Subject: July 2010 Newsletter: New longest ever podcast and loads of other cool stuff!
July 2010 Newsletter:
New longest ever podcast (what a black belt should be) and loads of other cool stuff!
Hi All,
Welcome
to July’s newsletter! We’ve had a lot of new people join us since the last
newsletter so I’d like to extend a special welcome to our “newbies” and to thank
our existing members for so effectively spreading the word!
This month sees our longest podcast ever (45 mins)! Having discussed many of the
issues surrounding the black belt and the grading system in June’s podcast, I
got a lot of emails from people asking about how I personally structure my
syllabus and what I think a black belt should be. I therefore picked up my
syllabus, hit record, and the resulting stream of consciousness is this month’s
podcast! It’s a wide ranging podcast that covers many aspects of the martial
arts and I hope it proves useful to you all. See section 1 for details on how to
listen to the podcast online or download it to your computer or MP3 player.
This month also sees the final countdown to X-Po! See section 3 for details and
be sure to act NOW to ensure you can be part of this one of a kind history
making event!
This newsletter also has details of my new “Beyond Bunkai” DVD that will be
filmed in a couple of week’s time; information on the new and expanded edition
of “Shotokan’s Secret”; Chris Denwood’s new DVD; and loads of other updates!
I’ll also be in touch between now and the next newsletter to let you know about
the launch of the new and improved website (see section 7); the first series of
drills being added to the Extreme Impact You-Tube Channel; the launch of Jissen
7; and some extra information as we countdown to X-Po! So loads of exciting
stuff happening!
Please check out the contents list below and see what is of interest!
Speak soon!
All the best,
Iain
PS A
SATMA update will be sent to all on the list shortly!
Contents:
1 - New Podcast: What A Black Belt Should Be (as
Iain sees it!) - Longest Podcast Ever!
2 - Iain Abernethy Blitz Magazine Interview
3 - "Crossing the Pond!": USA / UK not to be missed training opportunity!
(including preview videos)
4 - New Iain Abernethy "Beyond Bunkai" DVD to be filmed very soon!
5 - New Edition of "Shotokan's Secret" by Bruce Clayton
6 - Acorns to Oak Trees: Essential Guidelines for Pragmatic Kata Bunkai (New DVD
from Chris Denwood)
7 - New and Improved Website Update!
8 - Extreme Impact You-Tube Channel Update
9 - Jissen 7 Update
10 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars!
11 - Iain Abernethy in Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg) - 11th & 12th September 2010
12 - Premier Karate Course 2010! (16th of October 2010)
13 - Iain Abernethy back in Idar-Oberstein - 13th & 14th of November
14 - Geoff Thompson and Peter Consterdine Seminar (28th of November)
15 - Ernesto 'Mr. Perfect' Hoost Seminar: 4th of September, Scotland
16 - Cruithneach Comhrag Karate presents Bunkai Jutsu Open Training Weekend
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1 - New Podcast: What A Black Belt Should Be (as Iain sees it!) - Longest Podcast Ever!
Welcome
to the longest podcast we have ever done! This month’s podcast follows on from
last month’s on the grading system and the black belt. I received a lot of
requests for more information on what I felt a syllabus should include and what
a dan grade should be. So I picked up a copy of my syllabus and clicked the
record icon on my laptop. The resulting “stream of consciousness” is this
month’s podcast.
The podcast is split into two halves. In the first half, I discuss the topics
that I feel a holistic and pragmatic syllabus should include and why they are so
important. I think it would be fair to say that the majority of martial arts
syllabuses omit these things so I hope it provides some food for thought. The
second part of the podcast discusses how my personal syllabus (which I keep
private) is set up and the podcast also breaks down what we do for 9th kyu and
1st dan; and a little bit of what we cover as students make their way from one
to the other.
As I hope I made clear last month, I personally don’t believe that a universal
and standardised criteria for dan grades is a good idea (listen to the podcast
for the details of why I think that). So in that vein, I am not suggesting that
what I do is what others must also do; nor am I suggesting that all syllabuses
adopt the criteria I personally use. I do, however, hope that this discussion on
what I personally do is helpful to you in structuring what you do.
I hope you enjoy the podcast and I’ll be back with a standard length podcast
next month!
Please follow the link to download the podcast or to listen to it online: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?p=489
I-Tunes Page: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=254183101
Podcast RSS Feeds Page: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?feed=rss2
Podcasts archive: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?cat=3
2 - Iain Abernethy Blitz Magazine Interview
When
in Australia earlier this year I was interviewed by Blitz magazine. It was an
enjoyable interview in which I was asked about my early days in karate, my views
on the value of kata without bunkai, style purity, how karate lost its focus on
application, the development of new systems, reality based training, no first
attack in karate, and more! That interview features in this month’s issue!
We also did a fun photo-shoot which involved the ever patient Craig getting punched, kicked, locked and grappled. Craig did a great job of “uke-ing” and we got some really good pictures to accompany the interview. We also took some pictures recording some fitness and technical drills that I make use of and they will appear in future issues.
Thanks to Robert Auricchio for making the interview happen; Ben Stone for conducting the interview; Charlie Suriano for taking all the photos; and Craig Stuart for posing for all the pictures. All very much appreciated!
I hope all our Australian members enjoy the interview!
On this webpage you can find an online preview of the issue: http://server1b.pressmart.net/BlitzMag/index.htm
3 - "Crossing the Pond!": The Countdown begins!
(including preview videos)
It
recent newsletters I've been telling you about "Crossing the Pond" which is an amazing training opportunity in August for those
on either side of the Atlantic! Well we are now just weeks away and time is
running out to book your place at this one of a kind training opportunity!
The European event has people travelling from as far away as Spain and Norway! The USA event also has people travelling from all over the states! This truly is a not to be missed event.
The first event will take place in Seattle in the USA (14th and 15th of August) and the second event will take place a week later in Coventry in the UK (21st and 22nd of August).
This seminar is open to all adult martial artists
- regardless of background, style and level of ability - who wish to develop
competence in a wide range of martial skills. The training will be a combination
of the physical and the theoretical (including short lectures and
presentations). A certificate of attendance - signed and stamped by the
instructors - will be issued to all participants.
Nicholas Yang - Chinese Long
Fist and White Crane
Al Peasland - Real world self-protection
Iain Abernethy - Close-Range combat / Applications of kata
Marc “Animal” MacYoung - knife, gangs, guns and jail
Kris Wilder - Okinawan structure, power, and mind set
I’m thrilled to be able to meet up with members and visitors from the
USA as well having the opportunity to teach as part of such an amazing line up!
I have to say this is an amazing mix of the “traditional” and the “reality
based” (not that I see a difference between the two terms) and I’m sure serious
martial artists in both the UK and USA will be very keen to be part of this
history making event!
You can find more details on the website:
http://crossingthepond.webs.com/
Follow link for USA Details & to Book Your Place:
http://www.crossingthepond.webs.com/purchaseforusa.htm
Follow link for UK Details & to Book Your Place:
http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/Crossing_the_Pond_UK_2010_21st_22nd_of_August.html
Please click here to see preview videos from Alan Peasland and Iain Abernethy and to listen to an audio invitation from Kris Wilder!: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?p=442
A video from Nicholas Yang can also be viewed here: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?p=473
Please follow this link to view Marc MacYoung's recent appearance on Penn and Teller's show "Bullsh#t!":
http://www.iainabernethy.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=000526;p=1#000000
4 - New Iain Abernethy "Beyond Bunkai" DVD to be filmed very soon!
In two weeks time we’ll be filming a brand new DVD on a wide-ranging and holistic Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan semi-live flow drill! I have taught basic versions of this drill at the seminars and this DVD goes one step further to show the drill in its entirety!
Where this drill differs from more common flow drills is that it is not “scripted” and will vary depending upon the defensive actions of “uke”, as “tori” uses all the motions from the kata to dominate and to flow around all attempts to stop their strikes.
The entire drill is conducted at close-range and includes strikes, traps, head-butts, bites, gouges, clinches, escapes, stamps, locks, takedowns, chokes, strangles and more. This single drill also makes use of every motion in the enquire kata and is theoretically infinite in the variations that will emerge in practise.
The DVD has the working title of “Beyond Bunkai” and it will have been filmed by the time the next newsletter goes out. High quality DVDs do take time to edit and produce so it is unlikely the DVD will be ready before the end of 2010. I’ll be sure to keep you informed as things progress though as I’m confident this will become our most popular DVD; especially with more advanced bunkai practitioners.
I also feel this drill will find its way on to many of your teaching syllabuses in much the same way that the Pinan / Heian drills shown in “The Pinan / Heian Series: The Complete Fighting System” DVDs have.
All very exiting and please watch this space for updates as things progress!
5 - New Edition of "Shotokan's Secret" by Bruce Clayton
I
love books that make you think and include fascinating, new ways of looking at
the old. Shotokan’s Secret is definitely one of those books! The great news is
that a new and significantly expanded edition was recently released!
Shotokan’s secret is an incredibly well written book that is a true “page
turner”. I really liked the original edition and this new expanded edition has a
lot of new material and is also a must read; even for those who have the
original. Whether you agree with the ultimate conclusion of the book or not,
what is beyond doubt is that Bruce Clayton presents his case is a very engaging
way, the book will really get you thinking about your kata, and reading it will
definitely add a new dimension to your understanding of kata, bunkai and the
development of karate. One of my favourite martial arts books of recent times!
Book Description:
Beginning with a thorough historical analysis of its 19th-century origins, the
lore behind the art of Shotokan karate is dissected in this revised handbook.
Describing how this style was invented by the world’s only unarmed bodyguards in
Okinawa, this account depicts the impossible odds these men endured in order to
protect their king and avoid a costly bloodbath. Featuring five chapters of new
material and a striking array of illustrations depicting the Heian katas, this
overview demonstrates how each kata contains a precise lesson outlining the
necessary skills to meet a specific threat. Going beyond the bare-handed
application and revealing a more innovative, holistic approach to an ancient
style of self-defense, this reference is ideal for martial arts historians and
practitioners alike.
About the Author:
Bruce D. Clayton, PhD, has studied the art of karate since 1973. He holds a seventh-degree black belt in Shotokan karate and he is the creator of Jein Do, a self-defense course for young women. He is the author of the Black Medicine series, Fallout Survival, Life After Doomsday, Life After Terrorism, and Thinking About Survival. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, the CBS Evening News, Today, and the Tomorrow Show. He lives in Yosemite, California.
http://www.amazon.com/Shotokans-Secret-Karates-Material-Expanded/dp/0897501888
6 - Acorns to Oak Trees: Essential Guidelines for Pragmatic Kata Bunkai
(New DVD from Chris Denwood)
Hi All,
Iain
has very kindly given me some space in his newsletter to let you know about my
brand new double disc instructional DVD set entitled 'Acorns to Oak Trees:
Essential Guidelines for Pragmatic Kata Bunkai'.
As the name suggests, the DVD essentially shares five core rules and associated
guidelines that I use in my own dojo to help express the combative applications
held within the movements of traditional karate kata.
In order to act as a useful resource tool, I took the decision to align the
content of the DVD to the guidelines themselves, rather than simply providing a
collection of applications for 'applications sake'. Hopefully in this way (and
if my plan has worked) viewers of all levels of experience should be able to
take the lessons away and freely incorporate them into any style or system
whilst maintaining and developing their own personal interpretation of the art.
The DVD still does of course provide plenty of applications to work through,
supporting my main objective to produce a thought-provoking guide to the
over-arching strategy and methodology of traditional pragmatic karate.
The total running time is 120 minutes, with a couple of bonus features thrown in
including 'An Introduction to Kettlebell Lifting for Traditional Hojo Undo'.
Those who have trained with me in the past will know that I consider the use of
the kettlebell extremely beneficial for all martial artists and this special
feature provides a short introduction as to why this tool is so effective
specifically with respect to enhancing those physical attributes associated with
the application of karate kata.
The cost of the two-disc DVD set is only £24.99 and copies can be ordered direct
from www.eskk.co.uk or
www.chrisdenwood.com or simply by
clicking the link below:
http://www.eskk-shop.co.uk/new-dvd.html
I really hope you enjoy the DVD. I had a great time producing it and if it
manages to provide some assistance to at least one person along the ‘bunkai
journey' then it's been a very worthwhile project indeed!
Best wishes,
Chris Denwood.
7 - New and Improved Website Update!
As I mentioned last month, the whole iainabernethy.com website is about to undergo a major update! There is quite a bit of extra functionality that will be added to the website and I feel sure regular visitors and users will greatly enjoy what we have in store.
I had hoped to get the new
version of the site live in time for this newsletter. My busy schedule got in
the way however and it will now be another couple of weeks before we roll the
new site out.
The updated website will offer things the current website cannot (networking
facilities, good quality streamed video, exclusive content, greater interaction
with users etc). The changes are also needed to be able to provide the service I
want for SATMA. Everything we already have (podcasts, newsletters, forum,
articles, etc) will the there (in a new and improved way) and we'll have load
more besides.
The video facilities are
something I am particularly looking forward to making use of by brining you
regular instructional video-casts.
One thing I think you'll also
all like is that the forum, pod-casts, videos, articles and the rest of the site
will be accessible from a single search function. This should make the site very
easy to interrogate the website no matter which martial aspect you are
researching. The way the new site is structured means we will be able to bring
you new information on a more regular basis too!
Watch this space for news when we go live with Iain Abernethy.com 2.0!
8 - Extreme Impact You-Tube Channel Update
The
first batch of free drills will be added to the channel very soon! We have a
number ready to roll out and our aim is to add the drills at a rate of at least
one a week for the first few weeks! We'll seed out a special announcement as
soon as we go live! If you missed the earlier announcements, more information
can be found below:
I recently announced that Steve Williams and I were going to be bringing you regular training tips and drills via you-tube! The first few special drills have now been filmed and have been edited. As soon as they are live, you can be sure that we will let you know! The idea is that once a month (minimum) we’ll record some material that will show a drill to develop a particular martial attribute! The channel has been set up and the new clips will be added in the not too distant future!
http://www.youtube.com/user/extremeimpactma
As I also mentioned in previous newsletters, Steve and I
have now also filmed another 5 Extreme Impact units! We covered Advanced Fitness
and Muscular Endurance Drills; Angled Knockouts: Hooks and Uppercuts; Confusion
Drills; Footwork – Dynamic Striking on the move; and Bag Drills – Training
Alone! (the bag work drills being a favourite of mine).
They are now on their final edits and we hope to have them available soon! Thanks to everyone who has purchased the first five units as 100% of
the money generated has gone into the production of units 6 to 10. Making such
programmes is expensive and very time consuming and we could not have done it
without your support.
We've also had lots of requests relating to the
Extreme Impact T-Shirts worn by Steve and I in the filming. Well the good news
is that we have got a firm to produce the shirt and we'll also let you know
about that in future newsletters.
For more details of Units 1 to 5 please visit this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.com/videos/Extreme_Impact.asp
9 - Jissen 7 Update
The 7th issue of Jissen – the free online practical martial arts magazine - is now completed and will be sent to the distributors next week. All Jissen subscribers (and subscribers to this newsletter too) will then be informed as soon as the magazine is available for download! So not long to wait now! In the meantime, please enjoy reading through all the back issues: www.jissenmag.com
10 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars!
Below you can find details of my upcoming open seminars for the next 6 months. I look forward to seeing you at the next event in your part of the world!
As you can see 2010 is now fully booked and dates for 2011 are filling up. This year I have dropped the number of dates available for seminars by around one-third. Next year I intend to drop the number of available dates still further because, as much as I enjoy the seminars, there is now simply too much demand for me to meet and I need the time to do other things. I really do hate to disappoint people, so if you do want me to visit you in 2011, you need to be thinking about that sooner rather than later.
Please don't hesitate to contact me (iain@iainabernethy.com) should you have any questions on any of the upcoming events below!
17th of July 2010 - Dysynni Vally, Mid Wales
On Saturday the 17th of July, Iain be teaching from 11am to 2pm as part of the Dragon Tree Martial Arts Summer Camp! Everyone is welcome to come along for either Iain’s session on the Saturday or the full weekend! Training on the Saturday starts at 10am (be there in plenty of time to register) with a short session with a guest instructor, before Iain takes over from 11am to 2pm. After a break, training will continue with other guest instructors to 4pm. Iain will be there for full day so their will be plenty of time to train and ask questions. The cost for the whole of Saturday is just £25.00! The venue will be Bro Dysynni Leisure Centre, High Street Tywyn Gwynedd, LL36 9AD. For more details please contact Dave Webster on dave@dragonsrest3.plus.com or 07970948180. Sunday training (Iain will not be here for this) will be from 10am to 12pm and will cost £10.00. Those staying both days will be invited to an evening barbeque! For accommodation details please visit www.aberdyfi.com or contact Sandy on 07790045445.
14th & 15th of August 2010 - Seattle, USA
Crossing the Pond X-Po! Please follow the link for the USA details of this
amazing training opportunity with Iain Abernethy, Marc "Animal" McYoung, Kris
Wilder, Alan Peasland and Nicholas Yang! Link:
http://crossingthepond.webs.com/purchaseforusa.htm
21st & 22nd of August - Coventry, UK
Crossing the Pond X-Po! Please follow the link for the UK details of this
amazing training opportunity with Iain Abernethy, Marc "Animal" McYoung, Kris
Wilder, Alan Peasland and Nicholas Yang! Link:
http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/Crossing_the_Pond_UK_2010_21st_22nd_of_August.html
5th of September 2010 – Carlow, Republic of Ireland
This
seminar is being hosted by Colin Keating of the Carlow Wado-Kai. The seminar
will take place at Baltinglass Karate Club, Unit 4, Euro Park Industrial Estate,
Baltinglass Co. Wicklow, Ireland on Sunday the 5th of September from 12pm to
3pm, and will cost 30 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. You can also visit the website at
www.carlowwadokai.com
11th and 12th of September 2010 – Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg), Germany
Bunkai-Seminar mit Iain Abernethy, 5. Dan in Pinneberg (bei Hamburg) 11. - 12.
September 2010. Lehrgangsort: Theodor-Heuss-Schule, Datumer Chaussee 2, 25421
Pinneberg. Lehrgangsinhalte: Samstag, 11.09.2010: 10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 15:00;
15:30 – 17:30 Arbeit an den Pinan/Heian Kata und der Bassai-Dai. Sonntag,
12.09.2010: 10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 14:30 Fortsetzung der Bassai-Dai und
Kata-based sparring. 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 03.09.2010 gebeten. Ausrichter: Sanga-Dojo
- Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai im SC Pinneberg Veranstalter: Wolfgang
Schwalenberg, Tel.: +49 172 / 1 67 67 93 Email:
sanga-dojo@web.de Haftung: Der Ausrichter
/ Veranstalter lehnt jede Haftung ab.
www.karate-pinneberg.de
18th of September 2010 – Chelmsford, Essex
This seminar will take place in Chelmsford, Essex from 12 to 4pm. The seminar will focus on non-scripted flow drills for the Pinan / Heian series and Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan. The venue is Newlands Spring Centre, Dickens Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4UU. Tickets cost £25 per person and all tickets must be purchased in advance (no “on-the-door tickets” will be available). Cheques should be made payable to “Kernow Karate club” and sent to Kernow Karate Club, 2 Abell Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6WU. For further details please email Paul Newman on paul@kernowkarate.co.uk or call Paul on 01245 460910 or 07968 632719. www.kernowkarate.co.uk
19th of September -
Midlands, UK
On the 19th of September 2010 (11am to 3pm) I’ll be teaching a seminar at
Stafford Martial Arts Academy (Top Floor - Paul Reynolds Centre, Browning
Street, Stafford, ST16 3AX). The seminar will cost £25 and cheques (payable to
MSKF) should be sent to Leigh Simms, 95 Vivian Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire, ST4 3JG. For further details please contact Leigh Simms via
07531764550 or
leighsimms@hotmail.co.uk
26th of September - Insch, Aberdeenshire
On
Sunday the 26th of September I’ll be teaching from 11am to 4pm in Bennachie
Sports Centre, Largie Road, Insch, AB52 6LT. The cost is £25 (payable in
advance). Cheques (payable to “S Gordon”) to Steve Gordon, 8 Donald Gordon
Court, Oldmeldrum, AB51 0GR. Further details can be gained by contacting Steve
via st.gordon@btinternet.com John
Burke (www.thebunkaiguy.com)
will be teaching from 11am to 4pm the day before in the same venue (£20). If you
wish to attend both days the total cost will be £40. Please contact Steve for
accommodation details if attending both days.
2nd October 2010 - Bristol
On
Saturday the 2nd of October I'll once again be teaching a seminar on applied
karate / kata bunkai at the Bristol Dojo (www.bristoldojo.com)!
This seminar will run from 12pm to 4pm and the address is Bristol Dojo, Upper
Floor, Middle Unit, 74-78 Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0PX. The cost is £25 per
person and this must be paid at least two weeks before the date of the seminar.
Cheques should be made payable to "Bristol Dojo" and sent to Simon O'Brien, 14
Marjoram Way, Village Quarter, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7JF. Simon can also be
contacted via simon@imperialkarate.com
or 07808822578
9th and 10th of October 2010 – Denmark
On the
9th and 10th of October 2010 I'll be teaching two seminars in the Denmark which
is being organised by Jean Sørensen (jean@shotokan.dk)
of Vejle Shotokan Karate-Do. The details are still being finalised. As soon as
details are available they will be posed on the website and newsletters.
17th of October 2010 – Swindon, Wiltshire
On the
17th of October I'll be teaching a seminar in Swindon for Genjitsu Karate Kai.
The times and venues are still being finalised (watch this space!). 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.
30th of
October 2010 – Thornaby, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland
This latest open seminar organised by Taisho-Do Karate will take place 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.
31st of October 2010 - Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland
On the 31st of October I'll be teaching an open seminar from 12pm to 4pm in the Glenrothes Martial Arts Centre, Alburnie Park, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5RB. The centre is next to Balbirnie Fitness Centre (look for the Glenrothes Judo Club sign). The centre's website is www.glenrothesmartialarts.com The cost will be £25 and people can book a place by contacting Stuart Maxwell on stuartmaxwell04@btinternet.com or by calling 01592650862 (between 5pm and 6pm). People need to pre-book a place and payment will be taken on the door. Places are strictly limited so please act soon.
13th and 14th of November - Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Bunkai
Jutsu Seminar mit Iain Abernethy am 13. / 14. November 2010 in Idar-Oberstein.
Wir freuen uns, in diesem Jahr wieder ein Seminar mit Iain Abernethy in
Idar-Oberstein anbieten zu können. Unter dem Thema „Practical Bunkai Drills and
Kata-Based-Sparring“ werden wir anhand ausgewählter Übungen aus den Kata lernen,
eigene Drills zu entwickeln und in auf den Kata basierenden Übungskämpfen
anzuwenden. Der Lehrgang ist offen für alle Stilrichtungen und Graduierungen.
Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Mindestalter ist 18 Jahre! Da die Teilnehmerzahl
begrenzt ist, wird um eine Anmeldung gebeten. Ort: Mehrzweckhalle der
Grundschule Göttschied, Eichenwaldstr. 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein. Zeiten: Samstag,
13. November 2010, 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1 Stunde Mittagspause).
Sonntag, 14. November 2010, 09:00-13:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. ½ Stunde Pause).
Gebühren: Ticket für Samstag 30,00 Euro / Ticket für Sonntag 20,00 Euro /
Wochenendticket 40,00 Euro. Anmeldung: bis 06. November 2010 an
carstencas@aol.com. Info:
www.karate-goettschied.de. Haftung: Der Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnt
eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab. Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl in der Halle
ist gesorgt. Am Samstag ist ein gemeinsames Abendessen geplant. Übernachtung:
www.idar-oberstein.de
21st of November 2010 - Falkirk, Scotland
On the 21st of November I'll be teaching a seminar in Falkirk. The time and venue are yet to be finalised. As soon as details are confirmed, details will be posted on the website and in the newsletter. For further details please email Craig Penman on craigpenman20@hotmail.com or call him on 07729922251. You can also write to Craig Penman, 68 Ochil View, Denny, Stirlingshire, FK6 5NH.
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
Details of Iain Abernethy’s upcoming seminars can be found on the News Page of www.iainabernethy.com To organise a seminar for your club, write to seminars@iainabernethy.com or call 01900829406.
NOTE: 2010 is now fully booked. Please be sure to contact me ASAP if you would like me to visit your dojo in 2011.
11 - Iain Abernethy in Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg) - 11th & 12th September 2010
Bunkai-Seminar mit Iain Abernethy, 5. Dan in
Pinneberg (bei Hamburg)
11. - 12. September 2010
Lehrgangsort: Theodor-Heuss-Schule, Datumer Chaussee 2, 25421 Pinneberg
Lehrgangsinhalte: Samstag, 11.09.2010: 10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 15:00; 15:30 –
17:30 Arbeit an den Pinan/Heian Kata und der Bassai-Dai
Sonntag, 12.09.2010: 10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 14:30 Fortsetzung der Bassai-Dai und
Kata-based sparring
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
03.09.2010 gebeten.
Ausrichter: Sanga-Dojo - Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai im SC Pinneberg
Veranstalter: Wolfgang Schwalenberg, Tel.: +49 172 / 1 67 67 93 Email:
sanga-dojo@web.de
Haftung: Der Ausrichter / Veranstalter lehnt jede Haftung ab.
Iain Abernethy aus Cumbria, GB, beschäfigt sich seit vielen Jahren mit der
Analyse der Kata und ist auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene für sein
Fachwissen bekannt. Er ist Träger des 5. Dan, verliehen von der British Combat
Association, Autor mehrerer Bücher und DVD's und viel gefragter Seminarleiter,
sowohl in Großbritannien als auch international. Für Abernethy sind die Kata in
sich schlüssige Kampfsysteme, in welchen mit verschiedenen Prinzipien und
Distanzen gearbeitet wird. Grundsätzlich betont er hierbei die realistische
Anwendung der Techniken und Prinzipien einer Kata.
Weitere Informationen über Iain Abernethy gibt es auf seiner homepage:
www.iainabernethy.com
www.karate-pinneberg.de
In English:
Iain Abernethy in Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg, Germany) on the 11th & 12th
September 2010
Location: Theodor-Heuss-Schule, Datumer Chaussee 2, 25421 Pinneberg
Seminar contents: Saturday, 11.09.2010: 10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 15:00; 15:30 –
17:30 - Pinan/Heian Kata and Bassai-Dai
Sunday, 12.09.2010: 10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 14:30 - continuation of Bassai-Dai
and Kata-based sparring
Fee: 40,00 €
Advice: 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 03.09.2010. We will then gladly assist you with any
further questions you may have.
Organiser: Sanga-Dojo - Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai im SC Pinneberg Wolfgang
Schwalenberg, Tel.: +49 172 / 1 67 67 93 Email:
sanga-dojo@web.de
Liability: The organiser is not responsible for any potential damage to property
or personal injury.
Iain Abernethy, from Cumbria, UK, has been working on the analysis of kata for
many years and is renowned on an international scale. He holds a 5th degree
black belt as recognised by the British Combat Association, has written and
created a number of books and DVDs and is an instructor of great demand in the
UK and internationally. To Abernethy, Kata are conclusive fighting systems which
work with different principles and distances. Generally, he emphasises the
realistic applications of these techniques and principles.
Further information on Iain Abernethy can be found at
www.iainabernethy.com
www.karate-pinneberg.de
12 - Premier Karate Course 2010! (16th of October 2010)
Premier Karate Courses Presents due to popular
demand, multi style course No2!
Sensei Wayne Otto 5th Dan: O.B.E (Uechi Ryu): It goes without saying
Sensei Wayne Otto is the most successful fighter England has ever produced. 9
times World champion & European champion Sensei Otto’s competition history is
unsurpassed. A formidable exponent with his lightning fast sweeps and punching
combinations left his opponents with no where to run, in his own words “ when I
move in I scored, when they moved in I scored” You now have the rare chance of
learning from the man himself, a thrilling and exciting opportunity to train
with the England kumite coach a real champion and true sportsman.
Sensei Terry Pottage 8th Dan: (Shito Ryu / Shukokai): Sensei Terry
Pottage is one of the pioneering superstars of the English scene, He is and
still remains a formidable exponent. Sensei Pottage runs the very successful Ken
yu kai group and still remains the chief instructor. A fierce fighter and
outstanding kata exponent help take to the top on the competition circuit, these
day’s Sensei Pottage can be seen fronting the major competitions all over the
World in his role of tournament official.
Sensei Tony Christian 8th Dan: (Goju Ryu): Sensei Christian is presently
the highest ranking instructor within the British Karate Association, Born in
Liverpool now residing in Wigan sensei Christian runs the very successful
Academy of Karate-Do and has nearly 40 of experience behind him. He is a
formidable teacher and a true gentleman and is held high esteem by his fellow
karate-ka. Sensei Christian is a outstanding weapons instructor. You will relish
in the fact that you have now got the chance to train alongside this legend.
Sensei Iain Abernethy 5th Dan: Sensei Abernethy is one of the UK’s
leading exponents of applied karate and kata application (Bunkai), and ranked
5th Dan by both the British Karate Association and the British Combat
Association. Sensei Abernethy is always in great demand on the seminar circuit,
Iain’s approach to kata application and practical karate is simple, direct and
accessible to all. Sensei Abernethy is in demand all over the World , you now
have a chance in a lifetime to train with one of the best there is you will not
be disappointed!!
SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2010 - Profiles Sports Centre, Leigh Sports Village, Sale
Way, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4JY.
Tel Brian on 07736 741 332 or e-mail
bentham.brian@yahoo.co.uk to book your place (Limited places available)
closing date for entries 8th October. 50% deposit required when booking,
no-refunds.
13 - Iain Abernethy back in Idar-Oberstein - 13th & 14th of November
Bunkai
Jutsu Seminar mit Iain Abernethy am 13. / 14. November 2010 in Idar-Oberstein
Wir freuen uns, in diesem Jahr wieder ein Seminar mit Iain Abernethy in
Idar-Oberstein anbieten zu können. Unter dem Thema „Practical Bunkai Drills and
Kata-Based-Sparring“ werden wir anhand ausgewählter Übungen aus den Kata lernen,
eigene Drills zu entwickeln und in auf den Kata basierenden Übungskämpfen
anzuwenden. Der Lehrgang ist offen für alle Stilrichtungen und Graduierungen.
Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Mindestalter ist 18 Jahre! Da die Teilnehmerzahl
begrenzt ist, wird um eine Anmeldung gebeten.
Ort: Mehrzweckhalle der Grundschule Göttschied, Eichenwaldstr. 1, 55743
Idar-Oberstein
Zeiten:
Samstag, 13. November 2010, 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1 Stunde
Mittagspause)
Sonntag, 14. November 2010, 09:00-13:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. ½ Stunde Pause)
Gebühren: Ticket für Samstag 30,00 Euro / Ticket für Sonntag 20,00 Euro /
Wochenendticket 40,00 Euro
Anmeldung: bis 06. November 2010 an
carstencas@aol.com
Info:
http://www.karate-goettschied.de
Haftung: Der Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnt eine Haftung jeglicher Art
ab.
Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl in der Halle ist gesorgt. Am Samstag
ist ein gemeinsames Abendessen geplant.
Übernachtung:
http://www.idar-oberstein.de
14 - Geoff Thompson and Peter Consterdine Seminar (28th of November)
GEOFF
THOMPSON & PETER CONSTERDINE’S ULTIMATE SELF DEFENCE SEMINAR
A rare event and not to be missed. Geoff and Peter will deliver the most
comprehensive and effective self defence and practical martial arts seminar in
the UK. From Impact Development, Line-Ups, Fear Control, Pre-emptive Strikes,
Power Kicking, Sweeps and Takedowns,Close Range Striking to Managing Conflict,
Performance under Stress, Self Defence and the Law, plus a range of Combat
Concepts.
A certificate will be awarded upon completion of the course.
As always, this will be an inspirational seminar and one not to be missed. Book
early to secure a place.
Cheques payable to:‘BCA’, sent to British COmbat Assocation, 12B Wellgate,
Ossett,Wakefield,West Yorkshire WF5 8NS.
Tel:
01924 266016. E-mail:
info@britishcombat.co.uk
COSTS: BCA MEMBERS £85 NON-MEMBERS £100 - £50 DEPOSIT SECURES A PLACE
www.britishcombat.co.uk
SUNDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2010 - Venue: Centre AT7,Austin Drive, Bell Green Rd,
Coventry CV6 7GP.
All places need to be pre-booked - the course will fill quickly!
Course starts 10am to 4pm. Doors open at 9.30am for registration. DVDs, books
and clothing will be on sale on the day.
Peter Consterdine
15 - Ernesto 'Mr. Perfect' Hoost Seminar: 4th of September, Scotland
Message
from Stephen McCann: I have the pleasure to offer limited spaces for a seminar
with the 4 times K-1 Grand Prix champion Ernesto 'Mr. Perfect' Hoost.
Information from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernesto_Hoost
The seminar arranged for Saturday the 4th of September is a limited numbers
event capped to ensure good one on one time. This will work on a first come
first served basis, payment ONLY confirms spaces. The price £130 per person, is
inclusive of lunch. If you are interested please let me know ASAP as this event
is selling out fast due to the Facebook advert posted last week.
Osu!
Stephen McCann
www.kyokushinkan.org.uk
Contact: s.mccann@kyokushinkan.org.uk
/ Phone: 0759 529 3058
16 - Cruithneach Comhrag Karate presents Bunkai Jutsu Open Training Weekend
John Burke: 25th of September 2010 /
11:00—16:00 / £20 per person
John Burke: "I guarantee that I can teach you how to truly understand your Kata.
I will show you how to analyse your Kata and to be able to give at least 3 real
workable applications for each and every move in your Kata" John Burke 5th Dan
Iain Abernethy: 26th of September 2010 / 11:00—16:00 / £25 per person
Iain Abernethy: “Iain Abernethy has shown us the real beauty of karate with his
innovative and pioneering work" - Geoff Thompson 7th Dan Karate, World renowned
Self-protection expert
Location: Bennachie Sport Centre, Largie Road, Insch AB52 6LT
Contact Steve Gordon on st.gordon@btinternet.com
OR 07983732246
TO BOOK PLEASE SEND A CHEQUE (PAYABLE TO STEVEN GORDON) TO: 8 DONALD GORDON
COURT OLDMELDRUM INVERURIE AB51 0GR
£40 per person Weekend Ticket
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
E-Mail:
info@iainabernethy.com
Website:
www.iainabernethy.com
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