Subject: Oct 12 Newsletter - New Podcast!
New Podcast! - The Masters Speak!
Hi All,
Welcome
to the October 2012 Newsletter! The first thing to let you know about is that my
books will soon be available on Kindle! I have got the files produced and I hope
to have them uploaded onto Amazon in the near future. As soon as they are
available, I will let you know via these newsletters!
Things are also getting busy on the seminar front for for the early part of 2013. If you are wanting me to visit your dojo in the first part of 2013, please be sure to get in touch sooner rather than later while dates are still available.
It's been a few years now since I last ran an Introductory Instructors course and I hope to put that right in the first half of 2013 too. Please remember that these courses are only open to black belts who are regulars at my seminars. I'll send out information as soon as details are finalised.
I also have new podcast for you! The podcast is titled “The Masters Speak!” and it covers twenty-five or so of some of my favourite quotes from the works of the past masters. In the podcast we include the words of masters such as Itosu, Funakoshi, Otsuka, Mabuni, Motobu, Kyan, etc. What I hope these quotations show is that much of what is regarded as “traditional” today is not that traditional!
The quotes show that the masters of the past thought that kata without application was “useless”, that karate training should include locking and throwing, that the directions in kata have nothing to do with the angle of attack, that the idea of the kata being for multiple “opponents” who attack in turn was “nonsense”, that awareness and avoidance training is vital, that we should hit first once conflict can’t be avoided, that there is no such thing as a “pure style”, and so forth.
It’s all stuff that those listening to these podcasts are likely to agree with;
and yet those like us often find ourselves labelled as “revisionists” or
“mavericks”. The fact is though that the more pragmatic and holistic approach
which we subscribe to is actually far closer to what was being practised in the
past than the “traditional karate” of today.
I’ve also included a few, shall we say “interesting” quotes that show that some
of the past masters did have some very unusual and unwholesome ideas! I’ve also
included a small number of quotes from more recent martial history which I hope
you find interesting too.
You can listen to and download the podcast on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/masters-speak-podcast
I hope you enjoy the podcast and I’ll be back in
touch soon with the next newsletter!
All the
best,
Iain
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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
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
Lowestoft, Suffolk – 19th of January
On the
19th of January 2013 I’ll be teaching an open course on kata bunkai / practical
karate. The course will be held in the Nirvana Fitness Centre, 60 Pinbush Road,
Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7NL from midday to 4pm. The cost will be just £25 per
person. NOTE: All places need booked in advance and there will ne no “on the
door” tickets. Cheques should be made out to “Satori Martial Arts” and sent to
Kirstie Steadman, Nirvana Fitness Centre, 60 Pinbush Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk,
NR33 7NL. For more information you can contact Kirstie Steadman via 01502 566346
or info@nirvana-fitness.co.uk
Stafford – 20th of January
On 20th
January 2013 I’ll be teaching an open seminar on practical karate / kata bunkai
drills. The seminar will cost £25 / person and will run from 11am to 3pm. The
seminar will take place at Stafford Martial Arts Academy, Top Floor of Paul
Reynolds Centre, Browning Street, Stafford, ST16 3AT. There is a maximum of 25
places so please act quickly! Payment Details: Pay by cheque, but contact Leigh
to confirm your place(s) first. Email or call Leigh Simms on 07581 443637 or
leigh@sjkarate.co.uk
Folkestone, Kent – 27th of January
On Sunday the 27th of January I’ll be teaching an open practical karate / kata
bunkai seminar in Folkestone. The seminar will run from 11:30am to 3:30pm and
will take place at Pent Valley Leisure Centre, Tile Kiln Lane, Folkestone CT19
4PB. The seminar will cost just £25 per head and payment should be sent to Paul
Sarginson, 46 Old Dover Rd, Capel, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HW (Cheques payable
to “International Karate”). For further information contact Paul Sarginson via
paul.sarginson@virgin.net or
01303 256053 / 07768126171
Ayr, Scotland – 3rd of February
On the 3rd of February, I'll be teaching an open seminar hosted by the Musashi
Karate Club. The seminar will be covering karate grappling and drills for
generating power at close range (focus mitts can be provided for those who do
not have their own). 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
Presteigne, Powys – 17th of February
On
Sunday the 17th 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@leelaylorkarate.co.uk
Website: www.leetaylorkarate.co.uk
Joint Seminar with Dan Lewis in Oxfordshire – 16th of
March
On Saturday the 16th of March I am teaching a joint seminar with Dan Lewis 6th
dan. The seminar will run from 10am to 6pm and will be held in Old Mill Hall,
School Lane, Grove, Oxfordshire OX12 7LB. This session is open to all grades and
styles (adults only) and previous knowledge of the kata being covered is not
necessary. You can find out more details about Dan via his website:
http://gojukaratebristol.com. The
seminar will consist of 6 X 1 hour sessions and will cover Sanchin and the
Chinese influence, the principles and applications of Naihanchi / Tekki kata,
body manipulation, bunkai flow drills, disabling techniques, power generation /
effective transitions and pad drills. The cost of the seminar is £35 and cheques
should be made payable to "Grove Martial Arts" and posted to Pete Lord at 28
Bosleys Orchard, Grove, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 7JP. If you have any organisational
questions about the day, please email or call Rebbecca Webb on
beckywebb_3@hotmail.co.uk or
07850249633
West Hallam, Derbyshire – 28th of April
On the 28th of April 2013 I’ll be teaching an open seminar on the close range
combat applications of Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan. The seminar will run from 10am
to 2pm and will take place at The Community Centre, Station Road, West Hallam,
Derbyshire, DE7 6GX. The seminar will cost £25 and cheques (payable to “'The 5th
Discipline Ltd”) 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!
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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