December Newsletter:

Pressure Points Podcast & Iain on Facebook!

 

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the December newsletter! It’s a bit of a bumper Christmas issue ... and we’ve also got a bumper Christmas podcast for you! A whopping fifty-five minutes of pressure-pointy podcasty goodness! The podcast covers my take on pressure points – and a few other issues – and we’ve also added a few little enhancements to the podcasts which will hopefully make them all the more useful to you in your studies (see section 1).

The Beyond Bunkai DVD has got off to a fantastic start and thanks to everyone who has purchased it! Making DVDs is always very time consuming and expensive and it’s great to know that the work and investment has been worthwhile and that you are finding it of value. The newsletters, website, podcasts etc all take time and money to produce and it is those of you who buy the DVDs etc that keep the whole thing rolling along. If you like your Bunkai fast, frantic and free-flowing please be sure to check out Section 3.

We’ve finally set up a Facebook page! I know lots of you are Facebook users and have been extolling the value of Facebook to me for sometime. Apologies for being a little slow on the uptake, but it’s up and running now and I hope you find it a good and useful source of regular information. Please see Section 2 and if you could find your way to “liking” the page I’d really appreciate it!

The last few things I’d like to draw your attention to is Rakesh Patel’s regular Bunkai-Jutsu / Kata Combat classes (highly recommended – section 8), Louis Thompson's self-defence course, the pre-announcement of the Extreme Impact courses Steve Williams and I will be running in the spring of 2011 (section 6) and the Extreme Impact T-Shirts (section 7)!

There’s also loads of other stuff that I hope you’ll find of interest!

Thanks to you all for your support of these newsletters in 2010! If we don’t speak beforehand have a fantastic festive season and I’ll see you again in the New-Year. Have a good one!

All the best,

Iain

 

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Contents:

 

1 - New Podcast: Pressure Points!
2 - Iain on Facebook!

3 - Beyond Bunkai DVD now Available!

4 - Iain on Geoff Thompson Podcast

5 - Geoff Thompson Walk & Free E-Book

6 - Extreme Impact Course!

7 - Extreme Impact T-Shirts

8 - Kata Combat (Bunkai Jutsu) Classes With Rakesh Patel

9 - X-Po "League of Super Friends" Podcast Parts 4 to 6
10 - Rory Miller Courses 2011
11 - 2011 Now Fully Booked
12 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
13 - Seminar in Pinneberg (near Hamburg), Germany
14 - Seminar in Brugge, Belgium

15 - Kevin O'Hagan Teaching Diploma
16 - Kurikara: The Sword and the Serpent (Book by John Evans)
17 - Lewis Thompson Self-Defence Course
18 - Fighting Tactics & Strategies Book by Dan Anderson
19 - Charlie Wildish Free Online Videos
20 - The British Combat Karate Association

 

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It is said "Kyusho is Kyusho" or Moxa cautery treatment points are vital points ... However, some points among them, which are comparatively difficult to attack or are less impact effective, seem to be excluded as vital points in karate and judo. This has to be so as their objectives are so different." - Gichin Funakoshi, Karate-Do Kyohan
 

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1 - New Podcast: Pressure Points!

 

This month’s podcast covers the always controversial subject of pressure points! In the podcast I give my own take on pressure points including my thoughts on chi, acupuncture theory and its relationship to pressure points, modern medicine vs. a traditional Chinese medicine approach, the relationship between power and accuracy, my five key places to strike, and my own “zone approach” to striking areas.

In order to thoroughly explore the above issues the podcast is a little longer than normal (55 minutes) so we can count this one as a “Bumper Christmas Special” ;-)

We also address quite a few listeners’ questions including bunkai and compliance, the gap between kata and self-protection in many dojos, training outside the dojo, how to teach bunkai to children and at what grade bunkai training should begin.

The podcast also has links embedded in the “comments” with links to related books and an online video. This is something I will continue with from now on to ensure the podcast is as useful to you as possible in your studies. We also embedded a little “pressure points” picture to give you something to look at when listening to the podcast on your i-pod or MP3 player!

I hope you enjoy the podcast and I’ll be back with a new one in the New Year!

All the best,

Iain

Please follow the link to download the podcast or to listen to it online:

 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/pressure-points-podcast

 

Note: The voting and counter on the website's media player are not yet active (will be soon). The download link can be found under the player.

 

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2 - Iain on Facebook!

 

I’ve finally got around to setting up a Facebook page! OK, so I’m a little behind the curve here as the Facebook phenomenon has largely passed me by and I was a little concerned about the extra “online time” it could generate. I already spend a lot of time keeping this site up-to-date, answering emails etc (around 4 hours a day), so I was not keen to add “Facebook time” to that.

However I’ve had chat with a few people and a Facebook page would seem to be a most elegant solution. Hopefully this will be a time efficient way off getting regular information to all Facebook users with an interest in what we do. So we set up a Facebook page last week!

The more observant among you will no doubt already have noticed the associated Facebook boxes on the home page and main forum page. Don’t they look cool! ;-)

It’s all a little new to me, so please have patience with me as I get it up to speed. However, if you could pop along to the page below and give me a “like” that would be very much appreciated:

 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Iain-Abernethy/131210866936171

 

As always, I want the page to be of service to you so please let me know your thoughts as things take shape via iain@iainabernethy.com

All the best,

Iain

 

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3 - Beyond Bunkai DVD now Available!

 

 

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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4 - Iain on Geoff Thompson Podcast

 

The 100th Geoff Thompson podcast has just gone out and I’m pleased to say that I was the “special guest” alluded to in the podcast blurb.

For my part, the podcast includes what I find inspirational, my thoughts on self-defence, my tastes in music, suffering for your art, and how it’s a foolish man who crosses my mother!

You can listen to it via the link below and I hope you enjoy it:

Listen to the podcast here: http://www.geoffthompson.com/podcastListen.asp?id=118

Download it here: http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt161110.mp3

I always really enjoy Geoff & Richard’s podcast and if you are not a regular listener then I’d advise that you correct that. I come in after around 30 mins and the whole thing is well worth a listen. Enjoy!

All the best,

Iain

Rehab and threats

Details: The Must Listen podcast is a special one. Not because threats have been made to one of the dynamic duo, no, no, no. Rehab and threats is the 100th edition of the the Must Listen podcast with Geoff Thompson and Richard Barnes. There's a special surprise guest, a sing song, some anniversary questions and also looks at the Must Read article, Those That Fall. Don't be afraid to listen in, the threats although frightening are dealt with in a bumper engaging dose of centenary Serious Info-tainment. Bestest regards and be well Richard Barnes for Geoff Thompson.com

 

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5 - Geoff Thompson Walk & Free E-book!

 

Are you looking for inspiration? Motivation? Courage? Change? Or are You simply looking to discover your life purpose?

Give yourself or your partner a Christmas present! This is a unique opportunity to walk and talk with Geoff Thompson. Geoff has been conducting these walks privately for the last twenty years, inspiring and advising business entrepreneurs, CEO's, world renowned martial artists and people from all walks of life. He is now, for the first time, opening it up to the public.

These walks are exclusive and intimate (maximum of 6 people). Geoff has the knack of changing people's lives - in his (40 published) books the BAFTA Winner and martial arts legend presents life changing concepts and insights that come from fifty years of hard living, prolific output and high end success. This is your opportunity to hear it from the man himself, face-to-face and discover the philosophy that has helped thousands of people to find their way.

For full details visit http://www.geoffthompson.com/events.asp

 

Watch my Back e-book download when joining the newsletter for a limited time:

http://www.geoffthompson.com/newsletter/Joinnewsletter.asp

 

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6 - Extreme Impact Course!

 

Hi All,

Iain and I have received tremendous interest and support for our Extreme Impact work, for which we are very grateful. We are now in the process of organising an Extreme Impact course to begin in the spring of 2011.

The course will consist of 3 workshops running over 3 consecutive months (Saturday is looking like the preferred day). It will focus heavily on helping you create dynamic, effective and practically applied training programmes. We will also take a close look at the 3 strength system which comprises of physical, mental and technical strength and which is the foundation of all Extreme Impact drills. Through a better understanding of this you will be able to develop training drills with meaning and focus that will benefit both you and your students.

Everyone who attends the Extreme Impact course will experience great personal development and both Iain and I guarantee that you will be able to hit harder, faster and for longer with improved technique.

More details including dates, cost and itinerary are to follow in the New Year.

Enough said!

Steve Williams (07909009363)

 

Steve Williams and Iain Abernethy's Extreme Impact Downloads: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/Extreme_Impact_Downloads.html

 

Extreme Impact on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/extremeimpactma

 

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7 - Extreme Impact T-Shirts!

 

Since Steve Williams and I first wore the Extreme Impact T-Shirts in the first five Extreme Impact units, people have been asking if they can buy the shirts. As it was, there were only two in existence and those were the ones Steve and I had specially made for the filming. However, with so many people asking, we decided to get some made!

Never ones to do things by half, we contacted Randori Fight-Wear and worked with them to make a high quality shirt. Indeed, we are looking to do a full range of equipment (gloves, shorts, hoodies, etc) in the longer term. Anyhow, if you were one of the people who’d like their own Extreme Impact T-Shirt, please follow the link below:

http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/T-Shirts_Clothing.html
 

T-Shirt Info: This high quality heavy jersey 100% cotton Extreme Impact T-Shirt (manufactured by Randori Fight-Wear) is available in both Large and Extra-Large. Front left chest has fully embroidered Extreme Impact Logo. Rear of shirt has “Extreme Impact Enough Said!” banner printed in vinyl.

T-Shirts come sealed in clear plastic bag complete with Extreme Impact labelling. Do not mistake this high quality durable item for the more common cheap and flimsy martial arts wear.

Care Instructions: 100% cotton pre-shrunk, machine wash warm, inside out with like colours, only non-chlorine bleach, tumble dry medium, iron inside out, do not dry clean.

Cost: £25.00. Price includes UK shipping. Overseas shipping will be automatically calculated during checkout process.

 

http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/T-Shirts_Clothing.html

 

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8 - Kata Combat (Bunkai Jutsu) Classes With Rakesh Patel

 

New “Kata Combat” (Bunkai Jutsu) Classes.

Saturday morning Kata Combat classes have now started and are open to anyone who would like to train with Rakesh Patel (5th Dan Karate BCA and Level 1 Instructor awarded by Iain Abernethy) in these dedicated Bunkai Jutsu sessions. The sessions cover Kata Bunkai based skills/principles and are tested and practiced within specific drills. Grappling and impact training are also trained all with Self-Protection in mind. The classes are relatively small and have a great training atmosphere.

Venue: St. Paul’s Church Upper Hall, Baldock Road, Letchworth Garden City. Herts. SG6 2EH

Contact: Rakesh Patel: Rakesh@Rakesh-Patel.com or 07768 256147 for more information.

Website: www.Rakesh-Patel.com

Small training Blog on Rakesh's Twitter page (@KataCombat) www.twitter.com/KataCombat

 

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9 - X-Po "League of Super Friends" Podcast Parts 4 to 6

 

Below is the link to parts 4 to 6 of the wide-ranging discussion recorded on the evening before the USA side of the X-Po event earlier this year:

 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/x-po-league-super-friends-podcast-parts-4-6

 

Kris Wilder, Rory Miller, Marc “Animal” MacYoung, Al Peasland, Nicholas Yang & myself had a good chat about all things martial at Kris’s place and recorded it. It has been split into eleven parts and we’ll be sure to bring you all other episodes as they become available. I hope you enjoy them!
 

All the best,
 

Iain
 

PS The "league of super friends" title was totally my idea, it has not been endorsed by any other participants, I'd now like to be known as "Captain Awesome" and I've renamed my home (lair?) as "The Impenetrable Fortress of Crystal"! ;-)

 

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10 - Rory Miller Courses 2011

 

Message from Rory Miller

 

(NOTE: Rory has told me he is interested in visiting Europe to teach too so if any of you on this side of the pod want to train with Rory be sure to drop him a line - Iain)

 

I'm setting up my 2011 calendar. it will be a work in progress all year, but now is the time to lock in dates.

The basics: I can do one, two or multiple days.
 

The one day seminar covers:
 

Introduction
 

Safety briefing
 

My basic physical drill, the One-Step. It is a practice for efficient motion and steps off into a number of concepts.
 

Probably a demonstration of the difference between an assault and a feed, or sparring.
 

Lecture 1: The context of violence which covers seven things: 1) Legal and ethical overview; 2)Violence dynamics overview; 3)Avoidance, escape&evasion and de-escalation; 4) reflex training for counter-ambush; 5) Recognizing and breaking out of a freeze; 6) Fighting (just a taste of the differences, like environments, dynamics, luck and adrenaline that can affect skills and; 7) Aftermath, legal, physical and emotional.
Depending on the group, one or more skill development modules. Blindfolded infighting is fun, but some people need power generation more. With cops I usually do one on locks or pain compliance. It's all conceptual, so there aren't any techniques to memorize.
Operant conditioning: how to train reflexive response to an ambush.
 

Lecture 2: Self Defense Law. More one-step and skill-development modules. Leverage and leverage points; getting behind a threat (and why social conditioning makes that difficult) and face-masking/spine manipulation
 

Lecture 3: Violence dynamics (with videos - the videos are why I say no children unless I've personally talked to the parent and the parent is present). Different types of attacks, how to ID them, how the type affects everything from de-escalation to how to fight. We'll touch on gender differences in violence as well, and how to use them.
Debrief

This can be held anywhere.

The two day covers the above and then on a second day:

Dynamic fighting
Groundfighting
Environmental fighting
Scenarios, where each participant gets a live-action situation, responds and then must explain his or her decisions tactically and legally to the other students.
 

The second day requires the groundwork of Day One, particularly the legal aspects. I can make exceptions in some cases.

Conflict Communications is a program designed by Marc MacYoung and myself. It is a one-day seminar that can be taught by either or both of us.
ConCom covers
Root sources of conflict
Detecting when you have been emotionally hijacked
Identifying scripts
Manipulating scripts
Aborting, satisfying or changing social conflict scripts
Explaining when verbal de-escalation will fail

Primarily aimed at women, Understanding Violence is a two hour lecture on identifying, avoiding and de-escalating the different types of violence. It can be paired with hands-on training.

The Dream Team is available. The price is $20,000- $25,000 (depending on whether a location is supplied and travel) and requires ninety days to set up. For that up to twelve people will get an introduction to criminal violence that will include how to read a nightclub, identify different strata of criminals, notice weapons, hand to hand, weapons and scenario training...an experienced former bad guy will also explicitly explain how marks are chosen, set up, taken out and how evidence is destroyed and the interview process is manipulated. If you have a need to know how bad guys think and how they are taken down, I have people for that.

Custom courses can be designed for specialized classes, for instructors, for LE personnel and formats can range from likely assault analysis to following the Force Continuum.

My apologies if some of you are on multiple lists and get this a couple of times.

If you want to get on the schedule, e-mail me (rory@easystreet.net).

Rory

http://chirontraining.com/Site/Home.html
 

http://chirontraining.blogspot.com/
 

Meditations on Violence at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Violence-Comparison-Martial-Training/dp/1594391181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1278969047&sr=1-1
 

Violence: A Writer's Guide at Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/27439
 

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11 - 2011 Now Fully Booked

 

As I’ve mentioned in the last few newsletters, my diary has been filling up quickly for 2011 due to increased demand and the fact that I’m making less dates available for seminars (I need a little more time to push other projects forward). All the dates I had put aside for 2011 have now been booked up and there is nothing else available for next year. Although the dates are all taken, details for the seminars in the last few months of the year are still being finalised and I’ll put those details on the website and in the newsletters as things are confirmed.

 

For those who would have liked me to visit them next year but who have left it too late, please accept my apologies. I do hate to disappoint, but if you bring your students along to the nearest event in your area than you will still have the opportunity to train with me. Details of seminars for the next few months can be found below.

 

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12 - 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!

 

5th 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 a few 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.

 

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

 

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13 - Seminar in Pinneberg (near Hamburg), Germany

 

Details in English: Bunkai-Seminar with Iain Abernethy, 6th Dan in Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg, Germany) on the 15th and 16th of January 2011.

Fee: €40.00

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

Seminar contents:

Saturday (15.01.2011):10:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 15:00: Naifanchin / Tekki. 15:30 – 16:30: Ground work

Sunday (16.01.2011): 10:00 – 12:00: Naifanchin / Tekki Continued. 12:30 – 13:30: Pad work

Important: Participants must be age 16 or older. In the interest of better organisation, we ask you to register with us by providing your name, style and rank by no later than 05.01.2011. We will then gladly assist you with any further questions you may have. Please bring your own pads!

Organiser: Sanga-Dojo - Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai im SC Pinneberg.

Contact: Pascal Deurer, Tel.: +49 177 / 6 72 72 79. Email: p.deurer@web.de
 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-pinneberg-near-hamburg-germany

 

 

Details in German: 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
 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-pinneberg-near-hamburg-germany

 

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14 - Seminar in 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

 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-brugge-belgium

 

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15 - Kevin O'Hagan Teaching Diploma

 

At the start of 2011 Kevin O’Hagan is planning to host his first ever 6 month Diploma course to qualify the lucky few as an official instructor in the O’Hagan Total Combat System. This diploma will train you to a standard where you are able to incorporate and integrate parts of Kevin’s system within your arts where possible and pass on to others. It will be authenticated and signed by Kevin. This will be a unique and highly sought after credential. Kevin is a respected internationally in the world of reality combat so this diploma will carry some weight.

This unique training experience will occur once a month for 6 months and will require full commitment to every training session to complete the Diploma. You will have the chance to train through intense 4 hour sessions side to side with Kevin as he works closely with you to hone your martial skills.

The modules:

Module 1 - Anatomy of the Street Predator

Module 2 – Desensitisation

Module 3 – If in doubt choke ‘em’ out

Module 4 – Street Smart

Module 5 – In your face

Module 6 – At the sharp end

The dates:

February - Sat 26th

March – Sat 26th

April – Sat 30th

May – Sat 21st

June – Sat 25th

July – Sat 30th

What you will get

Apart from the course itself and the certification, you receive the content which is equivalent to 24 hours of intense, personal instruction; you will be given an official Diploma manual that will become your bible and main teaching aid. You will also get an exclusive course t-shirt and an official O’Hagan Total Combat System training t-shirt. On top of this you will receive a copy of Kevin’s book “In the Face of Violence” being one of his most popular and essential publications and other manuals to assist and hone your teaching and martial ability.

The cost:

The course itself, plus the certification and all the other extras listed above will cost a flat £800.00. To secure a place, a £100.00 deposit will be required before the 31st Jan via cheque. NOTE this will not be refunded if you change your mind so make sure you have the commitment before reserving your place. You can pay the full amount up front if you prefer, however if you have to pull out you will lose £100.00 that has acted as your deposit and be refunded the rest via cheque. To book contact me via email (jakeohagan@ymail.com) or phone (see below) and we can arrange booking and payment. Instalments options are available.

All the best

Jake O'Hagan
O'Hagan Total Combat System
Tear Up Promotions

+44 (0)7789 865 284

 

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16 - Kurikara: The Sword and the Serpent (Book by John Evans)

 

In Mikkyo—Japanese esoteric Buddhism—the dragon Kurikara symbolizes the internal energy developed through sword practice. Kurikara is a manifestation of the fierce bodhisattva Fudo Myo O, the patron of ascetics and warriors in Japan, who uses his sword to destroy delusions and sever attachments. Fudo’s sword represents the gaining of discriminative power and decisiveness—the ability to cut through illusion and attachment. This leads to the development of an inner energy that allows one to “burn up” all obstacles to spiritual freedom.

Kurikara: The Sword and the Serpent sets out the eight basic principles of swordsmanship common to all Japanese sword schools, emphasizing the cultivation of power and mental focus. Accomplished martial artist John Evans provides practical examples from his experience with the sword arts as well as Mikkyo (Japanese esoteric buddhism) and shugendo (mountain asceticism). The first foreign student to train with Nakamura Taisaburo sensei—widely acknowledged as the master of the sword art battodo—Evans clearly explains how skill such as Nakamura sensei’s can be systematically developed through tanren, exercises that meld “inner” and “outer” power. Filled with fascinating anecdotes from Evans’s training in Japan, Kurikara is a useful, inspiring guide to Japanese sword practice and its spiritual underpinnings.

KURIKARA – THE SWORD AND THE SERPENT
 

Contents
Foreword by Zhander Remete
Introduction
1. Kihon—Basics
2. Kata—Forms
3. Tanren—Forging Power
4. Uchikomi—Striking Targets
5. Tameshigiri—Cutting Targets
6. Kumitachi—Sparring
7. Shinshin Renma—Cultivation of Sensibility
8. Sammitsu Yuga—Three Secrets Integration
Appendix I. : Training Set
Appendix II. : Godai Table
Appendix III. : Tenouchi—The Inside of the Hands
Appendix IV. : Sword Nomenclature
Appendix IV. : Safety
Glossary
Bibliography
 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kurikara-Serpent-John-Maki-Evans/dp/1583942440/

 

About the Author
 

John Maki Evans lived for eleven years in Japan and is ranked 7th Dan in Nakamura Ryu Battodo. He also holds dan grades in several other sword arts, jodo and judo. He is the head teacher of the Fudokan Battodo dojo, affiliated with the International Battodo Federation.

John Evans
0208 533 5553
info@battodo-fudokan.co.uk
 

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17 - Lewis Thompson Self-Defence Course

 

My son Louis, (my personal uke for fifteen years) is teaching a six week self defence class. He has some great insights into personal protection, an amazing eye for technical detail and an incredibly sharp technique.

As you can imagine, having been involved with world class instructors pretty much since he could walk, he has a very unique insight into all things real. He is a fabulous teacher, a warm man, and a great personality.

If you are looking for the next Generation self defence, please check him out on:

 

http://studiocv34.co.uk/shop/events-sessions/self-defence-workshop-with-louis-thompson/

 

Be well

Geoff Thompson

 

Self Defence Workshop with Louis Thompson
 

Louis Thompson is pleased to announce he will soon be hosting a 6 week self defence course at Studio CV34 in Warwickshire. This course is a must for anyone who wants to effectively defend themselves using techniques that have been tried and tested in real situations by some of the most established martial artists in the world today.

Details: The course will begin on 9th January 2011 and run for 6 consecutive weeks. You will need to commit to all 6 sessions in order to complete the course and receive a certificate. The course is being backed by Geoff Thompson so the course material is very high quality/ You will also have the opportunity to attend more advanced courses after completing the full 6 weeks if you choose to do so.

Cost: £90

For further details call 07966 803 983 or e-mail l.g.thompson@hotmail.co.uk

Over the 6 weeks Louis will be covering theory from Geoff Thompson's best selling self defence manual, Dead or Alive.

This will include:

* Avoidance and awareness
* Attackers and attack rituals
* Self Defence and the Law

Physical Techniques will include:

* Pre-emptive strikes
* Striking from the fence
* Chokes and strangles
* Throws and take downs
* Groundwork

 

http://studiocv34.co.uk/shop/events-sessions/self-defence-workshop-with-louis-thompson/
 

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18 - Fighting Tactics & Strategies Book by Dan Anderson

 

Hi All,
 

Seeing as how my online store is filled with all sorts, it is easy to get lost in the "library." I though I'd showcase a book or DVD now and again to cut through the mass of materials. Shown below is the follow up to American Freestyle Karate: A Guide To Sparring. AFK was the first book on karate sparring. This book deals with many of the actual techniques that I used to compete with over the years. As you can tell the front cover is taken from an actual match of mine. Here is an email from a happy reader:

"Dan, I received the book. Excellent. I find your explanations of techniques very readable and user-friendly. You provide enough detail so non-experts, such as myself, can really comprehend what you are explaining. Over my many years (although I think you have about 3-4 more years than me) I have seen instructors using some of these techniques, but I guess they were 'secret' because the exact 'how-to', step-by-step was not explained. I appreciate your sharing this knowledge.
Jim L."

You can find this book at this link http://danandersonkarate.com/store/sparring_bk2.html

 

Enjoy,

Yours,

Dan Anderson

 

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19 - Charlie Wildish Free Online Videos

 

Message from Charlie Wildish:

 

Charlie Wildish from www.BunkaiJutsu.com is offering 2 free informational video bonuses to anybody who signs up to his newsletter.

The first video is about quick fight finishers for when your attacker is drunk, high on drugs or so adrenalized that they don't feel pain in the normal way as these thing numb the senses. Even a kick to the groin, thumb in the eye or a broken joint will not necessarily stop somebody who that far gone with drink, drugs or adrenalin. So how do you stop somebody who does not seem to feel pain and who is completely beyond any reasoning. This worst case scenario will be covered by the first video; but be warned some of the techniques are dangerous and should not be used unless you are in real threat of harm.
 

The second bonus video is a comparison of circular and linear techniques. This may seem obvious on the surface, but most techniques contain circular and linear movements. For example with a reverse punch you rotate your hips, yet your fist goes out straight (linear and circular movements in the same technique). Charlie explains what is actually meant by these terms, along with the relative advantages of each type of technique. This is useful to understand because every style contains elements of both circular and linear technique and by being able to identify the differences and knowing relative strengths, you will be better able to work out applications for yourself.
 

Also, when using circular techniques, it is easier to get a "whipping" feeling into your technique (the old Okinawan masters often spoke of using your body like a whip). However, many people practicing what are primarily linear styles (Karate/TKD) often have trouble translating the "whip" into their linear punches. Charlie explains how to do this at the end of the second video.

Charlie works with his friend Keith McKay Cormack, a Kung Fu exponent on their main website, which contains articles and video's about practical application for all traditional martial arts. You can check this out at www.BunkaiJutsu.com or go straight to the Newsletter sign up page at http://bunkaijutsu.com/?page_id=544

 

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20 - 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.

All the best,

Iain

Find more Information here:

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

 

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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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