Subject: October Newsletter: New Podcast - What is Kata? / Applied Karate Outtakes
October 2009 Newsletter!
Hi All,
Welcome to the October newsletter! The first thing to tell you is that a new podcast has been added to the blog! The podcast is called "What is Kata?" and in it I return to basics and discuss what kata is actually for. Some see kata as a kind of shadow-fighting, a physical exercise, a form of moving mediation, a "movement drill" ... but for me, while kata can be all those things, they are not primarily what kata is all about. As you'd probably expect, as part of the podcast there is a good bit of discussion on the relationship between combat and kata. You can find more details in section 1 and I hope you all enjoy it.
I've also added a selection of outtakes from the Applied Karate DVDs to the blog. These were from the filming of the introductions, conclusions and interviews which took place on the south coast of England. During the filming we were interrupted by airplanes, cars, postal workers, cyclists and a whole host of other stuff too. The guys at Summersdale edited all the problems into a 50 second montage which is pretty amusing (even if it is at my expense). I hope it gives you all a few giggles (section 3).
The main thing I'd like to do in this introduction is give a massive thanks to all those who have purchased the New Pinan / Heian Drills DVDs (see section 2). We have never had any of our previous DVDs sell this quickly on launch. The feedback has been great and it's particularly gratifying to hear that many of you are already making use of the drills in your classes and on your syllabuses. Thank you for the support!
We've continued converting the DVDs to downloads and this month we managed to add Seminars 1, Seminars 2 and Bunkai-Jutsu: Volume 1 (Pinan/Heian Series). The download format seems very popular and we hope to add the rest of the Bunkai-Jutsu series to the downloads over the next few months.
In section 4 you can find out about the "Extreme Impact" units that we filmed late last month. It was a fun day, but the demonstration of around 60 high impact drills took it's toll! Both Steve and I were suffering the next day! I feel sure this training system will be of great interest and I'll keep you all informed as things develop.
The final things to mention is that section 10 of this newsletter has a quick update on the progress of The Society of Applied Traditional Martial Arts (SATMA) and that Jissen 6 is coming soon (section 6)!
I hope you enjoy this newsletter, the podcast, the outtakes and all the other stuff we have for you this month. Please check out the contents list below and see what interests you!
Speak soon!
All the best,
Iain
Contents:
1 – What is Kata? (New Podcast)
2 - New Pinan / Heian Drills DVDs Update & Reviews
3 - Karate is Easy: Applied Karate Out-Takes (Quite Funny!)
4 - Coming Soon: Extreme Impact with Iain Abernethy & Steve Williams
5 - New DVD Downloads
6 - Jissen Issue 6 Coming Soon!
7 - Shihan Chris Rowan Course on the 10th of October
8 - Hard Target Weekend Course: 17th and 18th of October
9 - Iain Abernethy in Australia in March 2010!
10 - Society of Applied Traditional Martial Arts Update
11 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
12 - Iain Abernethy in Germany (Berlin) this weekend!
13 - Iain Abernethy in Germany (Idar-Oberstein) this month!
14 - Iain Abernethy in Denmark in November
15 - Grond Breaking Frame
16 - BCA Residential Course 2009 (Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November)
17 - John Skillen presents Craig Philips Karate & Weapons Seminar (25th October)
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1 – What is Kata? (New Podcast)
In this latest podcast we look at what kata actually is and what purpose it serves. Kata can be a kind of shadow-fighting, a physical exercise, a form of moving mediation, a pointless dance, a relic that should be consigned to history, a repository of forgotten "secrets", and a whole host of other things besides. All of these views on what kata is can have merit depending upon what is meant by "kata". However, none of them get to the heart of the matter in my view. In this podcast I explain what I see as the core purpose of kata.
As part of the discussion that leads to my definition of kata, we also discuss how kata came into existence and the nature of the link between kata, kumite and combat. I also look at the relationship between principles and techniques as it relates to kata. Whether you agree with my final definition of kata or not, I hope that you enjoy the podcast and find it interesting and entertaining.
I'd like to thank you all for your support of the podcasts. All feedback and suggestions are always gratefully received (iain@iainabernethy.com) and I'll be back with another one very soon!
Please follow the link to download the podcast or to listen to it online: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?p=335
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2 - New Pinan / Heian Drills DVDs Update & Reviews
As mentioned in the introduction, the new Pinan / Heian Drills DVDs have got off to a flying start! The DVDs show around 40 two person drills that cover the "primary bunkai" for the whole of the Pinan / Heian Series. The thing that people seemed to really like was the way the drills follow the kata series with each one building on the next in a way that develops a holistic combative skill set. Below you can find the initial feedback on the DVDs and a review by Michael Rosenbaum.
Watch the introduction to Volume 1 online: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?p=310
Feedback on "The Pinan / Heian Series: The Complete Fighting System" Volumes 1 & 2
"The DVDs are clear, concise, very informative and simple to follow. They are a great way for students to get a good understanding of the concepts and principles of the Heian/Pinan katas. I wish I had these 10 years ago!" - Lee Taylor
“I think it’s great how you can clearly see that each kata builds on the principles from the previous one whilst still adding more” - Greg Lynham
"Thank you for the DVDs. I’ve had a run through them and they look superb, definitely the best yet!" - Simon O'Brien
"I have recently received your 2 new DVDs (The Pinan / Heian Series: The Complete Fighting System). As with all of your previous DVDs I have purchased I am more than pleased with the content. I am currently a 2nd Dan Taekwondo student and instructor and these drills will really help in class to add more depth to the applications of forms whatever style of martial arts practiced." - Colin Mowatt
"Thank you for your latest DVDs demonstrating two-man Heian bunkai drills. As usual they are excellent quality! I believe with your books and DVDs (and seminars!) you have created/presented an invaluable karate-do legacy." - Paul Davis
"These DVDs pretty much cement the Pinans to their true potential. Brilliant DVDs!" - Nigel Lee
"The DVD's are very good quality with excellent content, as usual, and I look forward to putting the drills in to practice." - Paul Morey
"More excellent work that you've managed to put on to DVD. Totally brilliant." - Harry Boag
“Iain's DVD's have always been informative and well produced. However, in my opinion the latest DVD's are the best yet. Anyone looking to implement practical applications into their training or syllabus needs to have a copy. For the less experienced, It's also an excellent way to pick up the principles of Bunkai Jutsu” – Paul Newman
"The DVD’s are great. It is excellent as there is loads of stuff on both volumes." - Andrew Daly
"The presentation is very clear. The drills are demonstrated and explained very well. If you've ever been to one of Iain's seminars it's like having him and the boys conduct one in your own living room. If you've any interest in bringing the Pinan/Heian kata to life then these discs (and Bunkai Jutsu Vol.1) are a must. Even if you don't want to take the drills shown here 'as is' there is more than enough food for thought to enable you to create your own." - Lee Richardson
"With his latest DVD's The Pinan / Heian Series:The Complete Fighting System, Iain Abernethy continues to shut the gap between "form and function" within traditional kata practice. Not only are the techniques shown highly effective, but as clearly demonstrated they are also in line with the kata's key principles. Add to that Iain's extensive knowledge on the history of the kata's and their founder Anko Itosu, and you have an extremely informative piece of work which I would recommend to any karateka serious about their art" - Andy Shipton
Review by Michael Rosenbaum:
Iain has done a marvelous job with the presentation, writing and production of these new DVDs. The manner in which Iain presents the kata as a continuous stream of knowledge that intensifies with each Pinan is very clever and nicely done. It makes each kata part of a holistic process, which over the course of time, the karate-ka absorbs more and more of. Similarly Iain’s presentation of the kata as drills breaths life into the Pinan series and returns them to the rightful function as combative paradigms.
I found Iain’s solo execution of kata very impressive, but more importantly his presentation of Bunkai was more inline with street fighting than the ascetics so commonly associated with kata performance. In fact Iain’s explanations and execution of techniques conveyed the awkwardness of a real fight. For example, Iain’s using of the whole arm to smash and bash with is a very common occurrence when things turn bad. Likewise there were no techniques based upon a 5 or 6 step process, all were pragmatic, precise and to the point. In short what he has done is made Okinawan karate out to be the formalized system of street fighting that it really is.
Iain’s discussions on the four step process of kata and the Pinan’s history was very informative and added much to the DVD. In fact, I’d liked to have heard more. I do, however, have two complaints neither of which is very significant. The first is the black background helps illuminate Iain and his opponents, but during some of the long shots they both faded into the background. The gym atmosphere on previous DVDs was much more to my liking. The second complaint I have is that Iain’s presentation of using kata principles against weapons was a welcome departure from the old ‘empty-handed only fighting routine,’ but there wasn’t enough of it. I found myself saying “more, more, and more”. Perhaps someday he’ll consider doing a series on that subject alone.
Overall I’d recommend these DVD to anyone interested in legitimate bunkai application and the practice kata. – Michael Rosenbaum
The Pinan / Heian Series: The Complete Fighting System: Volume 1
Shodan, Nidan & Sandan
This DVD series reveals, for the very first time, a unique set of two-person drills for the Pinan / Heian series that will enable karateka – of all styles and levels of experience – to return practical combat skills to the heart of kata training. The drills are logical and structured in a way that ensures the gap between solo kata and live combat is effectively bridged.
Volume 1 shows the two-person drills associated with the first three of the Pinan / Heian series (Shodan, Nidan and Sandan). Viewers will see how these drills perfectly follow the kata sequences, with each drill building on the next, so that the practitioner becomes versed in a holistic set of combative methods. This includes striking, breaking balance, controlling limbs, takedowns, a variety of locks and cranks, grappling and throws. This DVD also includes demonstrations of the kata themselves and a discussion of the background and history of the Pinan / Heian series.
Iain Abernethy is one of the world’s leading exponents of kata application and practical karate. He has been invited all over the globe to teach his approach and to help people return to the original combative nature of the traditional martial arts.
Cost: £24.99
Follow this link to purchase these DVDs: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/DVDs_UK.html
The Pinan / Heian Series: The Complete Fighting System: Volume 2
Yodan & Godan
This DVD series reveals, for the very first time, a unique set of two-person drills for the Pinan / Heian series that will enable karateka – of all styles and levels of experience – to return practical combat skills to the heart of kata training. The drills are logical and structured in a way that ensures the gap between solo kata and live combat is effectively bridged.
Volume 2 shows the two-person drills associated with the final two Pinan / Heian kata (Yodan and Godan). This DVD also shows a series of extra drills to demonstrate how the lessons taught by the entire kata series can be developed, varied and progressed. Viewers will see how these drills perfectly follow the kata sequences, with each drill building on the next, so that the practitioner becomes versed in a holistic set of combative methods. The drills in this volume form a “master class” on the principles and concepts introduced by the drills in the first volume. This DVD also includes demonstrations of the kata themselves and a discussion on the four stages of kata training.
Iain Abernethy is one of the world’s leading exponents of kata application and practical karate. He has been invited all over the globe to teach his approach and to help people return to the original combative nature of the traditional martial arts.
Cost: £24.99
Follow this link to purchase these DVD: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/DVDs_UK.html
3 - Karate is Easy: Applied Karate Out-Takes (Quite Funny!)
This clip always makes me giggle so I decided to put it on the blog so you could have a giggle too! It is made up of outtakes from the Applied Karate DVDs. These were from the filming of the introductions, conclusions and interviews which took place on the south coast of England. During the filming we were interrupted by airplanes, cars, postal workers, cyclists and a whole host of other stuff too. The guys at Summersdale edited all the problems into a 50 second montage which is pretty amusing (even if it is at my expense). I hope you enjoy it!
Please follow the link to watch the clip online: http://blog.iainabernethy.com/?p=323
4 - Coming Soon: Extreme Impact with Iain Abernethy & Steve Williams
"I fall to the floor. I’m breathing so hard that my lungs feel like they are about to burst. I look down at my broken body. I can hear nothing but the sound of my pounding heart. I have a splitting headache as my brain screams for oxygen. My muscles are so exhausted that my body can no longer move. So it doesn’t. Mentally and physically I have nothing left. This is hell. And then it starts; like it always does: “Get up! Get a grip of yourself and get on your feet!” The inner voice. My will. My sprit. It’s the one thing that will never lie down and die. So I get to my feet and I do it all again. This is how I train. This is INTENSITY."
In the last newsletter I told you that Steve Williams and I were working on a project called "Extreme Impact". Extreme Impact is a training system that reflects the drills that myself and Steve use to develop power, technique, anaerobic fitness, speed and explosiveness. We recently filmed five units which cover drills to develop all aspects of the following techniques:
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Extreme Impact Unit 1 - Developing a Knockout Jab!
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Extreme Impact Unit 2 - The Cross: The Ultimate Knockout Shot!
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Extreme Impact Unit 3 - Roundhouse: The King of Kicks!
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Extreme Impact Unit 4 - Front and Side Kicks: Straight Down the Line!
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Extreme Impact Unit 5 - Strength & Plyometric Drills: Not for the Fainthearted!
These units will available exclusively as downloads in coming weeks. All five of these units have been filmed and they are currently being edited together. Both Steve and I are looking forward to launching this training system. If you are a martial artist who wants to train in a way that will separate you from the crowd, I think this training system will be great interest to you. Regardless of whether you are a "traditionalist" like myself, or a "modernist" like Steve. Please watch this space for details as things develop!
A way of life…..not a hobby
An extension of me…..not a sport
I was born with this inside me
An able body and a mentality that drives me…
A force beyond normality
A power beyond belief
Hard work, dedication
Commitment, belief
Attitude coupled with talent?
A blessing, a gift, a curse?
Training is me, I am nothing without it
My body feeds from it, my life revolves round it
The drive is overwhelming….
Training….It’s personal!!
Extreme Impact: Enough Said!
5 - New DVD Downloads
Over the last couple of month's we made a number of our DVDs available as digital downloads:
Kata-Based-Sparring
Karate's Joint-Locks 1
Karate's Joint-Locks 2
Karate's Joint-Locks 3
Applied Karate 1
Applied Karate 2
Applied Karate 3
Karate's Grappling Methods 1
Karate's Grappling Methods 2
Masters' Seminar
Seminars 1 (NEW!)
Seminars 2 (NEW!)
Bunkai-Jutsu: Practical Kata Applications Volume 1 - The Pinan / Heian Series (NEW!)
Thanks to everyone for their enthusiastic support of this format!
The downloads are £10 cheaper than the DVDs and there is obviously no postal costs too (we can’t make them any cheaper because – although downloads save the cost of producing the physical DVD – we still need to recoup the costs of filming and editing the actual programmes).
Download Details: The downloads are Quicktime files. QuickTime is a very popular video format and the majority of computers (both Macs and PCs) have the required player installed. In the unlikely event that your computer does not already have the required software, QuickTime player can be downloaded for free from www.apple.com
How It Works: After your payment has been processed you will be directed to a webpage that gives you your unique download link (also sent to you via email). This link will remain active for 48 hours. Simply download the file during that time.
Download Advantages: Cheaper than DVD - No shipping costs - No waiting for the title to be delivered by post.
DVD Advantages: Higher picture quality - Interactive menus and bonus features - You can watch DVDs on TVs in addition to computers.
Details of the four new downloads are copied below:
Seminars 1 (Download)
This double download is the first in a series of downloads recording the seminars of Iain Abernethy 5th Dan. This download features Iain's seminar at the first 'Yin and Yang of Karate' event. This very popular and well attended seminar included discussions and instruction on the following topics: Karate as a self-protection system, no first attack in karate?, pre-emptive striking from a traditional perspective, the role of 'guards', the basics of limb-control, drills, cross-training and karate, the role of ground-work in karate and self-protection, developing the correct mindset for combat, and more!
Note: This download consists of two video files (original DVD was two disks). Upon purchase will receive download links for both video file
Cost: £15.00 (Save £10.00 + No Shipping Costs)
Click this link to purchase: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/downloads.html
Seminars 2 (Download)
This is the 2nd in a series of downloads recording the practical karate & kata application seminars of Iain Abernethy. At this very popular seminar Iain gave detailed instruction on the following topics: The real life limitations of blocking, what to do if you're getting hit, how to use 'knife-hand block' to open an opponent up for strikes, the application of the 'pulling hand', using 'rising block' as a strike, counter and takedown, basic seizing and clinching skills, how to apply 'x-block' from a clinch in order to choke out an opponent, 'x-block' as a takedown and wristlock, the opening move of Naihanchi / Tekki as a highly-effective neck crank, and many more eye-opening applications! This Double Download Set also provides full instruction on a limb-control drill hidden within Pinan Nidan / Heian Shodan and concludes with one of Iain's infamous 'will-drills'.
Note: This download consists of two video files (original DVD was two disks). Upon purchase will receive download links for both video files.
Cost: £15.00 (Save £10.00 + No Shipping Costs)
Click this link to purchase: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/downloads.html
Bunkai-Jutsu: Practical Kata Applications Volume 1 - The Pinan / Heian Series (Download)
Bunkai-Jutsu is the analysis of the karate katas (forms) and their application in real combat. The fighting applications of the katas is one of the most fascinating and sadly misunderstood aspects of karate practice.
Volume 1 covers the applications of the Pinan / Heian (peaceful mind) series. The great Anko Itsou formulated these katas in the early 1900s. They are a complete system of fighting in their own right and were designed to be a collection of the most effective methods being practised in the Shuri region of Okinawa at that time.
This download examines the strikes, locks, throws, chokes, strangles, traps, ground-fighting and combative strategies recorded within the Pinan / Heian series.
Cost: £15.00 (Save £10.00 + No Shipping Costs)
Click this link to purchase: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/downloads.html
Important Notes for Downloads: It is strongly recommended that all customers purchasing downloads have a good quality broadband internet connection due to the large file size. Whilst we have done all we can to minimize file size, even with a broadband internet connection, downloads may take a little while and patience is required.
You must also ensure that your computer has sufficient RAM to play a file of this size prior to purchase. Insufficient RAM will result in the download stalling and freezing during playback. Such playback difficulties are not the fault of the download, but the limitations of the computer in question.
No refunds can be given for downloads once the download link has been sent.
All downloads contain anti-piracy warnings and anti-piracy features. Your purchase of this of a download is taken as a guarantee that you understand unauthorised distribution of your download is a crime for which you can be personally prosecuted.
6 - Jissen Issue 6 Coming Soon!
The 6th issue of Jissen: The FREE practical online martial arts magazine will be available soon! The typesetting is almost complete and we will be sending it out to all the authors for approval shortly. As soon as we get approval, we will send out the magazine to all the distributors and let you know it is ready for download. The magazine will be going out a couple of weeks later that hoped due to other pressures on both mine and Helen's time. However, I'm sure you will feel the 6th issue is well worth the wait! We have a superb selection of articles on practical martial arts / self-projection and I guarantee that you'll be reading about subjects that you simply won't find discussed or addressed elsewhere. It's going to be a bumper issue! If you have yet to subscribe to Jissen, please follow the link below:
Follow this link to subscribe to Jissen: http://www.jissenmag.com/freeSubscription.asp
7 - Shihan Chris Rowan Course on the 10th of October
Bridgwater Bushi Karate Club - Shihan Chris Rowen Seminar - October 10th 2009
Shihan Rowen will conduct two sessions:
All Grades 16yrs and under: 10:30 to 12:00 / Cost £10:00
All Grades 17yrs upwards: 12:00 to 3:00 / Cost £20:00
Both seminars will cover many fascinating aspects of Budo and the Kata Sanchin.
For more information on Shihan Rowen please visit his website: www.chrisrowen.com
Both sessions are limited to 25 places.
"Only the disappointed leave it too late!"
To confirm your place please send your cheque made payable to Andrew Daly for the full amount. Also clearly stating the Name age and number of students attending. Postal address 47 Rowlands Rise, Puriton, Somerset, TA7 8BU. Tel 07500847121 Email : bridgwaterwado@tiscali.co.uk / Website for location of seminar: www.bushi.org.uk
8 - Hard Target Weekend Course: 17th and 18th of October
Hard Target Weekend Course – Combat, Strategies, Tactics, Techniques, Mindset, Methods
This is it! After years of meticulous research, developing and refinement London will bear witness to the launch of the first “Hard Target” training weekend. The general public will be given access to training in methods that have been combat proven in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan, and on the streets and doors of the UK. Most of this information has never been available outside the professional fields before and will be the standards that all courses will be compared.
Hard Target is the culmination of year of hard earned experience at the sharp end of combat; literally “in the trenches” we have assembled a team of unparalleled experience, knowledge and experience, knowledge and expertise together to pass these skills to you.
The course features:
– The pioneering and critically acclaimed confrontation map
– High Instructor to student ratio to ensure good retention of information
– Power Point presentation
– Practical training
– The realities of the edged weapon from those who have “faced the blade”
– How without combat strategies and tactics your techniques are invalid
– What the combat mindset is and how to develop it
– The techniques that work for real
– Merchandise available
– Certificate awarded
Places on the course granted upon successful application
Date: 17 & 18 October 2009
Location: London Army Barracks - TBA
Instructors: Mo Teague (World Combat Arts), Jamie Clubb (Clubb Chimera Martial Arts), Alan Cain (RST) and Curtis Harvey (JKD Gym)
Contact Details: Tel: 020 7421 6180 / Email: enquiries@rstlimited.net
9 - Iain Abernethy in Australia in March 2010!
A PDF is now available for download from my website that includes all the details of my seminars in Australia in March 2010! The PDF also contains a booking form so you can secure your places. Please follow the link below to download the PDF:
http://www.iainabernethy.com/documents/Iain_Aber_Registration_Aus_2010.pdf
As you can see from the PDF, we will be covering a wide range of topics throughout the week! As is the case with all the seminars I do, my intention is to openly share my thoughts on applied karate and kata application in the hope that you will find aspects of my approach useful to you in your own training and teaching.
I’ve planned all the seminars to stand on their own as well as ensuring they all come together to give a very thorough overview of my approach to kata application for all those people who are attending all the events. A lot of interest has been shown in these seminars so please get in touch with the hosts as quickly as you can in order to secure your place.
The PDF has all the contact details for the hosts if you have any questions relating to the organisation of the seminars. If you have question on what we will be covering at the seminars, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line at iain@iainabernethy.com and I’ll get back to you as quickly as I can. Please also be sure to check out the offer of accommodation below.
I’m really looking forward to my first trip to Australia and what I’m sure will be a fun and productive week!
Shindo Karate Seminar contact details:
Rob Auricchio - 0400 416 604 or (03) 9395 2126
Phil Noble - 0403 165 308 or (03) 9749 3113
Kando Karate Seminar contact details:
Paul Veldman - 0411 328 966
Iain Abernethy Contact Details: iain@iainabernethy.com
Accommodation Offer:
I am a member of the Williamstown Dojo and Franchise Manager of Quest apartments in Williamstown North.
Sensei Alan gave me the Ian Abernethy seminar flyer and I have created a special rate for any interstate or international members requiring accommodation.
The package is on our specials page to the left of the screen on our website under Shindo Karate Special. The rates are for a one and two bedroom apartment for the period that the seminars are to be held.
Members can book direct on line and the rates are 30% our published rates. The package can be viewed on www.questwn.com.au
If you have any queries please do not hesitate in contacting me.
Regards,
Beverley Bennett
Franchise Manager
Quest Williamstown North
115 Kororoit Creek Road
Williamstown VIC 3016
P: +61 (0) 3 9393 9700
F: +61 (0) 3 9393 9800
M: 0409 401 934
E: bbennett@questapartments.com.au
W: www.questwn.com.au
Map ref: Melways - 55 G8
10 - Society of Applied Traditional Martial Arts Update
This is just a quick note to update you about the progress of SATMA (the Society of Applied Traditional Martial Arts). The number of people who have registered interest is now way in excess of what we anticipated and we should have a strong number of founder members with which to hit the ground running.
We are a little further behind that we hoped to be with regards to getting everything in place. The paperwork for the grade recognition side of things is complete and all the associated membership books are likewise completed. We are finalising the design of the certificates. All the membership forms have been designed and the associated databases have been constructed. We also have things in place for the newsletter list by which we can all share information and the SATMA forum. The main piece of work at the moment is finalising the SATMA constitution. We then need to get the remaining items off to the printers so we are ready to launch.
As I say, we had hoped to be further along that we currently are. However, I feel it is very important we take the time to ensure everything is place before launching. I do appreciate everyone’s patience and all going well you won’t have too much longer to wait.
If you’d like to be added to the email list in order to receive direct information, please email us at satma@iainabernethy.com
http://www.iainabernethy.com/Society_of_Applied_Traditional_Martial_Arts.asp
11 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars
10th & 11th October 2009 - Berlin, Germany
Wir freuen uns, Iain Abernethy zu einem Lehrgang in Berlin begrüßen zu dürfen. Der Lehrgangsinhalt ist das Bunkai-Jutsu der Katas Chinto/Gankaku und Pinan/Heian 1-5. Ein LG für alle, die fernab von Turnier und Selbstdarstellung, im Sinne der alten Meister Matsumura, Higashionna, Itosu und Miyagi, die Kampfkunst im Bunkai-Jutsu der Katas wiederentdecken wollen. Der LG ist offen für alle Interessierten, jedoch sollten die Katas zumindest vom Ablauf bekannt sein. Da die gezeigten Techniken geeignet und dazu bestimmt sind, bei realer Anwendung schwere Verletzungen zu bewirken, ist eine Teilnahme am LG nur für verantwortungsbewußte Menschen ab 18 Jahren und einer Mindestgraduierung 3.Kyu (Braungurt) möglich. (Ausnahmen, die Graduierung betreffend, nur nach Absprache mit dem Veranstalter) Die Teilnahme erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr. Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnen Haftung jeglicher Art ab. Die genauen Trainingsorte und -zeiten werden rechtzeitig im Sommer 09 bekanntgegeben. Die Seminarkosten für beide Tage: 50,- €. Hotels/Unterkünfte/Zimmer/Jugendherbergen können unter www.visitberlin.de erfragt werden. Infos/Anfragen zum Lehrgang: paraconmail@gmx.de Please follow this link for a PDF with all the details: www.iainabernethy.com/documents/AbernethyLGinBerlin.pdf
17th of October 2009 – Forfar, Angus, Scotland
On Saturday the 17th of October I'll be teaching a seminar from 1pm to 5pm at the Lochside Leisure Centre, Forfar, Angus, Scotland, DD8 1BT. The cost of the seminar is £25 (to be paid in advance). Cheques should be made payable to “Harry Boag” and sent to Harry Boag, 11 Potters Park, Forfar, Angus, Scotland DD8 1JL. For further details and to secure your place, please call Harry Boag on 01307 464767 (after 6pm) or mobile 07722612691 You can also email Harry at harry@hboag.freeserve.co.uk
18th of October 2009 - Leigh, Greater Manchester (Premier Karate Course)
On Sunday the 18th of October 2009 I'll be one of four instructors teaching at the Premier Karate Course. The others are Sensei Wayne Otto O.B.E (Uechi Ryu / 9 times World champion, Terry Pottage 8th Dan (Shito Ryu / Shuko kai) and Tony Christian 8th Dan (Goju Ryu). The seminar will held at Profiles Sports Centre, Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4JY from 12pm to 6pm. All students taking part in this course must have a valid licence and insurance cover. The cost of training is as follows; Seniors over 15 years of age £30.00, 15 years & under £25.00. All students must send a 50% deposit to secure your place (this is NOT refundable). Cheques must be made payable to "Brian Bentham". Please send your deposits to; Mr Brian Bentham, 55 Cottesmore Way, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3XJ. The remaining 50% of your course fee must be paid in cash on your arrival at the venue at that point your name will be checked off against the entry forms. (please ensure that your entry forms are completed in full). Spectators; Seniors over 15 £5.00, under 15s £4.00 (to be paid on entry) PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSE IS ONLY OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM THE AGE OF 8 AND HOLD A MINIMUM GRADE OF 7TH KYU. Telephone Brian on 07736741332 or email: bentham.brian@yahoo.co.uk to book your place (limited places available).
24th and 25th of October 2009 - Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Bunkai Jutsu-Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy am 24. / 25. Oktober 2009 in der Mehrzweckhalle Göttschied, Eichenwaldstr. 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein. Zeiten: Samstag, 24. Oktober 2009 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1 Stunde Pause), Sonntag, 25. Oktober 2009 09:00-13:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1/2 Stunde Pause). Lehrgangsgebühr: Ticket für Samstag 30,00 Euro, Ticket für Sonntag 20,00 Euro, Wochenendticket 40,00 Euro. Der Lehrgang ist ab 18 Jahren, offen für alle Stilrichtungen und die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt. Anmeldung bitte bis 17. Oktober an carstencas@aol.com. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Weitere Infos unter www.karate-goettschied.de Übernachtungsinfo unter www.idar-oberstein.de. Veranstalter: Shotokan Karate Dojo SV 05 Göttschied. Eine Haftung des Veranstalters ist ausgeschlossen.
14th and 15th of November 2009 - Denmark
Vejle Shotokan inviterer til åbent seminar med Iain Abernethy d. 14/11 i Solrød og d. 15/11 i Vejle. Iain, der kommer fra England, er en kæmpe kapacitet inden for fortolkning og praktisk anvendelse af de teknikker vi kender fra forskellige kata. Lørdag d. 14/11-09: Solrød Idrætscenter, Tingsryds Alle 27, 2680 Solrød, København. Søndag d. 15/11-09: DGI-Huset Vejle, Willy Sørensens Plads 5, (judo dojo’en under hal 1), 7100 Vejle. Tidsplan for begge dage: Første træning (alle) kl. 10.00 - 12.00 / Pause kl. 12.00 – 13.00 / Anden træning (alle) kl. 13.00 – 15.00. Hvem kan deltage: Alle der mindst 15 år! Ved forhåndstilmelding er prisen kr. 100,- pr dag (send venligst navn, grad, og klub tilhørsforhold til Jean Sørensen på jean@shotokan.dk) Forhåndstilmelding senest d. 9/11-09. Pris for deltagelse er kr. 150,- pr. dag hvis du først tilmelder dig og betaler på dagen. (der vil være begrænsede pladser). Betaling: Du kan betale for tilmelding via giro nr. 8172269 (korttype er 01) (skriv venligst Iain Abernethy + Vejle eller Solrød ved betaling).
21st November 2009 – Halifax, West Yorkshire
On the 21st of November, I'll be teaching an open seminar hosted by Halifax Jissen Karate-Do. This seminar will focus on the creation of two-person kata and bunkai drills. As well as showing many of the drills I use myself, the process will be explained so attendees will be able to create practical and productive bunkai drills of their own. The seminar will run from 11am to 3pm and will be held in Serbian Orthodox Church, 18 Fern Street, Boothtown, Halifax, HX3 6NP. The seminar will cost £25 per person. Cheques (payable to “L. Richardson”) are to be sent to the following address: Iain Abernethy Seminar, c/o Lee Richardson, 53 Turner Avenue North, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8LF. For further details and to book your place, please contact Lee Richardson on 07554006543. You can also email Lee Richardson via halifaxjissenkaratedo@live.co.uk
22nd November 2009 – Chelmsford, Essex
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 £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 07968 632719. www.kernowkarate.co.uk
29th of November 2009 - Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland
On the 29th of November I'll be teaching an open seminar from 12pm to 4pm in the Glenrothes Martial Arts Centre, Alburnie Park, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5RB. The centre is next to Balbirnie Fitness Centre (look for the Glenrothes Judo Club sign). The centre's website is www.glenrothesmartialarts.com The cost will be £25 and people can book a place by contacting Stuart Maxwell on stuartmaxwell04@btinternet.com or by calling 01592650862 (between 5pm and 6pm). People need to pre-book a place and payment will be taken on the door. Places are strictly limited so please act soon.
6th of December - Hereford
On Sunday the 6th of December I'll be teaching a seminar from 12.00 noon - 4.00pm on the applications of the Pinan / Heian series at the Hereford Leisure Centre, Holmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9UD. The seminar will cost £25 per person (full payment in advance to secure your place). Please send cheques, payable to "Paul Morey" to Paul Morey, 33 Crest Court, Bobblestock, Hereford, HR4 9QD. Paul can also be contacted via paul_morey@btinternet.com or 01432 261481
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.
Details of January 2010 and February 2010 seminars will be added next month
12 - Iain Abernethy in Germany (Berlin) this weekend!
Wir freuen uns, Iain Abernethy zu einem Lehrgang in Berlin begrüßen zu dürfen. Der Lehrgangsinhalt ist das Bunkai-Jutsu der Katas Chinto/Gankaku und Pinan/Heian 1-5. Ein LG für alle, die fernab von Turnier und Selbstdarstellung, im Sinne der alten Meister Matsumura, Higashionna, Itosu und Miyagi, die Kampfkunst im Bunkai-Jutsu der Katas wiederentdecken wollen. Der LG ist offen für alle Interessierten, jedoch sollten die Katas zumindest vom Ablauf bekannt sein. Da die gezeigten Techniken geeignet und dazu bestimmt sind, bei realer Anwendung schwere Verletzungen zu bewirken, ist eine Teilnahme am LG nur für verantwortungsbewußte Menschen ab 18 Jahren und einer Mindestgraduierung 3.Kyu (Braungurt) möglich. (Ausnahmen, die Graduierung betreffend, nur nach Absprache mit dem Veranstalter) Die Teilnahme erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr. Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnen Haftung jeglicher Art ab. Die genauen Trainingsorte und -zeiten werden rechtzeitig im Sommer 09 bekanntgegeben. Die Seminarkosten für beide Tage: 50,- €. Hotels/Unterkünfte/Zimmer/Jugendherbergen können unter www.visitberlin.de erfragt werden. Infos/Anfragen zum Lehrgang: paraconmail@gmx.de
13 - Iain Abernethy in Germany (Idar-Oberstein) this month!
Bunkai Jutsu-Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy am 24. / 25. Oktober 2009 in der Mehrzweckhalle Göttschied, Eichenwaldstr. 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein. Zeiten: Samstag, 24. Oktober 2009 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1 Stunde Pause), Sonntag, 25. Oktober 2009 09:00-13:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1/2 Stunde Pause). Lehrgangsgebühr: Ticket für Samstag 30,00 Euro, Ticket für Sonntag 20,00 Euro, Wochenendticket 40,00 Euro. Der Lehrgang ist ab 18 Jahren, offen für alle Stilrichtungen und die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt. Anmeldung bitte bis 17. Oktober an carstencas@aol.com. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Weitere Infos unter www.karate-goettschied.de. Übernachtungsinfo unter www.idar-oberstein.de. Veranstalter: Shotokan Karate Dojo SV 05 Göttschied. Eine Haftung des Veranstalters ist ausgeschlossen
14 - Iain Abernethy in Denmark in November
Vejle Shotokan inviterer til åbent seminar med Iain Abernethy
d. 14/11 i Solrød og d. 15/11 i Vejle.
Iain, der kommer fra England, er en kæmpe kapacitet inden for fortolkning og praktisk anvendelse af de teknikker vi kender fra forskellige kata.
Du kan finde mange flere informationer omkring ham på: www.iainabernethy.com
Lørdag d. 14/11-09:
Solrød Idrætscenter
Tingsryds Alle 27
2680 Solrød
København
Søndag d. 15/11-09:
DGI-Huset Vejle
Willy Sørensens Plads 5
(judo dojo’en under hal 1)
7100 Vejle
Tidsplan for begge dage:
Første træning (alle) kl. 10.00 - 12.00
Pause kl. 12.00 – 13.00
Anden træning (alle) kl. 13.00 – 15.00
Hvem kan deltage: Alle der mindst 15 år!
Ved forhåndstilmelding er prisen kr. 100,- pr dag (send venligst navn, grad, og klub tilhørsforhold til Jean Sørensen på jean@shotokan.dk )
Forhåndstilmelding senest d. 9/11-09
Pris for deltagelse er kr. 150,- pr. dag hvis du først tilmelder dig og betaler på dagen. (der vil være begrænsede pladser).
Betaling:
Du kan betale for tilmelding via giro nr. 8172269 (korttype er 01)
(skriv venligst Iain Abernethy + Vejle eller Solrød ved betaling)
Vel mødt til alle!
15 - Grond Breaking Frame
Message from John Richardson: If you or Your family are dedicated martial artists and would like to perfect or improve your board breaking skills, then The Grond is most definately for you, your home or your club. The Grond is the latest designed martial arts breaking frame that has unique patented interchangeable board supports that can hold any number of boards and any type of re-breakable plastic board or wooden single use ones, it is height adjustable, lightweight and easily transportable, and can be wall mounted (As in the Display above) or by the use of the also available optional extras can be used in the supported or stand alone positions, the Grond also comes with the optional special techniques attachment. Please See The Youtube link :- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UNy6zS_wQ8
Further information: Torchwood NDT are the north east based manufacturer of 'The Grond' Martial Arts equipment. John Richardson who heads the company is himself a martial artist who competes regularly. About 5 years ago John spotted an opportunity in the market to supply a range of modular style breaking board holders. Through his research and manufacturing experience he has found a unique feature of supporting the boards which he has integrated into 'The Grond' machine that you are bidding on. Health and Safety is of importance to our company. Each machine has been fully risk assessed and is supplied with instructions and guidance to minimize injury. Padded support for instance has been strategically placed on 'The Grond'. Our wall supported model has 'buffering' to protect your household walled area and we always recommend the correct board is used - ie the soft board for children. This is an introductory price on ebay as we normally retail this machine at £149.95 Further attachments can be purchased to transform this wall mounted model into either a supported frame or alternatively a free standing model. Special techniques attachments are also available. Full details from- www.torchwoodndt.com
16 - BCA Residential Course 2009 (Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November)
More Details online: www.iainabernethy.com/British_Combat_Residential_2009.asp
“Peter, Geoff and Dawn, The BCA training camp at Lilleshall was the best training camp I've been to in over 20 years in the martial arts. It not only had some of the best instructors in the World, but also some of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever met - in life, not just in martial arts...” - Jon Ryley: Chief Instructor Karate Jutsu Association and BCA Coach
Dates: The course will be held Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November and will include ALL accommodation, meals and training. Lilleshall is one of the finest sports training venues in the U.K.
Venue: Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Newport, Shropshire
Costs: BCA MEMBERS - £425 / NON-MEMBERS - £475. Cheques payable to: 'BCA', 12B Wellgate, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF5 8NS.
A few places still available - Act Quickly!
Tel: 01924 266016 - e-mail: info@peterconsterdine.com
Click HERE for more details and to download booking form
Instructor Lineup
We are very pleased to announce that we have two of the U.K’s foremost martial artists for the course, being Dave Hazard and Russell Stutely. Both Peter Consterdine and Geoff Thompson will be instructing assisted by a line-up of the top coaches of the BCA.
Dave Hazard: A 7th Dan in Karate with a worldwide reputation, Dave is acknowledged as one of the great technicians of the Karate world, but with a fierce fighting reputation and a karateka acknowledged by all top Japanese masters as one of the very best UK practitioners.
Dave started his Karate career in 1969 training with Sensei Eneoda, Kase, Shirai, Kawasoe and Masatoshi within the K.U.G.B as well as Nakayama. A graduate of the infamous JKA ‘Instructor’s Class’. Few foreigners survive the rigours of this course which is acknowledged as some of the hardest Karate training in the world, attendance being only by invitation.
Russell Stutely: Acknowledged as Europe’s Number 1 Pressure Point Expert, Russell has revolutionized the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pressure point techniques with the traditional martial arts.
What Russell has done with his art is to open the door for all martial artists, from whatever discipline, to massively enhance their effectiveness through pressure point applications. Boxing, grappling and, in fact, any punching and kicking systems stand to be improved with these remarkable techniques.
What Russell can give you is the ‘magic bullet’ you’ve always been looking for - it’s like having a genuine ‘Vulcan Death Grip’ These techniques are real ‘force multipliers’.
Peter Consterdine & Geoff Thompson: Hopefully, we don’t need too much of an introduction, however both Geoff and I recognize that people expect our usual high level input to the course and they won't be disappointed. This is an opportunity that we both look forward to, for us to get in front of our BCA and non-BCA people on the course and inspire and motivate as well as instruct.
If you read the testimonials on the BCA website you will get a real feel for the friendliness you can expect and the openness displayed by all the instructors. Everyone is made to feel welcome and this is a course where no-one will expect you to be bowing and scraping but where we are simply ‘first amongst equals’. Whether you want to learn to ‘hit like a train’, or be motivated to actually change your life, you will get this from Geoff and myself.
Geoff and I will have presentations on various subjects in the evening Lecture Theatre sessions and are always on hand to answer your questions and help with your techniques.
BCA Coaches: We always ensure that the instructor to student ratio is high and throughout the weekend you will also have some of the U.K.s foremost combat coaches. You should, hopefully be familiar with our instructor cadre.
The support line-up includes; Iain Abernethy • John Skillen • Alan Peasland • Peter Lakin.
In their own right these are some of the most sought after seminar instructors both in the U.K and Internationally. They are some of the BCA’s frontline people and you will have numerous opportunities to pick their brains and plug into their unique skills.
The course will be held Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November and will include ALL accommodation, meals and training. Lilleshall is one of the finest sports training venues in the U.K.
For further details of the British Combat Association please click HERE The BCA can also be contacted by calling 01924 266016. British Combat Association, 12B Wellgate, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF5 8NS www.britishcombat.co.uk
More Details online: www.iainabernethy.com/British_Combat_Residential_2009.asp
17 - John Skillen presents Craig Philips Karate & Weapons Seminar (25th October)
John Skillen will be hosting a 4 hour seminar with karate and weapons expert Craig Phillips on Sun 25th Oct - 10am till 2pm at the John Skillen Martial Arts and Fitness Centre in Loughborough LE11 4ER www.johnskillen.com for directions - for further details of this exciting seminar or to book tel 01509233605 or 07719924311 cost is 20 pound per person. Craig Phillips - double nunchakas on you tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtKa2zmgucA
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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