Subject: New Podcast! Funakoshi's 20 Precepts
New Podcast! - Funakoshi's 20 Precepts
I've
just added a new podcast to the website! It’s been a little while since the last
one due to the many demands upon my time, so I hope you feel this one is worth
the wait!
In the first part of the podcast I quickly tell you what I’ve been up to since we last spoke and give a short update on the World Combat Association. We then get into the main theme for this month which is the twenty precepts of Gichin Funakoshi and some of my thoughts about them. The twenty precepts are interesting and wide ranging and they give me an opportunity to talk about martial ethics, pre-emption, the importance of the correct martial mindset, the impact of the martial arts on life outside the dojo, the need for regular training, principles over techniques, the importance of avoiding conflict, awareness vs. paranoia, the purpose of stances, the application of kata in actual conflict, the difference between “practicing” and “doing”, the importance of mindful training, and more! The podcast is not indented to be a definitive guide to the precepts, but instead some of my thoughts on the precepts and the issues they raises.
Regular listeners will remember we had a competition in the last podcast related to my Cumbrian accent and the local dialect. At the end of the podcast and I give you the answers and, with the help of my three children, announce the winners. It was fun to record that bit and I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks to you all for your support of the podcasts and for spreading the word about them! I hope you enjoy this latest offering and I’ll be back with more soon!
You can listen to and download the podcast from this webpage: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/20-precepts-gichin-funakoshi-podcast
All the best,
Iain
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Seminar in Kansas, USA
From Friday the 28th of September to Sunday the
30th of September I will be teaching Kansas in the USA! The sessions will cover
a host of kata applications, bunkai principles and related self-defence
methodologies. All the sessions will take place at Sagasu Family Martial Arts,
725 N 7th Street, Levenworth, KS, 66048. The phone number for the venue is
913-297-0900. The timing of the sessions if Friday 6pm to 8pm, Saturday 9am to
5pm and Sunday 9am to 1pm. All three sessions are just $100 (Friday session only
$20). There is also a $20 late fee for all bookings made after the 7th of
September. Be sure to act quickly! Questions should be directed to Ken Baker on
either 913-651-5018 or kbaker@kc.rr.com. For more information and for booking
forms, please visit the following webpages:
Further details:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-kansas-usa
Download the flier and booking form:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/sites/default/files/file_attach/docs/MYB_Abernethy_Seminar_Sept.pdf
I’m looking forward to meeting old friends and making a few new ones over the
weekend!
All the best,
Iain
Rakesh Patel Applied Karate / Bassi Bunkai
Seminar (9th of Sept)
Rakesh Patel 5th Dan Karate will be conducting an
open Applied Karate seminar on the practical applications of the Bassai Dai/Passai
Kata. The seminar will take place on Sunday 9th September (10am to 2pm) in West
Hallam, Derbyshire and hosted by Andy Chapman of The 5th Discipline, contact:
andyc@the5thdiscipline.co.uk
I graded Rakesh to 5th Dan under the BCA and he also holds a full instructor
qualification with me. I highly recommend you take this opportunity. Kesh is the
business! www.Rakesh-Patel.com
Full details:
Sunday 9th September, 10:00 - 14:00
West Hallam Community Centre, Station Road, West Hallam, Derbyshire, DE7 6GX
Cost: £25 per person
Cheques payable to: “The 5th Discipline Ltd”, 9 Elizabeth Close, West Hallam,
Derbyshire, DE7 6LW
Payment preferred at least 7 days beforehand.
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
Tilbury - 2nd of September
On Sunday 2nd September I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Tilbury, Essex from 1pm - 5pm. The location of the seminar is The Gateway Academy, Marshfoot Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM16 4LU. The cost is £30 per person and there is a group discount for 10 or more people (details from the host). The host is Richard Hang Hong (Seitou Ryu Karate) and he can be contacted via 07899 827 476 or richard@seitouryukarate.com Please make cheques payable to "Seitou Ryu Karate" and send to the address below: Seitou Ryu Karate, 39 Heathercroft Road, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8YA. Please note that cheques must be received by Saturday 18th August in order to be processed in time. Payments received after this date may not get a place. When sending payment please include the names of all attendees and contact info (a mobile number & email address will be sufficient) so that the booking can be confirmed. NO MORE PLACES AVAILABLE
Berlin, Germany - 22nd & 23rd of September
This seminar will be covering the applications of Jion kata and impact drills. Further details in both English and German can be found on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-berlin
Kansas, USA - 28th to the 30th of September
All in the USA may be interested to know that I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Kansas from the 28th to the 30th of September this year! You can find more information here: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-kansas-usa
Preston - 6th of October
On Saturday the 6th of October 2012 from 10am to 2pm I will teaching a seminar on the practical applications of Pinan Godan (10am to 12pm) and impact training (12pm to 2pm). This seminar will be hosted by Reality Self Protection Martial Arts & Self Defence and will take place at South Holderness Sports Centre, Station Road, Preston, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 8UY. The cost is £25 per person and all tickets must be purchased in advance (cheques made payable to “Mr P.L Cooney”) and sent to Mr P.L.Cooney, 11 Nursery Close, Thorngumbald, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU12 9GD. Paddy can be contacted on Paddy@realityselfprotection.co.uk and by phone at 07921488425 www.realityselfprotection.co.uk
Vejle, Denmark - 20th & 21st of October
This seminar will cover the application of Enpi / Wanshu kata and throws for both self-defence and fighting. Further details in both English and Danish and be found on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-vejle-denmark-0
Chelmsford, Essex - 28th of October
This seminar will take place in Chelmsford, Essex from 12 to 4pm. The seminar will cover locking, locking flow-drills, and locking escapes and counters; all from the perspective of the traditional kata. Some of these drills have never before been taught at open seminars. The venue is Newlands Spring Centre, Dickens Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4UU. Tickets cost £25 per person and all tickets must be purchased in advance (no “on-the-door tickets” will be available). Cheques should be made payable to “Kernow Karate club” and sent to Kernow Karate Club, 2 Abell Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6WU. For further details please email Paul Newman on paul@kernowkarate.co.uk or call Paul on 01245 460910 or 07968632719. www.kernowkarate.co.uk You can also buy online via this link: https://www.facebook.com/kernowkarate?sk=app_138996027389
Idar-Oberstein, Germany - 3rd & 4th of November
This seminar will be covering the applications of Kushanku / Kanku-Dai kata and impact drills. Further details in both English and German can be found on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-idar-oberstein-germany-1
Sheffield - 17th of November
On Saturday the 17th of November I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Sheffield at the University of Sheffield, Sport Sheffield, Northumberland Road, Sheffield S10 2TY. The session will run from 10.30am - 3:00pm and will cost £ 30 / person. Please make cheque payable to “Academy of Self Defence Ltd”, and send with both sides of the completed application form to; The Academy of Self Defence Ltd, 8 Crimicar Lane, Sheffield S10 4FB. The form can be downloaded from this webpage: http://www.academyofselfdefence.co.uk/corporate/iain-abernethy/ For further information please contact Garry Smith on 07738 909125 or via email: garry@academyofselfdefence.co.uk
Swindon - 18th of November
On the 18th of November 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 bunkai based flow drills.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@genjitsu.co.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.
Augsburg, Germany - 1st of December
This seminar will be covering the applications of Chinto / Gankaku kata including it's influence on and relationship with the Pinan / Heian series. Further details in both English and German can be found on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-augsburg-germany-0
Details of 2013 seminars are being added to the website and will be shared via the newsletter shortly!
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
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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