Subject: New Podcast and 30 Mins of new Bunkai Videos!

Money and the Martial Arts / 30 Mins of New Bunkai Videos!

 

Hi All,

Money and the Martial Arts!Welcome to the latest newsletter! An especially warm welcome to all the new members! It’s good to have you join us!

The first thing is that a new podcast called “Money and the Martial Arts” has just been added to the website and iTunes! This new podcast looks at the ever controversial topic of money in the martial arts, and includes our first ever musical section! You can find more details in section one.

I’ve also uploaded quite bit of video footage since the last newsletter! If you check out section two you can find a link to a single webpage where you can view all 30 minutes. The videos cover the bunkai of the “u-punch”, advanced drills for Pinan / Heian Yodan and Godan, leg-trap takedowns, pad-drills for hip movement, and more.

The newsletter also includes an updated seminar list for the next few months. One upcoming event that is sure to be of interest is the first “Bunkai Bash” which sees many of the UK’s pragmatically focused traditionalists meet to swap ideas and have some fun. Everyone teaching is well known to me and I this is sure to be lots of fun! I’m really looking forward to it! Check out section 3 for more details!

The 7th of July sees my first ever UK seminar on the applications of Wanshu / Enpi and Neiseishi / Nijushiho. This newsletter also has information on my joint seminar with Kris Wilder later in the year!

Please checkout the contents list below and I’ll be back with more soon! Thanks once again for all the support!

All the best,

Iain

 


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Contents:

1 - New Podcast: Money and the Martial Arts!
2 - New Online Videos!
3 - The Bunkai Bash
4 - Kris Wilder and Iain Abernethy Seminar!
5 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars (UK, USA, Germany)
6 - Dojo Blues by The Aspiring Legends
7 - Heian / Pinan Kata Bunkai The Fundamentals by Lee Taylor Update
8 - The Spirit of the Sword by Nakamura Taisaburo (translated by Gavin J. Poffley)
9 - Modern Defensive Tactics Australia WCA Syllabus Approval
10 - BCA 20th Anniversary International Close Combat & Self Defence seminar
11 - Stop Bullies Now
12 - Shoot Wrestling Canada
13 - Aragaki Seisan Seminar with Ben Ryder
14 - Jion Seminar Series with Mark Bonner


 

1 - New Podcast: Money and the Martial Arts!

 

Money and the Martial Arts!This new podcast looks at the ever controversial topic of money and the martial arts. In the podcast I share my views on whether it is right to take payment for martial arts instruction; what amounts to unethical behaviour; the different attitudes that exist to money; how people can unwittingly help unethical instructors; how to most effectively combat money hungry “McDojos”; how money can effect the teacher / student relationship; how money can further good quality martial arts; and more besides!

This podcast also includes the usual news and our first ever musical section! Towards the end of the podcast we have (in full and with permission) the brilliant song “Dojo Blues” by The Aspiring Legends! It’s a brilliant song that all martial artists will be able to relate to, and once it gets into your head it will be there for days!

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

All the best,

Iain

 

Listen to the podcast on this webpage: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/money-and-martial-arts-podcast


Listen to Iain Abernethy's Podcasts on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/iain-abernethy-practical-application/id393104872#

 

 



2 - New Online Videos!

 

Since the last newsletter I have added over 30 minutes of online practical karate / bunkai videos to the website! The topics covered include:

 

The application of the "u-punch" in Passai / Bassai-Dai

 

One drill for the entire bunkai of Pinan / Heian Godan

 

One drill for the bunkai of the first half of Pinan / Heian Yodan

 

Pinan / Heian Yodan arm-lock

 

Leg trap takedowns and throws

 

Padwork drills for effective hip movement

 

If you follow the link you can view all the videos on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/all-new-bunkai-videos-last-newsletter

 

I hope you enjoy the videos!

 



3 - The Bunkai Bash

 

An update from Andi Kidd featuring links to a full program of events!

 

Dear All

 

Please let me invite you to the Bunkai Bash!

 

The Bunkai Bash is a 48 hour event open to all bunkai enthusiasts who want training from some of the country’s leading bunkai instructors including, Iain Abernethy, Andi Kidd, Rakesh Patel, Matthew Sylvester and many more!

 

A full programme is here https://sites.google.com/site/thebunkaibash/program

 

From Friday Evening the 21st June 2013 till Sunday afternoon 23rd June 2013 you will be treated to a bunkai spectacular at the Far Peaks camp site. We will have our own secluded area for you to pitch your tent and then train for over 15 hours throughout the weekend.

 

With a BBQ on the Saturday night included nothing should spoil an excellent weekend of top quality instruction. If you want to bring some family the site has many activities and lots of nearby attractions.

 

Go to https://sites.google.com/site/thebunkaibash/ for full details with the full instructors programme!

 

The whole weekend’s training is only £80.00 and includes:

 

* Over 15 hours of quality Instruction
* 9 Fantastic Instructors

* 2 nights camping fees plus fee Sunday night if required
* Saturday BBQ
* Free video reminders of lessons
* Commemorative T Shirt
* Certificate signed by all instructors
* Free scrapes and bruises!

 

Not participant members of the family are welcome; an additional cost of £25 per adult and £20 per child will be required

 

For discussion on this event please go to http://www.genjitsu.co.uk/acekarateforum/ where you will find a special section dedicated to the Bunkai Bash. Here you can catch the latest updates on the event, confirmed instructors and chat to other like-minded individuals!

 

Do not miss the opportunity to improve your application knowledge by attending the most concentrated amalgamation of top quality bunkai instruction this year.

 

To reserve a place email Andi Kidd at andi@genjitsu.co.uk or call 07818 417 181

 



4 - Kris Wilder and Iain Abernethy Seminar!

 

On November 16th and 17th this year I will be teaching a joint 2 day seminar with Kris Wilder 5th Dan hosted by Grove Martial Arts in Oxfordshire. Kris has been training since the 1970’s and is the author of over 5 critically acclaimed books including the Way of Kata, the Way of Sanchin Kata, the Little Black Book of Violence, How to Win a Fight – to name just a few. Kris is a great teacher and I am really looking forward to teaching with him again, this will be the first weekend we have taught together for a full weekend! It will also be a good opportunity to spend a considerable amount of time getting to grips with the fundamentals of the core principles that Kris and I teach.

If you would like to see all the topics we are covering, please take a look at the poster provided.

Tickets cost £70 a head for both days. This is a flat fee so it is advised to attend both days.

Cheques should be made payable to GROVE MARTIAL ARTS and sent to Peter Lord at 28 Bosleys Orchard, Grove, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 7JP.

If you would like to book places for this course or have any enquiries, please contact Becky Webb – beckywebb_3@hotmail.co.uk

 

More details on this webpage: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/kris-wilder-and-iain-abernethy-joint-seminar

 

Kris and Iain Event

 



5 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars (UK, USA, Germany)

 

Below you can find details of the open seminars that are taking place over the next few months. Details of others will be added as soon as details have been finalised. 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.

 

Alabama, USA - 31st of May, 1st of June, 2nd of June

 

This weekend will see me teach a seminar in Alabama, USA! Details have yet to be finalised but as soon as they are I will let you all know via the usual channels. Please watch this place!

 

 

Stuttgart, Germany - 15th and 16th of June

 

This seminar will cover the Bunkai of Nijushiho / Niseishi Kata, Joint-Locks and Padwork. The seminar will run from 10am to 5pm on Saturday (with breaks) and from 9:30am to 1pm on Sunday. You can find more details in both English and German on this webpage: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-stuttgart-germany-2

 

 

The Bunkai Bash - 22nd and 23rd of June

 

On the 23rd of June I will be teaching as part of the Bunkai Bash! I know all the instructors well and they are all highly recommended. For details of the full event please see this webpage: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/bunkai-bash-are-you-going For further details and to book your place, for either the full event of the Sunday when I am teaching, please contact Andi Kidd at andi@genjitsu.co.uk You can also call Andi Kidd on 07818417181.

 

 

Telford, England - 7th of July

 

On the 7th of July I will be teaching an open seminar on the applications of Wanshu / Enpi and Neiseishi / Nijushiho! The first hour will look at key kata principles using the Pinan / Heian kata to illustrate them. The session will then move on to the applications of Wanshu / Enpi and Neiseishi / Nijushiho! This is the first time I in the UK I have taught a seminar dedicated to these kata. The seminar will be held at Kyushinkai Martial Arts, Court works Industrial Esatate, Bridgenorth Road, Madeley, Telford, TF7 4JB from 11:00 to 15:00. The cost is £25 per person. Group discount:  Five people can attend for the cost of four! Cheques should be sent to Sam Stuart, Kyushinkai Martial Arts, Court works Industrial Esatate, Bridgenorth Road, Madeley, Telford, TF7 4JB (cheques payable to “Kyushinkai Martial Arts”). Sam can be contacted via 07940726311 and info@kyushinkai.com

 

 

London, England - 1st of September

 

On Sunday the 1st of September, from 10am-2pm, I will be teaching an open seminar in London! The cost is £30 per person and the Dojo address is Winton Primary School, Killick Street, London, N1 9AZ. Cheques should be made out to “Adam Cockfield” and sent to Iain Abernethy Seminar, c/o Adam Cockfield, 83 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AX. For further details and to ensure your place, Adam can be contacted on sski_london@hotmail.co.uk and 07838 608789. A map of the dojo location is also available on the club website: http://www.sski-london.co.uk/training-times-and-location

 

 

Kansas, USA - 13th to the 15th of September


From the 13th to the 15th of September I will be teaching a series of seminars in Lenexa, Kansas, USA! These seminars are sponsored by Hanshi Dan Kennedy and the United States Kenpo Kobujitsu Federation. The Friday session will run from 6pm to 8pm and will be held in the Cedar Ridge Christian Church Gymnasium, 8835 Lackman Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215 (Just south of 87th on Lackman). The Saturday seminar will run from 9am - 5pm and will again be held in the Cedar Ridge Christian Church Gymnasium. The Sunday session will run from 9am to 1pm and will be held in the Lenexa Karate Academy, 13960 Santa Fe Trail Drive, Lenexa, KS 66215 (913-962-1640). All three sessions will coat just $125! Friday only $35. $25 late fee for all registrations made after September 6th. Send completed registration forms and payment to: Lenexa Karate Academy, 13960 Santa Fe Trail Drive, Lenexa, Kansas 66215. POC: Dan Kennedy, 913-962-1640. Download forms and brochure from this webpage: 
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-kansas-usa-0

 

 

Blairgowrie, Scotland - 22nd of September

 

On the 22nd of September, from 1pm to 5pm, I will be teaching a open practical karate / kata bunkai seminar 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.

 

 

Stalybridge, Cheshire - 5th of October

 

On Saturday the 5th of October I will be teaching an open seminar in Stalybridge, Cheshire! The theme will be Bassai-Dai / PassaI bunkai and karate locking drills! The cost is £25 and the seminar will run from 12pm to 4pm. The location for the seminar is The Karate Centre, Unit 11, Rassbottom industrial estate (behind Stalybridge fire station and next to train station), Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1RH. Please send cheques to this address made payable to “Tameside Martial Arts Ltd”. If you have any questions, please contact Craig Murphy on 07947 791 314 of info@tamesidemartialarts.co.uk Website: www.tamesidemartialarts.co.uk

 

Chelmsford, Essex - 20th of October

 

On Sunday the 20th of October I will be teaching a seminar in Essex on advanced drills for the Pinan / Heian kata. This will involve instruction in lengthy flow drills that will permit the practise of both large sections and whole kata in single drills. This seminar will take place in Chelmsford, Essex from 12 to 4pm. The venue is Newlands Spring Centre, Dickens Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4UU. Tickets cost £30 per person (there is a £5 discount of all those who pay before the 1st of July). 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 07968 632719. www.kernowkarate.co.uk

 

 

Ballymena, Northern Ireland - 2nd of November

 

On Saturday 2nd November 2013 I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Northern Ireland! The seminar will run from 1pm to 5pm and will be held in the Ballymena North Business & Recreation Centre, 120 Cushedall Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6NU. The cost will be £35.00, but you can get the early-booking cost of £30.00 if pre-booked and paid before the 19th of October. Group bookings by arrangement. For further details contact Dan Redmond on chujo@hotmail.com or 07976987696 or write to Dan Redmond, 185 Dunclug Park, Ballymena, BT43 6NU, Northern Ireland

 

 

Kris Wilder and Iain Abernethy Joint Seminar!

 

On November 16th and 17th this year I will be teaching a joint 2 day seminar with Kris Wilder 5th Dan hosted by Grove Martial Arts in Oxfordshire. Kris has been training since the 1970’s and is the author of over 5 critically acclaimed books including the Way of Kata, the Way of Sanchin Kata, the Little Black Book of Violence, How to Win a Fight – to name just a few. Kris is a great teacher and I am really looking forward to teaching with him again, this will be the first weekend we have taught together for a full weekend! It will also be a good opportunity to spend a considerable amount of time getting to grips with the fundamentals of the core principles that Kris and I teach. If you would like to see all the topics we are covering, please follow this link: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/kris-wilder-and-iain-abernethy-joint-seminar Tickets cost £70 a head for both days. This is a flat fee so it is advised to attend both days. Cheques should be made payable to GROVE MARTIAL ARTS and sent to Peter Lord at 28 Bosleys Orchard, Grove, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 7JP. If you would like to book places for this course or have any enquiries, please contact Becky Webb – beckywebb_3@hotmail.co.uk.

 

 

Tilbury, Essex - 24th of November

 

On Sunday the 24th of November I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Tilbury, Essex from 1pm - 5pm. The seminar will beon Karate Grappling Techniques and Drills. 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 9th of November 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.

 

 

Augsburg, Germany - 30th of November and 1st of December

 

This seminar will cover the Bunkai of Wanshu / Enpi and arm-locks, wrist-locks, leg-locks and neck-cranks. The seminar will run from 10am to 5pm on Saturday (with breaks) and from 9:30am to 1pm on Sunday. You can find more details in both English and German on this webpage:

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-augsburg-germany-1


 

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 - Dojo Blues by The Aspiring Legends

 

I love this song! I heard the tune a while ago and was itching to share it with you all, but Brad made me promise to wait until the video was completed :-) The song is featured in this month's podcast, but you need to be sure to see the great video too! Please follow this link to view it and please be sure to share as widely as you can!

 

http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/dojo-blues-brad-jones

 



7 - Heian / Pinan Kata Bunkai The Fundamentals by Lee Taylor Update

Lee Taylors new bookLee Taylor's first book - ‘Heian Pinan Kata & Bunkai The Fundamentals is now available in print and digital formats from Lulu and Amazon.

"Can I take this opportunity to thank those people who took the time to purchase my book, and those who have given me great feedback about it, I truly am humbled from peoples’ generosity and support. The original intention of the book was for my students to have a reference point for their kata and bunkai training, but it has been well received in and out of the karate fraternity, so many thanks." - Lee Taylor

Lulu link: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/lee1200

Amazon link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heian-Pinan-Kata-Bunkai-Fundamentals/dp/1291293183/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1361780210&sr=8-20

Here are some reviews about the book:

"In Heian / Pinan Kata & Bunkai, Lee Taylor has used photographs to provide an illustrated step-by-step demonstration of the five main Heian / Pinan Kata (Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan and Godan). The book also provides alternative suggestions for finishing moves and a brief, but informative history on the evolution of kata. This book is a great aid for students who want to sharpen up their kata away from the dojo" - Andy Higgson, Martial Arts Illustrated

This is NOT your standard kata book showing just the moves and maybe a few unrealistic applications that would only work against another trained martial artist attacking with pre-arranged martial arts techniques...Lee's excellent pragmatic book demonstrates realistic and workable techniques that can be used as they were originally intended - in a civilian self-defence scenario against an opponent that is not compliant or has martial arts knowledge. Highly recommended!" - Karate_Lofty, 14 Mar 2013

“A few days ago I received a phone call from Lee Taylor. Apart from us swapping a few emails, this was the first time we chatted together and it was evident after the first five minutes (the call then went on for almost an hour) that we had a great deal in common with regards to our approach to karate. I mentioned to Lee that I was looking to start conducting some product reviews as part of my website developments and asked whether he would like his new book entitled 'Heian/Pinan Kata & Bunkai: The Fundamentals' to be one of the first. A couple of days later, I received through the post a copy of the book from Lee with a cover note inviting my honest review and opinion. So here goes...

During an initial flick through the pages, which is something I always do when I get my hands on a new book, it became quickly evident that this book is well structured, presented and formatted. Heavily illustrated, the pictures are large, clear and relevant. The cover art certainly catches your attention plus the size, text and fonts give the text a 'manual' feel that can be used in the dojo alongside your training with enough space around the pages to scroll some relevant notes and comments should one see fit to do so.

The short foreword for the book was written by Iain Abernethy, who is of course globally well-known for his work in the 'kata bunkai' field. It becomes clear from the start that Lee has taken great influence from Iain's approach since apart from a small number of alterations to suit his own style of kata, the vast majority of applications demonstrated within the pages are the same as those given in Iain's 'Pinan/Heian Kata: The Complete Fighting System' DVD’s. I know that Lee has trained with Iain in the past, having also been awarded an instructors certificate by him, so I would consider him more than suitably qualified to present his own take on these applications. In my view, he achieves this very well.

The book starts off with a concise introduction that talks about the basis of the Pinan/Heian forms, how they are constructed, sequenced and ordered. Lee also discusses the need to understand 'context' when practicing karate and his views on correct application for civilian self-protection.

The remainder of the book then looks at each of the five Pinan/Heian kata in turn, covering the solo choreography followed by a number of bunkai sequenced to match the kata movements. Intertwined between these are a selection of quotes from past masters that help to support the notion that the comprehensive study of kata has traditionally been the main focal point of karate training. Many of these quotes are by Kenwa Mabuni (the founder of Shito-Ryu karate), who was himself regarded to be a very knowledgeable master with respect to kata analysis and had extensive exposure to the training practices of both the Shuri and Naha lineages.

In summary, this book is straight to the point, easy to follow, well written without ambiguity and clearly formatted. It provides a selection of practical applications for the Pinan/Heian kata series that combine together with progressive and integrated themes for the prime objective of physical self-protection. Since Lee's views are very similar to those of my own, it was an enjoyable read and I noticed numerous times that my head was uncontrollably nodding in agreement with many of the points discussed

All in all, I would certainly recommend this book to sit on the shelves of all pragmatically minded karate practitioners - preferably well read and dog eared!” – Chris Denwood

 



8 - The Spirit of the Sword by Nakamura Taisaburo (translated by Gavin J. Poffley)

 

The Spirit of the Sword“It’s been a long time since I formally studied swordsmanship, but it is nevertheless a topic which I find fascinating. This is a great book which I feel should be part of every martial artist’s library! A great read!” – Iain Abernethy

Nakamura Taisaburo's landmark book on the art of the sword includes technical information, thoughtful analysis, and fascinating recollections of his own training and teaching. One of the most famous Japanese swordsmen of the twentieth century, Nakamura sensei is widely acknowledged as the preeminent reinvigorator of the practice of tameshigiri (test cutting) as a test of technical and spiritual mastery. The Spirit of the Sword--first published in Japanese in 1980, now translated into English for the first time--is regarded by many as the most complete of Nakamura's writings on Japanese swordsmanship. Here Nakamura instructs the reader on the integration of iaido, kendo, and tameshigiri; the correct mental approach to sword practice; training methods; numerous kata or forms; a guide to sword maintenance; and historical notes on the use of the sword as a weapon. Illustrated with over 800 original photographs, this book is a must-have for any student of the Japanese sword and an excellent resource for sword enthusiasts in general.

About the Author

Nakamura Taisaburo (1912-2003) was a renowned sword master and the founder of the Nakamura-ryu style of sword arts. He was the chief instructor of the All-Japan Toyama-ryu Iaido Federation and the head of the All-Japan Battojutsu Federation. He held a 9th-dan rank in Battojutsu and Iaido as well as an 8th-dan rank in Jukendo and a 7th-dan rank in Kendo.

Gavin J. Poffley has a master's degree in Japanese translation from the School of Oriental and African Studies and has also studied at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and Hiroshima University, writing dissertations on the modernization of Japan's martial arts and the history of Okinawan karate. He has dan ranks in Shorin-ryu and Goju-ryu karate and aiki-jujutsu as well as experience in many other systems. Gavin currently resides in East London with his wife, Taeko.


http://www.amazon.com/The-Spirit-Sword-Cutting-Japanese/dp/1583945423/ 

www.amazon.co.uk/The-Spirit-Sword-Cutting-Japanese/dp/1583945423/
 



9 - Modern Defensive Tactics Australia WCA Syllabus Approval

 

Congratulations to Karl Thornton and Modern Defensive Tactics Australia upon having their excellent syllabus approved by the World Combat Association!

 

For more information please follow this link: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/modern-defensive-tactics-australia-wca-syllabus-approval

 

For more information on the World Combat Association, please visit the website: www.worldcombatassociation.com

 

Iain Abernethy (WCA Chief International Coach)

 

 



10 - BCA 20th Anniversary International Close Combat & Self Defence seminar

 

BCA 20th Anniversary International Close Combat & Self Defence seminar with Geoff Thompson 8th Dan and Peter Consterdine 9th Dan.

 

To mark the 20th Anniversary of the British Combat Association (BCA), Geoff and Peter will be hosting their annual Close Combat and Self Defence Day seminar in Coventry on October 6th 2013.

 

No organisation has done more to further the progress of the practical martial arts. Whilst still supporting the traditional aesthetic, their unique teachings will encompass the physical elements of self defence, personal combat and the psychology of confrontation.

 

Widely regarded as pioneers in the field of self defence, Geoff and Peter go right to the heart of real world, up close and personal combat.

 

Their emphasis on the necessity for hard, stressful and dynamic training to prepare for such occasions is acknowledged around the globe.

 

This one day course will cover: Impact Development, Line-ups, Fear Control, Pre-emptive Strikes, Power Kicking, Practical Sweeps & Takedowns, Close Range & Impeded Striking. Performance under stress, Use of Force & The Law, plus a range of unique Combat Concepts.

 

This is an international open event, discounted for members of the World Combat Association, British Combat Association and the British Combat Karate Association, but open to all.

 

Sunday 6th October 2013, Centre AT7, Austin Drive, Bell Green Road, Coventry CV6 7GP.

 

All places need to be pre-booked – the course will fill quickly.

 

Registration 09.30am – Seminar 10am – 4pm.

 

Costs: BCA, WCA, BCKA members £85 – non-members £100. A £50 deposit secures a place.

 

To reserve a place contact the BCA on 01924 266016 e-mail: info@britishcombat.co.uk www.britishcombat.co.uk

 

This one day experience has become legendary in the UK martial arts calendar.

 

For flyer go to: http://britishcombat.co.uk/diary/event-posters/

 



11 - Stop Bullies Now

 

The Stop Bullies Now video workshop has been developed from the Team Black Belt Anti-Bulling workshops which we utilise for our own students and external clients.

The video is aimed directly at school children and encourages the planning and practice of both “soft skills” such as improving a child’s body language, through to “hard skills” such as diversion and evasion strategies and on to dealing with direct physical confrontation and escape.

The Video workshop would be an excellent foundation for any Martial Artist wishing to run an Anti-Bullying programme in their school, we also run an affiliate scheme for school owners wishing to recommend the video purchase to their from our site. www.stopbulliesnow.org

 



12 - Shoot Wrestling Canada

 

Shoot Wrestling Canada is celebrating 35 years! We have grown into a national coaching association for both Martial Arts and Law Enforcement. I would like to reach out to the UK.

 

Highlights of the Shoot Wrestling Canada program are , 

 

Sport Specific drills and games, for example developing throws:

 

“Up Root the Tree” in 3 skill levels.   3 x 3minute rounds 

 

Level 1) I try to get you in a bear hug and lift you off the ground, you do the same.

Level 2) I can use the bear hug and a “designated “throw you continue at level 1.

Level 3) I can use random throws, you continue to up root the tree.

 

Chain Wrestling: A continuous looping motion , escape the hold , reverse it put it back on your partner. and a loop is created! There are examples on web site i.e. "chase the arm bar", chain wrestling drills for triangles leg locks etc.

  

Shoot Wrestling Series : submission holds flowing from one to another  using the action reaction formula. Upper Body 1: uses large resistance. Upper Body 2: uses small resistance. Upper Body 3: combine large and small resistance

 

I have authored 5 books and 3 training manuals and have references. My goals are to create a UK branch through our coaching certification programs.

 

I would like to teach via skype and personal seminars.

 

Contact: ronbeer@rogers.com

Website www.shootwrestlingcanada.com

 

Thank you for you time and interest.

 

Ron Beer

 



13 - Aragaki Seisan Seminar with Ben Ryder

 

Ben Ryder (Koryu Uchinadi) will teaching the defensive application of Aragaki Seisan in Halifax on 16th November 2013.

 

Knowledge of this particular version of the kata is not essential and Ben will be exploring the similarities with Seishan/Hangetsu.

 

This seminar is co- hosted by Andy Chapman (Shoshin Jissen Shotokan Karate) and me (Jiko Kaizen Karate Jutsu) and will be held at my dojo. The venue address is- Serbian Orthodox church, Heap street, Boothtown, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6JE

 

The session will cost £15 per person, £25 for two people. Payment in advance will reserve your place. To reserve your place please contact me via e-mail at markbonner1@hotmail.co.uk

 

I've trained with Ben before and can say that he is top drawer, this will be an excellent seminar.

 

Ben Ryder / KUUK Promo: http://youtu.be/cF7lanAUWzA

 

All the best

 

Mark Bonner

 



14 - Jion Seminar Series with Mark Bonner

 

On the 31st of August 2013 I will be running an open session on the practical application of Jion.

 

The session is titled ''Narrow and deep (part one)'' and will focus on the Kata from the opening Yoi to the first double Age Uke-Junzuki.

 

I will look to create a holistic series of applications which will solve a set of predictable responses whilst taking and re-taking the initiative in a close quarter altercation. 

 

The session will also include pad drills to enable the practitioner to increase proficiency at delivering impact with different striking weapons at close quarters.

 

As any technique, or sequence of techniques in Kata can have several applications this session will be part one of two and will primarily deal with denying the opponent an avenue back  into the confrontation.

 

Part two will consider the kata further to deal with a significant loss of advantage by the Karateka.

 

The session will run from 11.00am-3.00pm, the venue is Serbian Orthodox church, Heap street, Boothtown, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 6JE. The cost of the session is £10

 

Anyone who may be interested can contact me at markbonner1@hotmail.co.uk

 

All the best

 

Mark.

 

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