Subject: New Podcast: Discipline & Defiance / Practical Karate

New Podcast: Discipline & Defiance / Practical Karate!

 

Discipline and DefianceThe podcast is back! Please accept my apologies for the delay between podcasts. Hopefully you will find it worth the wait! Seeing as you have been so patient, this podcast covers two topics in a kind of “double feature”!

 

The first subject is “Discipline and Defiance”. Discipline is something readily claimed as one of the positives of martial arts training. However, it’s not all positive and in this podcast I’d like to share my thinking on how discipline, of the wrong sort, can be problematic when it comes to both character development and the practical application of the martial arts. The other related subject we will be exploring is that of defiance. It’s is my view that martial training needs to develop a sense of defiance in order to optimise self-defence skills and develop character. I hope you find my thoughts on these two attributes interesting.

 

The second subject is “Practical Karate”. In that section I look at what the word “practical” actually means and therefore what attributes karate – or any other martial art for that matter – needs to have if it is to be correctly given the descriptive label of “practical”.

 

This was the first podcast recorded with some new equipment; which I’m still getting to grips with. It therefore sounds a little like I’m speaking to you with a bucket over my head! It’s still all very clear and is easy to listen to. However, the perfectionist in me will ensure that this is corrected for the next podcast … I think taking the bucket off my head is going to the key change I need to make :-)

 

I also struggled to find an image for the podcast that conveyed the concept of “defiance”. I had taken a special picture of me throwing a traditional reverse punch in my gi with the “punching hand” inverted and the middle finger extended. It’s a good picture, but the more mature side of me decided not to run with it! I therefore used this picture taken recently during training for a piece on supplementary training that

 

I’m working on. Hopefully the look on my face captures the defiance of the weight and the defiance of the discomfort … or maybe I should have gone with the original picture? :-)

 

Thanks once again for all your patience and I hope you enjoy the podcast! Speak again soon!

 

All the best,

 

Iain

 

Please follow the link to download the podcast or to listen to it online:

 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/discipline-and-defiance-practical-karate-podcast

 

Podcasts are also available on iTunes. Search "Iain Abernethy" in podcasts to find and subscribe

 


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Contents:

 

1 - New Karate for Life Foundation Website
2 - Work Has Begun On New International Association For Practical Traditionalists!
3 - Please Support My Brother In This Challenge
4 - Buy 2 get 1 free on all our books and DVDs!
5 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
6 - Seminar in Pinneberg (near Hamburg) Germany
7 - Seminar in Belgium
8 - Seminar in Nürnberg, Germany
9 - Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany
10 - The British Combat Karate Association

 


 

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1 - New Karate for Life Foundation Website

 

The new Karate for Life Foundation Website is up and running! Please be sure to check it out.

 

The Karate for Life Foundation is a registered not-for-profit corporation whose aim is to promote life skills development and battle HIV/AIDS in Uganda and beyond through the mental and physical training inherent in the practice of the martial arts.

You can also get your own “Ask Me About My Bruises” t-shirt from the site (my favourite t-shirt!):
http://www.karate4life.org/

 

A great site, a great cause and a great t-shirt!

 


 

2 - Work Has Begun On New International Association For Practical Traditionalists!

 

Those of you who have been with us for a while will remember that a couple of years ago I was working to set up a Society of Applied Traditional Martial Arts (SATMA). I put in a lot of work on it, but I was never quite able to free up the extra time that would be needed for the day to day administration. The project, despite huge support, therefore stalled somewhat. The good news is that progress on such a group is now being made!

I recently had a meeting with Peter Consterdine 9th dan; who as most of you know is the joint chief instructor of the British Combat Association along with Geoff Thompson 7th dan. Peter and I are now in the process of setting up an association akin to the STAMA concept, but under another name (to be announced). I will lead things when it comes to all the guidance, advice, materials, newsletters, syllabus creation and recognition, etc and the BCA team will provide all the day to day administration (existing BCA members will know how efficient they are!). Work is underway and please watch this space for news as things develop!

Why I think such a worldwide association is needed and what its role will be:

The expediential growth in those returning to practicing the traditional martial arts in a practical way means that there is now a pressing need for a dedicated world wide association so practitioners of applied traditional martial arts can band together for the benefit of both the arts and themselves.

The bodies set up to promote sporting offshoots or a particular style or methodology – as useful as they can be for their members – do little to promote and enhance what many of us see as the most important aspect of the traditional martial arts.

I’ve felt for sometime that an open and inclusive society is needed for pragmatic traditionalists and Peter Consterdine and myself are getting ready to launch such a body!

Many martial arts associations have a recurring bad habit of trying to limit the freedom of their members and hence I want this new association to promote and enhance the wide variety of pragmatic approaches without imposing unnecessary limits upon people.

This new group will be totally dedicated to, and focused on, the promotion and study of the practical aspects of the traditional arts. We therefore will not be engaged in activities such as selling on insurance etc. Those who therefore have insurance through the other groups to which they belong, or who have it independently, do not therefore need to pay for a service they do not need.

We will be totally happy with all members being members of as many or as few other bodies as they wish. As I say, it is not our job to impose restrictions on members; just the opposite in fact!

The new association will promote all practical approaches to all the traditional martial arts and will have no “chief instructor” and no dictatorial hierarchy. The aim is to provide the following services:

To provide a dedicated body for practically minded traditionalists that is open to all and does not restrict individual approaches.

To promote the practise of applied traditional martial arts.

To promote those individuals, groups and instructors who are contributing to the furtherance of applied traditional martial arts and to help get them the recognition they deserve.

To ensure instructors of applied traditional martial arts from all over the globe can network, learn from each other, and help each other to advance.

To promote the groups, materials and seminars of instructors of applied traditional martial arts to as wide an audience as possible.

To recognise gradings in the applied and practical aspects of applied traditional martial arts so people do not have to test against a sporting or “aesthetic” criteria in order to advance in rank.

To help provide grading opportunities for senior people and to recognise existing grades (proof of existing grade will be required).

To give instructors the freedom and support (if needed) to develop their own syllabuses, to independently test against those syllabuses, and to have the grades awarded by member instructors recorded, registered and certificated.

Instructors will also have the option of having their syllabuses approved. This is in no way mandatory and individual instructors are free to decide if it is for them or not. However, there are benefits to syllabus approval. Gradings conducted by member instructors against an approved syllabus will also be certificated as “approved” (as opposed to simply “registered”).

For a syllabus to be approved it obviously needs to be screened by us. It is not our intention to dictate details and this will be a broad criteria – not specific detail – to ensure approved syllabuses include what I’m sure you’ll agree are “must-haves” such as a holistic methodology (i.e. include striking and grappling), the use of impact equipment, include live non-compliant practise, awareness training, escape skills, bunkai / application of forms (for those groups who practice forms), etc. Help can be provided in designing such a syllabus. Groups who have approved syllabuses may make use of that approval in the promotion of their group.

And more!

Work has already begun on materials, websites, etc. Please hold all questions and watch this space as further details will be forthcoming shortly!

 


 

3 - Please Support My Brother In This Challenge

 

My brother underwent major heart surgery earlier in the year to correct a congenital condition and 6 months later he cycled from the west to the east cost of the UK in 2 days! He’s now going to do the length of the UK over 9 days! This is to raise money for Action Medical Research for Children: the leading UK-wide medical research charity dedicated to helping babies and children. Follow the link if you can help. Thanks! http://www.action.org.uk/sponsor/andyabernethy

 



4 - Buy 2 get 1 free on all our books and DVDs!

 

For those who don’t know, we have an offer running on the website whereby anyone buying 2 DVDs can select a 3rd DVD for free! (#) The same offer means that anyone buying 3 books will get the cheapest one for free. The way it works is that when you add the third item to your shopping cart, the website will automatically discount the cost of that item. If you take advantage of this offer you can make significant savings.

 

(#) – This offer only applies to books and DVDs. Downloads are excluded.

 



5 - 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

 

 

21st and 22nd of January 2012 - Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg), Germany

 

On the 21st and 22nd of January I will be teaching a seminar in Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg), Germany. The seminar will take place in Johannes-Brahms-Schule, Fahltskamp 36, 25421 Pinneberg. The topics are as follows - Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 15:00: Advanced Pinan/Heian Drills / 15:30 – 16:30: Karate's Throws and Takedowns / Sunday: 10:00 – 12:00: Advanced Pinan/Heian Drills 12:30 – 13:30: Escaping and Escape Drills. Fee: 40,00 €.  Participants must be age 16 or older. In the interest of better organisation, we ask you to register with us by providing your name, style and rank by no later than 13.01.2012. We will then gladly assist you with any further questions you may have. Organiser: Sanga-Dojo - Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai im SC Pinneberg Pascal Deurer, Tel.: +49 177 / 6 72 72 79 Email: p.deurer@web.de Website: www.karate-pinneberg.de

 

 

29th of January 2012 – Ayr, Scotland

On the 29th of January, I'll be teaching an open seminar hosted by the Musashi Karate Club. The seminar will run from 11am to 3pm and will be held in Alloway Primary School, Doonholm Road,Ayr, KA7 4QQ. The seminar will cost £25 per person and is open to all grades. Cheques (payable to Musashi Karate Club in advance to secure place) are to be sent to the following address: Jamie Gray, 29 Highpark Road, Coylton, KA6 6QL. For further details and to book your place, please contact Jamie Gray on Jamie@musashikarate.co.uk or 01292 571824 (evenings & weekends). www.musashikarate.co.uk 


19th of February 2012 – Presteigne, Powys

On Sunday the 19th of February I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Presteigne, Powys. The seminar will cost £25 and will run from 11am to 3pm in East Radnor Leisure Centre, Broadaxe Lane, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2YT. Cheques (payable to “Lee Taylor”) to be sent to Lee Taylor, 9 Kings Court, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AJ. Lee can be contacted on 07976914617 and info@leetaylorkarate.co.uk Website: www.leetaylorkarate.co.uk


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

 

 

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

 


 

6 - Seminar in Pinneberg (near Hamburg) Germany

 

Details in German:

 

Bunkai-Seminar mit Iain Abernethy, 6. Dan in Pinneberg (bei Hamburg)

 

21. - 22. Januar 2012

 

Lehrgangsort: Johannes-Brahms-Schule, Fahltskamp 36, 25421 Pinneberg

 

Lehrgangsinhalte:

 

Samstag, 21.01.2012:

10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 15:00: Fortgeschrittene Drills zu den Pinan/Heian-Kata

15:30 – 16:30: Würfe und Takedowns aus dem Karate

 

Sonntag, 22.01.2012:

10:00 – 12:00: Fortsetzung Pinan/Heian-Drills

12:30 – 13:30: Drills rund ums Ausweichen/Entkommen

 

Lehrgangsgebühr: 40,00 €

 

Hinweis: Eine Teilnahme ist ab 16 Jahren möglich. Für eine bessere Planung wird um Voranmeldung unter Angabe von Name, Stilrichtung und Graduierung bis zum 13.01.2012 gebeten.

 

Veranstalter: Ausrichter / Sanga-Dojo - Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai im SC Pinneberg Pascal Deurer, Tel.: +49 177 / 6 72 72 79 Email: p.deurer@web.de

 

Haftung: Der Ausrichter / Veranstalter lehnt jede Haftung ab.

 

www.karate-pinneberg.de

 

 

Details in English:

 

Bunkai-Seminar With Iain Abernethy, 6th Dan in Pinneberg (nearby Hamburg, Germany)

 

21th - 22th January 2012

 

Location: Johannes-Brahms-Schule, Fahltskamp 36, 25421 Pinneberg

 

Seminar contents:

 

Saturday,, 21.01.2012:

10:00 – 12:00; 13:00 – 15:00: Advanced Pinan/Heian Drills

15:30 – 16:30: Karate's Throws and Takedowns

 

Sunday, 22.01.2012:

10:00 – 12:00: Advanced Pinan/Heian Drills

12:30 – 13:30: Escaping and Escape Drills

 

Fee: 40,00 €

 

Advice: Participants must be age 16 or older. In the interest of better organisation, we ask you to register with us by providing your name, style and rank by no later than 13.01.2012. We will then gladly assist you with any further questions you may have.

 

Organiser: Sanga-Dojo - Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai im SC Pinneberg Pascal Deurer, Tel.: +49 177 / 6 72 72 79 Email: p.deurer@web.de

 

Liability: The organiser is not responsible for any potential damage to property or personal injury.

 

www.karate-pinneberg.de

 


 

7 - 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

 



8 - 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

 

 


 

9 - 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.

 


 

10 - The British Combat Karate Association

 

British Combat Karate AssociationPlease 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

 


 

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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