Beyond Bunkai DVD Now on Sale!

 

Hi All,

The new Beyond Bunkai DVD is now on sale! The DVD is for the more experienced bunkai practitioner who is ready to drill the applications of Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan in a flowing, unscripted and realistic way.

The drill makes use of applications for the entirety of Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan and progresses on nicely from the information presented in Bunkai-Jutsu 2 and The Masters Seminar: Seminars Vol. 3. If you are someone who has a solid grasp of bunkai training, I feel sure you’ll really enjoy this one.

The DVD presents the drill in a series of elements so that the drill can be advanced by adding in the additional elements as progress is made. If you read the “blurb” below you can find out more about the nature of the drill and the DVD.

As long term newsletter subscribers will know, we filmed this DVD earlier in the year and we are delighted to be able to bring it to you before Christmas! This is entirely due to the great job done by Harbour View Productions and Outpost Editing who pulled out all the stops to bring this DVD to you. The replicators have also done a great job and the DVD covers and disk images have came out great. Needless to say, I’m really happy to be able to get this one out to you all!

While many martial artists use the “my mate has a video camera” approach to DVD production, we always use professional people when filming and editing our DVDs. The results are always well worth it because a DVD made on the cheap looks cheap. Whereas a DVD that has cost thousands of pounds to produce looks like it has cost thousands of pounds to produce! As I say, I’m delighted with this one, both in terms of content and style, and I would rank it as my personal favourite.

As I say, I’m excited that the DVD is now available and I look forward to hearing what you all think about it!

All the best,

Iain

PS Thanks to all for the very kind words on the “My Stance on Stances” podcast! I appreciate it!
 

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Beyond Bunkai Now On Sale!

 

This new DVD costs just £24.99 (including UK shipping).

Rest of Europe +£1.50 / Rest of the World +£2.50

 

Please follow this link to purchase online: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/DVDs_UK.html

 

Note: This DVD is not available as a download at this time. The download version is expected to be available in the spring of 2011.

 

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Buy 2 DVDs and select a 3rd for Free!
 

When you add the third DVD to your shopping cart, the website will automatically reduce the cost so that third DVD is for free!

 

Below are some suggested DVDs that will be ideal companions to Beyond Bunkai.
 

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Three DVDs that support Beyond Bunkai

 

Bunkai-Jutsu: Practical Kata Applications Volume 2 - Naihanchi / Tekki & Passai / Bassai-Dai (DVD)

Bunkai-Jutsu is the analysis of the karate katas (forms) and their application in real combat. The fighting applications of the katas is one of the most fascinating and sadly misunderstood aspects of karate practice.

Volume two covers Naihanchi (Tekki) and Passai (Bassai-Dai). Today, Naihanchi / Tekki is often undervalued due to its simplistic appearance. This DVD shows the highly effective close-range fighting applications of the form and reveals just why the kata was so highly regarded by the masters of old.

The second part of the program covers Passai / Bassai-Dai kata and demonstrates the strikes, throws, takedowns, locks, neck-cranks, chokes, combative strategies etc that have made this form one of the most popular in the history of karate.

http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/DVDs_UK.html

 

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Kata-Based-Sparring (DVD)

Kata and sparring are two essential elements of karate. The kata were created to record the techniques, concepts and methodology that the past masters used in civilian combat. However, in many modern Dojos sparring is now entirely based on the rules of competitive karate and therefore has little in common with the principles of traditional kata or the needs of self-protection.

In this unique DVD, karate expert lain Abernethy returns to a traditional approach to sparring, with the kata as its foundation. Learn the building blocks of lain's kata-based-sparring concept through the numerous live drills shown on this DVD, and gain the confidence and ability to apply the combative methods of the kata when it really counts.

http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/DVDs_UK.html

 

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The Masters Seminar: Seminars Vol. 3 (DVD)

This DVD records Iain's teaching at the Summersdale Master's Seminar in August 2005. This landmark seminar saw some of the UK's leading martial artists - from a variety of differing arts and styles - teach together for the very first time.

On this DVD you'll get to see Iain Abernethy 5th dan Karate (BCA & EKGB) teach a detailed session on covering and clinching. These vitally important close-range skills are a must for all martial artists, regardless of style or system.

Aside from the simplicity of the techniques themselves, what is remarkable is that Iain clearly shows how the techniques taught are found within Naihanchi / Tekki kata! This aspect of Iain's teaching enthralled both karateka and non-karateka alike. No other DVD on the market shows how Naihanchi / Tekki records all aspects of fighting from a clinch. Indeed, this aspect of the kata has never even been previously presented in Iain's own works!

The techniques shown include covering, clinching, taking away the opponent's weapons, escaping from the clinch, striking from a clinch, countering an opponent's grip and more! All aspects of clinch fighting are covered and this DVD is a must watch for any martial artist wishing to enhance their understanding close-range combat.

 

http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/DVDs_UK.html

 

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Karate Grappling Program (Jan 2011 to May 2011)

 

It is now almost 10 years since “Karate’s Grappling Methods” was published! To mark this anniversary – and to meet requests I’ve been getting for some time for an in-depth program of learning – I’ve organised a special training course for all those who believe that karate should be a holistic and pragmatic system.

Starting in January of 2011, I will be running an in-depth training program on karate grappling for a limited number of people. The course will run for 5 months (1 full day per month) and people must be able to attend all days. The course will be certificated by me (see sample image), is open to just 20 people (1st come, 1st served) and will cover the following topics:

• How to Recognise Grappling in Kata

• Integrating Striking and Grappling

• Grappling when Weapons are involved

• Simple Gripping Skills

• Chokes and Strangles

• Effective Seizing and Gouging

• The Principles of Joint-Locking

• Throws and Takedowns (including the nine throws of Gichin Funakoshi)

• The Role of Grappling in Self-Protection

• Grappling and Multiple Opponents (i.e. how to get out of there and avoid grappling)

• Realistic Ground Fighting (i.e. do damage and get up)

• Traditional Karate Grappling Drills
 

The course will be open to all grades, will start in January of 2011, and will be certificated. This is a special course to mark the 10th anniversary of the Karate's Grappling Methods book and will be open to a maximum of 20 people.

 

More details can be found here:

 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/karate-grappling-program-jan-2011-may-2011

 

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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! Details of other seminars in 2011 are being finalised and will be added soon.

 

 

13th and 14th of November 2010 - Idar-Oberstein, Germany

 

Bunkai Jutsu Seminar mit Iain Abernethy am 13. / 14. November 2010 in Idar-Oberstein. Wir freuen uns, in diesem Jahr wieder ein Seminar mit Iain Abernethy in Idar-Oberstein anbieten zu können. Unter dem Thema „Practical Bunkai Drills and Kata-Based-Sparring“ werden wir anhand ausgewählter Übungen aus den Kata lernen, eigene Drills zu entwickeln und in auf den Kata basierenden Übungskämpfen anzuwenden. 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. Ort: Mehrzweckhalle der Grundschule Göttschied, Eichenwaldstr. 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein. Zeiten: Samstag, 13. November 2010, 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1 Stunde Mittagspause). Sonntag, 14. November 2010, 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 06. November 2010 an carstencas@aol.com. Info: www.karate-goettschied.de. 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: www.idar-oberstein.de
 

 

21st of November 2010 - Denny, Scotland

 

On the 21st of November I'll be teaching a seminar in Fankerton Hut near Denny, Scotland. The seminar will cover basic bunkai drills, flow drills and kata-based-sparring (including multiple opponents and weapons). The time will be 12 - 4pm and will be £25 per person. Payment must be made in advance to secure your place. For further details please email Craig Penman on craigpenman20@hotmail.com or call him on 07729922251. You can also write to Craig Penman, 8 Dalwhinnie Place Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, ML6 6GL.

 

 

15th and 16th of January 2011 - Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg), Germany

 

Bunkai-Seminar mit Iain Abernethy, 6. Dan in Pinneberg (bei Hamburg)15. - 16. Januar 2011. Lehrgangsort: Johannes-Brahms-Schule, Fahltskamp 36, 25421 Pinneberg. Lehrgangsinhalte: Samstag, 15.01.2011: 10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 15:00: Naifanchin / Tekki; 15:30 – 16:30: Bodenarbeit. Sonntag, 16.01.2011: 10:00 – 12:00: Fortsetzung Naifanchin / Tekki; 12:30 – 13:30: Pratzentraining. Lehrgangsgebühr: 40,00 € Hinweis: Eine Teilnahme ist ab 16 Jahren möglich. Für eine bessere Planung wird um Voranmeldung unter Angabe von Name, Stilrichtung und Graduierung bis zum 05.01.2011 gebeten. Bitte Handpratzen mitbringen! Ausrichter / Sanga-Dojo - Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai im SC Pinneberg Veranstalter: Pascal Deurer, Tel.: +49 177 / 6 72 72 79. Email: p.deurer@web.de Details in English can be found here: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-pinneberg-near-hamburg-germany

 

23rd of January 2011 – Ayr, Scotland

On the 23rd of January, I'll be teaching an open seminar hosted by the Musashi Karate Club. The theme will be flow drills from the Pinan / Heian series and two-person close range striking drills which can be done both with a partner and on the pads (focus mitts will be available for those who do not have their own). 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 £20 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

 

 

13th of February 2011 - Arbroath, Angus

On the 13th of February I’ll be teaching a seminar at Brothock Shotokan Karate Club Dojo, East Grimsby (that’s beside the Harbour), Arbroath, Angus DD11 1PA from 11.00am to 3.00pm. The seminar will cover a various aspects of practical karate / kata bunkai with a special emphasis on takedowns and groundwork. The cost will be £25 (pay on the day) and places are limited so you must contact the host prior to the day to be sure of your place. The organiser is Ross Watson and he can be reached on ross.watson1@btinternet.com or by phone at 07856666639 or 01575 574597.
 

 

19th of February 2011 – Bridgwater, Somerset

The seminar is to be held on the 19th of Feb from 12:00 to 3:00pm at a cost of £25 per student (14 years+ only). There is a maximum of 30 places available at each seminar so you are encouraged to contact Andrew as quickly as possible. This seminar will concentrate on a host of variable flow drills from Kushanku / Kanku-dai and the Pinans / Heians that will develop fluid body motion, relaxation, going with force and continuous domination. The seminar will be held at the dojo: Plum Lane (end of), Dunwear, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HL. For further information please contact Andrew Daly at bridgwaterwado@tiscali.co.uk You can also call Andrew on 01278 685559 or 07500847121. To secure your place, send a cheque for the full amount made payable to ”Andrew Daly” to 47 Rowlands Rise, Puriton, Somerset, TA7 8BU. www.bushi.org.uk There is a short junior session (under 14years) from 10:00 to 11:30 at a cost of £15.00 each. Please contact Andrew to book places and for details. NOTE: Only 10 Places left!

 

 

20th of February 2011 – Presteigne, Powys

 

On Sunday the 20th 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.shushokan-karate-clubs.co.uk

 

 

5th of March 2011 - Thornaby, Stockton On Tees
 

This latest open seminar organised by Taisho-Do Karate will take place on the 5th of March 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.
 

 

13th of March 2011 - Newton-le-willows, Merseyside

On Sunday 13th March 2011 I’ll be teaching a second seminar at SKK Judo Club, Legh Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-willows, Merseyside, WA12 9NH. The last sessions was great fun and I look forward to seeing everyone who was at the last one as well as meeting some new faces. The seminar will run from 1pm to 5pm and will cost £25.00 (payment in advance). Cheques, payable to “SSK”, to be sent to Chris Robinson, 8 Rose Hill, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6JX. Chris can also be contacted via cskcinfo@googlemail.com or 07854270569
 

 

19th and 20th of March 2011 - Brugge, Belgium

On the 19th and 20th of March I’ll be teaching my first seminar in Belgium! The seminars will cover core bunkai principles and host of application and drills from 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 19th of March will run from 13:00 to 16:30. Training on Sunday the 20th of March will run from 10:00 to 12:00. The cost for each session is just 10 Euro (20 Euro for both) and will be paid on the day. Places are strictly limited (50 people) so to ensure your place you need to contact Banckaert Marco in advance to the event. Places can not be guaranteed for those who make no prior contact. Banckaert Marco can be reached on either marco.banckaert@skynet.be or +32 475 65 22 53. You can also contact Jason Verhaeghe (organisor) at jason.verhaeghe@v-software.be or via phone on +32 473 915 575

 

10th of April 2011 - Swindon

On the 10th of April I will be running a seminar on Kushanku / Kanku-Dai bunkai and drills. This seminar will run from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic College, Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN3 3LR. For further details and to book your place, please contact Andi Kidd at Andi.Kidd@stfc.ac.uk You can also call Andi Kidd on 07818417181. The cost of the seminar is £25 (full amount or a £15 deposit secures your place). Cheques should be made payable to “Andi Kidd” and sent to Andi Kidd, 15 Dulverton Ave, Park North, Swindon, SN3 2NT. Places are limited so please be sure to contact Andi as soon as possible.


8th of May 2011 - Solihull, West Midlands

On the 8th of May 2011 I’ll be teaching a seminar on bunkai drills in Solihull. This will include flow drills, locking drills, live drills and will drills. The aim of the seminar is to give the participants all the need to add such drills to their own practise, training and teaching. The seminar will run from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and will be held at North Solihull Sports Centre, Conway Road, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, West Midlands, B37 5LA. The cost is £25 and cheques (payable to “Mr A M Rheeston”) should be sent to Andrew Rheeston, 27 Nevada Way, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 7LH. You can also contact Andrew via 07929989720 and arheeston@hotmail.com
 

 

22nd of May 2011 - Edinburgh

On the 22nd of May I'll be teaching in Edinburgh! The seminar is to be held at Meadowbank Sport Centre, London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE and will run from 12:00 to 16:00. The course will cost £25 per person and a £15 deposit must be received before the middle of April 2011. Cheques should be made out to "Kyokushin-kan Lyceum" and sent to Stephen McCann, 57 Gilmerton Place, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH17 8TP. For further details please contact Marta ( m.lendzian@kyokushinkan.org.uk / 07933309755 ) or Stephen ( s.mccann@kyokushinkan.org.uk / 07595293058 ).

 

 

4th of June 2011 - Montrose

On Saturday the 4th of June I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Montrose, Scotland. The seminar will run from 12:30 to 4:30 and will take place at MontroseTown Hall, Melville Gardens, DD10 8HG. Please contact Alan Dye for more details and to confirm places via montrose.shotokan@hotmail.co.uk or 01674 677359. The cost is £25 and is payable on the day (contact Alan to confirm places before the event). www.montroseshotokan.co.uk


12th of June 2011 - Pontypridd, Wales

I'll be teaching in Pontypridd, Wales on Sunday the 12th of June. The seminar will run form 11am to 3pm and will be held in the new One To One Gym, Main Avenue, Trefforest Trading Est. Near Pontypridd, CF37 5UR. The cost will be £25 per person. Cheques should be made payable to "Mr Andrew O'Brien" and sent to Andrew O'Brien, 85 Conway Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9NW. Andrew can be contacted on 01443 841165 (Work), Mobile 07772 212962, and via email at andy0brien@aol.co.uk People should contact Andy ASAP to book their place.

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.

 

NOTE: 2011 is filling up fast! Please be sure to contact me ASAP if you would like me to visit your dojo in the Autumn / Winter of 2011.

 

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

 

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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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