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1, Geoff Thompson Master-Class

 

Geoff Thompson Master-Class

 

World renowned self defense guru Geoff Thompson is taking on a small group of private students to train and qualify as Level 1 Instructors in his unique system of self protection. This course will fill very quickly, so applicants will be accepted strictly on a first come first served basis.

 

How it works.

 

The commitment.

One Sunday morning a month for six months.

Each session is 8.30am – 12.30, Total; 40 hours of instruction (with home work) over six months.

You must be able to attend all six classes.

 

The Dates.

Sunday January 13th

Sunday February 17th

Sunday March 16th

Sunday April 20th

Sunday May 11th

Sunday June 15th

 

The Content.

The specialty here is self protection and motivation. This is not a fighting class.

Topics covered will be *Impact development, *line ups (the Fence) *fear control, *pre-emptive strikes, *power kicking, *throws and take-downs, *ground work, *close range power punching, *managing conflict performance under stress, *self defense and the law and a range of combat concepts - there will also be a large content of motivation.

 

Venue.

Centre AT7, Bell Green Road, Coventry

 

Cost.

£100 deposit secures your place, followed by six monthly payments of £150, total price £1000 (includes VAT).

Applicants must have a credit card, which will be debited one week before every session.

 

The Qualification.

Applicants who successfully complete the 40 hour course will be awarded a Level 1 Instructor Certificate in Self Protection, signed by Geoff Thompson, as recognized by the BCA.

 

What to do next.

This is one of the rare occasions time that this Master Class has been extended outside of a very private group. It is expected to fill very quickly. The first people to apply and commit will be accepted. All other applicants will be placed on a reserve list.

 

How to Apply (and for more details).

Applications and deposits (or full payment of £1000 for those that want to pay up front) will be taken by phone; 024 76431100. Or you can email us on; geoff@geoffthompson.com (please leave your name, email and telephone number so that we can contact you).

 

 

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4, New Iain Abernethy Catalogue

 

The latest postal mail out has been put together and will be mailed out to recent UK customers shortly (too expensive to send overseas - sorry). Part of this mail out is the latest catalogue. If you're not a recent UK customer, you can now download a PDF of the catalogue from www.iainabernethy.com All you need do is click on the relevant part of the side menu that is found on most pages. Alternatively, you can follow the direct link below:

 

http://www.iainabernethy.com/documents/Iain_Abernethy_Catalouge_Low_Res.pdf

 

The catalogue contains details of all the books and DVDs and a short write up on my future plans.

 

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5, Iain Abernethy Interactive Martial Arts Drills DVD

 

We've had loads of pre-orders for the new Interactive Solo Training DVD. Thanks to everyone for their interest and support! The PAL version of DVD should be delivered to us in a few days and we will quickly ship all orders ASAP. The NTSC version (USA and Canada) is still being produced and I'll let our American and Canadian contingent know when their version of the DVD is available via these newsletters.

 

You can find further details of the new DVD on this page: http://www.iainabernethy.com/videos/MartialArtsDrillsInteractiveSoloTrainingDVD.asp

 

Watch a trailer for the DVD here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8irjd31oCo

 

If you've not yet heard about the DVD, I've copied a brief write-up below that explains what it is all about:

 

I want to tell you all about my new DVD! We've been working on this project for two years and I'm delighted that it is now available. It's probably an overused word these days, but I really do think this DVD is revolutionary.

 

Up until now, martial arts DVDs have been instructional in nature, or contained a single workout for the viewer to do along with the DVD. However, the technology of DVDs means it is possible to make a DVD which is a totally interactive training tool.

 

The DVD is designed to help you develop a wide variety of martial attributes and get you motivated to train on those days where you don't have a training partner or can't get to the dojo or gym. The DVD will provide a complete martial workout every time it is viewed and is split into 10 sections. You can select to do any or all of these sections in any given workout. Each section contains a variety of drills, and each of these drills has further options within it. Instruction is provided for all the drills on the DVD. The DVD also contains all the required timers and counters and will automatically take you to the right one for each drill! To use the DVD you need no equipment except a little room and the DVD itself.

 

The upshot of all this is that the DVD will provide a huge variety of workouts. Indeed, you need never do the same workout twice! The drills are also constructed so that they will be relevant to all styles and all abilities.

 

The DVD includes a Warm-Up, Repetition Drills, Shadow Fighting Drills, Will Drills, Skills Training, Lower Body Conditioning, Upper Body Conditioning, Exercises for the Abdominals, Back and Neck, Flexibility Training (basic and advanced) and Mental Training. Not bad for a single DVD!

 

As I said earlier, the DVD is constructed such that I will ask you to make selections from the on screen menus as I guide you through each workout. It is therefore totally up to you what each workout consists of, how hard it is, and how long it is! To my knowledge nothing like this has ever been done before in the martial arts or fitness worlds. If the technology is there though, we should be making use of it! I feel this DVD will add a whole new dimension to your solo-training and I'm sure you'll enjoy using it.

 

Best Wishes,

 

Iain

 

The DVD costs just £19.99 (including UK shipping) and can be purchased by following the link below:

 

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

 

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6, Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars

 

Below you can find details of the open seminars taking place over the next few months (details of others will be added in time for the newsletter). If you want a seminar at your dojo in 2008, I'd be grateful if you could get in touch ASAP as my diary is starting to fill up what with one thing or another. If there are any questions about any of the seminars please don't hesitate to contact me (iain@iainaberenthy.com).

 

www.iainabernethy.com/news_page.asp#Seminars

 

 

17th and 18th of November 07 – Munich, Germany

 

On the 17th and 18th of November I'll be teaching a weekend of seminars in Munich, Germany. Places are limited so interested parties are encouraged to contact the host as soon as possible.

 

The session on Saturday the 17th of November will run from 1pm to 5pm. The session on Sunday the 18th of November will run from 9am to 12pm. The seminars will cost 35 Euros for one day and 55 Euros for both days. Both sessions will be held in Munich-Solln, Sports4you, Drygalski-Allee 41. To register your interest and to gain further details please contact James on karatelehrgang@gmx.de.

 

International payments (i.e. UK) need to be made out to:

 

Payable to:
Doncevic
IBAN DE 50 70150000 0000 428979
SWIFT CODE SSKMDEMM
 

National (German) payments need to be made out to:

Payable to:
Doncevic
KtoNr: 428979
BLZ: 70150000
 

Please enter the day of your attendance in the comment field (i.e. Saturday/Sunday or both). Payment into the account will act as registration for the seminar. When you have transferred the money, an email will be sent to you confirming your booking as soon as payment is received. Further details can be found on the following website: www.karatelehrgang.de 

 

 

27th January 08 – Worcester, West Midlands

 

This seminar will take place from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday the 27^th of January 2008. It is to be held in the Fernhill Heath War Memorial Club, Droitwich Road, Worcester, West Midlands. It will cost £25 per person (inc light snack afterwards) and a deposit of £10 is to be paid by December. Many places for this seminar have already been taken and hence you are encouraged to act quickly if you wish to attend. No on the door tickets will be available. All cheques should be made payable to "Nigel Lee" and sent to 46 Pear Tree Way, Church Meadows, Wychbold, Droitwich Spa, Worcs, WR9 7JW. Nigel can also be contacted via 07901657249 and okkokarate@hotmail.co.uk

 

 

3rd February 08 – Shipley, Bradford

 

On the 3rd of February I'll be teaching a seminar in Shipley, Bradford. The seminar will run from 11am to 3pm and will be held at Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley, Bradford, BD18 3JS. The seminar will cost £25 per person and payment (cheques made out to "zen karate") should be sent to Zen Karate, 25 Beaconsfield Road, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6LQ. You can also pay by debit or credit card by calling Jason Murray on 07896319718. You can also book online by following this link: http://www.zenkarate.net/bookings.html For further details please contact Jason via enquiries@zenkarate.net or on 07896319718.

 

 

www.iainabernethy.com/news_page.asp#Seminars

 

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

 

 

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7, Kris Wilder UK Seminar: Book your Place Now!

 

April 2008 will see Kris Wilder visit the UK, for the very 1st time, for a two-day seminar on Kata Bunkai and Effective Karate!

 

Iain Abernethy has invited renowned kata bunkai expert Kris Wilder over from the USA to teach an exciting and information packed two-day event on the 5th and 6th of April 2008! Kris Wilder is the co-author of the superb book "The Way of Kata" (along with Lawrence Kane). This book is widely regarded as one of the most thorough and practical books on the application of kata and has received praise from many martial artists including Patrick McCarthy, Loren Christensen, Dan Anderson, Rory Miller & Iain Abernethy. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to train with one of the "big hitters" of kata bunkai!

 

Information: http://www.iainabernethy.com/Kris_Wilder_April_08_UK_Seminar.asp

 

Date: Saturday 5th of April & 6th of April 2008.

 

Time: 10am to 4pm each day.
 

Cost: £35 for one day / £50 for both days (sessions stand alone as well as complement each other).
 

Location: Kendal Judo Club, The Dojo, Parkside Business Park, Parkside Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7EN
 

Clothing: Standard Karate Gi
 

Contact: Iain Abernethy c/o NETH Publishing, PO Box 38, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0GS. Phone: 01900829406 / Email: iain@iainabernethy.com
 

By Cheque: Cheques to be made payable to "NETH Publishing" and sent to address above
 

Credit Card: You may also book by credit card by calling 01900829406
 

Online: You may also book online at www.iainabernethy.com. Visit the site and click on "Order". Choose the option to order online. Select the UK section. On that page you find the link you need to follow to book your place. Alternatively, please follow the link below:

 

http://www.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/Kris_Wilder_April_2008_Seminar.html

IMPORTANT: This seminar is limited to 16 years and above. All participants must have a valid licence (to be produced on the day) and be practising martial artists. Purchasing a ticket guarantees your place, and as such all tickets are non-refundable. Your will be sent (by mail or email) a booking number that you will be checked off against on the day.

 

Kris Wilder has been involved in the Martial Arts since 1976. Earning black belt ranks in Karate, Taekwondo and Kodokan Judo, which he teaches at the West Seattle Karate Academy. He has trained under Kenji Yamada; Shihan John Roseberry, a student of Seikishi Toguchi; and Hiroo Ito, a student of Shihan Kori Hisatake. Kris is the co-author of "The Way of Kata", the author of "The Way of Sanchin Kata: The Application of Power" and several other books. He is also a contributor to Traditional Karate Magazine and promoter.

 

http://www.iainabernethy.com/Kris_Wilder_April_08_UK_Seminar.asp

 

 

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KARATE SEMINAR MIT Iain Abernethy 5 Dan Praktische Karate Anwendung

www.karatelehrgang.de Für alle echten Kampfkünstler Offen für alle Stile.

 

Kontakt: karatelehrgang@gmx.de 

 

Zeit: 

Samstag 17.11.2007 13:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr

Sonntag 18.11.2007 9:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr

 

Ort: 
München-Solln
Sports4you
Drygalski-Allee 41

 

Preise:
€ 35.- für einen Tag Seminar (Samstag oder Sonntag)

€ 55.- für beide Tage

 

Rabatt: für 5 Leute die sich gleichzeitig Anmelden und zahlen, kann der sechste Kostenlos mitmachen.

 

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