January 2011 Newsletter: The Martial Map (free audio book),

Extreme Impact Instructor's Course & Rhys Abernethy wants your help!

 

Hello All!

 

I hope things are good with you and that 2011 is treating you well? We had a great Christmas ... but I kept busy over the holiday period too! I have recorded a free audio book for you all called “The Martial Map” (see section 1). I wanted to start 2011 with something special and I have to confess to being quite proud of this offering. All for the usual price of free and I hope you enjoy it.

 

You also have the opportunity to do some good in this newsletter through helping my 7 year old son to help wounded soldiers (see section 2) and by helping a good man in Uganda keep a roof over his head … and getting a cool t-shirt into the bargain too (see section 5)!

 

Those looking to do something a bit special to further their martial arts in 2011 will also be interested in the Extreme Impact Instructors course that myself and Steve Williams 5^th can BCA will be running in the near future (see section 4).

 

I may also be in Kansas City, Missouri, USA in October! More information can be found on that in section 7.

 

This newsletter also has information on some DVDs that may be of interest (sections 3, 10 and 24) and plenty of great training opportunities (sections 4, 13, 14. 19, 20, 21 & 22).

 

We also have some interesting information on Jigen-Ryu swordsmanship and its relationship to karate, some video of karate throws, and plenty more that I hope you’ll find interesting!

 

I hope you enjoy all we have to offer this month and I’ll be back with more in February’s newsletter!

 

All the best,

 

Iain

 

 

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Contents:

 

1 - New Podcast: The Martial Map Audio Book
2 - Support Rhys Abernethy's "Help for Heroes"
3 - Beyond Bunkai DVD Update
4 - Extreme Impact Course!
5 - "Ask Me About My Bruises" T-Shirts (for a good cause)

6 - Extreme Impact T-Shirts
7 - Iain teaching in Kansas City, Missouri, USA
8 - La serie dei Kata Pinan / Heian come sistema di combattimento”
9 - X-Po "League of Super Friends" Podcast Parts 1 to 11 (Complete)
10 - The Kissaki Method DVD by Don Came
11 - Karate Throws demonstrated by Kase Sensei
12 - Jigen-Ryu Swordsmanship
13 - Power-Strike Courses with Peter Consterdine
14 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
15 - Seminar in Pinneberg (near Hamburg), Germany
16 - Seminar in Brugge, Belgium
17 - Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany
18 - Shouldercentric
19 - Rick Faye Seminar on the 28th of January
20 - John Skillen Self-Defence Seminar on the 13th of Feb
21 - Al Peasland in Halifax on 13th March 2011
22- Combat Grappling Seminar with Matty Evans on the 19th of March
23 - The British Combat Karate Association

24 - 121 Killer Appz! With Kris Wilder (Goju Bunkai)

 

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1 - New Podcast: The Martial Map Audio Book

 

I wanted to start the year with something a little special, so here is a free “audio book” (i.e. a long podcast! :-) called “The Martial Map”.

In the audio book I look at martial arts, fighting, self-protection and their relationship to one another. Many martial arts instructors see martial arts, fighting and self-protection as being one and the same with all distinctions between them being completely lost. Personally I think this lack of clarity to be highly problematic and it is arguably the biggest problem we face today.

We train most effectively when we clearly define the objective of that training. However, it is my view that most practitioners and instructors are unclear what they are training for. That uncertainty leads to ineffective and unfocused training.

In the audio book I put forward a simple model to help refocus people on the distinctions and similarities between various areas of study. It is my view that this will lead to more efficient training. As you may have guessed, I call this model “The Martial Map”.

The Martial Map is not the definitive solution to the problem of unfocused training (and there are other solutions too), but I think The Martial Map is a very useful way of framing the question. I firmly believe that those who apply this way of thinking to their training will become better fighters, better martial artists and better able to protect themselves from society’s violent minority.

The Martial Map will also be useful for instructors by helping to ensure their teaching is objective driven, their students remain clear on the purpose of all forms of training, and there is no confusion on when any given method is applicable and when it is not.

The Martial Map is around 1 hour long (10,000 words approx) and I hope you find it a thought provoking and enjoyable listen.

All the best,

Iain

PS Thanks to all on the forum and elsewhere who have helped me to clarify the thinking upon which The Martial Map is based.

 

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

 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/martial-map-free-audio-book

 

Note: The download link can be found under the media player. The voting and counter on the website's media player are not yet active. We are aware of the issue and it will be fixed in due course.

 

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2 - Support Rhys Abernethy's "Help for Heroes"

 

I’d really appreciate it if you could have a quick look at the web page below:

 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/rhys-abernethy-iains-7-year-old-son-would-your-help-help-heroes

 

Rhys (my middle child aged 7) is trying to raise at least £1000 for Help for Heroes before he turns 8 in a few months. So far he has done a 1 mile swim and braved the extremely cold Solway Firth on new-year’s day. At the time of writing he has raised just over £700 and the next event is a walk from our house to his maternal grandmothers (14 miles) on the 27^th of February.

 

All the details (photos, video etc) can be seen via the above page and there are also links on that page for those who want to donate online.

 

All of this is Rhys’s own idea and I’m really proud of him for setting such goals and then pushing himself to reach them. Any help you can give him to reach his goal, in whatever form will be hugely appreciated by both Rhys and myself. Posting the link on forums, emailing the details to your lists, donating a pound or two, etc will all mount up and everything you can do will be really appreciated by Rhys and the wounded soldiers he has committed himself to helping.

 

Many thanks!

 

Iain

 

PS Rhys was interviewed by “Tim” for the British Forces Broadcasting Service this week. That interview will air this Sunday (16th of Jan) at breakfast (around 9:30ish we were told). Those in the UK with satellite TV can listen to it on channel 0211.

 

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3 - Beyond Bunkai DVD Update

This new DVD costs just £24.99 (including UK shipping). Rest of Europe +£1.50 / Rest of the World +£2.50

 

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 - Extreme Impact Course!

 

As Steve mentioned in the last newsletter Iain and he are going to run the first Level 1 Extreme Impact Instructors course in the spring of this year! Dates have now been set and interested parties need to get in touch as soon as they can. All details are below.

 

All the best,

 

Iain

Instructors: Iain Abernethy 6th Dan BCA & Steve Williams 5th Dan BCA

Dates: Saturday the 26th of March, Saturday the 23rd of April (Easter Saturday) & Saturday the 21st of May (you must be able to attend all three dates).

Time: 9am to 1pm all days.

Location: The British Combat Academy, Ossett, Wakefield, UK.

Equipment needed: Training clothing, bag gloves, focus pads, refreshments, pen and paper.

Cost: £250 for full course (or three monthly payments of £95 if preferred).

Course content: This is a closed three month course for all those wishing to get detailed instruction on the Extreme Impact training system. This course will cover developing knockout power in kicks, punches, knees and elbows; dominating through effective transitions; increasing speed, strength, endurance and explosiveness; improving footwork; striking on the move; developing training drills; and more besides!

Month 1: The key concepts of the Extreme Impact training system including a look at basic techniques, how they can be optimised, and how they can be trained in effective and motivating ways.

Month 2: Taking things to the next level including more information on how effectively combine techniques, dominate the enemy, and deliver knockout power from any position.

Month 3: Integrating the Extreme Impact training system into your teaching and practise including creating your own training drills that develop all the mental and physical aspects needed to make techniques work under pressure.

Who Can Attend: Martial Arts instructors from any style or system.

Certification: All those who complete the course will receive exclusive Extreme Impact certification signed by both Iain Abernethy and Steve Williams.

How to Book: Please contact Iain ASAP to confirm your place (demand is high so there is a small window of opportunity in which to act). Iain will then explain how to pay and give you all the extra information you need. Iain can be contacted via iain@iainabernethy.com and 01900829406 (+441900829406). Please contact if you have any questions.
 

Details online: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/extreme-impact-instructors-course-march-may-2011
 

Extreme Impact Online Videos: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/extreme-impact-6-10-live

 

 

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5 - "Ask Me About My Bruises" T-Shirts (for a good cause)

 

We all like cool martial arts t-shirts and I have to say that one of my favourites is my “Ask me about my bruises” shirt that I got from Eric Parsons while in the US last year. Not only does it look cool and is quite witty, but I’ve made new friends and even got new students when total strangers have asked me about my bruises!

My favourite was when flying out of Germany one time and I was asked by a border guard, who was inspecting my passport at the time, “tell about your bruises?” I’d forgotten I had the shirt on and hence thought that my passport photo must have some facial bruises that I’d not noticed before! He had a good laugh at me while I worked it out! Another new friend made :-)

Anyhow, bottom line is that you need one of these shirts! The cool thing is that in getting one you’re also helping out a very needy guy. I’ll let Eric explain all that in the note below. Read the stuff below, contact Eric, do a cool thing, look cool in a cool shirt and make new friends!

All the best,

Iain

Message from Eric Parsons

Hello Everyone,

While serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uganda, I founded a martial arts group which Sarah (my wife) and I eventually incorporated into an anti-HIV/AIDS life skills training program. The top student in that group, Felex Forward, has continued to train in the martial arts and is also currently working as a primary school teacher in the country, under which capacity he is trying to continue the joint life skills/martial arts program. However, last month, Felex was told by the local government that they were going to demolish his house because the town had recently been promoted to a district capital and they wanted to "beautify" the neighborhood. As such, he is in dire need of assistance.

To help out, we are selling our popular "Ask me about my bruises" shirts as a fundraiser. With the help of a talented artist, we've came up with a very cool design, but you don't need to take my word for it. Check it out for yourself! Shirts are $20 for US orders and $23 for international orders, postage included, and can be paid either via check or through Paypal. If you're interested in purchasing a shirt and helping Felex out, just contact me at askmeaboutmybruises@gmail.com

Thanks in advance!

Eric

 

Follow the link for more details and to see the design:

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/ask-me-about-my-bruises-help-felex-look-cool-and-make-friends

 

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6 - 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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7 - Iain teaching in Kansas City, Missouri, USA

 

On the 7th, 8th and 9th of October I may be teaching in Kansas City, Missouri metro area, specifically at Blue River Community College in Independence, Missouri! I enjoyed my time in the USA last year and am keen to get back over and spend a little more time swapping ideas and shooting the breeze with all the fiends I’ve made via these newsletters and the website.

We’re looking at the feasibility of a three day event to cover the following:

The Historical Development and Background of Kata
The 4 Stage Approach to Kata
The Language of Kata
How to Analyse the Movements of Kata
The Nature of Live Conflict
How to Create Effective Bunkai Drills
Karate Grappling (including throws, locks, chokes, strangles and groundwork).
Bunkai-Based Flow Drills
Kata-Based-Sparring (live bunkai drills and how to make them appropriate for all levels)
Kata Applications including The Pinan / Heian Series, Tekki / Naihanchi, Kushanku / Kanku-Dai, Passai / Bassai-Dai

The aim is to ensure that all participants can take the elements of what I teach which fit with their existing approach so they can add them to their training and teaching.

If this is something you may be interested in, please email Eric Parsons via esparsons@gmail.com or eric.parsons@mcckc.edu and we’ll be sure to let you know what is happening as things progress.

 

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8 - La serie dei Kata Pinan / Heian come sistema di combattimento”

 

Daniela Cirllo has kindly translated the Pinan / Heian e-book (free to all newsletter subscribers) into Italian! Follow the link to save “La serie dei Kata Pinan / Heian come sistema di combattimento” by Iain Abernethy (translated by Daniela Cirllo):

http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/pinan-heian-e-book-italian

I hope all our Italian members enjoy it!

All the best,

Iain

 

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9 - X-Po "League of Super Friends" Podcast Parts 1 to 11 (Complete)

 

Here are parts 1 to 11 of the wide-ranging discussion recorded on the evening before the USA side of the X-Po event earlier this year. 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!
 

 

http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/x-po-league-super-friends-podcast-parts-1-11-complete

 

It was split into eleven parts and we’ve been bringing each part as it was released. Seeing as all eleven parts are now available, I thought it would make sense to put them all on one page! For those who have been following along, the new ones to this site begin with part 7. Those new to this conversation (where have you been?!) can simply start with number 1!

 

http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/x-po-league-super-friends-podcast-parts-1-11-complete

I hope you enjoy this “meeting of minds”!
 

All the best,
 

Iain
 

PS The "league of super friends" title was totally my idea; it has not been endorsed by any other participants! ;-)

 

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10 - The Kissaki Method DVD by Don Came

 

Message from Jon Slone:

 

Don Came, Kissaki Kai's UK chief instructor, has just wrapped up filming his first instructional DVD - The Kissaki Method. It's being produced by Harbour View Productions, the company Iain uses for his releases, and is being edited right now for sale in the coming months.

 

Don covers a series of flow drills he uses in his classes with the emphasis on partner training, natural stances, layering to build from solid foundations, a sound knowledge of basic anatomy and biomechanical principles but, above all else, functionality outside the dojo.

 

We'll update you closer to release. In the meantime, take a look at his site here:

 

http://www.karateacademy.org.uk

 

 

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11 - Karate Throws demonstrated by Kase Sensei

 

Please find below a short youtube clip of a young Kase Sensei demonstrating some karate throwing techniques. While I personally would opt for a different entry (i.e. start closer) and not all of what is demonstrated is to my tastes (not keen on the “drop down and kick the angle out” one for example) the throws are very skilfully performed, as you would expect, and it’s a shame that throwing is ignored by many of today’s karateka. Not by the subscribers to this newsletter obviously! :-) However, perhaps those who are not practising karate in its totality should follow Kase’s example:

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/karate-throws-demonstrated-kase-sensei

The following forum discussion should also be of interest.
 

All the best,
 

Iain

 

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12 - Jigen-Ryu Swordsmanship

 

On the page below you can find a link to an article on Jigen-Ryu (“revealed reality school”). This was a system of swordsmanship that Sokon Matsumura is said to have gained his teaching license in and also taught to his students including Anko Asato (Funakoshi’s main karate teacher):

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/jigen-ryu-swordsmanship

Thanks to Stuart Squire for the find. The following quote caught my attention:

“Jigen-ryu places importance on the first sword strike, which must be extraordinarily fast and powerful in order to defeat opponents. Jigen-ryu teachings state that a second strike is not even to be considered.”

There is a strong parallel to the karate idea of fully committing to every strike in order to end the fight there and then ("one blow- one kill") i.e. we don’t use strikes to set up other techniques or to weaken the enemy. The intention of every strike is to end it there and then; whether we use one strike or many.

Further down the page you can also find a video which shows the use of the striking post & a variety of pair work drills:

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/jigen-ryu-swordsmanship#comment-755

Fascinating stuff and I hope the video proves as interesting to you as it was to me

All the best,

Iain

 

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13 - Power-Strike Courses with Peter Consterdine

 

Two Great Opportunities to Improve Your Kicking Power Beyond All Measure with Peter Consterdine!

VENUE: British Combat Academy Gym, Mortimer Rise, Ossett, W. Yorks., WF5 9JH

DATES:

1. January 23rd – Powerstrike
2. February 6th – Powerkick
3. February 20th – Powerstrike
4. March 6th – Powerkick
5. March 20th – Powerstrike
6. March 27th – Powerkick

PowerStrike Flyer: http://britishcombat.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PS-Flyer.pdf

PowerKick Flyer: http://britishcombat.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PK-Flyer.pdf

 

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PowerStrike

Learn in a small class the unique ‘Double Hip’ and it’s applications in both a martial arts and street conflict situation.

With this 1 day class limited to just 20 people, there will be a substantial opportunity to learn this dynamic impact development system, originally developed by Sensei Shigeru Kimura of Shukokai Karate fame - my great inspiration in respect of understanding and applying the most effective dynamics to not only the development of impact, but movement, transitions between techniques and speed.

The ‘foundation’ techniques were originally developed by Kimura with scientific assistance from a Japanese university and included within the core Shukokai Karate system.

Over the years, however, I have refined these core dynamics to be devastatingly effective, not only in traditional Karate, but in a Full Contact/ MMA environment and particularly for ‘Preemptive‘ striking in real life violent encounters and as taught to numerous UK police forces, including Firearms/Close Protection units. Punching, slaps, elbow, combinations and delivery at speed will all be covered and more. You can fit these dynamics within your core martial arts to give real effect.

Don’t miss this opportunity enrol now with a deposit (non-refundable due to restricted places) of £75 by emailing info@peterconsterdine.com,  or tel: 01924 266016

 

Course Cost £125 per person, to include the Powerstrike DVD, Coaching Manual and all refreshments.

http://www.peterconsterdine.com/portal/courses

 

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PowerKick

Learn in a small class the unique ‘Double Hip’ and how this and other, proven dynamics massively improve impact, speed and tactical delivery of kicks and their applications in both a martial arts and street conflict situation.

With this 1 day class limited to just 20 people, there will be a substantial opportunity to learn this dynamic impact development system, originally developed by Sensei Shigeru Kimura of Shukokai Karate fame - my great inspiration in respect of understanding and applying the most effective dynamics to not only the development of impact, but movement, transitions between techniques and speed.

The ‘foundation’ techniques were originally developed by Sensei Kimura with scientific assistance from a Japanese university and included within the core Shukokai Karate system.

Over the years, however, I have refined these core dynamics to be devastatingly effective, not only in traditional Karate, but in a Full Contact/MMA environment and when appropriate, for power-kicking in real life violent encounters and as taught to numerous UK police forces, including Firearms/Close Protection units. The scientific dynamics I teach can be applied to all kicks, together with coaching on tactical application. You can fit these dynamics within your core martial arts to give real effect to all your kicks, whatever your ‘style’ background.

Don’t miss this opportunity - Enrol Now with a deposit (non-refundable due to restricted places) of £75 by emailing info@peterconsterdine.com, or tel: 01924 266016

Course Cost £125 per person, to include the Powerkick DVD, Coaching Manual and all refreshments.

 

http://www.peterconsterdine.com/portal/courses

 

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14 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars

 

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

 

 

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 be split into two sessions 13:00 to 14:30 and 15:00 to 16:30. Training on Sunday the 20th of March will run from 10:00 to 12:00. The cost is 10 Euro per session (15 Euro for both Saturday sessions / 25 Euro for all sessions). 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.

 

17th of April 2011 - Featherstone, Yorkshire

 

On Sunday 17th April 2011 I’ll be teaching an open seminar at Featherstone Sports Centre, Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ. The course will run from 10am to 2:15pm and will cost £30 on the day / £25 if booked in advance. To book in advance, please send full payment or a £10 deposit to Steve Jones, 7a Topstone Close, Burton Salmon, Leeds, LS25 5JT. Please make all cheques payable to “S.Jones”. If you have any questions Steve can be contacted via stevej159@hotmail.co.uk and 07827 587260.
 

 

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.

 

 

18th & 19th of June 2011 - Stuttgart, Germany

 

3. Stuttgarter Bunkai/SV Tage am Samstag 18.06.2011 und Sonntag 19.06.2011 mit Iain Abernethy, 6. Dan Karate - British Combat Association. Lehrgangsort: Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen (Uni-Campus). Lehrgangsinhalt: Bunkai der Kata Jion / Pratzentraining (Bitte Pratzen mitbringen!). Samstag: 10 – 12 Uhr, 13 – 14.45 Uhr, 15.15 – 17 Uhr. Bunkai der kompletten Kata mit allen realistischen Hebeln, Würgetechniken und Methoden für den Kampf auf engstem Raum. Vertiefung der Konzepte u. Methoden der Kata, um diese als komplettes Verteidigungssystem gegen reale Angriffe zu nutzen. Sonntag: 9.30 – 11.00 Uhr, 11.30 – 13 Uhr. Praxisorientiertes Pratzentraining für reale Verteidigungssituationen. Pratzendrills für Tritte, Knie, Ellbogen, Kopfstöße, Anti-Grappling. Krafterzeugung zur effektiven Umsetzung der Pratzendrills. Lehrgangsgebühr: 50 Euro für beide Tage (35 Euro nur Samstag, 20 Euro nur Sonntag) Die Teilnehmerzahl ist begrenzt. Eine Anmeldung wird empfohlen. Anmeldung/Info: Nicolas Hofele, nicolas.hofele@ukd-stuttgart.de / http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de / Teilnahme ist ab 18 Jahren möglich. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt. Veranstalter: Uni Karate Dojo Stuttgart e.V., http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de. Haftung: Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnen eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab. http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-stuttgart-germany-0

 

 

26th of June 2011 - Clayton, Bradford

 

On the 26th of June 2011 I'll be teaching a seminar in Bradford, at Clayton Village Primary School, John Street, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6AD. The seminar will run from 11am to 3pm and will cost £27 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 online at www.zenkarate.net or by calling Jason Murray on 07912658042. For further details please contact Jason on 07912658042 or email enquiries@zenkarate.net

 

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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15 - 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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16 - 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 be split into two sessions 13:00 to 14:30 and 15:00 to 16:30. Training on Sunday the 20th of March will run from 10:00 to 12:00. The cost is 10 Euro per session (15 Euro for both Saturday sessions / 25 Euro for all sessions).

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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17 - Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany

 

3. Stuttgarter Bunkai/SV Tage am Samstag 18.06.2011 und Sonntag 19.06.2011 mit Iain Abernethy, 6. Dan Karate - British Combat Association

Lehrgangsort: Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen (Uni-Campus)

Lehrgangsinhalt: Bunkai der Kata Jion / Pratzentraining (Bitte Pratzen mitbringen!)

Samstag: 10 – 12 Uhr, 13 – 14.45 Uhr, 15.15 – 17 Uhr

Bunkai der kompletten Kata mit allen realistischen Hebeln, Würgetechniken und Methoden für den Kampf auf engstem Raum

Vertiefung der Konzepte u. Methoden der Kata, um diese als komplettes Verteidigungssystem gegen reale Angriffe zu nutzen

Sonntag: 9.30 – 11.00 Uhr, 11.30 – 13 Uhr

Praxisorientiertes Pratzentraining für reale Verteidigungssituationen

Pratzendrills für Tritte, Knie, Ellbogen, Kopfstöße, Anti-Grappling

Krafterzeugung zur effektiven Umsetzung der Pratzendrills

Lehrgangsgebühr: 50 Euro für beide Tage (35 Euro nur Samstag, 20 Euro nur Sonntag) Die Teilnehmerzahl ist begrenzt. Eine Anmeldung wird empfohlen.

Anmeldung/Info: Nicolas Hofele, nicolas.hofele@ukd-stuttgart.de / http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de / Teilnahme ist ab 18 Jahren möglich. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch.

Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt

Veranstalter: Uni Karate Dojo Stuttgart e.V., http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de

Haftung: Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnen eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab.

 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-stuttgart-germany-0
 

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Details in English

Where: Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen (Uni-Campus)

Subject: Bunkai of Jion kata / Pad-work drills (Bring pads with you!)

Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 14:45, 15:15 – 17:00

Jion kata: This will include a breakdown of the bunkai for the entire kata and will include strikes, locks, gripping, chokes, strangles, trapping and other close-range methods that are directly applicable to real situations. The session will also look at how the versions methods recorded within the kata can be combined and integrated to form a holistic combative system.

Sunday: 09:30 – 11:00, 11:30 – 13:00

Pad-work drills: We will look at the vitally important area of pad-work drills. These drills are designed to develop power and all the other combative attributes needed to make techniques work under pressure. The drills include power generation methods, effective transitions, and the use of kicks, punches, slaps, hammer-fists, knees, elbows, head-butts, grappling techniques and escape methods. These drills are a must for the practically focused karateka.

Seminar fee: 50 Euro for both days (35 Euro for saturday only, 20 Euro for Sunday only) There is only a certain number of participants possible. We advise you to book in advance.

Booking / Information: Nicolas Hofele, nicolas.hofele@ukd-stuttgart.de / http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de You have to be 18 years or elder to participate. The seminar will be in English language. Food & drink are available for an additional fee

Organisation: Uni Karate Dojo Stuttgart e.V., http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de

Liability: We refuse to accept liability for whatever damage or injuries may occur

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-stuttgart-germany-0

 

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18 - Shouldercentric

 

ShoulderCentric is a small company run by Registered Osteopath Andrew Bellamy and his wife, Pat. Andrew, a Kettlebell enthusiast, has been involved in healthcare for over 30 years, has developed a special interest in shoulder problems after recovering from his own injuries.

ShoulderCentric promotes The Rotater, a unique product for shoulder rotator cuff stretching, strengthening and rehab. Andrew is very happy to use his clinical experience to talk to prospective buyers to help them decide if The Rotater is the solution for them.

http://www.shouldercentric.co.uk/ 01273 455 775
 

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19 - Rick Faye Seminar on the 28th of January

 

Message from Al Peasland:

 

Kicking off the New Year in style: Guro Rick Faye at CSP in Coventry!

 

As we are now privileged to be representing the Minnesota Kali Group with our CSP-MKG syllabus, we are delighted to host our very own instructor, Guro Rick Faye for a fantastic 3 hour seminar.

 

Fri 28th January - 7pm to 10pm - CSP - Coventry (Way of the Spiritual Warrior Dojo) - 998 Foleshill Road - Coventry

 

Those wishing to grade in our new CSP-MKG syllabus will ultimately have their grades recognised by Rick Faye and so, this is a perfect opportunity to train directly with the man himself.

 

Rick will be delivering a masterclass in Panantukan (Filipino Boxing) and Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW).

 

This seminar is open to Everyone

 

Price £35.00 per person

 

BCA Members - £30 per person (save £5) (upon submission of a valid BCA license and grading booklet)

 

Fellow Club Instructors – Train for FREE when you bring 5 students or more

CSP Monthly Paying students – only £20 per person

 

To reserve your place - please visit our website and pay in full or a small deposit

 

http://www.completeselfprotection.com/Rick-Faye-Seminar-2011.html

 

or email us at: info@alpeasland.com

 

or call / text us on: 07967 000 282

 

NB: You can pay on the night but we still require you to book your place so, please do get in touch.

 

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20 - John Skillen Self-Defence Seminar on the 13th of Feb

 

John Skillen's Street Effective Self Defence Seminar - Sunday 13th Feb

Pure Pre-emptive Punching - Learn how to hit hard from any position, and within the confines of the law

Only £20 per person (max of 30 places available)

Plus signed certificate of attendance

Book Now 07719924311 / 01509233605 / www.johnskillen.com via pay pal or send chq payable to John Skillen, 18 Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4ER
 

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21 - Al Peasland in Halifax on 13th March 2011

 

Message from Lee Richardson:
 

Al Peasland will be teaching a seminar in Halifax on the 13th March 2011. It will run from 11:00 to 15:00 and costs £20 per person. A £10 (non-refundable) deposit is required to secure a place. Numbers are limited to 30 and places will be allocated on a first come - first served basis (from receipt of the deposit). Subjects covered will be Fence Concepts, Pre-Emptive Striking, Multiple Assailants and Restrictive Training.
Please contact me by PM, via email at halifaxjissenkaratedo@live.co.uk or by mobile on 0755 4006543 (texts only please).
 

The venue: Serbian Orthodox Church, 18 Fern Street, Boothtown, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6NP
 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/al-peasland-halifax-13th-march-2011
 

 

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22- Combat Grappling Seminar with Matty Evans on the 19th of March

 

Rakesh-Patel.com Kata Combat presents a "Combat Grappling" Seminar with Matthew "Matty" Evans!

After training for more than 14 years under the most severe conditions, through Geoff's infamous 'Animal Days' and real life situations on the door, Matthew Evans is Geoff Thompson's most senior instructor and is well versed in the art of real fighting. On top of this Matthew also held two British Vale Tudo (cage fighting) championship titles.

Source: http://www.mattyevans.co.uk & http://www.realcombatsystem.co.uk

SATURDAY 19th March, 2011

Knights Templar Sports Centre, Weston Way, Baldock, HERTS. SG7 6EY

10.15am to 1.15pm for £25

ALL TICKETS MUST BE PRE BOOKED - NO ON THE DOOR PLACES

This is a no gi class.

Contact: Rakesh@Rakesh-Patel.com or 07768 256147

 

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23 - 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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24 - 121 Killer Appz! With Kris Wilder (Goju Bunkai)

 

Here is a video you are sure to enjoy! 121 Killer Appz by Kris Wilder has to be one of the most information dense DVDs I’ve ever viewed. You know that scene from “Clockwork Orange” where the guy has had his eyes wired open while he is bombarded with images …. this DVD is a little like that for us bunkai types! :-)

The usual DVD format has the presenter / instructor demonstrates and explain the techniques of a single kata. 121 Killer Appz has a different approach in that it quickly demonstrates technique after technique after technique so that applications for Gekisai (Dai Ni), Saifa, Seiyunchin, Seipai, Kururunfa, Suparinpei, Sanseiru, Shisochin, and Seisan Kata are covered in 47 minutes! The editing style is very fast (think early MTV) and this will make a great reference for karateka of all styles.

I found myself watching it in sessions in order not to overload my little brain and having the remote handy for rewinds is a good idea. There’s just so much here and you are bombarded with good material from start of finish. At $19.95 you simply can’t go wrong!

If you follow this link here you can find more information and see an online clip. Enjoy!

 

All the best,

 

Iain

 

http://www.aikiproductions.com/121-killer-appz/

 

121 Killer Appz! Fighting Applications From Goju-Ryu Karate

You know the kata, now it is time for the applications. Karate instructor and author Kris Wilder demonstrates one fighting application after another in this DVD presentation to supplement the katas learned in Goju-Ryu Karate. Wilder does not teach the katas, but rather provides the applications found within the forms for each student to learn, practice, and then build on to fully understand the katas they practice.

Gekisai (Dai Ni), Saifa, Seiyunchin, Seipai, Kururunfa, Suparinpei, Sanseiru, Shisochin, and Seisan Kata are covered. If you ever wondered what purpose a move from a Goju-Ryu Kata was for, wonder no longer. For this DVD contains no kata performed from multiple angels, and no discussion. Just a no-nonsense approach to one application after another. It is sure to provide deeper understanding to your Kata practice and stimulate thought on determining your own applications to the Goju-Ryu Karate forms.

Kris Wilder has practiced martial arts for more than thirty-five years and has advanced degrees in Karate, Judo, and Taekwondo. He is the author of The Way of Sanchin Kata and co-author of several books, including The Little Black Book of Violence and The Way To Black Belt. He resides in Seattle, WA, and teaches at his West Seattle Karate Academy. Easy access menus. Running length approx: 47 minutes.

 

http://www.aikiproductions.com/121-killer-appz/

 

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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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