Subject: August Newsletter: New Podcast, New Online Bunkai Clip, and Australian Seminars!
August 2009 Newsletter!
Hi All,
Welcome to the August newsletter! This month we have a brand new podcast from myself and Richard Barnes, a new online video clip featuring applications from Naihanchi / Tekki kata, information on the latest DVD downloads, a link to a free online boxing manual from Kirk Lawson, and details of many great training opportunities!
For my part, you can find details on all the upcoming seminars … and perhaps most exiting of all details of my impending visit to Australia! Please see section 4 and be sure to register your interest ASAP as places are expected to go very quickly!
This newsletter also has details on a great opportunity to train with my good friend Andi Kidd, a not to be missed seminar with Tony Somers & Gary Nellies, the BCA Krav Maga seminar (see section 16 for the associated you-tube clip), The BCA residential course, and information on training with Richard Trammell.
This newsletter also has news on the impeding release of the long awaited “The Pinan / Heian Series: The Complete Fighting System” DVDs, and an exiting new project with my good friend and training partner Steve Williams.
Please check out the contents list below and see what is of interest! Speak soon!
All the best,
Iain
PS Hundreds of new members since the last newsletter! A warm welcome to our new members and a massive thanks to long-time members for enthusiastically spreading the word!
Contents:
1 – He's Back!: Richard Barnes Interviews Iain Abernethy (New Podcast)
2 - Naihanchi / Tekki Bunkai Online Video
3 - New DVD Downloads
4 - Iain Abernethy in Australia in March 2010: Act Now!
5 - Pinan / Heian Drills DVD Update
6 - Extreme Impact with Steve Williams & Iain Abernethy (Watch this Space!)
7 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
8 - Iain Abernethy in Germany (Berlin) in October 2009
9 - Iain Abernethy in Germany (Idar-Oberstein) in October 2009
10 - Iain Abernethy in Denmark in November
11 - Free Boxing Book Download from Kirk Lawson
12 - Practical Karate with Andi Kidd
13 - Tony Somers & Gary Nellies in Scotland (29th of August)
14 - Awareness by Nick Engelen
15 - BCA Residential Course 2009 (Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November)
16 - BCA Seminar on the 13th of September with Ben Hockman, Leo Negao and Andy Rallings
17 - MAF-UK April 2010
18 - Train with Richard Trammell
19 - Premier Karate Course in October (Iain Abernethy, Terry Pottage, Wayne Otto & Tony Christian)
20 - Walter Seaton 50 years in Karate
21 - An Evening with Kevin O'Hagan (Bristol - Friday the 18th of September)
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1 – He's Back!: Richard Barnes Interviews Iain Abernethy (New Podcast)
Richard Barnes is back! Those of you who have been following the podcasts from the very beginning will remember that the first podcast featured an interview with myself conducted by Richard Barnes. Over 80,000 podcast downloads later and Richard is back!
In this light-hearted podcast Richard and I discuss my own personal journey through the martial arts; from my very first class to the current day. We also discuss the purpose of kata, the rise of the “McDojo”, the realities of self-protection, the future for karate, my current training, and a number of important martial topics.
Regular listeners to the www.GeoffThompson.com podcast will also be treated to numerous “in-jokes” and an update on the unnatural urges that afflict Richard’s dog! I had a lot of fun recording this podcast, and despite all the joking around and generally silliness, I think we managed to fit some interesting discussions on the martial arts in there too!
I hope you have as much fun listening to this podcast as we had recording it! Thanks to everyone for the continued and enthusiastic support of the podcasts and I’ll be back soon with more.
Please follow the link to download the podcast or to listen to it online: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?p=302
I-Tunes Page: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=254183101
Podcast RSS Feeds Page: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?feed=rss2
Podcasts archive: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?cat=3
2 - Naihanchi / Tekki Bunkai Online Video
The Abernethys were recently visited by James Freeman and his family. James was the organiser of my trips to Canada in 2007 and 2008. The picture to the right is of James and me in Canada in 2008, just after some waterfall training / photos (you can see of the waterfall in the background).
When James visited the UK for a family holiday last month we met up to do some training. James has a lot of experience of bunkai and hence we concentrated on more advanced combinations from Naihanchi (specifically the Wado version). This included some combinations taken directly from the kata, but mainly we worked on taking individual methods from the kata and recombining them in different ways (i.e. Stage 3 practise for those familiar with my 4 stage approach).
The day before James was due to travel to another part of the UK his wife filmed a very quick summary of some of the material we covered with my mobile phone. It was intended simply as an aid to memory for James, but the video quality of my mobile is better than we thought. It’s not great, but the footage is certainly viewable. Anyhow, James and I thought you may enjoy watching the clip too. As I say, it was not filmed with public viewing in mind, so it may be a little difficult to follow in places. Regardless, I hope that you enjoy it and can draw some useful information from it.
Please follow the link to download the video clip or to view it online: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?p=274
3 - New DVD Downloads
Over the last couple of month's we made a number of our DVDs available as digital downloads:
Kata-Based-Sparring
Masters' Seminar
Karate's Joint-Locks 1
Karate's Joint-Locks 2
Karate's Joint-Locks 3
Applied Karate 1
Applied Karate 2 (NEW!)
Applied Karate 3 (NEW!)
Karate's Grappling Methods 1 (NEW!)
Karate's Grappling Methods 2 (NEW!)
These downloads have proved very popular and, as you can see from the list above, we've converted four more of the DVDs to download format (see below for details). The support for the downloads has been very strong and, although it may take a while, we will be making almost all of our DVDs available in download format. The seminar DVDs are being done now, and the Bunkai-Jutsu series will follow. It may take a few months, but we will get there. Thanks to everyone for their enthusiastic support of this format.
The downloads are £10 cheaper than the DVDs and there is obviously no postal costs too (we can’t make them any cheaper because – although downloads save the cost of producing the physical DVD – we still need to recoup the costs of filming and editing the actual programmes). Around £14,000 to go and we will have broken even! ;-)
Download Details: The downloads are Quicktime files. QuickTime is a very popular video format and the majority of computers (both Macs and PCs) have the required player installed. In the unlikely event that your computer does not already have the required software, QuickTime player can be downloaded for free from www.apple.com.
How It Works: After your payment has been processed you will be directed to a webpage that gives you your unique download link (also sent to you via email). This link will remain active for 48 hours. Simply download the file during that time.
Download Advantages: Cheaper than DVD - No shipping costs - No waiting for the title to be delivered by post.
DVD Advantages: Higher picture quality - Interactive menus and bonus features - You can watch DVDs on TVs in addition to computers.
Details of the four new downloads are copied below:
Applied Karate Volume 2: Kicking, Defending, and the Real Use of 'Blocks' (Download)
Applied Karate Volume 2 includes detailed instruction on: the impractical nature of blocking at close-range; the 'hidden' practical use of 'blocks' such as rising-block, lower-block, knife-hand-block, inner-block and outer block (key techniques for understanding kata); defending, parrying and covering up; the dangers of kicking and how to effectively apply karate's kicking techniques; etc.
Cost: £15.00 (Save £10.00 + No Shipping Costs)
Click this link to purchase: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/downloads.html
Applied Karate Volume 3: Close-Range Control and Close-Range Strikes (Download)
Applied Karate Volume 3 includes detailed instruction on: making karate work at close-range, controlling the opponent at close-range, the grips and holds needed to make kata techniques work, fighting from a clinch, ways to counter an opponent's grip, limiting the opponent's striking possibilities whilst increasing your own, close-range strikes, kneeing techniques, elbows, head butts, and more!
Cost: £15.00 (Save £10.00 + No Shipping Costs)
Click this link to purchase: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/downloads.html
Karate's Grappling Methods - Volume 1 (Download)
See the Karate katas brought to life with this professionally produced DVD. The Karate's Grappling Methods DVDs provide in-depth instruction on the highly effective close-range techniques and concepts recorded within the karate katas.
Volume one covers the application of a wide range of kata techniques and principles relating to close-range strikes, neck-cranks, arm-locks, wrist-locks and leg-locks.
Cost: £15.00 (Save £10.00 + No Shipping Costs)
Click this link to purchase: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/downloads.html
Karate's Grappling Methods - Volume 2 (Download)
See the Karate katas brought to life with this professionally produced DVD. The Karate's Grappling Methods DVDs provide in-depth instruction on the highly effective close-range techniques and concepts recorded within the karate katas.
Volume two covers throws & takedowns, chokes & strangles, finger-locks, ground-fighting holds, keeping it simple, nerve points and live kata-based sparring.
Cost: £15.00 (Save £10.00 + No Shipping Costs)
Click this link to purchase: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/downloads.html
Important Notes for Downloads: It is strongly recommended that all customers purchasing downloads have a good quality broadband internet connection due to the large file size. Whilst we have done all we can to minimize file size, even with a broadband internet connection, downloads may take a little while and patience is required.
You must also ensure that your computer has sufficient RAM to play a file of this size prior to purchase. Insufficient RAM will result in the download stalling and freezing during playback. Such playback difficulties are not the fault of the download, but the limitations of the computer in question.
No refunds can be given for downloads once the download link has been sent.
All downloads contain anti-piracy warnings and anti-piracy features. Your purchase of this of a download is taken as a guarantee that you understand unauthorised distribution of your download is a crime for which you can be personally prosecuted.
4 - Iain Abernethy in Australia in March 2010: Act Now!
The flights have been booked and it is now 100% certain that I’ll be teaching a series of seminars in Australia in March next year! The first seminar will on Saturday the 20th of March. There are then seminars each day until Friday the 26th of March!
A PDF with a detailed breakdown on the locations, times and costs of each seminar will be avialble shortly. However, places on these seminars are limited and the initial feedback suggests the courses will fill up very quickly (people from as far a field as New Zealand are making the trip!). All interested parties are therefore strongly encouraged to contact the organiser as soon as possible. This includes all those people who have contacted Robert or me previously. Please drop Robert an email at robpres@Optusnet.com.au so that you will among the very first people to secure places for yourself and you colleges. Alternatively you can call Robert Auricchio on 0400 416 604 or (03) 9395 2126, or Phil Noble on 0403 165 308 or (03) 9749 3113
I’ve never visited Australia before and I am very excited to be able to make the trip and share my thoughts of the practical use of kata and applied karate with you all! Should be a fun week!
5 - Pinan / Heian Drills DVD Update
Regular subscribers to these newsletters will know that almost 1 year ago we filmed two new DVDs on the two-person drills that I teach for the Pinan / Heian series. I’d like to express my thanks to everyone for their patience. The great news is that those DVDs will be available very soon! We have received the master disks for both the PAL and NTSC versions from the production company and the DVDs will be going into production shortly. All going well these long awaited DVDs will be ready in time for the next newsletter!
I personally believe these DVDs to be best ones we have done to date. I’m very happy with the information on the DVDs and the way that information has been presented. As I say, these DVDs will be available very soon and I’m looking forward to seeing what you all think of them! The blurbs for the DVDs are copied below:
The Pinan / Heian Series: The Complete Fighting System Vol. 1
Shodan, Nidan & Sandan
The Pinan /Heian kata series are without a doubt the world’s most widely practised kata series. As popular as these kata are, only a comparatively small number of karate practitioners are aware of the practical fighting techniques these kata were created to record.
This DVD series reveals, for the very first time, a unique set of two-person drills that will enable karateka – of all styles and levels of experience – to return practical combat skills to the heart of kata training. The drills are logical and structured in a way that ensures the gap between solo kata and live combat is effectively bridged.
Volume 1 shows the two-person drills associated with the first three of the Pinan / Heian series (Shodan, Nidan and Sandan). Viewers will see how these drills perfectly follow the kata sequences, with each drill building on the next, so that the practitioner becomes versed in a holistic set of combative methods. This includes striking, breaking balance, controlling limbs, takedowns, a variety of locks and cranks, dealing with armed opponents, grappling and throws. This DVD also includes demonstrations of the kata themselves and a discussion of the background and history of the Pinan / Heian series.
The Pinan / Heian Series: The Complete Fighting System Vol. 2
Yodan & Godan
The Pinan /Heian kata series are without a doubt the world’s most widely practised kata series. As popular as these kata are, only a comparatively small number of karate practitioners are aware of the practical fighting techniques these kata were created to record.
This DVD series reveals, for the very first time, a unique set of two-person drills that will enable karateka – of all styles and levels of experience – to return practical combat skills to the heart of kata training. The drills are logical and structured in a way that ensures the gap between solo kata and live combat is effectively bridged.
Volume 2 shows the two-person drills associated with the final two Pinan / Heian kata (Yodan and Godan). This DVD also shows a series of extra drills to demonstrate how the lessons taught by the entire kata series can developed, varied and progressed. Viewers will see how these drills perfectly follow the kata sequences, with each drill building on the next, so that the practitioner becomes versed in a holistic set of combative methods. The drills in this volume form a “mater class” on the principles and concepts introduced by the drills in the first volume. This DVD also includes demonstrations of the kata themselves and a discussion on the four stages of kata training.
6 - Extreme Impact with Steve Williams & Iain Abernethy (Watch this Space!)
"I fall to the floor. I’m breathing so hard that my lungs feel like they are about to burst. I look down at my broken body. I can hear nothing but the sound of my pounding heart. I have a splitting headache as my brain screams for oxygen. My muscles are so exhausted that my body can no longer move. So it doesn’t. Mentally and physically I have nothing left. This is hell. And then it starts; like it always does: “Get up! Get a grip of yourself and get on your feet!” The inner voice. My will. My sprit. It’s the one thing that will never lie down and die. So I get to my feet and I do it all again. This is how I train. This is INTENSITY."
Steve Williams is without a doubt one of the most impressive martial artists I have ever trained alongside. The grace of his movement and his power need to be respectively seen and felt to be believed. People who have held focus mitts for Steve have suffered broken bones and torn tendons. I’m one of those people. People who have held kicks-shields for Steve have had their ribs broken through the kick-shield. Thankfully I’m not one of those people. Despite Steve’s phenomenal talent, he is relatively unknown outside a small circle of people “in the know”. That’s about to change!
Steve and I have trained together for a number of years under the guidance of Peter Consterdine 8th dan. For the last few months Steve and I have been planning, in great detail, a project that will allow us to share with you the way we train and the drills we use to develop our striking and physical and mental attributes. If you are a martial artist who wants to train in a way that will separate you from the crowd, I think this project will be of great interest to you. Regardless of whether you are a "traditionalist" like myself, or a "modernist" like Steve. Please watch this space for details as things develop!
Extreme Impact: Enough Said!
7 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
6th September 2009– Renfrew, Scotland
On Sunday the 6th of September I'll be teaching a seminar at the Renfrew Leisure Centre, Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8LJ. The seminar will run from 11am to 3pm and will cost £25 / person (cheques to be made payable to "Jissen Ryu Shotokan"). Please send your payment to Colin Steel, Flat 1.02, 91 Albert Road, Gourock,PA19 1NJ. For further details and for answers to any questions, please contact Colin via colinsteel677@btinternet.com or call him on 07837285404
19th September 2009 - Barmouth
On Saturday the 19th of September Iain Abernethy will be teaching alongside Sensei Unel Wellington at Pavilion Leisure Centre, Promenade, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL421NF. The seminar will commence at 10.00 with introductions and warm up session followed by instruction from Sensei I Abernethy until 1300. There will then be 1 hour for lunch with Sensei Wellington teaching until 17.30. The seminar is due to finish at 18.00. The all inclusive cost for this full day’s event is £25. For further details and application forms please ring Tom Baker (Committee member) on 01341250340 or email tombaker3138@hotmail.com Please contact Tom for application forms and further details so that cheques (payable to “Barmouth Karate Club”) can be sent to Tom Baker, Plas Bradwen, Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, LL372JQ before Monday 7th September 2009.
27th September 2009 - Bristol
On Sunday the 27th of September I'll once again be teaching a seminar on applied karate / kata bunkai at the Bristol Dojo (www.bristoldojo.com)! This seminar will run from 11am to 3pm and the address is Bristol Dojo, Upper Floor, Middle Unit, 74-78 Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0PX. The cost is £25 per person and this must be paid at least two weeks before the date of the seminar. Cheques should be made payable to "Bristol Dojo" and sent to Simon O'Brien, 14 Marjoram Way, Village Quarter, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7JF. Simon can also be contacted via simon@imperialkarate.com or 07808822578
3rd October 2009 – Thornaby, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland
This seminar will take place from 12:00pm to 5:00pm and will be held in the Harewood Space Sports and Arts, Robert Atkinson Centre, Thorntree Road, Thornaby, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland, TS17 8AP. The cost of the seminar is £20 (full amount or a £10 deposit secures your place). Cheques should be made payable to "Taisho-Do Karate" and sent to Mark Raistrick, 7 Clarendon Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 8JQ. Mark can also be contacted on 07508015614 or Taishodo@aol.com for further details
4th of October 2009 - Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire
On Sunday the 4th of October I'll be teaching at Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre, Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay, WS6 7JQ. This will be my second visit to this venue. The seminar will run from 10am to 2pm and will cost £25. The host is Dave Jillings and he can be contacted via phone 07946611931 / 01543-275011 or email david.jillings@sky.com You can also contact Dave via the Chase Wado Kai website: www.chasewadokai.co.uk To secure your place, please send a cheque (payable to "Chase Wado Kai") for £25 to Dave Jillings, C/O Chase Wado Kai, 11 Marigold Close, Heath Hayes Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 7FP
10th & 11th October 2009 - Berlin, Germany
Wir freuen uns, Iain Abernethy zu einem Lehrgang in Berlin begrüßen zu dürfen. Der Lehrgangsinhalt ist das Bunkai-Jutsu der Katas Chinto/Gankaku und Pinan/Heian 1-5. Ein LG für alle, die fernab von Turnier und Selbstdarstellung, im Sinne der alten Meister Matsumura, Higashionna, Itosu und Miyagi, die Kampfkunst im Bunkai-Jutsu der Katas wiederentdecken wollen. Der LG ist offen für alle Interessierten, jedoch sollten die Katas zumindest vom Ablauf bekannt sein. Da die gezeigten Techniken geeignet und dazu bestimmt sind, bei realer Anwendung schwere Verletzungen zu bewirken, ist eine Teilnahme am LG nur für verantwortungsbewußte Menschen ab 18 Jahren und einer Mindestgraduierung 3.Kyu (Braungurt) möglich. (Ausnahmen, die Graduierung betreffend, nur nach Absprache mit dem Veranstalter) Die Teilnahme erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr. Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnen Haftung jeglicher Art ab. Die genauen Trainingsorte und -zeiten werden rechtzeitig im Sommer 09 bekanntgegeben. Die Seminarkosten für beide Tage: 50,- €. Hotels/Unterkünfte/Zimmer/Jugendherbergen können unter www.visitberlin.de erfragt werden. Infos/Anfragen zum Lehrgang: paraconmail@gmx.de Please follow this link for a PDF with all the details: www.iainabernethy.com/documents/AbernethyLGinBerlin.pdf
17th of October 2009 – Forfar, Angus, Scotland
On Saturday the 17th of October I'll be teaching a seminar from 1pm to 5pm at the Lochside Leisure Centre, Forfar, Angus, Scotland, DD8 1BT. The cost of the seminar is £25 (to be paid in advance). Cheques should be made payable to “Harry Boag” and sent to Harry Boag, 11 Potters Park, Forfar, Angus, Scotland DD8 1JL. For further details and to secure your place, please call Harry Boag on 01307 464767 (after 6pm) or mobile 07722612691 You can also email Harry at harry@hboag.freeserve.co.uk
18th of October 2009 - Leigh, Greater Manchester (Premier Karate Course)
On Sunday the 18th of October 2009 I'll be one of four instructors teaching at the Premier Karate Course. The others are Sensei Wayne Otto O.B.E (Uechi Ryu / 9 times World champion), Terry Pottage 8th Dan (Shito Ryu / Shuko kai) and Tony Christian 8th Dan (Goju Ryu). The seminar will held at Profiles Sports Centre, Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4JY from 11am to 5pm. All students taking part in this course must have a valid licence and insurance cover. The cost of training is as follows; Seniors over 15 years of age £30.00, 15 years & under £25.00. All students must send a 50% deposit to secure your place (this is NOT refundable). Cheques must be made payable to "Brian Bentham". Please send your deposits to; Mr Brian Bentham, 55 Cottesmore Way, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3XJ. The remaining 50% of your course fee must be paid in cash on your arrival at the venue at that point your name will be checked off against the entry forms. (please ensure that your entry forms are completed in full). Spectators; Seniors over 15 £5.00, under 15s £4.00 (to be paid on entry) PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSE IS ONLY OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM THE AGE OF 8 AND HOLD A MINIMUM GRADE OF 7TH KYU. Telephone Brian on 07736741332 or email: bentham.brian@yahoo.co.uk to book your place (limited places available).
24th and 25th of October 2009 - Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Bunkai Jutsu-Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy am 24. / 25. Oktober 2009 in der Mehrzweckhalle Göttschied, Eichenwaldstr. 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein. Zeiten: Samstag, 24. Oktober 2009 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1 Stunde Pause), Sonntag, 25. Oktober 2009 09:00-13:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1/2 Stunde Pause). Lehrgangsgebühr: Ticket für Samstag 30,00 Euro, Ticket für Sonntag 20,00 Euro, Wochenendticket 40,00 Euro. Der Lehrgang ist ab 18 Jahren, offen für alle Stilrichtungen und die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt. Anmeldung bitte bis 17. Oktober an carstencas@aol.com. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Weitere Infos unter www.karate-goettschied.de Übernachtungsinfo unter www.idar-oberstein.de. Veranstalter: Shotokan Karate Dojo SV 05 Göttschied. Eine Haftung des Veranstalters ist ausgeschlossen.
14th and 15th of November 2009 - Denmark
Vejle Shotokan inviterer til åbent seminar med Iain Abernethy d. 14/11 i Solrød og d. 15/11 i Vejle. Iain, der kommer fra England, er en kæmpe kapacitet inden for fortolkning og praktisk anvendelse af de teknikker vi kender fra forskellige kata. Lørdag d. 14/11-09: Solrød Idrætscenter, Tingsryds Alle 27, 2680 Solrød, København. Søndag d. 15/11-09: DGI-Huset Vejle, Willy Sørensens Plads 5, (judo dojo’en under hal 1), 7100 Vejle. Tidsplan for begge dage: Første træning (alle) kl. 10.00 - 12.00 / Pause kl. 12.00 – 13.00 / Anden træning (alle) kl. 13.00 – 15.00. Hvem kan deltage: Alle der mindst 15 år! Ved forhåndstilmelding er prisen kr. 100,- pr dag (send venligst navn, grad, og klub tilhørsforhold til Jean Sørensen på jean@shotokan.dk) Forhåndstilmelding senest d. 9/11-09. Pris for deltagelse er kr. 150,- pr. dag hvis du først tilmelder dig og betaler på dagen. (der vil være begrænsede pladser). Betaling: Du kan betale for tilmelding via giro nr. 8172269 (korttype er 01) (skriv venligst Iain Abernethy + Vejle eller Solrød ved betaling).
21st November 2009 – Halifax, West Yorkshire
On the 21st of November, I'll be teaching an open seminar hosted by Halifax Jissen Karate-Do. This seminar will focus on the creation of two-person kata and bunkai drills. As well as showing many of the drills I use myself, the process will be explained so attendees will be able to create practical and productive bunkai drills of their own. The seminar will run from 11am to 3pm and will be held in Serbian Orthodox Church, 18 Fern Street, Boothtown, Halifax, HX3 6NP. The seminar will cost £25 per person. Cheques (payable to “L. Richardson”) are to be sent to the following address: Iain Abernethy Seminar, c/o Lee Richardson, 53 Turner Avenue North, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8LF. For further details and to book your place, please contact Lee Richardson on 07554006543. You can also email Lee Richardson via halifaxjissenkaratedo@live.co.uk
22nd November 2009 – Chelmsford, Essex
This seminar will take place in Chelmsford, Essex from 12 to 4pm. 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 07968 632719. www.kernowkarate.co.uk
29th of November 2009 - Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland
On the 29th of November 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.com The cost will be £25 and people can book a place by contacting Stuart Maxwell on stuartmaxwell04@btinternet.com or by calling 01592650862 (between 5pm and 6pm). People need to pre-book a place and payment will be taken on the door. Places are strictly limited so please act soon.
6th of December - Hereford
On Sunday the 6th of December I'll be teaching a seminar from 12.00 noon - 4.00pm on the applications of the Pinan / Heian series at the Hereford Leisure Centre, Holmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9UD. The seminar will cost £25 per person (full payment in advance to secure your place). Please send cheques, payable to "Paul Morey" to Paul Morey, 33 Crest Court, Bobblestock, Hereford, HR4 9QD. Paul can also be contacted via paul_morey@btinternet.com or 01432 261481
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.
There are now only 3 free dates left in 2009: 5th of December, 12th of December & 13th of December
Please act quickly if you want a seminar at your dojo this year.
8 - Iain Abernethy in Germany (Berlin) in October 2009
Wir freuen uns, Iain Abernethy zu einem Lehrgang in Berlin begrüßen zu dürfen. Der Lehrgangsinhalt ist das Bunkai-Jutsu der Katas Chinto/Gankaku und Pinan/Heian 1-5. Ein LG für alle, die fernab von Turnier und Selbstdarstellung, im Sinne der alten Meister Matsumura, Higashionna, Itosu und Miyagi, die Kampfkunst im Bunkai-Jutsu der Katas wiederentdecken wollen. Der LG ist offen für alle Interessierten, jedoch sollten die Katas zumindest vom Ablauf bekannt sein. Da die gezeigten Techniken geeignet und dazu bestimmt sind, bei realer Anwendung schwere Verletzungen zu bewirken, ist eine Teilnahme am LG nur für verantwortungsbewußte Menschen ab 18 Jahren und einer Mindestgraduierung 3.Kyu (Braungurt) möglich. (Ausnahmen, die Graduierung betreffend, nur nach Absprache mit dem Veranstalter) Die Teilnahme erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr. Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnen Haftung jeglicher Art ab. Die genauen Trainingsorte und -zeiten werden rechtzeitig im Sommer 09 bekanntgegeben. Die Seminarkosten für beide Tage: 50,- €. Hotels/Unterkünfte/Zimmer/Jugendherbergen können unter www.visitberlin.de erfragt werden. Infos/Anfragen zum Lehrgang: paraconmail@gmx.de
9 - Iain Abernethy in Germany (Idar-Oberstein) in October 2009
Bunkai Jutsu-Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy am 24. / 25. Oktober 2009 in der Mehrzweckhalle Göttschied, Eichenwaldstr. 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein. Zeiten: Samstag, 24. Oktober 2009 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1 Stunde Pause), Sonntag, 25. Oktober 2009 09:00-13:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1/2 Stunde Pause). Lehrgangsgebühr: Ticket für Samstag 30,00 Euro, Ticket für Sonntag 20,00 Euro, Wochenendticket 40,00 Euro. Der Lehrgang ist ab 18 Jahren, offen für alle Stilrichtungen und die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt. Anmeldung bitte bis 17. Oktober an carstencas@aol.com. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Weitere Infos unter www.karate-goettschied.de. Übernachtungsinfo unter www.idar-oberstein.de. Veranstalter: Shotokan Karate Dojo SV 05 Göttschied. Eine Haftung des Veranstalters ist ausgeschlossen
10 - Iain Abernethy in Denmark in November
Vejle Shotokan inviterer til åbent seminar med Iain Abernethy
d. 14/11 i Solrød og d. 15/11 i Vejle.
Iain, der kommer fra England, er en kæmpe kapacitet inden for fortolkning og praktisk anvendelse af de teknikker vi kender fra forskellige kata.
Du kan finde mange flere informationer omkring ham på: www.iainabernethy.com
Lørdag d. 14/11-09:
Solrød Idrætscenter
Tingsryds Alle 27
2680 Solrød
København
Søndag d. 15/11-09:
DGI-Huset Vejle
Willy Sørensens Plads 5
(judo dojo’en under hal 1)
7100 Vejle
Tidsplan for begge dage:
Første træning (alle) kl. 10.00 - 12.00
Pause kl. 12.00 – 13.00
Anden træning (alle) kl. 13.00 – 15.00
Hvem kan deltage: Alle der mindst 15 år!
Ved forhåndstilmelding er prisen kr. 100,- pr dag (send venligst navn, grad, og klub tilhørsforhold til Jean Sørensen på jean@shotokan.dk )
Forhåndstilmelding senest d. 9/11-09
Pris for deltagelse er kr. 150,- pr. dag hvis du først tilmelder dig og betaler på dagen. (der vil være begrænsede pladser).
Betaling:
Du kan betale for tilmelding via giro nr. 8172269 (korttype er 01)
(skriv venligst Iain Abernethy + Vejle eller Solrød ved betaling)
Vel mødt til alle!
11 - Free Boxing Book Download from Kirk Lawson
Kirk Lawson has made available the “The Modern Art of Boxing by Daniel Mendoza” for FREE download (details below). I’m a big fan of Kirk’s work and you can download this latest offering via the following link:
http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/the-modern-art-of-boxing/7471600
Daniel Mendoza, considered perhaps the greatest boxer of the Broughtonera, records in this book one of the earliest and most important manuals on English Boxing.
In this manual, probably written late 1789, the immensely popular Mendoza details the "scientific" methods he used to successfully compete in a terrifically physical sport for which no weight classes existed, himself being 5'7" and 160 lbs.
Herein he stipulates specifics on training, diet, and sleep. He then describes fight strategy and, perhaps most importantly, lays out a series of 6 detailed blow-by-blow lessons for instructing students in the science of English Boxing.
He closes out his manual with a description of one of his most famous fights against Richard Humphreys, the first three rounds of which read like the script for a Bruce Lee movie with Humphreys striking out, Mendoza parrying and then returning a single blow which knocks Humphreys off of feet, ending the round.
Banned from Boxing! The forgotten grappling techniques of historic Pugilism
http://www.lulu.com/lawson
Western Martial Arts - http://cbd.atspace.com/
12 - Practical Karate with Andi Kidd
Andi Kidd - 3rd Dan BCA Instructor - Fully Qualified Bunkai Instructor with Iain Abernethy
Presents a course on the grappling applications for Heian Shodan (Pinan Nidan)!!!
Sunday September 6th / 10.00-13.00 / Walcot Dome Community Centre Swindon
£8 in advance, £10 on the door - Contact Andi Kidd 07818 417 181 - www.genjitsu.co.uk
Age 16+ / No political or style discrimination / All participants must have martial arts insurance
13 - Tony Somers & Gary Nellies in Scotland (29th of August)
Fudoshin Jissen Karate-Do will be hosting a seminar with two world class martial artists. It will be held in the Fankerton Hut on Sat. 29/8/09 and will be 15 pounds per person. From 10-12 will be Gary Nellies teaching Ju-Jitsu who has recently been inducted in to the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame. From 12-4 will be Tony Somers who needs no introduction. Tony will cover a wide range from self protection to motivation to personal development. Anyone interested can contact Craig Penman by e-mail craigpenman20@hotmail.com to reserve a place. Places will be limited and based on a first come first served basis. Please call 07729922251 for more info.
14 - Awareness by Nick Engelen
Once a month a Sunday morning class is dedicated solely to self defence. Sensei told us that self-defence is 5 percent hard skills in the form of simple techniques which are easy to perform under stress. The other 95 percent are soft skills. A lot of these were taught and explained in lectures and demonstrations.
We did some drills in order to improve our observation skills, counter tunnelling in on an opponent, slowing down our perception of time etc...
Sensei went into great lengths to explain how criminals work, access weapons and pick targets.
One of the students asked: ‘Why do we all have to know this? A warrior should be aware all the time.’
Sensei smiled and said: ‘Yes but aware of what? You can’t be aware of something you don’t know exists.
You can compare awareness to anti-virus software. If your system is attacked by a known virus the software will detect it as it knows how the virus behaves and what it does. When there is a new virus unknown to the antivirus software the virus will not be detected. That’s why it needs to be upgraded all the time.
Likewise if you don’t know what potential trouble looks like you will miss it or dismiss it. To quote one of the self-defence pioneers Marc Mac Young : “Awareness without knowledge is paranoia.” You can be aware of the three guys spread out along and leaning against the wall on the same sidewalk as you’re walking on. If you don’t know it is a set-up you will just see three guys chilling, enjoying the sunshine and nice girls walking past.
Ever noticed that if you just learned something new or maybe bought a new car thinking you are one of the first people to get this model you suddenly see it everywhere. Does it mean it wasn’t there before and everyone bought the model the same day as you did or there is an invasion of people with car? No it’s just that you weren’t aware of it.
To increase your awareness you must increase your knowledge. Study hard.’
15 - BCA Residential Course 2009 (Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November)
More Details online: www.iainabernethy.com/British_Combat_Residential_2009.asp
“Peter, Geoff and Dawn, The BCA training camp at Lilleshall was the best training camp I've been to in over 20 years in the martial arts. It not only had some of the best instructors in the World, but also some of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever met - in life, not just in martial arts...” - Jon Ryley: Chief Instructor Karate Jutsu Association and BCA Coach
Dates: The course will be held Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November and will include ALL accommodation, meals and training. Lilleshall is one of the finest sports training venues in the U.K.
Venue: Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Newport, Shropshire
Costs: BCA MEMBERS - £425 / NON-MEMBERS - £475. Cheques payable to: 'BCA', 12B Wellgate, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF5 8NS.
A few places still available - Act Quickly!
Tel: 01924 266016 - e-mail: info@peterconsterdine.com
Click HERE for more details and to download booking form
Instructor Lineup
We are very pleased to announce that we have two of the U.K’s foremost martial artists for the course, being Dave Hazard and Russell Stutely. Both Peter Consterdine and Geoff Thompson will be instructing assisted by a line-up of the top coaches of the BCA.
Dave Hazard: A 7th Dan in Karate with a worldwide reputation, Dave is acknowledged as one of the great technicians of the Karate world, but with a fierce fighting reputation and a karateka acknowledged by all top Japanese masters as one of the very best UK practitioners.
Dave started his Karate career in 1969 training with Sensei Eneoda, Kase, Shirai, Kawasoe and Masatoshi within the K.U.G.B as well as Nakayama. A graduate of the infamous JKA ‘Instructor’s Class’. Few foreigners survive the rigours of this course which is acknowledged as some of the hardest Karate training in the world, attendance being only by invitation.
Russell Stutely: Acknowledged as Europe’s Number 1 Pressure Point Expert, Russell has revolutionized the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pressure point techniques with the traditional martial arts.
What Russell has done with his art is to open the door for all martial artists, from whatever discipline, to massively enhance their effectiveness through pressure point applications. Boxing, grappling and, in fact, any punching and kicking systems stand to be improved with these remarkable techniques.
What Russell can give you is the ‘magic bullet’ you’ve always been looking for - it’s like having a genuine ‘Vulcan Death Grip’ These techniques are real ‘force multipliers’.
Peter Consterdine & Geoff Thompson: Hopefully, we don’t need too much of an introduction, however both Geoff and I recognize that people expect our usual high level input to the course and they won't be disappointed. This is an opportunity that we both look forward to, for us to get in front of our BCA and non-BCA people on the course and inspire and motivate as well as instruct.
If you read the testimonials on the BCA website you will get a real feel for the friendliness you can expect and the openness displayed by all the instructors. Everyone is made to feel welcome and this is a course where no-one will expect you to be bowing and scraping but where we are simply ‘first amongst equals’. Whether you want to learn to ‘hit like a train’, or be motivated to actually change your life, you will get this from Geoff and myself.
Geoff and I will have presentations on various subjects in the evening Lecture Theatre sessions and are always on hand to answer your questions and help with your techniques.
BCA Coaches: We always ensure that the instructor to student ratio is high and throughout the weekend you will also have some of the U.K.s foremost combat coaches. You should, hopefully be familiar with our instructor cadre.
The support line-up includes; Iain Abernethy • John Skillen • Alan Peasland • Peter Lakin.
In their own right these are some of the most sought after seminar instructors both in the U.K and Internationally. They are some of the BCA’s frontline people and you will have numerous opportunities to pick their brains and plug into their unique skills.
The course will be held Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November and will include ALL accommodation, meals and training. Lilleshall is one of the finest sports training venues in the U.K.
For further details of the British Combat Association please click HERE The BCA can also be contacted by calling 01924 266016. British Combat Association, 12B Wellgate, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF5 8NS www.britishcombat.co.uk
More Details online: www.iainabernethy.com/British_Combat_Residential_2009.asp
16 - BCA Seminar on the 13th of September with Ben Hockman, Leo Negao and Andy Rallings
Message from Peter Consterdine: Please click on the link below to view a new promo from one of the BCA's flagship clubs, Beyond Fighting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT7jaS7dj-s
Beyond Fighting is run by Ben Hockman who will be teaching with Stewart McGill and Leo Negao at our forthcoming Urban Krav Maga Seminar in Shropshire on Sunday 13th September. The Urban Krav Maga section of the promo gives you a particularly good idea of some of the type of weapons-defences and other techniques that will be covered on the 13th, while also demonstrating Krav Maga in the context of an all-encompassing reality/sport and health-based training system . If you have not already purchased tickets for the first ever BCA Krav Maga seminar, please contact Dawn on 01924 266016, or e-mail to: info@peterconsterdine.com to reserve your place on this not-to-be-missed seminar!
Best regards
Peter C
17 - MAF-UK April 2010
Message from Kwoklyn Wan:
Fantastic news! As the organisers of the Martial games, we are pleased to announce a brand new and exciting development within the games! We have recently signed with a major broadcast production, with an interest in televising both the Martial games and the Martial Arts Festival UK , which is set to be held early next year!
As a company, we feel that this is a great opportunity and one that we cannot ignore. Our main goals have always been to showcase the Martial Arts industry and talent with-in the UK . With this in mind and the contractual agreements set out by the production company, we have made the mutual agreement to postpone the independent Martial Games and incorporate it into the national Martial Arts Festival in April 2010.
The newly acquired production process allows us to offer competitors the opportunity to register now and pay in December 2009. This is to ensure that all release forms and documentation laid out by the production team is signed and duly processed in time for the event.
NB: registrations will continue to be accepted (with payment) up to February 2010. However, please be aware that due to the overwhelming response and the nature of this tournament, that entry forms received after December 2009 will not be guaranteed.
What to do next?
The Martial games are encouraging martial art schools/clubs to participate in our official registration week (which will be held sometime during November & December 2009). Schools who would like to get involved will need to contact Kwoklyn Wan on 0116-253-8668 and supply the following information:
Contact name:
School name:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Website:
Email:
They will then be sent out an ‘Official Registration Pack’ which will include:
• Posters
• Flyers
• Competitor Entry Forms
• Official Academy Certification
• Entry onto MAF-UK website ‘ Official Academy ’ page.
ALL schools that support The Martial Games during the registration week will become:
'An Official Academy of the Martial Games’
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all individuals involved for their support in making this such a huge success. If you have any further questions please log onto www.maf-uk.co.uk or contact Kwoklyn Wan on 0116-2538668 email info@maf-uk.co.uk
18 - Train with Richard Trammell
Richard Trammell – 3x World Shidokan Champion– is a traditional martial artist who has achieved success in Boxing, Kick Boxing , and Mixed Martial Arts. The Shidokan is hailed as the “Triathlon of Martial Arts”, where fighters fight under three sets of rules: bare-knuckle karate, Thai boxing, and grappling. Richard has devised a method of training to help martial artists deal with Combat Transitions. Let Richard help you become a well rounded martial artist. Learn Knockout Punching Techniques, Effective Kicks and Knees, Transitions, Pad Training and Conditioning. Richard will help you strengthen your weaknesses and maximize your strengths. Schedule a Seminar and learn from the Triathlete of Martial Arts. For more information visit www.shidokanatlanta.com
19 - Premier Karate Course in October
(Iain Abernethy, Terry Pottage, Wayne Otto & Tony Christian)
Sensei Wayne Otto O.B.E (Uechi Ryu): It goes without saying Sensei Wayne Otto is the most successful fighter England has ever produced. 9 times World champion & European champion Sensei Otto’s competition history is unsurpassed. A formidable exponent with his lightning fast sweeps and punching combinations left his opponents with no where to run, in his own words “ when I move in I scored, when they moved in I scored” You now have the rare chance of learning from the man himself, a thrilling and exciting opportunity to train with the England kumite coach a real champion and true sportsman.
Sensei Terry Pottage 8th Dan (Shito Ryu / Shuko kai): Sensei Terry Pottage is one of the pioneering superstars of the English scene, He is and still remains a formidable exponent. Sensei Pottage runs the very successful Kenyu kai group and still remains the chief instructor. A fierce fighter and outstanding kata exponent helped take him to the top on the competition circuit, these day’s Sensei Pottage can be seen fronting the major competitions all over the World in his role of tournament official and as the chief official for the English Karate Federation
Sensei Tony Christian 8th Dan (Goju Ryu): Sensei Christian is presently the highest ranking instructor within the British Karate Association, Born in Liverpool now residing in Wigan sensei Christian runs the very successful Academy of Karate-Do and has nearly 40 of experience behind him . He is a formidable teacher and a true gentleman and is held high esteem by his fellow karate-ka. Sensei Christian is a outstanding weapons instructor . You will relish in the fact that you have now got the chance to train alongside this legend.
Sensei Iain Abernethy 5th Dan: Sensei Abernethy is one of the UK’s leading exponents of applied karate and kata application (Bunkai), and ranked 5th Dan by both the British Karate Association and the British Combat Association. Sensei Abernethy is always in great demand on the seminar circuit , Iain’s approach to kata application and practical karate is simple, direct and accessible to all. Sensei Abernethy is in demand all over the World , you now have a chance in a lifetime to train with one of the best there is you will not be disappointed !!
Sunday the 18th of October 2009 - Profiles Sports Centre, Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4JY.
Telephone Brian on 07736741332 or email: bentham.brian@yahoo.co.uk to book your place (limited places available)
Multi Style Course details: All students must arrive at the venue no later than 11.00am on the day of the course for registration students must be changed in to Gi’s and then assembled in the main sports hall at the Profiles Sports Centre. Leigh Sports Village, Sale way, Leigh, WN7 4JY. Please bring with you any protective gear such as Mitts, Gum shields, groin and shin guards etc * All students taking part in this course must have a valid licence and insurance cover
Itinerary: 11.45 am-12.00pm, Warm up and stretching & Introduction of the days four instructors All students will then be split in to four groups with one group going with each instructor at 1.00pm the groups will move round in a clockwise rotation on to the next instructor. At 2.00pm there will be a short break of 15 minutes for toilet breaks etc. 2.15pm, 2nd warm up and then on to your next instructor in the rotation. 3.30pm, next and final rotation on to your next instructor. The instruction will end at 4.30pm , at that point the group will bow out and a group photograph taken, the course will finish at 5.00pm prompt.
Enrolling and method of payment: The cost of training is as follows; Seniors over 15 years of age £30.00, 15 years & under £25.00. All students must send a 50% deposit to secure your place (this is NOT refundable).
Please note closing date for entry is 1st October
Cheques must be made payable to; Brian Bentham. Please send your deposits to; Mr Brian Bentham, 55 Cottesmore Way, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3XJ to arrive no later than 1st June 2009, (THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY). The remaining 50% of your course fee must be paid in cash on your arrival at the venue at that point your name will be checked off against the entry forms. (please ensure that your entry forms are completed in full)
Spectators; Seniors over 15 £5.00, under 15’s £4.00 (To be paid on entry)
PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSE IS ONLY OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM THE AGE OF 8 AND HOLD A MINIMUM GRADE OF 7TH KYU, THANK YOU - We hope you enjoy the day !!
20 - Walter Seaton 50 years in Karate
Walter Seaton was born in Middlesbrough in 1936. When he left the army in 1957, he realised that he needed a substitute for the hard physical training he had become accustomed to whilst serving two years National Service with the 1st Battalion of the Green Howards. During his search, he visited a well known boxing gym in Middlesbrough and found that karate and judo instruction were also available. On sight, Walter knew that a Martial Art was the answer, and Karate was that art. 50 years on, and Karate is still Walter’s fitness system.
He started serious training in 1959, practising a little known style of Shotakan called Yoseikan. The instructor was Mr Tetsugi Murakami - 3rd Dan. Unfortunately in 1962/63 the late Mr Murakami stopped visiting the UK and retired shortly afterwards. Walter continued practising with the Middlesbrough karate club. Then in 1964, Mr Tatsuo Suzuki opened a Dojo in London, and organised courses through out the UK. Walter was one of the first to attend a course in London, and decided to change style and train rather than wait for another Yoseikan or Shotokan instructor to settle in the UK. In 1965, Walter (and three others) were promoted to 1st Dan. These were the first Wado Dan Grade examinations in England.
After competing successfully in several events in London and the North of England Championship, Walter was selected to lead the England Wado team against France in 1965. During the next ten years Walter practised almost every day, and received instruction from some of the best known practitioners outside Japan. Apart from Mr Otsuka, these included Mr Tatsuo Suzuki, Masters Shiomitsu, Sakagami, Kobayashi, Kono, Maeda, Takamizawa, Fuji, M. Suzuki and Kitamura.
In his never ending search for technical excellence, Walter visited the Wadoryu Karate-Do Dojo at the Nihon University in Tokyo. Continued at www.walterseaton.co.uk
21 - An Evening with Kevin O'Hagan
(Bristol - Friday the 18th of September)
Bristol based Martial artist and author Kevin O’Hagan is giving a talk and book signing on Friday 18th September 7.00pm start at ROSEGREEN SPORT AND LEISURE CENTRE 65 GORDON RD WHITEHALL BRISTOL BS5 7DR www.rgsl.org.uk for directions. Email Kevin at kevinohagansas@yahoo.co.uk. For any more details.
Kevin is a veteran Martial artist with 33 years of experience.
He is renowned in the UK for his reality based combat systems and his punishing fitness and conditioning drills. He has fought professionally in the cage and trained top MMA fighters, Special Forces, bodyguards and security personnel. He is a walking encyclopaedia of combat knowledge; first starting his training in 1975.He has trained with a who’s who for world class Martial artists. Kevin is also an established author of six martial arts books to date and has recently had published his first fictional book of short modern day horror stories entitled a ‘sting in the tale’. Kevin left school with no formal qualifications.
On this special night Kevin will chat about writing, training and his experiences and also hold a Q&A session. There will also be a book signing and a chance to purchase any of his products.
Refreshments will be available. Also photo opportunities. Licensed bar on premises. Entry free.
Please come a support this event and make it a success.
That’s all folks! If you’ve any comments or suggestions relating to the website or these newsletters, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line: iain@iainabernethy.com
All the best,
Iain Abernethy
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