Subject: March 2011 Newsletter: Solo Kata for Solo Training (New Podcast) & Lots More!
March 2011 Newsletter: Solo Kata for Solo Training (New Podcast)
Hello Everyone!
I
hope this newsletter finds you all in good health and high spirits? It’s been a
very busy month for me and I have much to tell you about!
We have a new podcast for you on the many ways is which solo kata can be used to train when we are alone, we have two new online Extreme Impact videos showing some bag work drills, we have news on the Combat Coach program, Kris Wilder’s and Lawrence Kane’s new podcast, Karate Café’s reply to my remarks on Kobudo, a great article on innovation and tradition by Mike T, an article on the future of competitive karate (with videos), a online trailer / sample of the Beyond Bunkai DVD / download (Naihanchi / Tekki bunkai), and loads more besides!
There is also lots of information on training opportunities, including the fifth annual weekend course with myself and Mike Liptrot (28th & 29th of May), Marc MacYoung visiting the UK (September), and plenty of other events too.
We’ve got so much to cover that I’m going to keep this introduction brief and let you get straight into checking out the contents list and start working through all the things of interest!
The final thing to say is that my son Rhys has now completed his charity walk! Thanks to you wonderful people he doubled his target of raising £1000 for "Help for Heroes" before he turned eight! If you check out section eight you can see a video of our walk, in which Rhys expresses his thanks, that I hope you find entertaining.
Stay lucky people and don't let the b######d's grind you down! Chin up, chest out, and big smiles until we next speak.
All the best,
Iain
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Contents:
1 – New Podcast: Solo Kata for Solo Training
2 – Extreme Impact New Online Bag Work Videos
3 – Beyond Bunkai Online Video
4 – Kudo: The Future of Competitive Karate? (Videos + UK Course)
5 – Combat Coach Program with Iain Abernethy and
Peter Consterdine
6 – Iain Abernethy & Mike Liptrot Course 2011 (28th & 29th May)!
7 – Thoughts on Tradition & Innovation in the Martial Arts (Article by Forum Member ‘MikeT’)
8 – Rhys Abernethy's "Help for Heroes" Thank You Video
9 – The Return of the Martial Secrets Podcast (plus old episode with Iain)
10 – Karate Café reply to Iain on his Kobudo Comments
11 – Marc "Animal" MacYoung in UK in 2011
12 – Two Great New books from Dan Anderson!
13 – Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
14 – Seminar in Brugge, Belgium
15 – Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany
16 – Seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
17 – Seminar in Lund, Sweden
18 – Iain teaching in Kansas City, Missouri, USA
19 – Alan Peasland Seminar is Scotland (April)
20 – Neil Cook Bunkai course in Norfolk (2nd of
April)
21 – Power-Strike Courses with Peter Consterdine
22 – Seminar in Augsburg, Germany
23 – Alan Gibson / Practical Wing Chun at The Martial Arts Show
24 – New Practical Karate Website
25 – The British Combat Karate Association
26 - Ask Me About My Bruises T-Shirts
27 - The Kissaki Method DVD Update
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"Individual practise can be done whenever
and wherever; which is a characteristic of karate" - Gichin Funakoshi
1 – New Podcast: Solo Kata for Solo Training
This
month we cover Solo Kata for Solo Training! In these podcasts we
frequently discuss how kata records the combative techniques and concepts upon
which karate is based. Kata provides the combative syllabus around which we
should structure all of our training. Kata should be central to our pad drills,
partner-work, sparring, and all other forms of training. In this podcast we
discuss the solo kata itself and how it can be used as an enjoyable and
effective method of supplementary solo training.
We start by discussing the nature of kata, what a “good kata” is, and what benefits the practise of solo kata can bring when training alone. We then spend the bulk of the podcast looking at the many different ways in which you can make use of kata regardless of style, available space or environment. We also cover some of the ways in which you can add variety to solo kata training in order to make training challenging and enjoyable. The hope is the podcast will motivate and inspire you to further explore the many ways in which kata can be used when a training partner is not available.
In the second part of the podcast we cover listener’s questions. Topics covered include warm-ups, the martial arts and weight loss, worries about the law when we defend ourselves, whether competitive karate is harmful or beneficial, and making use of what I teach in your own practise.
It’s just over an hour of my martial musings and I hope you enjoy it and find it interesting. Enjoy!
Please follow the link to download the podcast or to listen to it online:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/solo-kata-solo-training-podcast
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.
2 – Extreme Impact New Online Bag Work Videos
Please
find below two new Extreme Impact bag-work drills! These drills were filmed by
me especially for our Youtube channel. They were uploaded earlier in the week.
Steve and I hope you enjoy them:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/extreme-impact-online-bag-drills-steve-williams
In the first video Steve Williams shows a drill making use of slaps, punches and elbows from a relaxed natural posture. The aim being to develop big impact through the correct use of the hips and to seamlessly adapt to the distance of the enemy.
In the second video Steve shows a drill making use of high and low roundhouse kicks and straight punches. This one is physically more demanding and develops anaerobic endurance, impact, fighting spirit, the ability to judge distance and pick your shot.
I hope the drills are of interest and if you want more drills, with plenty of technical breakdown, then please checkout the Extreme Impact Downloads:
http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/Extreme_Impact_Downloads.html
All the best,
Iain
3 – Beyond Bunkai Online Video
Please
find below a link to a trailer for ‘Beyond Bunkai: A Holistic Naihanchi / Tekki
Shodan Close-Range Flow Drill’. The trailer is a selection of random clips from
the DVD / download which should give you the basic flavor of it.
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/beyond-bunkai-trailer
Beyond Bunkai contains a series of combative “elements” relating to every motion within Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan. As the practitioner progresses, more of these elements can be added into practise.
The drill begins from a position where the chance to pre-empt and escape as been lost. Tori then uses the opening motions of the kata to regain the initiative and dominate using other methods from the kata.
Uke is free to attempt to stop Tori’s techniques at any point. However, Tori will use the appropriate method from the kata to flow around that attempt and remain dominant until it is appropriate to escape.
This kind of semi-live drilling not only teaches the practitioner “what” the kata motions do, it also teaches the vitally important “when” to do them. It develops the right actions at the right time. This drill also develops the right combative mind set, has the right combative feel, and allows the practitioner to utilise bunkai for the entire kata in a free flowing way.
This site’s video player has a 50M limit. In order to get the full length clip I had to drop the quality a little. Although the resulting video is “less than crystal clear”, you can still get a flavor of what the actual program includes and covers.
I hope the clip is of interest and I’ve copied a review by Michael Rosenbaum below.
Review of Iain Abernethy’s Beyond Bunkai DVD
By Michael Rosenbaum
The Naihanchi/Tekki series are undoubtedly some of the most widely practiced kata in modern karate. Numerous versions abound, most tracing their lineage to the Shuri or Tomari styles of fighting. Despite their popularity, these kata are often deemed beginners’ forms and their combative value is paid scant attention. Such misconceptions have long plagued the Nahanchi/Tekki kata series but are now dispelled by Iain Abernethy in his latest instructional DVD, Beyond Bunkai: Advanced Non-Scripted Naihanchi/Tekki Shodan Close-Range Flow Drill.
Abernethy, a leading Bunkai authority, firmly establishes the Naihanchi/Tekki series as a highly effective style of fighting by breaking the kata down into easy to learn, informative segments. He then demonstrates each segment’s function in combat; even the kata’s footwork is used for fighting. Both technique and concept are demonstrated in these segments as is the natural awkwardness of close range fighting.
Throughout the DVD Abernethy emphasizes the fact that there are no magic formulas, one touch knock-outs, or easy to apply submission holds for close-range fighting. Hammersmashes, head-butts, biting, elbowing, groin-grabs, stomps and neck-cranks are the mainstay of Abernethy’s arsenal as he stresses the importance of using aggression to conquer one’s enemy instead of aesthetically appealing techniques. Indeed, many of the techniques used would be more appropriate for the pub brawl or back alley fist fight than the dojo, something which may prove disconcerting for staunch traditionalists. For those seeking practical skills though it will be greatly appreciated.
At the beginning of the DVD Abernethy draws a parallel between the alphabet and kata then goes on to explain that just as words are constructed by using letters randomly, so should a katas’ techniques be practiced for fighting. This non-linear approach, which enables the karate-ka to mix and match techniques found within the kata, breaks with many traditional beliefs yet allows the exploration of strategies previously unobtainable. Similarly it is a concept applicable to not just the Naihanchi/Tekki, but all karate kata
The DVD is professionally directed, the backdrop and cinematography make for easy viewing and its cost is within a reasonable limit, even with overseas postage included. Overall, Abernethy’s Beyond Bunkai: Advanced Non-Scripted Naihanchi/Tekki Shodan Close-Range Flow Drill is a worthy addition to any serious karate-ka’s library.
About the reviewer: Michael Rosenbaum has been training in karate since 1976. He is the author of Kata and the Transmission of Knowledge in Traditional Martial Arts.
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/beyond-bunkai-trailer
4 – Kudo: The Future of Competitive Karate? (Videos + UK Course)
If
you follow the link below you can find some of my thoughts on the Kudo
competitive format and some related videos to show those who don’t know what it
is all about:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/future-format-competitive-karate-some-thoughts-and-videos
Essentially Kudo is a karate / judo mix, but I feel the type of competitive format they use has much more to offer the traditional karateka than the standard format of competitive karate does. While it can be argued that there is no need for any form of karate competition, if we are to have one I think it should not run contrary to karate itself.
Modern competitive karate has moved a long way from the combative art of karate that spawned it. Indeed, if it were not for the shared name you could make a good case for them being entirely separate and unrelated disciplines. The Kudo competitive format is closer to the traditional art (still different, but a lot closer).
Peter Consterdine 9th dan saw the clips too and had the following to say:
“I’VE SEEN THE LIGHT! For years I’ve put my not inconsiderable brainpower(!!!!) into thinking about what would be the finest ‘Full Contact’ competition – and never came up with it. That is until Iain Abernethy sent me a video link to look at and it was the Kudo World Championships and this was my ‘light bulb’ moment. So much so that I’ve spent a large part of the past week going over as much footage as I can to analyze the elements of Kudo competition and I now ‘get it.’ It is simply fantastic.”
Peter is now in the process of organizing a course on the 15th of May on with UK Kudo representative Lee Hasdell. I’ll be there and I’ll forward information as soon as things are finalised. In the meantime, follow the link, check out all the videos, and read my thoughts and the thoughts of others on this competitive format:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/future-format-competitive-karate-some-thoughts-and-videos
5 – Combat Coach Program with Iain Abernethy and Peter Consterdine
This
week I added all the details of the Combat Coach Program to the website. You can
find more details on the webpage below and download the prospectus from there
too:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/combat-coach-programme-iain-abernethy-and-peter-consterdine
The program is a mix of study materials, manuals, projects, and face to face instruction (although a distance learning option is available for those outside the UK). The course is ideal for those wanting to expand their knowledge beyond the narrow confines of the martial arts to the wider issues surrounding security and personal protection. The program is split into three levels (award, instructor and diploma) and guidance on which level is most suitable for you can be found in the prospectus; which can be downloaded from the webpage linked above.
This is a program that is you can do at your own pace and is organised around the individual. A list of all 55 units of competence can be found below. If you think this could be of interest, please read the prospectus and then let me know if you have any remaining questions (iain@iainabernethy.com).
SELF DEFENCE AWARD
1. Principles of Personal Security
2. Developing Personal Security Awareness
3. Developing a Personal Threat Assessment
4. Perceptions and Fear of Crime
5. Personal Security in the Street
6. Personal Security Whilst Mobile
7. Personal Security at Home
8. Handling Fear & Chemical Responses
9. Understanding the Principles of Conflict Management
10. Self Defence & the Law
11. The Physical Confrontation
12. Basic Principles of Self Defence - Proactive v Reactive
13. Attack Scenarios
14. Understanding Warning Signs & Danger Signs
15. Releases From Holds & Safe Breakaways
16. Stances, Movement, Strikes & Kicks
17. Basic Grappling
18. Pre-emptive Strikes &Distraction Techniques
19. Blocking & Trapping
20. Ranges & Tools
21. Impact Development
SELF DEFENCE INSTRUCTOR'S CERTIFICATE (as Award) plus;
22. Communication Skills & Strategies
23. Edged Weapon Defence
24. Blunt Weapon Defence
25. Scenario Development
26. Dealing with Multiple Assailants
27. Warm -up & Stretching Routines
28. In-Depth Personal Security Tuition for;
Street
Vehicle
Office
Public Transport
Home
29. Instructional Skills
30. Understanding Fuel States for Physical Effort
31. Developing Suitable Drills for CQC
32. Emergency First Aid
33. Developing Combative Skills and Mindset
34. Preparing Courses for Various Markets
35. Control & Restraint Techniques
36. Tactics for Restricted Space
37. Advanced Law Issues
38. Anti-Surveillance
39. Developing Risk Assessments
COMBAT COACH DIPLOMA (as Award & Certificate) plus;
40.Teaching `non-government' Agencies
41. Delivering Programmes to Commerce & Industry
42. Understanding Training Requirements for the;
Police
Prison Service
Security Operatives
Other 'Front Line' Personnel
Business Travellers
43. Firearms Appreciation & Capabilities
44. Weapons Disarm & Retention
45. UDT In & Around Vehicles
46. International Travel Security
47. Handcuffing
48. Bomb and Bomb Threat Awareness
49. Anti-Robbery Awareness
50. Understanding Close-Protection
51. Personal Security Programmes for Senior Executives
52. Presentational Skills
53. Commercial Risk Management
54. Developing Commercial Opportunities
55. International Terrorism
More details here: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/combat-coach-programme-iain-abernethy-and-peter-consterdine
6 – Iain Abernethy & Mike Liptrot Course 2011 (28th & 29th May)!
On
the weekend of the 28th & 29th of May Iain Abernethy & Mike Liptrot will be
teaching their yearly not-to-be-missed two day martial arts seminar! This is the
fifth annual seminar Iain and Mike have done together.
These events have been extremely popular and we expect this year's event to fill up very quickly. Once again, this event will take place in the highly impressive Kendal Judo Club Dojo - a recognised Olympic facility - which is in the heart of the Lake District national park.
This seminar is open to all martial artists - regardless of background, style, and current 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 Iain & Mike - will be issued to all participants.
Please put the date in your dairy as booking and accommodation details will be coming very soon!
7 – Thoughts on Tradition & Innovation in the Martial Arts (Article by Forum Member ‘MikeT’)
Here is great article by forum regular “MikeT”. I hope you enjoy it and please remember that all members of the site can post their articles in the article section of the forum
Thoughts on Tradition & Innovation in the Martial Arts
I sometimes get tired of ‘traditional’ martial artists close-mindedly taking pot shots at any kind of ‘change’ in martial arts simply on the basis that something is ‘different’ or because it threatens established orthodoxies. You see this attitude in a lot of self-proclaimed “traditional” martial arts schools.
Likewise, I get JUST AS tired of self-proclaimed ‘visionaries’ and ’fighters’ bad-mouthing traditional martial arts as “ineffective”, “obsolete”, and what not. Especially with the current prevalency of sporting MMA, you see this attitude a lot in self-proclaimed “fight” or sport-oriented gyms where the emphasis is placed primarily on (rules-based) athletic fighting. ‘Who needs technique? We just get in the ring and bang, man.’
Holding either attitude too tightly will severely limit your training and ability to progress at a study of human interpersonal combatives. Like a lot of things, to be fully understood, the question of "tradition VS. innovation" needs to be reframed from its ‘either/or’ context to a ‘both/and’ context.
The fact is, if nothing ever changed, we would still be living without electricity, smart phones, combustion engines, the internet, Gortex, artificial hearts, shoes, clothing, packaged food, or whatever other human innovation you might be able to think of off the top of your head. These ‘developments’ occurred because someone first correctly identified a need and then had the subsequent 'nerve’ to question what was simply ‘accepted’ by most as ‘the way things are’. This quest to IMPROVE our condition is perhaps one of the most fundamental aspects of our species, and it is frequently hamstrung when the notion of 'tradition' is used to beat down critical thought.
Likewise, I have seen just as many people go the other direction, and claim that simply because something ‘came before’ or wasn’t somehow ‘personally invented’ it is AUTOMATICALLY inferior to anything that might be ‘original’ derived in nature. You see this a lot with ‘artistic’ personality types. To do so is to deny the logic of the idea that ‘nothing comes from nowhere’. We achieve as a species mostly BECAUSE we are able to stand on the shoulders of those who came before us …..
Continued here: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/thoughts-tradition-innovation-martial-arts
8 – Rhys Abernethy's "Help for Heroes" Thank You Video
My
7 year old son Rhys did his sixteen and a half mile walk for “Help for Heroes”
last Sunday! The essential background details are that after seeing a
documentary on TV, Rhys had set himself the goal of raising £1000 for injured
soldiers before he turned eight. He did a sponsored swim (over 70 lengths of the
pool) and entered the sea on New Year’s day (it was freezing!). He then decided
that he would walk from our home to his maternal grandparents’ home. The two
towns are fourteen miles apart, but from door to door we measured the distance
to be just over sixteen and a half miles; which is a long way for little legs!
Rhys asked me if I could ask my “karate friends” for their help so I put out a request for sponsorship via this website … the response was amazing! You were all so incredibly generous that Rhys not only met his target, he doubled it!
The latest total can be found here: http://www.bmycharity.com/rhysabernethy
I really appreciate the support of all those who donated, and all those who voiced their support. You made a young boy very happy, you helped teach him that working toward a goal can manifest results, and your money has gone to a very worthwhile cause. Thank you!
Rhys thought it would be a good idea to film bits of the walk so he could say thanks and so you could see what he did. Edited highlights are below! It was filmed using my mobile phone but I think it’s came out OK.
The beret Rhys is wearing was a gift from Michael Rosenbabum. It was one of Michael’s berets from his time in the US military and it has rarely been off Rhys’s head since he got it!
I feel I should also warn you that Rhys utters a mild swear word (s##t) during the clip! I was laughing at Rhys laughing and hence it never registered! To be fair, I’ve heard him say worse! However, I thought I should warn those of a sensitive nature that they may want to listen with the sound down ;-)
This is also a highly educational clip for all those who want to know what a “nasty pasty” is (it was news to me!) and how many zombies it would take to kill a vampire! Rhys explains all!
Also notice how having walked over sixteen miles and up a very steep hill to finish, the first thing he does is knock on the door and run away! That tells you everything you need to know about the boy right there!
I hope you enjoy the clip and thanks once again to everyone! We really appreciate it!
Rhys’s Thank You Video can be found here:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/thank-you-video-rhys-abernethy
9 – The Return of the Martial Secrets Podcast (plus old episode with Iain)
Some
of you may be interested in this blast from the past! This was an interview Kris
Wilder did with me before I started my own podcast. It was done in 2005 and I
think it was the 1st time I talked to Kris “in person” too (now good friends).
Kris tells me the show is to be resurrected and put out weekly very soon!
Kris Interviews Iain on “the old” Martial Secrets: http://www.martial-secrets.com/2011/02/21/martial-secrets-with-guest-iain-abernethy/
And now news of the all new Martial Secrets!
Message form Kris Wilder:
Martial-Secrets, goes weekly and on iTunes
Years ago I did about 18 interviews in a podcast
format. I dropped the project when my server went out of business. Recently
Lawrence Kane and I have joined together, for The new and we think improved
Martial-Secrets.
A website, a link into iTunes, the full meal deal as McDonald’s used to say. So
we have posted the old 18 interviews for about 10 hours of listening. Shortly we
will follow with the new format and new topics which we hope you will enjoy.
You can go to the Martial-Secrets home page by clicking here: http://www.martial-secrets.com/
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/all-new-martial-secrets-podcast-and-6-year-old-episode-iain
10 – Karate Café reply to Iain on his Kobudo Comments
Hi All,
I hope you all find this interesting. In the “Occam’s Hurdled Kata” podcast I answered a listener’s question on Kobudo and it’s relevance to self-defence. The bit in question can be found at 48:00 in this podcast: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/occams-hurdled-katana-podcast
As a UK based martial artist I commented that Kobudo had no real relevance to self-defence for me and hence it was not part of my practise. My point was that it is illegal to use weapons in the UK and hence the specifics of using Sai, Nunchaku, Tonfa etc were an irrelevance to me and hence Kobudo would never be a permanent part of my practise.
Paul at the Karate Café podcast contacted me via twitter to say he felt I was off base with this and, after a little tweeting, Paul said he would do a “counterpoint podcast” and it can be found here: http://karatecafe.com/podcasts/minisode.12.mp3
I said I would spread the word on the podcast so people could listen to Paul’s reply. Hence this post!
It’s a very good listen and I suggest you all check it out to get the alternative take on things. I think Paul makes a very good case and there is little he says that I would disagree with. Having heard the podcast I think our views are maybe closer than first thought.
I feel that Paul’s point that Kobudo develops skills that are transferable to improvised weaponry is totally valid. My use of the phrase “they are not practical” in reference to Kobudo kata and modern self-protection was therefore inaccurate and I totally get why he chose to call me on it.
What would have been a better expression of my view was “they are not directly practical, but can have indirect benefits with regards to improvised weaponry”. I’m not sure if Paul would agree with that or not, but that is what I took to be his view from his podcast reply.
Even with the indirect benefits, classical Kobudo is not personally for me as I feel it suits me better to work directly with likely “improvised weapons” themselves. There are also specific skills associated with some of the classical weapons that take a lot of time to develop (i.e. flipping Sai, rotating Tonfa, redirecting Nunchanku, etc). I feel that, seeing as I’m never going to make use of those specifics, training time should be prioritised elsewhere ….
Continued Here: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/karate-cafe-call-iain-kobudo
11 – Marc "Animal" MacYoung in UK in 2011
Hi All,
Here
is your chance to train with Marc MacYoung in September! I’ve been a fan of
Marc’s work for decades and it was great when I got to meet him in person last
year. He’s a great guy, with a superb teaching style, and his material is as
practical as it gets. This is not an opportunity to miss so be sure to contact
Mick and let him know you would support this event. Mick Franklin is the
organiser you can find all the details below. Be sure to contact him ASAP.
All the best,
Iain
(Left to Right: Nick Yang, Marc MacYoung, Rory Miller, Al Peasland, Iain Abernethy, Kris Wilder)
Message from Mick Franklin:
Greetings,
My name is Mick Franklin, I am a 2nd Dan in Kyokushin Karate but today I am
writing to you as a representative of Conflict Communications. I wish to make
you aware of our upcoming course on De-escalation. This 1 day course will
be conducted by internationally acclaimed Marc MacYoung, a man who has lived and
worked on the sharp end of life dealing with violent and aggressive people, but
more importantly was able to attain and master the skills to defuse
potentially violent situations, and then successfully pass those skills on to
martial artists, hospital and police staff all around the world.
This course really is one of a kind. Rather than just being an "aggression
management" course you will learn the source of all conflicts and more
importantly what to do about them. The skills you will learn are not just useful
for preventing violent attacks, but will also greatly benefit the way you
interact with people in all situations, including at work and in your personal
relationships. Your martial arts techniques may be superb but can you recognise
when someone really intends to hurt you? Can you defuse a violent individual? Do
you have the skills to explain to the police and courts what steps you took to
avoid it becoming physical, and explain, in a legal sense, why you did what you
had to do?
Course Dates: September the 3rd for De-escalation, September the 4th for the
Body Mechanics in Martial Arts course
Course Costs: £40 for 1 day only, or £70 for both days
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 8 hours each day
If you would like some further insight in to Mr MacYoung's training you should
begin with his website, I think you will be impressed:
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/
I have also included a brochure of the De-escalation Course for you below.
If this is something you would like to press ahead with, or if you just have
some questions, then let me know. I am taking note of interest now.
Kind regards,
Mick Franklin
P.S. Marc MacYoung will be running a course on Body Mechanics in Martial Arts on
the day after the De-escalation Course. This course will show you how to
generate more power from your techniques (regardless of your style) and to apply
a critical eye to why a technique works or doesn't work, as well as making
students aware of important elements that are currently missing from the way
bunkai and kata is taught in most schools. I can not say much about it now -keep
an eye on the magazine Martial Arts Illustrated for the first news on this
exciting material in an indepth interview with Mr MacYoung. I can honestly say,
however, that despite my 10 years of full contact Kyokushin Karate I have
learned a lot from Marc in a very short time about good technique and generating
power.
Contact:
mick.franklin@hotmail.com
De-escalation Course
Marc MacYoung is a highly respected expert on conflict and violence. He is the
author of 15 books and 6 videos dealing with different aspects of de-escalation,
conflict resolution, self defense and use of force. He has conducted many
seminars for police, security, hospital staff and martial artists alike around
the world. He has lived and worked on the sharp end of life, including the mean
streets of Los Angeles, and working in security and correctional services.
The sharp end is not an exaggeration. Despite 100's of incidents involving
physical violence, he feels his greatest achievements are the 1,000s of
incidents that were peacefully resolved. He has been very successful at talking
down violent, sometimes psychotic, people. He honed his communication skills
because the options were 'de-escalate or bleed.' He knows first hand conflict
situations are emotional, stressful and scary. His proven ability as a 'Thug
Whisperer' isn’t magic. It is a learnable, teachable skill.
Teaming up with Rory Miller, a retired Multnomah County Deputy Sheriff and CERT leader, they developed Conflict Communications. During the development of the program for law enforcement, they realized insights and conflict strategies developed for de-escalating physically violent people also work with employees, managers, co-workers, spouses and teenagers. The had stumbled across the Rosetta Stone of conflict. Hence, Conflict Communication training is available in six different areas.
Law Enforcement Training
Correctional/Sworn Officers
Human Resources
Legal
Social Services/Schools
High Risk/Conflict Management
Why this course can help you:
*One, your safety. Knowing the 'check list' of pre-attack indicators, you can tell the difference between a loud and emotional -- but harmless -- threat display and when someone is preparing to attack. We also teach the importance of tactical positioning as an important component of de-escalation (without threatening someone you can still show them you are not safe to attack)
*Two, there are two kinds of bad use of force, excessive and unnecessary. Excessive is rare. Unnecessary is a legal nightmare you don't want to find yourself in. This training reduces these kinds of unnecessary incidents.
*Three, it indemnifies and protects you by teaching you to better articulate use of force incidents -- especially the build up to violence.
*Four, We are the only program that addresses how not to get caught in the emotional and primitive 'monkey dance' of conflict. One of our mottos is 'De-escalate yourself first.' If you can't do that, you are heading for an unnecessary use of force incident. You cannot be professional and let 'the monkey drive the bus.'
Before you can de-escalate someone else, you must de-escalate yourself.
We give you the means to do that.
Before you can apply other training you must have emotional control.
We'll show you how
Before you can find the 'best answer' for a situation, you have to know what's happening
We'll teach you the key points to look for in conflict
Before you can explain yourself in court, you have to know what happened
Well teach you how to articulate what you did to calmly resolve the situation and why you had to do what you did.
This program doesn't replace any previous training.
It makes it work better.
But more than all of that, this program is about improving communication and strategies to reduce and better deal with conflict. Other programs teach tactics. This program teaches WHY conflicts happen and how they manifest in different circumstances. We also teach about the irrational, emotional 'monkey brain agenda' issues that -- until they are addressed -- the conflict will NOT be resolved. These unresolved agendas which cause conflict will return. Whether the same fight over and over again or an argument over something completely different.
Basically it isn't that other programs don't work. The information is sound and technically correct. What people are lacking is this foundation to be able to apply those techniques out where they need them. We supply that. We don't replace any training, we just help people apply it out in the field.
This program is also useful in the workplace. Within many organisations there are serious problems between workers and departments. Politics, conflict, people not meeting professional standards, legal issues, troublesome behaviors and sometimes even physical violence ... the list is endless. And this list of problems costs more in time, money and waste than the correct training to deal with them effectively ever will.
That's where we can help. By teaching about the dynamics of conflict, monkey brain agendas and default emotional scripts, those issues that create ongoing conflicts and tensions within a group can be addressed and problems actually solved. When that happens productivity goes up, money is not only saved, but made and the likelihood of being sued goes way down.
Yes, this is a de-escalation program. Yes, it is a conflict management program. Yes, it is a conflict resolution program. It's all of that and more. What it really is is a bridge over the gap between training and application. It is what a person needs to know so they can take their previous training and actually apply it in a stressful, emotional and even dangerous situation.
Course Duration: 1 day (8 hours)
Marc MacYoung’s cv:
Author of 15 books
Produced 10 videos
TV Appearances Showtime: Penn & Teller -- Martial Arts 2010 CNN: Anderson Cooper -- Avoiding a Carjacking 8/2005 WB –(Colorado) Officer Involved Shooting vs. knife 2004 NBC- (Colorado) Officer Involved Shooting vs. knife 2004 KABC-(California) Crime Avoidance 1995 PBS (Arizona) Personal Safety/Crime Prevention 1994
Web Pages: www.nononsenseselfdefense.com / www.conflictcommunications.com
Court Cases: Nevada vs. Dale Leedom 2006 (Hells Angels/Mongol Riot, Laughlin, Nev.) California vs. Chris Cramer 2008 (Knife expert - testified) Colorado vs. Steve Zmich 2009 (Murder/Aggravated assault) Shapiro vs. Lippets 2009 (Chicago - civil suit)
Employment: Security LHC (Lt Area Guards) 1987 –89 Century Correctional Center (Director) 1992 Excalibur (Cooler) 1994 - 95 Security 95 Playtime 1995-1996 No Nonsense Self-Defense 1997 – 2009
Continuing Education: (Related) Nuero Lingustic Programming – Dr. Bob Beck 1984 NLP in conflict situation – Dr. Alex Holub 1989 Levels of Intoxication - Arizona Department Liquor Licensing and Control 1996 Judicious Use of Lethal Force – Massad Ayoob 1999 Cops International IPDTA (Poland) 2000 Cops International IPDTA (Poland) 2003 Bulletproof Mind – Lt. Col Dave Grossman 2006
I’m currently reading two new books by Dan Anderson. The first is “Super Dan - A Martial Arts Memoir” which is Dan’s personal story. We sometimes forget that the martial arts do not exist without martial artists. It is martial artists who make the martial arts. Dan Anderson has been a hugely influential martial artist and hence the book is a great read about his own journey through karate, martial competition and Arnis. Anyone who as met Dan knows that he is an entertaining and engaging story teller and that talent exists every bit as much in print as it does in person. I’m really enjoying the book (and I even get included in some tales around page 185 ;-).
The second book is “Advanced Martial Arts: The Art of Body Management”. Having watched Dan teach numerous times, his ability to get to the heart of the issue is something that never fails to impress. This book gets to the core of many subjects including the physics of throwing, sweeps and takedowns, joint locking, trapping, locking with the cane, etc. A direct no-nonsense book that should be studied by all martial artists.
Both great reads!
Super Dan - A Martial Arts Memoir
http://www.danandersonkarate.com/shopping/
Advanced Martial Arts - The Art of Body Management
When I began karate over 40 years ago i had already heard tales of the mystical martial arts masters who could do wondrous feats." Advanced Martial Arts takes you forward from you martial arts skills into the footsteps of the legendary masters. Chapter after chapter you will learn what made these grandmasters so great in their skills!
http://www.danandersonkarate.com/shopping/
13 – 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! Please don't hesitate to contact me (iain@iainabernethy.com) should you have any questions on any of the upcoming events below!
For details of all seminars (including maps): http://iainabernethy.co.uk/seminar-dates
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 - Ossett, Yorkshire
On
Sunday 17th April 2011 I’ll be teaching an open seminar at The British Combat
Academy, Unit 1 - 41, Wakefield Road, Ossett, Yorkshire, WF5 9LB. 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
9th of July 2011 - Dysynni Vally, Mid Wales
On Saturday the 9th of July, I’ll be teaching from 10am to 2pm as part of the
Dragon Tree Martial Arts Summer Camp! Everyone is welcome to come along for
either my session on the Saturday or the full weekend! After be session,
training will continue with other guest instructors to 5pm. For details of all
instructors and the arts covered, please contact Dave Webster (details below). I
will be there for most of the day so their will be plenty of time to train and
ask questions. The cost for the whole of Saturday is just £30.00! 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 (I will not be here for this) will be from 10am to
2pm and will cost £25.00. Training both days will cost £50.00. Those staying
both days will be invited to an evening barbeque! For accommodation details
please visit www.aberdyfi.com or contact
Sandy on 07790045445.
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
14 – Seminar in Brugge, Belgium
On the 19th and 20th of March I’ll be teaching my first seminar in Belgium! The seminars will cover core bunkai principles and host of application and drills from a variety of kata. The seminars are open to all styles. Training will take place in B.L.O.S.O Julien Saelens, Nijverheidstraat 112, 8310 Assebroek – Brugge, Belgium.
Training on Saturday the 19th of March will 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
15 – Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany (June)
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
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
16 – Seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany (September)
Details in German:
Bunkai Jutsu Seminar mit Iain Abernethy
Wir freuen uns, den dritten Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy in Idar-Oberstein anbieten zu können. Thema in diesem Jahr werden die Anwendungen aus der Bassai Kata sein. Zum Abschluss jeden Tages planen wir etwa eine Stunde mit Pratzen ein (bitte eigene mitbringen). 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. Alle die schon einmal bei uns waren sollten beachten, dass wir in diesem Jahr in eine andere Halle umziehen mussten.
Ort: Hessensteinhalle (Stadtteil Weierbach), Dorfstrasse 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
Zeiten: Samstag, 17. September 2011 / 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1 Stunde Mittagspause) / Sonntag, 18. September 2011 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 10. September 2011 an carstencas@aol.com
Info: http://www.karate-idar-oberstein.de/ Carsten Schmitt, Tel. 06781 / 25046
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
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-idar-oberstein-germany-0
Details in English:
Bunkai Jutsu Seminar with Iain Abernethy
We are pleased to offer the third seminar with Iain Abernethy in Idar-Oberstein. Main topic in this year will be the applications from the Bassai kata. At the end of each day we have planned approximately one hour of pad work (please bring your own pads). The seminar is open for all styles and grades. Language is English. Participants should be 18 or older. Since the number of participants is limited please register upfront. For all who have been with us before please note that we had to change the location this year.
Location: Hessensteinhalle (Weierbach), Dorfstrasse 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
Schedule: Saturday, September 17th, 2011 / 10:00-17:00 (approx. 1 hour lunch break) / Sunday, September 18th, 2011 / 09:00-13:00 (approx. ½ hour lunch break)
Fees: Ticket for Saturday 30,00 Euro / Ticket for Sunday 20,00 Euro / Weekend ticket 40,00 Euro
Registration: till September 10th, 2011 to carstencas@aol.com
Info: http://www.karate-idar-oberstein.de / Carsten Schmitt, Tel. +49-6781-25046
Liability: No liability for any damage or injuries will be accepted.
Catering: Snacks and drinks can be purchased all day. A dinner is planned on Saturday evening.
Hotels: http://www.idar-oberstein.de
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-idar-oberstein-germany-0
17 – Seminar in Lund, Sweden (October)
On
Saturday the 15th of October and Sunday the 16th of October, I will be teaching
my first ever seminar in Sweden! Training will take place at IF Lunds Karate
Kyokushinkai dojo, Klosterängsvägen 15, Lund, Sweden. Training will begin at
10:00 on Saturday and will finish at 18:00 (6 hours of training with breaks).
Sunday will see training run from 9:00 to 11:00.
The price for the seminar (all 8 hours) is 550 SEK. Payment is preferably done
to BankGiro 277-9775. Foreign participants may pay on arrival. Adults only. Sign
up by emailing Markus Wall on
markus@kyokushinlund.se
The seminar will cover the core concepts of my approach to bunkai and practical
karate so that people may take the concepts that fit with what they do and add
it to their existing training.
The seminar will focus on the applications of the Pinan / Heian series and show
how they can be drilled and applied in reality. This will include a lot of
close-range methods including close-range striking, grappling, throwing,
locking, chokes, strangles, escapes, limb-control, and more.
The webpage for the host group can also be found here:
http://www.kyokushinlund.se
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-lund-sweden
18 - Iain teaching in Kansas City, Missouri, USA
As
I mentioned in the last newsletter, 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. Thanks to all those
who have already done so!
19 – Alan Peasland Seminar is Scotland (April)
Message from Colin Steel:
Alan Peasland Seminar: Sunday 24th of April 2011 / 10am to 3pm
Jissen Ryu Shotokan is proud to host a seminar with Al Peasland. A chance to train with one of the rising stars of British martial arts. Al is a senior instructor in the British Combat Association. He will be sharing his unique approach to training and personal safety.
The last hour will be Al’s highly motivational “Winning Formula” presentation.
This is a not to be missed opportunity.
Visit Al’s website www.completeSelfProtection.com
Cost is £35 per person payable in advance. To book a place please send a cheque, made payable to Jissen Ryu Shotokan ltd, to Colin Steel, Ivybank Place, Main Street, Inverkip, PA16 0AT.
Seminar Location: Linwood Sports Centre, Brediland Road, Linwood
For further information please contact Colin on 07837285404 or jissenryu@btinternet.com
Equipment required: focus mitts and pads, pen and notebook, gi’s optional.
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/alan-peasland-seminar-sunday-24th-april-2011
20 – Neil Cook Bunkai course in Norfolk (2nd of April)
On the
Saturday 2nd April Neil Cook will be running an applied karate / kata bunkai
seminar from 10:00am - 12:00am. Max 30 people, £10 per person if payment is
received before Monday 28th March, £12 on day. Cheques to 'Dereham Martial
Arts'. Please give phone number or email address so payment can be acknowledged.
No students under 14yrs old.
The seminar address and place to send payment to is: Dereham martial arts
academy, 32b Bertie ward way, Rashes green ind est, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1TE.
You can also call Neil on 07835 802394.
The seminar will covers the main “blocks” used within most karate systems: Head
block, Knife hand block, Groin Block, Inside/Outside block. The main focus is to
show how these techniques can be used an offensive tool in relation to self
defence, rather than karate-ka vs karate-ka, either as a stand alone technique
or linked with other moves found within Pinan/Heian, Bassai Dai and Tekki Shodan
kata. We'll also look and the “stances” the blocks are performed in and how they
are related.
Neil’s Background: “I started karate in 1998 competing in regional and
national competitions under the EKKA. I received my Shodan under Mick Blackwell
in 2004, then my Nidan 2006. I spent a year studying martial arts in Biejing
covering Sanda, Wrestling and a little Thai Boxing. Obtained a Shodan in
kickboxing in 2008 once again under Mick Blackwell, with experience in semi
contact and full contact competitions. Studied Kuk Sool Won for three years,
worked on the doors for six months and most recently passed Iain Abernethy's
Instructor Award. I'm also really nice.”
What Iain says: “Neil is one of a very small number of people to complete
my instructor program. His knowledge of the practical application of kata is
first rate. Neil moves very well and that combined with his clear and friendly
teaching style means he is able to inspire and educate anyone with a sincere
interest in karate as a functional combative system.”
21 – 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. March 20th – Powerstrike
2. 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
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
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
22 – Seminar in Augsburg, Germany (November)
Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg offener Karate Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy, 6. dan am 12./13. November 2011 in Augsburg
Veranstalter: Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg e.V. (www.zanshin-augsburg.de) Thomas Steinhauser, Haldenweg 6, 86391 Leitershofen, Tel. +49 821 24 31 994 Fax: +49821 439 79 063, E-Mail: vorstand@zanshin-augsburg.de
Trainingsort: Sporthalle der TSG Augsburg-Hochzoll, Wendelsteinstraße 16a, 86163 Augsburg / Wegbeschreibung: http://www.tsghochzoll.de/sportanlagenDetailVSH.php / ÖPNV: Straßenbahnlinie 6, Haltestelle Hochzoll-Mitte oder Rudolf-Diesel-Gymnasium
Lehrgangsinhalt: Das zweitägige Seminar wird das Bunkai, Flow-Drills und die kämpferischen Konzepte der Kata Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan behandeln. Dies wird Schlagen in der Nahdistanz, Kontrolle der Arme und Beine, Clinchen, Befreiungstechniken, Hebel, Würfe und Fegetechniken, Würgetechniken, Grappling und mehr beinhalten. Es ist Iains Überzeugung, dass die Kata ein komplettes, selbständiges technisches Selbstverteidigungssystem darstellt und er wird alle Aspekte dieses Systems im Laufe des Wochenendes aufschlüsseln.
Trainingszeiten: Samstag, 12. November 2011 Alle Graduierungen: 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, 13:00 - 14:45 Uhr, 15:15 – 17:00 Uhr / Sonntag, 13.November 2011 Alle Graduierungen: 09:30 - 11:00 Uhr, 11:30 - 13:00 Uhr
Lehrgangsgebühr: € 50.-- für beide Tage (€ 35.-- nur Samstag, € 20.-- nur Sonntag)
Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt
Anmeldung/Info: Stefan Maier, lehrgangsanmeldung@zanshin-augsburg.de, Tel.: 08231/33011 Iain Abernethy legt besonderen Wert auf persönlichen Kontakt zu allen Teilnehmern; daher ist die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt. Eine Anmeldung wird deshalb empfohlen. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Teilnahme ist ab 18 Jahren möglich.
Übernachtung: In der Halle leider nicht möglich. Fremdenverkehrsamt Augsburg Tel.: 0821 / 50 20 70, Jugendherberge Tel.: 0821 / 3 39 09
Haftung: Der Veranstalter übernimmt keinerlei Haftung
Details in English
Karate Seminar in Augsburg with Iain Abernethy, 6.DAN British Combat Association
Date: Saturday/Sunday, November, 12/13, 2011
Host: Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg e.V., http://www.zanshin-augsburg.de Thomas Steinhauser, Haldenweg 6, 86391 Leitershofen, phone: +49 821 24 31 994, fax: +49821 439 79 063, e-mail: vorstand@zanshin-augsburg.de
Location: Gym of TSG Augsburg-Hochzoll, Wendelsteinstraße 16a, 86163 Augsburg; Location plan: http://www.tsghochzoll.de/sportanlagenDetailVSH.php
Contents: This two day seminar will cover the bunkai, flow-drills & combative concepts of Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan kata. This will include close-range striking, controlling limbs, clinching, escaping, joint-locks, takedowns, chokes, strangles, grappling and more. It is Iain’s belief that the kata represents a complete, stand-alone physical self-protection system and he will be breaking down all aspects of this system over the weekend.
Sessions: Saturday, November, 12, 2011: 10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 14:45, 15:15 – 17:00 / Sunday, November, 13, 2011 09:30 - 11:00, 11:30 - 13:00
Cost: € 50.— Saturday + Sunday (€ 35.— Saturday only, € 20.— Sunday only)
Catering: Snacks and soft drinks will be offered
Registration/Info: Stefan Maier, lehrgangsanmeldung@zanshin-augsburg.de, phone: +49 8231 33011, Places are limited (60 people), so please sign up to secure your place. Please notice that you have to be at least 18 years old.
Overnight Stay: Not possible in the gym. Tourist Information Augsburg, phone: +49 821 50 20 70, Youth Hostel, phone: +49 821 339 09
23 – Alan Gibson / Practical Wing Chun at The Martial Arts Show
Alan Gibson (practical wing chun) will be at the Martial Arts Show at the NEC in Birmingham on the 7th and 8th of May. Alan and I have taught at many events together in the past and I really like what he does. If you are attending the show be sure to go to the “China Town” section and meet Alan at his stand. He’s a great guy to talk to and I know you’ll enjoy meeting him.
24 – New Practical Karate Website
This website is devoted to Practical Karate: the applied use of Karate techniques for the purpose of effective self protection, along with analyses of training methods and combative principles in support of this aim. The site is intended as a hub for students searching for books, articles and ideas in the following fields: effective technique applications and kata bunkai, combat psychology and physiology, combative principles, training methods, sports science, combative drills and karate history. The site hosts articles by a number of well known martial arts writers and links to recommended books: www.practicalkarate.co.uk
25 – 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.
Find more Information here:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/british-combat-karate-assocation-info-packs
26 - Ask Me About My Bruises T-Shirts
A
few weeks ago I told you about the “Ask me about my bruises” t-shirts and the
good that getting one would do a Ugandan gent by the name of Felex. I’ve had my
new version of the shirt for a few weeks now and I really love it! It looks
really good on, is very good quality and it helps me make new friends wherever I
go!
If you’ve not got one of these yet, do yourself (and Felex) a favour and follow
the link below:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/ask-me-about-my-bruises-help-felex-look-cool-and-make-friends
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 neighbourhood. 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
27 - The Kissaki Method DVD Update
The Kissaki Method DVD, presented by 6th Dan Don Came, is pretty close to being finished now. Just some final polishes and it'll be available. It's around an hour of detailed instruction on key concepts used in the Kissaki-Kai program with accompanying flow drills to show them in action. These drills can be easily incorporated as is or adapted to any martial system, so they're ideal for instructors to add to lesson plans. They'll help you break down and analyse concepts from your own kata and forms, bringing these movements to life in a realistic way. Check out http://www.karateacademy.org.uk/ for details of Don's classes.
(Note: I'll be adding more details on this DVD to the website very soon. I have action stills and I also hope to have some preview footage. It looks awesome! - Iain)
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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