Subject: January Update!

Iain Abernethy January Update

Hi All,

 

I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and that 2008 is being good to you? The next official newsletter will out soon (complete with new training podcast!). However, in the the meantime there are a few things I thought you may like to know about a little sooner.

 

The first thing is that a brand new interview with Kris Wilder has been added to the website! The full interview is included in this update and you can also view an illustrated version on-line by following the links provided. In the interview Kris tells us about how he got started in the martial arts, his thoughts on kata bunkai, karate in real situations, cross-training, his upcoming trip to the UK, and a whole host of other issues.

 

This update also contains information on some seminars that may be of interest. Both Mike Liptrot and John Skillen are teaching some very interesting seminars next month and the details can be found in the body of this update. I study with Mike and regularly train with John at the "training day" sessions. From my personal experience I can therefore highly recommend both men.

 

Those of you have been receiving this newsletter for over 12 months may recall that this time last year I produced a podcast on setting your goals for 2007. The start of a new year is always a good time to step back and reflect on what we wish to achieve ... and there can be few better feelings than looking back over the year and knowing that you achieved all the things you planed to! So now's the time to decide where you want to be in 12 months! You need to make plans and set goals if you're to make strong progress. The podcast may be over a year old, but the information is a relevant as ever and you can find the link to listen to it in the main body of this update.

 

I hope you enjoy the interview with Kris and the rest of the information in this little update. I'll be back with the main newsletter shortly! Thanks once again for all your support and if I can ever be of help with anything you know where I am.

 

All the best,

 

Iain

 

www.iainabernethy.com

 


 

"Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood ... Make big plans, aim high in hope and work" - Daniel Burnham

 


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Contents:

 

1 - Kris Wilder Interview

2 - Upcoming John Skillen Self-Protection Seminars

3 - Upcoming Mike Liptrot Coaching Seminar

4 - Podcast: How to set your goals for the coming year!

5 - Iain Abernethy Seminars

 


 

1, Kris Wilder Interview

 

KRIS WILDER

 

Kris Wilder has been studying the martial arts for over 30 years; beginning his martial arts training in 1976. Kris Wilder holds dan grades in Goju-Ryu Karate, Tae Kwon Do and Kodokan Judo. He teaches karate at the West Seattle Karate Academy. He has authored several books on the martial arts including 'The Way of Sanchin Kata: The Application of Power'& 'Lessons from the Dojo Floor'. Along with Lawrence Kane, Kris also co-authored 'The Way to Black Belt: A Comprehensive Guide to Rapid, Rock-Solid Results' and the very popular 'The Way of Kata: A Comprehensive Guide for Deciphering Martial Applications'. This book, on the practical application of traditional kata, won wide acclaim and further cemented Kris's position as one of the 'Big Hitters' of kata bunkai. Iain Abernethy has invited Kris over from then USA to teach his approach to kata in the UK for the very first time. Iain interviewed Kris about his martial arts training, his views on practical karate and his plans for his trip to the UK.

 

 

IAIN: Could you tell us a little about how you got started in the martial arts?

 

KRIS: As a kid I watched the cartoon Johnny Quest and the aide to Dr. Quest was named Race Bannon. Race Bannon was flat out cool – he did Judo while wearing slacks and slip-on shoes. Later on I watched Kung-Fu on television, and then came Bruce Lee, but it really all goes back to Race Bannon. I bought a Judo course out of a comic book and also learned from a book I found at school. The real beginning to my training, though was taking Tae Kwon Do classes starting from when I was 15. I had to pay for the class myself by working around the ranch. We lived about sixty miles from the school, which was in the military armory at the county seat. On Sunday afternoons I would ride my motorcycle through the orchards and fields to my friends' house and his older brother would drive us there.  

 

 

IAIN: What arts have you studied? And who did you study them with?

 

KRIS: Today I certainly consider Goju-Ryu what I do, but I have also trained in kobudo (weapons), Judo, Ed Parker's American Kenpo, wrestling in high school, some Arnis, some Aikido, and some Brazilian Jujitsu. I have a tendency to gravitate to empty-hand arts – just a preference, not a judgment.

 

I want to stress that I am not a collector. I practice Goju-Ryu and Judo; I don't do Tae Kwon Do as a discipline anymore. However, I really like to experience what others have to offer. I trained with Kenji Yamada in Judo and in Karate under the Sho Rei Shobu Kan organization of John Roseberry, a student of Toguchi. I am now under the tutelage of Hiroo Ito. The list goes on to include many, many others. Everybody I have had the opportunity to train with teaches me something. I really make an effort to be open, and to listen well.

 

 

IAIN: Have you found that studying other arts has helped you with your core art of Karate? If so, how has that study helped?

 

KRIS: Oh, yes, absolutely other systems have helped me immensely. I use other styles and arts as light that I shoot through the prism of my art to illuminate aspects that I may not have observed. However, I would caution that a person should never think they are going to go around and amass an arsenal of brilliant techniques and be ahead of the game, because it doesn't work that way. This type of "technique hunting" behavior is as useless as a wheel without a hub. Find one art that resonates with you and then go deep into that art.

 

 

IAIN: Your book "The Way of Kata" is a very popular handbook on the practical application of kata. What made you decide to write a book on that subject?

 

KRIS: One day in conversation Lawrence Kane said, "Hey, you should write a book on this stuff you teach." At that time we each had a book on martial arts out on the market, but, as I am not a very confident writer, what he pitched seemed daunting. So I said, "Let's do it together,", and we did. It was really that simple. Lawrence and I compliment each other very well; we play to each other's strengths and get on really well; we socialize outside the dojo and our boys are the same age. One of my students, Laura Vanderpool, has helped us greatly too. We would be lost without her keen eye for the English language; she has touched almost every work we have done.

 

 

IAIN: Do you truly believe that the methodology of kata adequately addresses the needs of civilian self-protection?

 

KRIS: Yes, without question. In this regard, there are essentially three roles that a person might play: Civilians, which are to escape danger; Police, which stop danger; and the Military, which kills the danger. Most people are civilians; and Kata is about the civilian role of existence. We need to make the danger stop and then escape, escape being primary. Kata teaches to fight, to cheat, and to not lose. And finally because karate is primarily a standing art, you keep your feet so you can run away. If the situation truly dictates that you cannot escape and you will have to fight, you must cheat, be swift, and not lose. Kata gives you those skills.

 

 

IAIN: What would you say to those who would point to the fact that in kata there is no live opponent?

 

KRIS: When you see a western boxer in the ring, and I am a fan of boxing, you are seeing the proverbial tip of the iceberg. They have spent countless hours doing early morning running, heavy bag, jump rope, sit-ups, and studying their opponent. Not one of those things involves actually hitting another person. American football players use red jerseys for quarterbacks during practice so they don't get hit; they also have "no pad" practices as well. Every sport or martial art has their means of preparation and training that develops skills without the hard contact because to do otherwise, to train by fighting all the time, would wear the body down. If you put kata in that context it makes kata's place in training more understandable. It is a means of training and communicating knowledge. I love the idea that I get to explore a long-dead person's fighting technique via their kata.

 

 

IAIN: Accepting that you've written a whole book on this subject, what do you feel are some of the key things karateka need to do or be aware of in order to make their study of kata realistic and relevant to actual combat?

 

KRIS: Violence happens faster, closer and harder than you think. Part of the human condition is that we have a great capacity to over-predict an event and then under-prepare for the very event. We do it in our daily lives and we do it as nations. Over prediction produces worry, and being under prepared makes trauma. I am not keen on either. Knowing this can help shape your training; it helps focus goals and direction. A second point is about elaborate structures. They don't have sustainability when it comes to fighting; a simple movement is best. So I suggest that a person always seek the most unadorned movement and then give it a good dusting of cleverness. Keep it simple, be direct, and be clever.

 

 

IAIN: You also wrote a very in-depth book on Sanchin kata. Why did you choose to write a book on Sanchin?

 

KRIS: Sanchin is like rain and the kata are like the trees. Sanchin is essential to the Naha-Te schools of Karate as Nihanchin (Tekki) is to the Shuri schools. I wrote The Way of Sanchin: The Application of Power because I thought people could use it to make their art better. That is my hope for the book, that people enjoy it and they get something from it, I especially like it when somebody says, "I learned that from my Sensei, but I just never heard it explained that way before." Those kinds of comments tell me that we both (my book and their teacher) are converging on truth; you could call theses experiences proof points.

 

 

IAIN: You are due to teach your first seminar in the UK soon. In addition to kata bunkai, are these the kind of things you wish to cover over the weekend?

 

KRIS: What people will learn are strategies of alignment, power, and swiftness; not just a tool box full of techniques they can go home with and sort out, but things that will make their primary art stronger, faster, and better. Conversion is not my agenda; exploration of what you already have is the route I prefer to follow. People have made choices in the art they study, so my goal is to support their choice, not change it. This goal is the mark of success for the seminars I teach.

 

We are going to spend the first day on alignment and muscles using drills to test our success and understanding. The next day is about working out some techniques using this alignment and bringing these attributes back to kata. The result should be that people's kata will then be different in tone and their fighting, too, will change for the better.

 

 

IAIN: You're also a dan grade in Judo. Do you see Judo as being a practical martial art?

 

KRIS: Just about any sport can become a martial art if a certain line is crossed. And Judo being a martial art in its primary form can cross the line to practical in the blink of an eye. News stories pop up now and then about some Judoka stopping a crime or some sort once or twice a year. I recall one in the States where a guy tried to carjack a van a gas station; the van was a Judo team bus, and it didn't go well for him. Flight 93 that went down over Pennsylvania on 911 had its flight deck charged by Jeremy Glick, a state Judo champion, along with others, and from my own experience the answer is yes, Judo has great relevance as a martial art. The stories just go on and on. One of the beautiful things about Judo that doesn't exist in karate is when you hit the mat it is known in a very short time what you have and what you don't have. You can talk with someone for hours about life and such, but you will know more about their spirit by rolling with them for five minutes.

 

 

IAIN: Tell us a little about "The Martial Minute"?

 

KRIS: The Martial Minute it is a pretty simple straight up news letter that takes all of about a minute to read. Then if you want to you can explore an attached link or two. I try to keep the tone light and little fun. I run the entire thing from the content to the list management, I like the personal touch. In keeping with that personal tone I try to answer every e-mail myself and never ever sell or loan the list. In today's world I think people appreciate the personal touch. People can sign up for it at http://www.westseattlekarate.com/seminars.shtml

 

 

IAIN: What is your own current training regimen?

 

KRIS: Oh, I do silly things, like I have a weight vest that I wear when I walk up to my son's school for lunch break, I use my hands and fists to bounce off the dojo walls to train my back. Some times I do kata very slowly in an effort to audit my balance. I work Kettle Bells, Chishii, (stone levers) and Makiwara. I have a twenty-five-pound sack of sand we throw around the dojo; catching and throwing it is awkward. Some sit-ups, push-ups, stretching to prevent injury, Ne waza (ground work), Uchi komi (fitting in drill), I stand in what we call "Big Tree", jump some rope. I sit in Seiza almost daily to meditate and practice my breath control, but I don't have a prescribed time or amount of time I follow. I also do Sanchin kata regularly, and often join in doing the same drills I am teaching in class, whatever it might be. I don't train with anywhere near the same intensity that I did when I was competing in Judo, not even close. I like to feel a little sore; it tells me I'm working, but the days of having my toes hurt so badly that not even my bed sheets could touch them, that is gone.

 

 

IAIN: I know you've taught alongside leading reality based practitioners such as Rory Miller. Do you see any contradiction between the traditional arts and modern reality based systems?

 

KRIS: At the level of reality, no, there is no difference, because the violence decides your response and your training is all you can control. Your training will work or not. That might seem like a flip answer but it is true. Reality is just that – reality – and you can choose to ignore it or see it, but it is what it is. I asked Dr. Jeff Cooper, an emergency room doctor and martial artist, if he had ever seen somebody hurt badly and recognized that the perpetrator had real skills. He said no, that it all looks the same, whoever did it – violence looks like violence. I think that is the bottom line.

 

Tactically there are things that are taught in some traditional martial arts schools that I don't agree with because they are not in agreement with the fundamentals of violence. And frankly some of the techniques are laughable – not the people who earnestly pursue these techniques – but the propagation of these techniques, well, they are not relevant to real violence. Within the context of the question, Karate is about violence, short, fast violence, and escape.

 

 

IAIN: What are you hoping to achieve when you visit the UK?

 

KRIS: First, making some new friends. I really enjoy people and in particular, martial artists. I have learned some wonderful things from martial artists, and have had the chance to share some of my ideas. I just enjoy the human experience and the joy of the martial arts is found in a tie that binds us. Martial artists are a unique group of people – we have been places outside and inside ourselves that many people never touch, and that exploration of self is a common ground that knows no border. Finally, I hope to teach successfully, be challenged, roll, fall, hit, be hit and laugh a lot, and eat some real Fish and Chips.

 

Kris will be teaching in the UK on Saturday the 5th of April and Sunday the 6th of April 2008 in Kendal, Cumbria at the very impressive dojo of Kendal Judo club. Details can be gained by calling Iain Abernethy on 01900829406 or emailing him at iain@iainabernethy.com Details can also be found on www.iainabernethy.com. Kris can be reached at Thedojo@quidnunc.net

 


 

What people have said about Kris:

 

"Kris Wilder is one of those rare martial artists who is highly-skilled and can also teach as well. While his (Wilder's) books are worth every penny, his hands-on instruction is beyond price." - Lawrence Kane. Author of: Surviving Armed Assaults and Martial Arts Instruction, as well as co-author (with Kris Wilder) of "The Way of Kata" and "The Way to Black Belt". USA

 

"I have worked on Sanchin several times with Mr. Wilder each time I learn something new and have something old clarified. I have been studying Sanchin for 26 years and his approach brings me back to the beginning each and every time." - Mike O'Leary, Sensei Abbotsford Isshin Ryu karate Club, Abbotsford BC, Canada.

 

"Kris is on fire. After 26 years in Goju, I am finally excited to study and practice this kata ... solid direction and guidance." - Dr. Jeff Cooper, M.D.Tactical Medical Director, Toledo (Ohio) SWAT, USA

 

"Kris Wilder is one of those truly rare traditional martial arts teachers who has gone beyond the outer form and technique of the art.  He has reached into its very soul.  If you're genuinely interested in learning the real thing, don't miss a chance to train with him!" - Phillip Starr, Founder, Yiliquan Kung-Fu. Author of "The Making of a Butterfly" &"Martial Mechanics" USA

 

"His (Kris') structural striking embodied the concept of short and simple... I've seen a lot of these things done in static positions. Kris can do them moving..." - Sgt. Rory Miller, Tactical Team Leader. Author of: Mediations on Violence. Oregon, USA

 

"Kris Wilder gives you functional techniques and skills that WILL improve your Karate.  Serious stuff taught in an engaging way" - Brent Yamamoto, Instructor, Kei Shin Kan Karate, Northwest Martial Arts, Bothell, USA

 


 

Details of Kris's UK Seminar:

 

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. You 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

 


 

2, Upcoming John Skillen Self-Protection Seminars

 

In this section you can find details of John Skillen's upcoming street effective seminars! John is a great guy who really knows his stuff. He is a real as it gets and I highly recommend these events. Further details (inc pics) can also be viewed on the website via the link below:

 

http://www.iainabernethy.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=000113

 

About John: John Skillen is one of the UK's leading martial artists and a legendary (ex-) streetfighter / doorman. John has trained extensively with Geoff Thompson, Peter Consterdine and a host of other world-renowned instructors. He has trained in the martial arts for over 30 years: Greco Roman Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling, Black belt Kickboxing, Black Sash Kung Fu, Black belt Judo, A.B.A Coach, B.C.A full Coach, Former National Judo champion, Former Amateur Boxer, and over 20 years involvement with nightclub and venue security.

 

www.JohnSkillen.com presents "The Pentagon System"
 

A five phase self defence awareness program that will give you the confidence and awareness to be successful in your self defence.

Fight back and win!!

Dates:

Phase 1: 10th Feb 08
Phase 2: 30th Mar 08
Phase 3: 1st June 08
Phase 4: 5th Oct 08
Phase 5: 6th Nov 08

For further details and to book your place please follow the link: www.johnskillen.com/pentagon-system.php

 

"This simple and direct street effective knockout system will open your eyes and dispel the myths behind martial arts self defence" - John Skillen

Street Effective Seminars

Pure Powerslap: 18th May 08
Pure Punching: 7th Sept 08

For further details and to book your place on the above two events please follow the link: www.johnskillen.com/seminars.php

 


 

3, Upcoming Mike Liptrot Coaching Seminar

 

I should have told you about this earlier really as around half the places has already gone. However, the good news is that there are still places available for those quick enough to act. The course is an instructor education seminar and it is being organised by leading judoka Mike Liptrot.

The course will cover the basic building blocks of physical activity, the effective and appropriate delivery of those building blocks, and how to use modern technology to enhance performance in a safe and effective way.

This one day course will be very informative and educational and is designed to aid in your personal development and instructor / coach education.
 

Further details can be found below and via the following link: http://www.iainabernethy.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=000112


On a personal note, I train with Mike every week so I know from first hand experience how effective and innovative his training and coaching methods are. This is not a seminar on martial technique; rather it is an examination of coaching and training methods that will get the most out of you and your students. It's an amazing venue too and I hope to see you there. Further details can be found below:

The course is open to all and will cost £ 35 (including lunch) and cheques should payable to "Mike Liptrot". The course will take place on the 24th of February from 10am to 4 pm. The course will be held at:

The Dojo
Kendal Judo Club
Parkside Rd
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7EN

To book your place send your cheque to:

Mike Liptrot
The Dojo
Kendal Judo Club
Parkside Rd
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7EN

Any questions, or to chat about the details of the course, you can call Mike on 07708968194 or email him at mike@mikeliptrot.com

www.mikeliptrot.com

 


 

4, Podcast: How to set your goals for the coming year!

 

"Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood ... Make big plans, aim high in hope and work" - Daniel Burnham

 

As mentioned in the introduction, it would seem to be an appropriate time to remind you about the podcast on goal setting. It's amazing how a well focused goal can motivate and guide you! For those who don't set goals, it can also be interesting to consider where you'd be now if you'd set some goals in 2007? I think it's very important to have a clear idea of where you are aiming to go and what you wish to achieve. A well set goal can also be very inspiring and exciting! It feels good to know we are actively working toward the things we want.

 

Please follow the link to listen to or download the podcast on goal setting: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?p=42

 

Another "old" podcast that may also be worth listening to is the one on the benefits of fear. Setting goals means that you're actively seeking change. And change, even positive change, can be a scary. The podcast on fear can be found here: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?p=28

 

I hope you find the podcasts of use and that 2008 is your best year yet!

 


 

5, Iain Abernethy Seminars

 

Below you can find details of the open seminars taking place over the next two or three months. 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

 

 

27th January 08 – Worcester, West Midlands

 

This seminar will take place from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday the 27th 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.

 

 

9th February 08 – Thornaby, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland

 

This seminar will take place from 11:00am to 3:00pm 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, 18 Birkhall Road, Thorntree, Middlesbrough, TS3 9JP. Mark can also be contacted on 07870550848 or Taishodo@aol.com for further details

 

 

17th February 2008 – Carlow, Republic of Ireland

 

This seminar is being hosted by Colin Keating of the Carlow Wado-Kai. I've really enjoyed my trips to Ireland and the seminars at Colin's dojo have always been a lot of fun. The seminar will take place on Sunday the 17th of February from 10am to 2pm, and will cost 50 Euros. Places for guests are strictly limited and you are therefore encouraged to get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment. You can get further details from Colin at carlowwadokai@eircom.net or by calling 00353(0)879502333. You can also write to Colin at 30 St. Killians Crescent, Carlow, Co. Carlow, Ireland. You can also visit the website at www.carlowwadokai.com

 

 

2nd March 08 – Camelon, Falkirk, Scotland

On the 2nd of March Fudoshin Karate Club are hosting a kata bunkai seminar at Mariner Sports Centre, Glasgow Road, Camelon, Falkirk, FK1 4HK. The seminar will run from 12:30am to 4:30pm and will cost just £20 per person. For further details, and to register your interest, please email Craig Penman on craigpenman20@hotmail.com or call him on 07729922251. To book your place please send cheques (made payable to "Craig Penman") to Craig Penman, 68 Ochil View, Denny, Stirlingshire, FK6 5NH
.

 

 

29th & 30th March 2008 – Lerwick, Shetland

 

On Saturday 29th March and Sunday 30th March 2008 I'll be teaching a weekend of seminars in the Shetlands! The training will be held in Clickimin Leisure Complex, Lochside, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PJ from 10am to 3pm (with a lunch break) both days. The cost will be £30 for one day, or £50 for both days. Spaces are limited and people need to book and pay in advance. For further details, and a booking form, please contact Neil Pottinger on pottingerneil@yahoo.co.uk or call him on 01595 859326 or 07808 975083. Alternatively you can also contact Stuart Nisbet on 01595 692150 or 07767 093830
 

 

12th April 2008 – Niederstotzingen, Germany

 

This open seminar will take place from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday the 12th of April 2008. It is to be held in the City Gym, 89168 Niederstotzingen, Germany. It will cost €20 (20 EURO) per person. No deposit needed. There are only on the door tickets available. You can get further details from Claudia at info@sk-kitai.de or by calling 0049 (for Germany) - (0)171-6102192 or on the homepage www.sk-kitai.de

 

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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All the best,

 

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