
: DVD Accompanying Technical Paper.
: DVD Pinans Bunkai Sequences.
: Kata ‘Muchimi’, Solo Sequences.
: Kata ‘Muchimi’, Six Sequence Bunkai.
: 4th Dan Syllabus.
To receive your free copy,
Email pottingerneil@yahoo.co.uk
Website, http://www.shetlandbudokai.com
Call
07808 97 5083 / 01595 859 326
References:
“Neil Pottinger has a superb understanding of Kata and how it
should be applied in real conflict. This professionally filmed DVD is one that
all Karateka should own and spend time studying. The applications are highly
functional, the demonstrations are very impressive, and the explanations very
thorough. The DVD is also information dense and not only contains some superb
Bunkai for the Pinan / Heian series but also bonus instruction on Neil’s Muchimi
drills (and the associated Kata). And not only that! You can also receive an E
book of the written work that supports the DVD and tells you all about Neil’s
journey through the martial arts. Great content and great value!”
– Iain Abernethy 6th Dan.
“Neil is a very committed and dedicated instructor, with a strong
determination and passion for karate. I am privileged to be one of the first to
have the opportunity to study Neil’s 4thDan project. I have trained with him a
few times, and can truly say that this project sums him up to a tee. The work is
veryprofessional, with complete attention to detail and a passion for karate
that spills out from every page. I have picked it up and re-picked it up, and
when I read the biography I could not put it down until I had finished. In my
humble opinion this project for a 4th Dan was excellent. As I have said to Iain
in the past, there are many karatekathat have so much to give which they do for
little or no reward. I feel honoured to have trained with Neil to be on the
receiving end. This is one for the true traditional karateka” – Michael
Smith 1stdan Kernow Karate club, Essex.
“This DVD is outstanding work. I am really impressed! The drills are easy to
understand and utilize. It is an excellent combination of explanation,
technique, application, and linkage to Kata. This is a great benefit for
traditionalists. Neil does a very good job of explaining how each of the drills
works as well as how one might (or might not) utilize each application in a
self-defence situation.” – Jamie Gray, Chief Instructor of Musashi Karate
www.musashikarate.co.uk
“Neil’s DVD addresses important and indeed vital aspects of Kata Bunkai and
original work. He begins by exploring balance point theory with particular
reference to the hip, leg and arm. He then continues to clearly demonstrate
Muchimi kata which he created specifically for this project. This kata is
exemplified by dividing it into six individual bunkai/aspects. These are all
closely analysed and relevance and continuity are emphasized. This approach
thoroughly and credibly exposes its depth, application and originality. As well
as original work we are invited to observe opening applications for all of the
Pinans. These are professionally executed and detailed explanations are offered.
I feel that special attention should be given to the powerful semi-live drills
section which might sometimes be viewed as a little chaotic but reasonably
reflects what might happen, in reality, on the street.” – Charles Jones.
Wado Karate. 1st. Dan
“I am more than happy to highly recommend this work. This is a fascinating
study, not only of how a 4th Dan project evolved into a new Kata but also into a
DVD with an accompanying Ebook.
The main topic of the 4th Dan project is Muchimi Kata, with clear step by step
instructions and practical Bunkai drills could easily pass off as an ancient
Kata, which like Tekki / Naifanchi has a very deep meaning with many Bunkai
applications both in the form of Do and Jutsu.
Neil then goes on to write a biography of the trials and tribulations of his
struggle and commitment to get the best out of life and the way of martial arts
within Karate.
Neil is very passionate about Karate Jutsu, it is always an honour and a
pleasure to train with him therefore I have no hesitation in recommending him
for seminars and courses on the Kata Muchimi and principles.” – Steve
Gordon 1st Dan Satori Shito Ryu.
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/neil-pottinger-bunkai-dvd-and-free-ebook
12 - Rakesh Patel 5th Dan BCA Karate presents Kata Combat (Bunkai) Seminars
Rakesh is a 5th Dan in Shotokan Karate under the BCA and is also one of a handful of instructors who have qualified as an Instructor with Iain Abernethy.
“Rakesh is someone I highly recommend to anyone wanting to make their karate functional. He has a great teaching style and a superb blend of deep understating and a very high technical standard. Getting Rakesh to visit you club is sure to help impress on you and your students just who practical karate is” – Iain Abernethy 6th Dan, BCA, BKA, EKF
To book a Kata Combat seminar with Rakesh for you or your club, please contact:
T: 01462 734960
M: 07768 256147
Latest seminar feedback (ZOKU Shotokan Karate, Herts UK) on Sunday 17th July, 2011:
“We had 19 students take part in our Kata Bunkai Seminar, held by Sensei Rakesh Patel. This course taught the realistic 'combat' aspect of Kata and helped the students raise their Bunkai knowledge and skills to a completely different level. The lower grades attended a two hour course and the higher grades attended a full 4 and half hour seminar. The comments and feedback has been fantastic! The course went very quickly...too quickly according to some. Everyone who attended had their licenses signed by Sensei Patel and they thoroughly enjoyed their experience.”
13 - Rakesh Patel at Kata Combat hosts a seminar with Matthew “Matty” Evans
Rakesh Patel at Kata Combat hosts a seminar with Matthew “Matty” Evans.
Following the huge success of the Matty Evans "Combat Grappling" seminar in March, Matty is returning to Kata Combat to run a "striking" based seminar on SATURDAY 8th October, 2011.
Knight Templar
Sports Centre, Weston Way, Baldock, Herts. SG7 6EY
10.45am to 1.45pm £25
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE CONTACT: Rakesh Patel
T: 01462 734960
M: 07768 256147
Places are limited and only available in advance (no on the day tickets).
14 - Nouvel Artilce en français: Qu’est-ce que le Karaté Traditionnel
On the following webpage you can find PDFs of
French translations of a number of my articles! The latest of this is "Karate
Grappling: Did it really exist".
I’m extremely grateful to Karim Benakli who kindly did all of these translations. I hope that they are useful to all French speaking subscribers to these newsletters. There are a few more translations to add, so please bookmark the page and share the link with those who will find these translations of value.
Please feel free to share these articles / files with any French speaking colleagues who you feel may enjoy them!
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/iain-abernethy-articles-en-francais
15 - Terry Wingrove Seminar in Ayr in September
A Message from Jamie Gray:
We are hosting another charity day with Terry Wingrove Hanshi 9th Dan JuJitsu, 9th Dan Karate Jutsu, 3rd Dan Judo, 3rd Dan Aikido.(Terry's Biography is attached).
A true living legend who was there when karate started in the UK.
On Sunday 25th September 2011, from 11am (sharp) till 3pm
Alloway Primary School, Alloway, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 4QQ.
This course is open to Martial Artists from any style
We hope to raise as much as we can to be split between two charities:-
Richards House – Children's Hospice (http://www.richardhouse.org.uk/)
Cancer Research UK - http://www.butterfly-events.org/
The cost of the course is £20 and every single penny of the fee will go to charity. It would be great if you could support this course and enjoy a great day of learning with like minded martial artists. Terry has a very humorous and relaxed teaching style and coupled with his amazing knowledge makes his seminars a very worthwhile event.
Jutsu, vital point striking, locks and holds etc. etc. etc.
If you would like to attend this event you can send a cheque made out to MUSASHI KARATE to 29 Highpark Road, Coylton, Ayrshire KA6 6QL.
Or you can pay on the day (if paying on the day if you could let me know before hand)
Please contact either returning this email or jamie@musashikarate.co.uk / www.musashikarate.co.uk Tel: 01292 571824
Kind regards and I look forward to seeing you soon
Can you please send this invitation to any of your students or training partners? (many thanks)
P.S. The course is aimed at adults but if you have junior students that you feel would be “mature” enough to attend and would be supervised please let me know beforehand. All attendees must have valid insurance.
Jamie Gray
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/terry-wingrove-seminar-ayr-sunday-25th-september-2011
16 - Al Peasland and Mick Tully Seminar in Hull on 10th Sept
Al Peasland and Mick Tully – Hull Seminar
5 Hour Seminar ~ 10th Sept ~ 10am to 3pm
Al is a 5th Dan with the British Combat Association, amongst many other qualifications.
He has a wealth of real life experience having worked on Coventry’s Nightclub Doors for over 7 years. Al is highly recognised as a leading figure in the world of Martial Arts and Self Protection.
This Seminar Covers:
Fence Concepts
Pre-Emptive Striking
Power Punching & Kicking
Plan “B” – for when things go wrong
Anti-Grappling Drills
Plus – “Winning Formula” Presentation
£30 per person Contact Paddy Cooney of Reality Self Protection on Tel: 07921 488 425 or by email at paddy@realityselfprotection.co.uk
Venue is South Holderness Sports Centre, Station Road, Preston, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 8UY
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/al-peasland-and-mick-tully-seminar-hull-10th-sept
17 - Itay Gil in Edinburgh on the 19th of September
Message from Mick Franklin
Greetings,
On the 19th of September a 1 day Restraints course will be held in Edinburgh and will be taught by Mr Itay Gil, the man who has led and trained the Israeli Special Forces and the Yamam Counter Terror Police.
This is a 1 day course and will cost £90.
Mr Itay Gil will be running the course personally. He is considered to be the top trainer of prison guards in Israel. He currently has 55 prison guard teachers who are always keen for his training and are paying him well for the privilege. Also, the course is normally about twice the price in Israel, but since Mr Gil is relatively new in the UK we can lower his prices just this once.
This course is suitable for martial artists, police, security personnel, mental health nurses and anyone concerned about self defence and defending others. The concepts that participants on the course will learn are the following:
defense in confined spaces
takedowns, groundwork and restraints
escapes from holds/chokes
teamwork against violent inmates
Legal use of force vs Illegal use of force
Body language and reading suspicious behaviour
Pre-emptive measures in self defense
defense against objects that are sharp/blunt/improvised
The emphasis of the course is on learning effective techniques and then applying them at the right time and for the right reasons in scenario based situations.
All participants will be awarded with Certificates at the end.
If you have any questions you would like me to answer please let me know and I'll be as much help as I can.
Thank you sincerely for your time,
Mick Franklin
Contact: mick.franklin@hotmail.com
Our website can be found here: http://www.protect-usa.com/
This is a video of Mr Gil's training: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXniAQnm070
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/itay-gil-edinburgh-19th-september
18 - Iain Abernethy Instructor Course Update
In the last few newsletters I've been letting you know I intend to run one of the introductory instructor courses early next year.
It’s been a few years now since I last ran an introductory instructor course and hence demand is quite high. I'm going to start contacting those who have registered their interest soon in order to find dates that work for everyone. If you've yet to express your interest, and you meet the criteria below, please be sure to do that 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.
19 – 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
20 – 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
21 - Seminar in Denmark
On the
24th and 25th of September, I will be teaching a weekend seminar in Vejle,
Denmark at the invitation of Vejle Shotokan Karate-Do and Hinnerup Karate.
Saturday the 24th will consist of two sessions: 11.00am – 1.30pm will cover the
first part of the bunkai of Nijushiho (Neiseishi) and 2.30pm – 4.30pm will be on
karate arm-bars.
Training on Sunday the 25th of September will begin with the second part of
bunkai of Nijushiho (Neiseishi) from 9.30am – 11.45am. The second part of the
day will run from 12.30pm – 2.30pm and will look at strangles and getting into
position to apply them.
The address for the seminar is DGI Huset (the judo dojo below hal 1), Willy
Sørensens Plads 5, 7100 Vejle, Denmark The price is DKK 250.- per day, or DKK
350.- for both days, if you sign up before the 12th of September 2011. If you
sign up later than the 12th of September 2011, the price is DKK 350 per day or
DKK 450 for both days. To sign up just send an email with your name, degree, and
karate club information to jean@shotokan.dk
You can pay in person on the first day of the seminar. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact Jean Sørensen at the above-mentioned
email address. There are 50 available spots at the seminar. Once the spots are
filled, registration is no longer possible. The seminar is only open to people
aged 15 years or older.
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-vejle-denmark
22 – 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
23 - Seminar in Norway
On the 3rd 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 will be finalised very soon 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!
24 - 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
25 – 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
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