Subject: March Newsletter: Verbal de-escalation
New Podcast: Verbal De-escalation
Hello Everyone!
Welcome
to March’s newsletter! We’ve had a lot of new subscribers this month so a warm
welcome to all the new people and a big thanks to all those who have been
spreading the word!
The main bit of news is that we have just added a brand new podcast to the
website! This month we look at verbal de-escalation or “talking your way out”.
Martial artists often have a bad habit of assuming self-protection is all about
physical technique, whereas in reality it is the overlooked non-physical aspects
that are more important. So in this podcast we look at the basics of verbal side
of self-protection and some of the things we can do to help avoid situations
getting physical wherever possible. If you are serious about true
self-protection this stuff should be part of your training and practise. Please
checkout section 1 for more details.
We also have a link to a great online lecture on the history of karate by
Charles Goodin and Pat Nakata. It’s really interesting set of videos which you
are sure to enjoy. If you see section 2 you can find the link to the webpage
where you can view the lecture online.
Section 3 also tells you about how my daughter and
I got our pink belts and how you can too ... and do some good in the process :-)
We also have lots of information on training opportunities that are sure to be
of interest. Please take a look at the contents list below and see what is of
interest.
Many thanks to everyone for your support of these newsletters! I really
appreciate it!
Speak soon!
All the best,
Iain
Please follow the link to download the latest podcast or to listen to it online:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/verbal-de-escalation-podcast
Podcasts are also available on iTunes. Search "Iain Abernethy" in podcasts to find and subscribe
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"A pacifist is not really a pacifist if he unable to make the choice between violence and non-violence. A true pacifist is able to kill or maim in the blink of an eye, but at the moment of impending destruction of the enemy he chooses non-violence. He chooses peace … Only a warrior who has tempered his spirit in conflict and who has confronted himself and his greatest fears can in my opinion make the choice to be a pacifist.” - Yukiyoshu Takamura
Contents:
1 - Verbal De-escalation (New Podcast)
2 - Online lecture on the history of karate by Charles Goodin and Pat Nakata
3 - Iain Abernethy gets his pink belt … and so can you!
4 - Willie Lim Seminar in Yorkshire on 25th of March
5 - Kris Wilder teaching in the UK in June!
6 - Marc MacYoung teaching in Sheffield, UK
7 - Louis Thompson Power Strike Seminar in September
8 - The World Combat Association
9 - Rory Miller to visit the UK
10 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
11 - Seminar in Belgium
12 - Seminar in Nürnberg, Germany
13 - Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany
14 - Seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
15 - Seminar in Berlin, Germany
16 - The British Combat Karate Association
17 - Ultimate Self-Defence Seminar with Peter Consterdine and Geoff Thompson
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1 - Verbal De-escalation (New Podcast)
In
this month’s podcast we will be looking at verbal de-escalation. What I mean by
that is what we can do to calm people down, avoid unnecessary physical conflict,
and “talk our way out”.
It’s not enough to simply give the topic lip service, as many do, with throw
away lines such as “talk your way out if you can”. That’s like saying “punch
hard” and expecting students to be able to punch well despite never having being
taught punching or having practised it. There is huge skill set associated with
talking your way out of situations that should not be ignored.
Training solely in the physical, and totally ignoring the vitally important
non-physical aspects of self-defence, gives us the massive problem that all we
have is a physical solution! We could therefore find ourselves in situations we
should never have been in, unable to avoid situations that could have been
avoided, and running the risk of physical harm (and legal problems) when there
was a way to avoid the situation becoming physical. If we truly wish to
adequately address the needs of self-protection then we need to include a lot
more in our study and teaching than physical technique. Verbal de-escalation is
one such element and I hope you find this exploration of some of the basics
interesting.
This podcast also has some news and a competition related to my accent! Long
time listeners will remember we had a similar competition a few years ago where
I said a phrase in my normal accent and my local dialect to see if anyone could
understand what I said. People still ask me about it years later so I felt it
was about time we did another one. It also seemed appropriate for a podcast on
talking! So at the end of the podcast you have the chance to win some books and
DVDs.
I hope you enjoy the podcast and I’ll be back with more soon!
Please follow the link to download the podcast or to listen to it online:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/verbal-de-escalation-podcast
Podcasts are also available on iTunes. Search "Iain Abernethy" in podcasts to find and subscribe
2 - Online lecture on the history of karate by Charles Goodin and Pat Nakata
If you follow the link you can watch a great online lecture on the history of karate by Charles Goodin and Pat Nakata! I've added a description to the comments below. It's long and quite in-depth so grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up and enjoy! Thanks to Holger for adding this to the website. It's a great find!
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/cgoodin-and-pnakata-history-karate
"Learn about the origins of Karate (Tudi, "Tang or China" Hand) among members of the highest levels of Ryukyuan society. Karate was part of the upbringing of selected sons of noble and samurai families who were trained to become bushi, cul...tured gentlemen. Based largely on Chinese martial arts and values, Karate was usually taught secretly or in private. After the Ryukyu Kingdom was abolished and Okinawa became a prefecture (1879), Karate became a part of the public school curriculum. Taught publicly and to a large number of students for the first time, Karate had to adapt to Japanese values and objectives."
3 - Iain Abernethy gets his pink belt … and so can you!
Last
week I added this picture of my daughter and the text below to my facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/iainabernethy
I added a new rank to my grading syllabus this weekend. An optional honorary
11th kyu (pink belt) that was added at the request of my daughter (age 6). The
(negotiated) requirements for this esteemed grade are: A) Having a dad who is a
6th dan. B) Having a “cool” kick. C) Looking cute in a pink belt (my addition
:-). Needless to say she passed no problem at all and wore the belt to the dojo
with great pride. Being a dad is so much fun!
The picture was the most “liked” thing I’ve ever posted (well she is incredibly
cute!) and so I added this further post the next day.
Well my daughters pink belt was very popular! I was awarded my pink belt a
few years ago as you can see in this picture of myself and leading UK Judo coach
Mike Liptrot. This was part of a charity fund raising campaign organised by
Karen Gadd (to my left). It was this belt that my daughter saw and had to have!
If you want your own pink belt, and want to help raise some money for cancer
research, please follow this link! :-)
http://www.justgiving.com/pinkbelt
If you want to be in with a chance of having your own pink belt and do some
good, then please follow this link:
http://www.justgiving.com/pinkbelt
Thanks in advance for your support!
All the best,
Iain
4 - Willie Lim Seminar in Yorkshire on 25th of March
Message from Peter Consterdine:
1st BCA/BCKA Instructor’s Course 2012
With apologies for the short notice, the first BCA/BCKA Instructor’s course of
2012 will feature one of the world’s foremost martial artists, Willie Lim.
A Master of Tae Kwon Do, Karate and Tai Chi, Willie is the person who has most
successfully been able to combine the soft and hard martial arts.
He has trained under great masters such as Taika Oyata of Ryukyu Kempo (old
school karate) and is also renowned for his application of tuite (pressure
point) to his system ‘Classical Dimensions Martial Arts’
It is an honour to train with Willie and he is one of my favourite people in the
arts. He makes learning enjoyable.
He will be covering how the soft arts generate power, a special hand drill that
covers the front of the body and Bunkai applications. A rare opportunity to
train with one of the greats.
Peter Consterdine
This course will be limited in numbers – first come first served - and costs
£60. The seminar is being SUBSIDISED by the BCA / BCKA and will cost BCA / BCKA
£35 for members.
Course Details:
Date: Sunday 25th March
Venue: BritishCombatAcademy, Unit 1, 41 Wakefield Road, Ossett, Wakefield WF5
9LB
Time: 1230 for a 1300 start.
Duration 3 hours
For
more details email the BCA, or phone 01924 266016
5 - Kris Wilder teaching in the UK in June!
Kris
Wilder will be teaching in the UK on from Friday the 15th of June to Sunday the
16th of June! To my mind Kris Wilder is one of the best applied karate / bunkai
instructors there is so no one should miss this opportunity. His material is
very effective and his humorous and egoless teaching style is sure to appeal. A
first rate karateka, a true gentleman and a good friend of mine. Seriously, no
one should miss this!
You can download a PDF with further information and a booking form by clicking
on the link below:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/kris-wilder-teaching-uk-june
Important notes:
Please be sure to contact the organiser (Rebecca Webb) before sending forms and
money to ensure places are still available. Rebecca can be contacted on
Tel:07850249633, E-mail: beckywebb
3@hotmail.co.uk
On the Sunday there is a Sanchin kata lesson 2-4pm in the Oldmill hall in Grove,
which will be open to brown belts and above (NOT ON THE ABOVE PDF). Please
contact Rebecca about this session and write it on the form if you will also be
attending. Cost of the Sunday will be £25.00
Note that the Friday and Saturday are in 2 slightly different locations, both
within a 2 mile radius of one another, and that is stated at the bottom of the
form.
Lastly, if you are attending the Saturday only, please just write that at the
bottom of the form as there is not a box to tick for that on the PDF.
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/kris-wilder-teaching-uk-june
6 - Marc MacYoung teaching in Sheffield, UK
The
only 2012 Marc ‘Animal’ MacYoung Lecture and Seminar in The UK is now open for
bookings at incredibly affordable prices and welcomes all kindred spirits.
The Lecture and seminar by Marc 'Animal' MacYoung is in Sheffield this
September, he will not be training anywhere else in the UK this year or for the
foreseeable future.
Marc will present his own unique experiences in a special Friday evening lecture
at the University of Sheffield; this is for an insight into the life of a man
who has faced and survived almost every conceivable form of violence.
Marc MacYoung was raised in situational poverty. He grew up on the gang infested
streets of Los Angeles. This gave him extensive first-hand experience with
crime, violence and the people who commit them. He freely admits, "When I was
younger, I was part of the reason why LA was so dangerous." Turning his life
around with the help of his retired FBI step-father, Marc embarked on a career
of protecting people from criminals and predators.
He's worked as a bodyguard, bouncer, event security and director of a
correctional institute. Although proficient with use of force, he quickly
realized that de-escalation saved him from having to do paperwork.
Marc developed the internationally recognized Five Stages of Violent Crime
program that is a standard of threat identification and articulating immediate
danger. The Five Stages is taught in use of force classes and concealed carry
courses throughout the US. He's a member of the International Police Defensive
Tactics Association and taught police de-escalation and defensive tactics in
four different countries, the USA, Germany, Poland and Sweden. He is also a
court recognized expert witness on cases involving violence.
Lecture Evening Friday 21st September
‘Crime Avoidance; in the Words of a Survivor’
Crime is a process, a very predictable and easy to recognize process. A process
that if you identify it soon enough you can non-violently derail it and prevent
it from even happening. Internationally renowned expert Marc MacYoung shows you
the easy to recognize the unmistakable danger signs of developing violence. This
is not a 'self-defense' course. Stay safe without having to resort to physical
violence.
This will be lecture will be followed by two training seminars on Saturday 22nd
and Sunday 23rd September. Numbers are restricted to allow more personal
interaction. The package includes photos with Marc, just bring your camera and I
am sure he will sign any of his books you have.
Seminar day one, Saturday 22nd September
‘Applying Martial Mechanics’.
Generating power is easy. Unfortunately, losing it is even easier. This seminar
first helps you stop the countless small 'leaks' rob you of power. After
preventing power loss, the same mechanics are applied to dramatically increase
your power delivery. This is not some 'secret' esoteric art or UMFS (ultimate
MacYoung fighting style). The components are already in your system. This
seminar will help you understand and apply them more effectively. Using the
tools you will acquire in this seminar, you can run diagnostics on everything
you do to make it more powerful and effective.
Seminar day two, Sunday 23rd September,
‘Surviving a Knife Attack’.
The tactics of a street knife attack are radically different than what is taught
in martial arts schools. Those differences will get you killed or hospitalized
when facing a blade outside the safety of the school. This seminar teaches you
the priorities, tactics and complications you MUST address to stay alive and
minimize your hospital time from facing a blade in the streets. This is not a
martial arts class it's an introduction to survival strategies when facing a
blade in the hands of someone intent on harming you.
Interested? I hope so, here are the details:
Evening Lecture by Marc ‘Animal MacYoung on Friday 21st September (Time TBC
provisionally 7pm to 8pm) is £5
2 day seminar with Marc ‘Animal’ MacYoung on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd
September (Times to be confirmed but both full days) is £100 if paid before
Sunday 15th April on or £120 if booked after that date
One day seminar with Marc ‘Animal’ MacYoung on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd
September is £50 if paid before Sunday 15th April on or £60 if booked after that
date
I have had lots of interest already and booking forms going out before this
information, and this unique will sell out quickly, so if you want I will send
you a booking form straight away so you can get it straight back with payment to
reserve your place, its first come first served, with priority given to 2 day
bookings.
The facilities are excellent, The University of Sheffield is the location in
their Sport Sheffield Campus, Northumberland Road, Sheffield. There is plenty of
on road free parking in the vicinity and I am happy to advise, not arrange, on
overnight accommodation for people who do not know the area.
This event is only bookable through The Academy of Self Defence Ltd.
To book
email:
enquiries@academyofselfdefence.co.uk
or ring Garry on 07738909125
7 - Louis Thompson Power Strike Seminar in September
Message from Lewis Thompson:
Increase Your Power or Your Money Back
As martial artists and people who want to defend themselves from violence one of
the biggest assets we can have is raw power. The problem with that is, it can be
a long hard road to gaining that power and climbing to a level where your
abilities can serve you. Here's the good news...
All of Your Perceptions About Gaining Power Are About to Change
I have spent the last 15 years under my mentor (and father) Geoff Thompson,
honing my craft and learning to gain disproportionate amounts of power using
revolutionary new techniques. I have tweaked and changed even the most minute
details in order to produce phenomenal power through one technique.
I am so confident that my methods will increase your power in one session that
if they don't I will give you your money back.
http://www.thompsonsd.com/shop/training.html
A Strike To Rival The Most Experienced Martial Artists
Using a combination of my unique immersion method, the experience of the Geoff
Thompson 100,000 technique challenge and revolutionary restriction training I
will take you step by step through the process of creating your very own Power
Strike that will rival even the most experienced martial artists.
No matter what your ability as a martial artist there is something to be gained
from this course. If you want to effectively defend yourself or just increase
your striking power this is the course for you.
This is Exactly What I Need...How Do I Attend?
The course will be held at my self defence studio in Coventry on the 8th
September 2012 from 10am until 2pm and places will be limited so don't hesitate
as the places will go fast.
The usually cost of the course is £85 but, if you book before 31st March 2012
you will only have to pay £65.
As part of the course you will receive a free gift worth 24 pounds plus a
certificate of completion.
http://www.thompsonsd.com/shop/training.html
8 - The World Combat Association
In the last couple of newsletters I have told you about the launch of a new international organisation being headed by Peter Consterdine 9th dan and myself which should be the ideal home for pragmatic martial artists like us. If you wish to practice your art in a practical way and get recognition for doing so, I feel sure this organisation will be of interest. The “World Combat Association” will be live very soon and I will forward details of how you can download the all the information shortly. The brochure will be ready fro your to browse over in a week or so!
9 - Rory Miller to visit the UK
Message
from Mick Franklin:
Hi Everyone,
I wish to bring Sgt Rory Miller, author of Meditations On Violence and Facing
Violence, over to the UK in June. Rory Miller works in the American Prison
Service, his website is: http://chirontraining.com/Site/Home.html
Right now I need to see how much interest there is among the martial arts
community before I go ahead and set all this up.
The courses Rory Miller will run will include the 'soft' courses of
De-escalation, Violence Prevention and Violence Dynamics, as well as contact
courses such as Introduction To Violence (includes: the 7 aspects of Violence,
force law, efficient movement, fighting to the goal, counter ambush, infighting,
environmental fighting and more) as well as Logic of Violence (scenarios
designed for disaster management in violence). In addition if there is enough
interest we will run a very intensive and physical 3 day course of scenario and
weapon training.
The courses will range from approximately £50-£100 for a day course.
If you interested please register your interest with me (mick.franklin@hotmail.com)
and I will keep you updated. Or if you have any questions please let me know and
I'll do my best to help.
Thank you for your time,
Mick
10 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
Below you can find details of my upcoming open seminars for the next few 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
17th and 18th of March 2012 – Brugge, Belgium
On the 17th and 18th of March 2012 I’ll be teaching some open seminars in
Belgium! The seminars will cover key bunkai principles, drills and training
methods related to 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 17th of March will be
split into two sessions 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00. Training on Sunday
the 18th of March will run from 10:00 to 12:00. The cost is 20 Euro per session,
35 Euro for Two sessions, and 50 Euro for all sessions. Preference will be given
to participants having registered through email so to ensure your place you need
to contact Jason Verhaeghe in advance to the event. Places can not be guaranteed
for those who make no prior contact. You can contact Jason Verhaeghe (organiser)
at jason.verhaeghe@arcatin.com
or via phone on +32 473 915 575
25th of March 2012 - Ashford, Kent
On Sunday the 25th of March 2012 I will be teaching a seminar in Ashford, Kent on applications from both Kushanku / Kanku-Dai and the Pinan / Heian series, and the relationship between the two. The seminar will run from 11am to 4pm and will take place in Towers School & Sixth Form Centre, Faversham Road, Kennington, TN24 9AL. Tickets cost £25 per person and can be purchased from the Invicta Martial Arts website via paypal at https://sites.google.com/site/invictamartialarts / or alternatively to pay by cheque or for further details please call 07521387347 or e-mail invictamartialarts@gmail.com Group booking discounted prices are available upon request.
1st of April 2012 - West Hallam, Derbyshire
On the 1st of April 2012 I’ll be teaching an open practical karate / kata bunkai seminar from 10am to 2pm at The Community Centre, Station Road, West Hallam, Derbyshire, DE7 6GX. The seminar will cost £25 and cheques (payable to “A J Chapman”) should be sent to A J Chapman, 9 Elizabeth Close, West Hallam, Derbyshire, DE7 6LW. You can contact Andy on andyc@the5thdiscipline.co.uk or 07773020103. There is ample parking onsite and tea, coffee and bottled water will be provided. I look forward to seeing you there!
15th of April 2012 – Blairgowrie, Perthshire
On Sunday the 15th April 2012, from 11am to 3pm, I’ll be teaching a seminar on both impact training and kata application. The first 2 hours will be on kata application, drills and principles. The second 2 hours will be on impact training, power development and pad drills (pads will be provided for those who do not have their own). The seminar will take place at Live Active Blairgowrie, Beeches Road, Blairgowrie, PH10 6PN. The seminar will cost £25 and cheques (payable to “Karen Whytock”) should be sent to Karen Whytock, 27 Gean Grove, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 6TL. You can also call 01250 870061 and speak to Ally or Karen for more details.
21st and 22nd of April 2012 - Nuremberg, Germany
On the 21st and 22nd of April 2012 I will be teaching a seminar in Nuremberg. The theme of the seminar is self defense applications, flow drills and padd drills for Passia / Bassai-Dai kata. The location is Gym of Georg-Ledebour-Schule, Georg-Ledebour-Straße, 90473 Nürnberg. Seminar fees: Full weekend seminar 50 € / Saturday only ticket 35 € / Sunday only ticket 20 €. Saturday (Kata/Bunkai Bassai Dai): 10:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 14:45 / 15:15 – 17:00. Sunday (Pad work): 10:00 - 11:30 / 12:00 - 13:30 Please bring your own pads! Please note, participants must be at least 16 years of age or older / The seminar will be held in English Registration: Registration is mandatory and required by e-mail; you will receive a confirmation by e-mail after registration. Number of participants is limited. Contact / organizer: Dojo Kenshokan at VfL Nürnberg, www.kenshokan.de / Christian Conrad, E-Mail: Conrad.Christian@kenshokan.de
5th of May 2012 - Halifax
On Saturday the 5th of May I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Halifax. This seminar will cover real world applications from a number of “advanced” kata including Chinto / Gankaku, Seishan / Hangetsu, Passai / Bassai-Dai, etc. The semainr will take place in Serbian Orthodox Church at 18 Fern Street, Boothtown, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6NP from 11.00 to 15.00. The cost is £25 per person. Payment can be made online via www.zenkarate.co or by cheque, made payable to “L Richardson” and sent to 53 Turner Avenue North, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8LF. Payment can be taken in cash on the day only by prior arrangement. This seminar is being organised jointly by Halifax Karate Combatives and Zen Karate-Jutsu. Contact details are Lee Richardson (0755 4006543 - halifaxcombatives@hotmail.co.uk) and Jason Murray (07912 658042 – enquiries@zenkarate.co
6th of May 2012 - Swindon
On the 6th of May I will once again be teaching in Swindon. These seminars are always well attended and places are limited so please act quickly to secure your place.This seminar will cover non-scripted drills, karate grappling drills, multiple opponent drills and kata based sparring. The seminar will be conducted at a gentle pace with the emphasis being on learning how to make use of such methods and drills in training and teaching. The session will be suitable for martial artists of all levels. The seminar will run from 11:00am to 3:00pm 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
27th of May 2012 - Golborne, Warrington
On the 27th of May I’ll be teaching an open sessions at the Ryu-Do Karate & Fitness Academy! Training will run from 11:30am to 1:30pm and from 1:45pm to 3:45pm. Both sessions are open to adults of all grades and styles. The fee is £35 for the day. Places are limited and the closing date for entries is the 20th of May. To book a place you must send a deposit £15.00 (balance to be paid on the day) to Brian Bentham, 55 Cottesmore Way, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3XJ. Brian can be contacted via bentham.brian@yahoo.co.uk and 07736 741 332. The venue of the sessions is Ryu-Do Karate & Fitness Academy, Unit 16b, Millingford Industrial Estate, Bridge Street, Golborne, Nr Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3QE.
2nd of June 2012 - Montrose, Scotland
On Saturday the 2nd 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
16th & 17th of June 2012 - Stuttgart, Germany
On the 16th and 17th of June I’ll be teaching my 4th weekend seminar in Stuttgart! The theme will be advance bunkai & padwork drills for the Pinan / Heian Series. The location is Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen (Uni-Campus) and the event will run from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 9:30am to 1pm on Sunday. Fee for participants: 50 Euro for both days (35 Euro Saturday only, 20 Euro Sunday only). The number of participants is restricted. Registration is recommended. 18 years and above only. For more details please contact Nicolas Hofele, nicolas.hofele@ukd-stuttgart.de / http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de
30th of June 2012 – Northern Ireland
On Saturday the 30th of June I'll be teaching an open seminar in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. The seminar is suitable for practitioners of all styles and will run from 1pm to 5pm (be there at 12:30 for registration) in Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Trostan Avenue, Ballymena, BT43 7BL. The cost will be £30.00 / person (for group booking discounts please contact the organiser). For further details, and to ensure your place, please contact Dan Redmond on 07976987696 or chujo@hotmail.com (www.chujo.org.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.
For details of all seminars (including maps): http://iainabernethy.co.uk/seminar-dates
11 - Seminar in Belgium
On the 17th and 18th of March 2012 I’ll be teaching some open seminars in Belgium! The seminars will cover key bunkai principles, drills and training methods related to 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 17th of March will be split into two sessions 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00. Training on Sunday the 18th of March will run from 10:00 to 12:00. The cost is 20 Euro per session, 35 Euro for Two sessions, and 50 Euro for all sessions. Preference will be given to participants having registered through email so to ensure your place you need to contact Jason Verhaeghe in advance to the event. Places can not be guaranteed for those who make no prior contact. You can contact Jason Verhaeghe (organiser) at jason.verhaeghe@arcatin.com or via phone on +32 473 915 575
12 - Seminar in Nürnberg, Germany
Detials in German:
Bunkai-Jutsu-Lehrgang zur Kata Bassai Dai mit Iain Abernethy am 21. - 22. April 2012 im Kenshokan Nürnberg
Über Iain Abernethy: Iain Abernethy aus Cumbria/England, 6. DAN, British Combat Association, ist einer der führenden Experten des angewandten Karate und Mitglied der 'Combat Hall Of Fame'. Iain versteht und lehrt die Kata als ein vollständiges Kampfsystem, dabei ist ihm vor allem die Vermittlung der Methoden und Prinzipien, die in der Kata stecken, wichtig. Seine Anwendungen sind prxisbezogen für die SV und befassen sich mit unterschiedlichen Kampfsituationen und -distanzen. Wer einmal auf einem der Lehrgänge, die Iain seit vielen Jahren hält, mit ihm trainieren durfte, ist begeistert von seiner offenen, lockeren und professionellen Art, sein umfangreiches Wissen weiterzugeben. Weitere Infos findet ihr unter: www.iainabernethy.co.uk
Lehrgangs-programm: Praxisbezogene und ganzheitliche Anwendungen sowie Flow-Drills zur Kata Bassai Dai zur Selbstverteidigung neben Schlag- und Tritttechniken, werden auch Anwendungen mit Greif-, Würge-, Wurf- und Hebeltechniken gezeigt, auch in der Nahdistanz und Anti-Grappling Techniken
Pratzendrills für Tritte, Ellbogen, Knie- und Kopfstöße, Bodenkampf, aufbauend auf die Kata Bassai Dai
Trainings-zeiten:
Samstag – Kata/Bunkai Bassai Dai: 10:00 bis 12:00 Uhr / 13:00 bis 14:45 Uhr / 15:15 bis 17:00 Uhr
Sonntag - Pratzentraining: 10:00 bis 11:30 Uhr / 12:00 bis 13:30 Uhr / Bitte eigene Pratzen mitbringen!
Hinweis: Mindestalter für Teilnehmer ist 16 Jahre / die Lehrgangsprache ist Englisch
Ort: Sporthalle der Georg-Ledebour-Schule, Georg-Ledebour-Straße, 90473 Nürnberg
Teilnahme-kosten: beide Tage zusammen 50 € / nur Samstag 35 € / nur Sonntag 20 €
Anmeldung: bitte verbindlich mittels E-Mail, nach Eingang der Anmeldung erfolgt eine Bestätigung mittels E-Mail / der Lehrgang ist auf 65 Personen begrenzt
Veranstal-ter/Kontakt: Dojo Kenshokan im VfL Nürnberg, www.kenshokan.de / Christian Conrad, E-Mail: Conrad.Christian@kenshokan.de
Sonstiges: Ausrichter und Veranstalter übernehmen keinerlei Haftung für Personen- und Sachschäden.
Anmerkung: Der Lehrgang wird mit 5 Unterrichtseinheiten zur Verlängerung von Trainerlizenzen des BKB e. V. anerkannt.
Wir freuen uns auf Eure Teilnahme - Euer Kenshokan-Team
Detials in English:
Bunkai Jutsu Seminar with Iain Abernethy on April 21 – 22, 2012 at Kenshokan Nuremberg
About Iain Abernethy: Iain Abernethy from Cumbria/England, 6. DAN, British Combat Association, is a leading expert in effective application of Karate and member of the 'Combat Hall Of Fame'. Iain understands and teaches Kata as a complete combat system, his focus is on getting across the concepts and methods which are hidden in the Kata. His applications can be used in practical self defense and cover a range of distances and situations in a fight. If you ever had the chance to train with Iain in one of his seminars, you will be enthusiastic about his open, professional and relaxed way of teaching his extensive knowledge about Karate application. For more information please go to: www.iainabernethy.co.uk
Seminar content:
Practical and complete self defense applications, as well as flow drills for Kata Bassai Dai
Punch and kick techniques from the Kata, as well as applications using chokes, throws and joint locks, for infight and anti-grappling
Focus pad drills for hand-strikes, kicks, elbow, knee and head butt techniques, ground fight, restricted punching, escaping, multiple enemies, and more. These drills will help ensure the methods and concepts of Kata Bassai Dai (and other kata too) can be effectively used in self-defence situations.
Schedule:
Saturday (Kata/Bunkai Bassai Dai): 10:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 14:45 / 15:15 – 17:00
Sunday (Pad work): 10:00 - 11:30 / 12:00 - 13:30 Please bring your own pads!
Please note: Participants must be a t least 16 years of age or older / The seminar will be held in English
Location: Gym of Georg-Ledebour-Schule, Georg-Ledebour-Straße, 90473 Nürnberg
Seminar fees: Full weekend seminar 50 € / Saturday only ticket 35 € / Sunday only ticket 20 €
Registration: Registration is mandatory and required by e-mail; you will receive a confirmation by e-mail after registration. Number of participants is limited to 65
Contact / organizer: Dojo Kenshokan at VfL Nürnberg, www.kenshokan.de / Christian Conrad, E-Mail: Conrad.Christian@kenshokan.de
Liability: No liability for any damages or injuries will be accepted by organizer or teacher.
We are looking forward to seeing you at this
seminar – the Kenshokan team
13 - Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany
Details in English
The 4th of Stuttgart’s Bunkai- & Self-Defence-Days on Saturday 16.06.2012 and
Sunday 17.06.2012 with Iain Abernethy, 6th Dan Karate, British Combat
Association, Karate England
Place of seminar: Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen
(Uni-Campus)
Subject: Advanced Bunkai of the Katas Heian/Pinan 1 - 5 and Padwork (Please
bring pads with you!)
Timetable: Saturday 10 – 12 a.m., 1 – 2.45 p.m., 3.15 – 5 p.m / Sunday 9.30 a.m.
– 11.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Themes: Bunkai of the Katas including throws, locks, jokes and strangles.
Advanced bunkai (interesting for instructors) including bunkai and drills Iain
has not previously published!". Concepts and methods how to use the Kata as a
complete fighting system. Padwork and padwork-drills attached to the bunkai
sequences
Fee for participants: 50 Euro for both days (35 Euro saturday only, 20 Euro
sunday only). The number of participants is restricted. Registration is
recommended
Registration and Information: Nicolas Hofele,
nicolas.hofele@ukd-stuttgart.de
/ http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de
Participating is possible from 18 years of age and above. The seminar will be in
english language.
Catering: There will be food and drinks
Organizer: Uni Karate Dojo Stuttgart e.V.,
http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de
Details in German
4. Stuttgarter Bunkai/SV Tage am Samstag 16.06.2012 und Sonntag 17.06.2012 mit
Iain Abernethy, 6. Dan Karate, British Combat Association, Karate England
Lehrgangsort: Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen
(Uni-Campus)
Lehrgangsinhalt: Fortgeschrittenes Bunkai der Katas Heian/Pinan 1 - 5 sowie
Pratzentraining (Bitte Pratzen mitbringen!)
Trainingszeiten: Samstag 10 – 12 Uhr, 13 – 14.45 Uhr, 15.15 – 17 Uhr / Sonntag:
9.30 – 11.00 Uhr, 11.30 – 13 Uhr
Bunkai der Katas inklusive Wurf,- Hebel-, und Würgetechniken. Vertiefung des
Bunkai (insbesondere für Trainer interessant) durch zum Teil derzeit von Iain
noch nicht veröffentlichte Anwendungen. Vermittlung der Konzepte u. Methoden der
Katas, um diese als komplettes Verteidigungssystem gegen reale Angriffe zu
nutzen. Pratzentraining und Pratzen-Drills passend zu den Bunkai-Anwendungen
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.
14 - Seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Details in German:
Bunkai Jutsu Seminar mit Iain Abernethy
Wir freuen uns beim vierten Abernethy Seminar in Idar-Oberstein (dieses Jahr
wieder an alter Stätte im Stadtteil Göttschied) auf die Anwendungen der Kata
Kanku Dai / Kushanku. Außerdem wird uns Iain wieder am Ende der beiden
Seminartage seine Übungen mit Schlagpolstern zeigen, die schon im letzten Jahr
für Begeisterung bei den Teilnehmern gesorgt haben. Bitte eigene Pratzen
mitbringen! Das Seminar ist ab 18 Jahren und offen für alle Stilrichtungen. Die
Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Da die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt ist, bitten wir um
eine Anmeldung. Die Teilnahme wird per E-Mail bestätigt.
Ort: Mehrzweckhalle Göttschied, Eichenwaldstraße 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
Zeiten:
Samstag, 3. November 2012
10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1 Stunde Mittagspause)
Sonntag, 4. November 2012
09:00-13:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. ½ Stunde Pause)
Gebühren:
Ticket für Samstag: 35,00 Euro
Ticket für Sonntag: 25,00 Euro
Wochenendticket: 50,00 Euro
Anmeldung: bis 27. Oktober 2012 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
Details in English:
Bunkai Jutsu Seminar with Iain Abernethy
We are looking forward to learning the applications of the kata Kanku Dai /
Kushanku at the fourth Abernethy seminar in Idar-Oberstein (at the old place
again). In addition Iain is going to show us some padwork at the end of each day
where we had already lots of fun last year. Please bring your own pads. The
seminar is for participants over 18 years and open for all styles and grades.
Language is English. Since the number of participants is limited please register
upfront. Your participation will be confirmed by E-Mail.
Location: Mehrzweckhalle Göttschied, Eichenwaldstraße 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
Schedule: Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
10:00-17:00 (approx. 1 hour lunch break)
Sunday, November 4th, 2012
09:00-13:00 (approx. ½ hour lunch break)
Fees:
Ticket for Saturday: 35,00 Euro
Ticket for Sunday: 25,00 Euro
Weekendticket: 50,00 Euro
Registration: till October 27th, 2012 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://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-idar-oberstein-germany-1
15 - Seminar in Berlin, Germany
Details in German:
Bunkai/SV- Lehrgang zur Kata Jion mit Iain Abernethy am 22.-23.September 2012 in
Berlin
Ort: Oberstufenzentrum, Bürowirtschaft und Verwaltung, Lippstädter Straße 9 -11,
12207 Berlin (Lichterfelde)
Anfahrt mit der S-Bahn S25 bis Lichterfelde Süd oder Bus 117 bis Ostpreussendamm
Süd oder Bus M85 bis Lippstädter Str.
Lehrgangsinhaltgangsinhalt — Bunkai Kata Jion
Vermittlung der Konzepte u. Methoden der Kata, um diese als komplettes
Verteidigungssystem gegen reale Angriffe zu nutzen
Samstag, 22.09.2012: 10 – 12 Uhr, 13 – 15 Uhr Bunkai Kata Jion,
15:30– 17 Uhr Pratzentraining. Bitte eigene Pratzen mitbringen.
Sonntag, 23.09.2012: 9.30 – 11.00 Uhr, 11.30 – 13.00 Uhr Bunkai Kata Jion
Lehrgangsgebühr: 45 Euro für beide Tage (25 Euro nur Samstag, 20 Euro nur
Sonntag)
Rentner, Erwerbslose und Jugendliche 35 Euro (20 Euro nur Samstag, 15 nur
Sonntag)
Im Interesse der besseren Organisation bitten wir Sie, sich mit Angabe von Namen,
Stil und Rang anzumelden
Anmeldung/Info: Bernd Alscher
bernd.alscher@t-online.de - Tel.: +49 (0)175 / 9922913 - Tel.: +49 (0)30
7743625
Teilnahme ist ab 16 Jahren möglich. Der Lehrgang ist Stil offen.
Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch.
Ausrichter: Nippon Berlin
Haftung: Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnen eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab.
Details in English
Bunkai-Seminar with Iain Abernethy, 6th Dan on 22.-23.09.12 in Berlin (Germany)
Course content Jion: Practical and complete self defense applications, as well
as flow drills for Kata Jion
Location: Oberstufenzentrum, Bürowirtschaft und Verwaltung, Lippstädter Straße 9
-11, 12207, Berlin
S-Bahn S25 Station Lichterfelde Süd, Bus M85 Station Lippstädter Str. or Bus 117
Station Ostpreussendamm Süd
Seminar times:
Saturday, 22.09.2012: 10:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 15:00 Kata Jion / 15:30 – 17:00 Pad
drills for hand-strikes, kicks, elbow, knee and head butt techniques. Please
bring your own pads!
Sunday, 22.01.2012: 09:30 – 11:00, 11:30 – 13:00 Kata Jion
Fee: 45 Euro For both days (25 Euro only Saturday, 20 Euro only Sunday)
pensioner, unemployed and youth under 18 35 Euro (20 Euro only Saturday, 15 only
Sunday)
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
Registration/Info: Bernd Alscher
bernd.alscher@t-online.de - Tel.: +49 (0)175 / 9922913 - Tel.: +49 (0)30 /
7743625
Organizer: Nippon Berlin
Liability: The organiser is not responsible for any potential damage to property
or personal injury.
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-berlin
16 - 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
17 - Ultimate Self-Defence Seminar with Peter Consterdine and Geoff Thompson
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.
SUNDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2012
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.
Costs: BCA Members £85 / Non-Member £100 (£50 deposit secures a place)
Cheques payable to .BCA', 12B Wellgate, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF5
8NS. Tel: 01924 266016. E-mail:
info@britishcombat.co.uk Website:
www.britishcombat.co.uk
Follow this link for more information and to download a booking form:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/geoff-thompson-and-peter-consterdine-ultimate-self-defense-seminar
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
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www.iainabernethy.com
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