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1 – New Podcast: Life-Preserving and Life-Enhancing!

 

New podcast! There are lots of different martial arts and innumerable approaches to them. We all need to find an approach that we enjoy and that will most efficiently help us achieve our objectives.

 

In my case, I feel any martial art that I am to invest time and effort into must achieve two key things:

 

It must be both live-preserving and life-enhancing.

 

I feel any worthwhile martial arts needs to achieve both objectives; one without the other is not enough.

 

In this podcast, I breakdown what “life-preserving” and “life-enhancing” actually mean to me and hopefully cover a few interesting talking points along the way.

 

Topics covered include: self-protection, how the martial arts can impact on mental and physical health, longevity in training, common things to avoid, how martial arts can contribute to happiness, maximising training benefits, and loads more! I hope you enjoy it!

 

Download and Listen to the Podcast here: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/life-preserving-and-life-enhancing-podcast

 

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2 – Iain Abernethy Seminars!

 

Below you can find details of the open seminars that are taking place in the next few months. I look forward to seeing you at an event near you and if you have any questions about them, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Iain Abernethy and John Johnston in Derby!
Date: 18th of November 2017
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/iain-abernethy-and-john-johnston-derby

Seminar in Chesterfield

Date: 19th of November 2017

Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-chesterfield

Seminar in Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Date: 25th of November 2017
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-ballymena-northern-ireland-1

 

Seminar in Keighley, West Yorkshire
Date: 26th of November 2017
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-keighley-west-yorkshire

 

Seminar in San Diego, California, USA
Date: 1st to 3rd of December 2017
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-san-diego-california

Seminar in Maldon, Essex
Date: 10th December 2017
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-maldon-essex

 

Seminar in Grunwald (near Munich), Germany
Date: 13th and 14th of January 2018
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-grunwald-near-munich-germany

Seminar in Texas
Date: 26th to 28th of January 2018
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-texas

 

Seminar in Denmark

Date: 3rd and 4th of February 2018

Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-denmark-1

 

Seminar in Bradford
Date: 18th February 2018
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-bradford-1

Seminar in Bristol
Date: 24th of February 2018
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-bristol-2

Seminar in Ireland
Date: 2nd to 4th of March 2018
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-ireland

Seminar in Presteigne, Wales with Lee Taylor
Date: 11th of March 2018
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-presteigne-wales

Iain Abernethy and Don Came seminar (Haywards Heath, West Sussex)
Date: 17th of March 2018
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/iain-abernethy-and-don-came-seminar-haywards-heath-west-sussex

Seminar in Dorking, Surrey
Date: 18th of March 2018
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-dorking-surrey

Seminar in Keighley, Yorkshire
Date: 24th of March 2018
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-keighley-yorkshire

Seminar in Birmingham with Leigh Simms
Date: 25th of March 2018
Info: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-birmingham-leigh-simms

 

Please visit this webpage for details of seminars from April 2018 onward: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/seminar-dates 

To organise a seminar for your club, write to iain@iainabernethy.com

 

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3 – New Practical Kata Bunkai Videos!

 

Two new videos since the last newsletter!

 

 

Kushanku-Sho (Kanku-Sho) and Bassai-Sho Bunkai

This video shares bunkai for the rising motion (morote koko gamae) common to Kushanku-Sho (Kanku-Sho) and Bassai-Sho. This is not my bunkai, but that of Norwegian karateka André Pedersen. I was teaching in Norway and chatting with André when he shared these with me. I really liked them and encouraged André to share them. André suggested that I should share them via my channel, so here you are! Thank you André!

Watch here: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/kushanku-sho-kanku-sho-and-bassai-sho-bunkai

 

Placement and Pad Drill

This basic pad drill includes tai-sabaki (body shifting), limb-clearance, a straight palm-heel, a dropping-slap and a rising face kick. Rather than drill such things individually, I believe it is better to drill them in innumerable combinations so they are always viewed in a combative context (it’s more fun too). We begin by practicing the combination on a partner, with control, so we get to practise the placement of the techniques on a human body. We then take the same combination onto the pads so we can practise the methods with impact. Partner drills lack power, and hitting the pads is not the same as striking a person. The two forms of practice therefore complement each other.

Watch here: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/placement-and-pad-drill
 

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4 – Iain Abernethy App!

 

Thanks to everyone for the support of the app! It continues to update every week! Recent updates include:
 

• A details breakdown of a Pinan / Heian Flow Drill

• A complete breakdown of Gekisai Dai Ichi

• Passai / Bassai-Dai bunkai (complete with solo form)

• Naihanchi / Tekki Neck Cranks

• The history of the Pinan / Heian series

• The history of Naihanchi

• And more!
   

New and exclusive material added each week! Access to our HUGE practical karate video encyclopaedia! All for less than a cup of coffee each week!

If you’re not already a user, please find details here: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/iain-abernethys-applied-karate-kata-bunkai-app

 

 

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5 – Karate Throws Volume 1!

 

Karate Throws Volume 1 is now available on Download, DVD, and with App Subscription!

 

“In karate, hitting, thrusting, and kicking are not the only methods, throwing techniques and joint-locks are included” – Gichin Funakoshi

 

This video series looks at the “forgotten” throws that were once commonly practised within karate. The throws of karate can be found throughout the traditional kata and are well documented in the writings of the past masters. This video series will help practical karateka reintroduce this now neglected practise back into karate so it can once again be the holistic art it was originally created to be.

 

In addition to showing how to perform the throws, this video also shows where the throws can be found in the traditional kata and the writings of the past masters (complete with photos where possible). Additionally, this video also examines the underlying throwing principles encapsulated by the kata examples and shows additional ways in which they can be applied.

 

This volume looks specifically at the lifting throws which involve lifting the enemy’s feet off the floor. Volumes 2 and 3 (coming soon) will look at throws that trap the leg, and throws which disrupt posture.

 

Volume 1 now available on:

 

DVD (part of buy 2 get a 3^rd DVD FREE offer!):

https://iainabernethy.co.uk/shop/product-category/dvd/

NOTE: All formats available! Place your order and we will ship the right one for your county.

 

Download:

https://iainabernethy.co.uk/shop/product-category/download/

 

Stream with an app subscription:

https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/iain-abernethys-applied-karate-kata-bunkai-app

 

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6 – Self-Protection for Children

 

"When Parents Arent Around: A Young Person’s Guide to Real Self-Protection" by Jamie Clubb

When Parents Aren’t Around” offers up-to-date and well researched information that is easy to read for 8-13 year old children and their parents. The aim of the book is to teach children basic behavioural skills for self-protection, designed with a proactive approach that switches them onto survival without making them paranoid. It is written so that information can be learnt and retained with a special introduction and a chapter for parents to help in their child’s self-protection education. This book focuses on the soft and hard skills needed to be in place in order for a child to have a better chance to avoid or escape safely from a physical confrontation.

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Parents-Arent-Around-Self-Protection-ebook/dp/B076HQYZ27/

USA: https://www.amazon.com/When-Parents-Arent-Around-Self-Protection-ebook/dp/B076HQYZ27/

REVIEWS:

 

“At long last a real-world self-protection book for children! This is a million miles away from the collections of impractical “martial arts tricks” that normally masquerade as children’s self-protection. Both parents and children need information that avoids the false confidence of the quick fix, but instead promotes the life skills to correctly perceive and handle threats. This book encourages understanding and using natural instincts, critical thinking, empirical learning, developing communication skills, and understanding self and others. A fantastic book that will genuinely contribute towards a child’s safety and self-confidence.” – Iain Abernethy 7th dan karate

“When Parents Aren't Around' A young person's guide to real self-defence provides comprehensive insights into the world of self-defence, and debunks many myths and misconceptions. It is an excellent resource, which parents and children can use together to learn a range of practical techniques and life skills, which will enhance their confidence and self-esteem. The message that integrating a genuine self-defence framework into a person's life helps to achieve an independent and safer future is a powerful one. I recommend this book as very readable, and one which gives sound advice to parents and young people about how to deal with actual and potentially challenging situations.” – Claude Knight, Director of the Kidscape children’s anti-bullying charity.

"There is so much in this book that will genuinely empower children. What sets Jamie Clubb's approach apart is his emphasis on self-defence as an attitude of mind rather than just a series of physical moves. This book will be of real value to any child who feels bullied or is unsure how to handle other people's aggression. By teaching children how to read threatening situations accurately and cultivating their self-awareness Clubb's methods will help children keep themselves out of danger, as well as giving them the self-assurance and practical skills they need to handle it when they cannot." – Dr Stephen Briers – TV child psychologist on numerous programmes including Little Angels, Teen Angels, The 10 Demandments and author of Superpowers for Parents

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Parents-Arent-Around-Self-Protection-ebook/dp/B076HQYZ27/

USA: https://www.amazon.com/When-Parents-Arent-Around-Self-Protection-ebook/dp/B076HQYZ27/

 

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7 – Shogun Practical Karate Tournament (Middlesex)

 

Doug Connell’s Shogun Practical Karate group are developing a form of competition with greater relevance to practical karate than standard formats. This will include traditional kata, realistic bunkai, bunkai with resistance, pad drills, live striking and grappling, etc. Iain has been invited to help officiate on the day. If you’d like to learn more then please email Doug Connell on doug.connell@shogunpracticalkarate.com

 

 

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8 – Christian Wedewardt in the UK!

 

On the 29th of April 2018, Christian Wedewardt will be teaching his first ever UK seminar! Iain and Christian have taught together in Germany. Iain is a big fan of Christian’s material and way of teaching! Christian teaches practical karate in a structured, fun and extremely practical way. We are delighted that UK karateka have the opportunity to learn from Christian and enjoy his teaching style!

 

Christian speaks English fluently and the entire seminar will be in English (you can put away the German phrase books!).

 

Iain Abernethy will be in attendance for the full day. Iain will be assisting with the instruction and on hand to answer any questions.

 

The theme of the day will be practical karate drills that will be applicable to all styles. This will include two-person drills, impact drills and kata bunkai.

 

The seminar will run from 10am to 5pm and will be held at: The Beacon, Portway, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 9BX.

 

Cost is £35 per person (for groups, when 4 pay, the 5 person goes free). Please contact iain@iainabernethy.com for details of how to book your place and payment details. Places are limited and all places must be pre-booked. There are no “on the door” places.

 

About Christian: Christian Wedewardt (43) holds a 5th dan in karate and has been training for 30 years. He believes in martial arts that have strong traditional roots and that are also entirely relevant and applicable to today’s world. Christian passionately believes in a version of karate that is exciting and attractive to everyone interested in art, fighting and self-defence

 

See Christian in action on this webpage: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/christian-wedewardt-uk

 

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9 – Kris Wilder and Iain: 30th of June and 1st of July 2018!

 

I’m pleased to be able to announce that Kris Wilder and I will be teaching together at a two-day event in Oxfordshire, UK on the 30th of June and the 1st of July! The theme of the event will be “Reframing your art for the next level” and it will be open to karate practitioners of all styles. More information will be available soon!

 

To be kept in the loop please email iain@iainabernethy.com

 

Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/179265152647645/

 

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10 – Virgin London Marathon in 2018 for The Stroke Association

 

Marcus is a member of our website and he is running the London Marathon to raise money for The Stroke Association. It would be great if you could lend any support.

 

Message from Marcus: I am running the Virgin London Marathon in 2018 for Team Stroke, so for the the charity The Stroke Association. This charity is something close to my heart following a number of my family members having suffered from strokes including most recently my mother in 2008.

 

Some facts about stroke can be found here : https://www.stroke.org.uk/

 

Strokes really can be devastating for those who suffer them and those who care for them after (mainly the family members).

 

I know it is a cheek but can I ask if any of you are able to, to consider sponsoring me to help me reach my total of £2000 that I have said I will raise for The Stroke Association in order to help them to help those suffering from the aftermath of a stroke and their families etc. My fundraising page is linked here:

 

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=MarkHuttley

 

Many thanks

 

Mark

 

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11 – 5th Annual Charity Training Camp

 

 

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