New Podcast: Gichin Funakoshi's "6 Rules" of Karate

 

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the latest iainabernethy.com newsletter! The main piece of news is a new podcast on Gichin Funakoshi’s “Six Rules” has just been added to the website! It’s a 45 minute discussion on the rules that Funakoshi said were, “absolutely essential for anyone who desires to understand the nature of karate.” If you see Section One you can find the link to where you can listen to and download the podcast (also available via itunes – just search “Iain Abernethy” under podcasts).

The other key bit of news is that the World Combat Association will be ready to go live very soon! The chances are that if you are reading this you will be a pragmatically biased martial artist and therefore the WCA is almost sure to be of interest. The aim is to solidify a global network of practical martial artists and to provide the freedom, recognition and support most organisations fail to give. Peter Consterdine 9th dan and I are just finalising a few details and then I’ll be sure to forward all the information. Please hold all questions until then. All will be answered soon!

The final thing to say in this introduction is that my email situation now sadly untenable. For many years I’ve worked long hours to ensure everyone who emails me gets a response. However, things have now reached the point where I could spend all day, every day answering emails and still not be able to reply to everyone such is the volume I’m receiving. I also need to focus my efforts on what brings the most benefit to the most people (i.e. the website, the podcasts, the videos, these newsletters, etc) and providing personal “technical support” via email is no longer tenable. I’ll obviously still answer all emails relating to the website, orders, seminars, etc, and I’ll do my best with the technical questions. However, please be aware that if I don’t reply to a technical question it’s not that you are being ignored it’s just that there are only so many hours in the day and yours will be one of a massive amount of emails I will have got that day. I do hope everyone will understand.

Anyhow, that’s enough from this introduction! I hope you enjoy the podcast and I’ll be back with another newsletter very soon. In the meantime please keep in touch via the website, facebook and twitter.

 

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/funakoshis-6-rules-podcast

 

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

 

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"To be sure, the best way to understand karate is not only to practise the kata but also to gain an appreciation of the meaning inherent in each of the various kata." - Gichin Funakoshi (opening line of "Six Rules" in 'Karate-Do: My Way of Life')

 

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Contents:

 

1 - Gichin Funakoshi's Six Rules of Karate (NEW PODCAST)
2 - The World Combat Association
3 - Ultimate Self-Defence Seminar with Peter Consterdine and Geoff Thompson
4 - Pocket One Punch Knockout iphone ap!

5 - Rory Miller to visit the UK
6 - One Thing at a Time by Nick Englen
7 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
8 - Buy 2 get 1 free on all our books and DVDs!
9 - Karate for Life New Website
10 - Seminar in Belgium
11 - Seminar in Nürnberg, Germany
12 - Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany
13 - Seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
14 - “How To Be A Champion” by Richard Trammell
15 - Act for Happiness by Trevor Russell
16 - The British Combat Karate Association

 

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1 - Gichin Funakoshi's Six Rules of Karate (NEW PODCAST)

 

Welcome to the latest iainabernethy.com podcast! In this podcast I give my thoughts on Gichin Funakoshi’s “Six Rules” (of which there are five!). These rules form part of Funakoshi’s book ‘Karate-Do: My Way of Life’ and about which he states, “The strict observance of these rules is absolutely essential for anyone who desires to understand the nature of karate.” This podcast is obviously not attempting to be a definitive explanation or exploration of these rules, but merely my own take on them.

Funakoshi expands and briefly explains all these rules so the podcast also looks at those explanations. Funakoshi’s explanations of his rules raise many points of discussion and are every bit as important to explore as the rules themselves.

Overall, I think these rules are very useful for today’s karateka (and martial artists generally). However, I do find some parts of Funakoshi’s rules “uncomfortable” particularly with regards to his presentation of karate as a “faith”. In the podcast I explain my concerns about this part of Funakoshi’s thinking and why I disagree. The rules also lead me to touch on the subjects of humility, mental attitude, kata, combative principles, the relationship between ‘jutsu’ and ‘do’ and more. The “six” rules are as follows:

1 – You must be deadly serious in training.
2 – Train with heart and soul without worrying about theory.
3 – Although Funakoshi talks of “six rules”, number 3 is missing from the text.
4 – Avoid self-conceit and dogmatism.
5 – Try to see yourself as you truly are and try to adopt what is worthy of merit in the works of others.
6 – Abide by the rules of ethics in your daily life, whether in public or private.

This podcast was entirely unscripted and comes in at just over 45 minutes long. It is my hope that openly and freely sharing my thoughts in this way will prove useful to listeners as they explore the meanings and ramifications of these rules from themselves.

The podcast also has news on the new international group I’m involved with that hopes to provide a home and solid network for practically minded martial artists like us.

I hope you enjoy the podcast and I’ll be back with more very soon!

 

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

 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/funakoshis-6-rules-podcast

 

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

 

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2 - The World Combat Association

 

In the last newsletter I 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. Watch this space and all questions will be answered very soon!
 

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3 - 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

 

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4 - Pocket One Punch Knockout iphone ap!

 

Message from Peter Consterdine:

 

I just wanted to let everyone know that I was finally coerced into an ‘App’ together, which is titled “Pocket One Punch Knockout” It’s available as a download from Apple iTunes on the iPhone and iPad.

This app is a detailed explanation of the ‘Double-Hip’ system for developing that one-shot, knockout strike, but it also goes into the dynamics of ‘Powerstrike’ combinations, demonstrating how transitions between power punching and kicking is achieved.

This film was made with Ricky Manetta, one of the BCA’s Senior Instructors and a Head Co-ordinator for the UFC.

It’s difficult recommending my own app, but it has tremendous instructional value if you really want to know how to put an opponent down with one hit.

This system works in the street and in full-contact competitions, so there is something for the competitive and practical martial artist.

Peter Consterdine

 

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5 - 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

 

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6 - One Thing at a Time by Nick Englen
 

One thing at a time.

It was in the middle of the winter, outside everything was covered with snow and with the slippery roads driving to the dojo was an adventure on its own. When arriving at the parking lot of the venue I saw only six cars. I wondered if any more people would turn up that night.

Even inside the dojo it was freezing cold. After everyone was prepared and waiting for a couple of minutes to see if there were more people going to come training started. Apart from Sensei we were with six.

After a warm-up and some stretching we lined up at the side of the mat.

‘As we are with a small group we have lots of space we can use so we can do some stuff we can’t when the dojo is full.’ Sensei told us. ‘Today we will have a look at how to deal with multiple opponents.’

‘Rob you will defend, Joe and Tom attack Rob. I want the two of you to really go for Rob with for now just punches. Glove up and put some headgear on.’

After gearing up Rob squared off with Joe and Tom. ‘Go’ Sensei said. Joe threw the first shot which Rob parried and followed up with a counterpunch. This missed its effect as Rob tried to combine it with a swing at Tom which missed completely. Another more committed punch thrown by Rob at Tom missed again and simultaneously threw Rob slightly off balance, opening him up for attacks by Tom and Joe. Rob covered up and moved backward trying to escape the attacks from his opponents while throwing out half-hearted punches at both assailants to attempt to keep them at bay..

‘Ok Time’ sensei shouted indicating the drill ended. ‘Rob take a brake, a fresh attacker and a new victim.’

John stood up and walked to the centre of the mat while Joe volunteered to be defender. A similar scenario as the one with Rob unfolded.

Now it was John’s turn, John was a black belt and one of sensei’s most experienced students. At the moment the start signal was given John leaped towards Tom catching him by surprise with a left jab that caught him right on the chin. A follow up with a barrage of punches blasted Tom several meters backwards. Tom unable to cope with the speed and tempo of the attack lost his footing and went flat on his ass. John turned around towards Marc who was shocked and not sure about how to handle the situation. By the time he had recovered John already had closed the gap throwing a right cross which Marc avoided by moving backwards. When Marc threw a jab cross combination in return, John covered up his head and drove forward, driving his elbows into Marc, pushing him back. This was followed up again by wing chun-like chain punches accompanied by a forward drive blasting Marc off the mat.

‘Time’ Sensei shouted. ‘Well done John….’

John nodded.

‘Ok everybody take a seat’ Sensei said while walking to the centre of the mat, ‘I intended to show this but John discovered it by himself. The only way to fight multiple opponents is to fight one opponent multiple times. The first two bouts showed that it’s hard to divide your attention and energy over two opponents causing us to take half measures and in the end spend even more energy and time.

This also counts for daily life, there is a word multitasking but in fact when we do multiple things at the same time we will spend even more time as we make mistakes and have to correct those. If you try to read three books simultaneously you have to spread your available time over three books. This means that it takes about three times longer to finish every single book. If you try to learn more than one discipline at once it’s just the same.

So do one thing at the time, give it your full 100% attention and then move on to the next. Now go and practise this amongst yourself, here on the mat and in daily life.’

 

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7 - 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

 

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

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

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8 - 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.
 

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9 - Karate for Life New 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!

 

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10 - 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

 

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11 - 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

 

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12 - 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.
 

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13 - 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
 

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15 - Act for Happiness by Trevor Russell

 

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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

 

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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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