Photos from Chuck Norris Event in Las Vegas

 

Hi All!

 

I'm now back from the USA and I have a few photos to share! I also got some video of me teaching at the event and I'll share some bits of that soon. Below you can view a few photographs from my time at the 2012 International Training Conference of Chuck Norris’s United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF). Needless to say, I had a blast! It was a real honour to be invited to teach at the event and I found all the participants to be warm, friendly, enthusiastic and very able. I taught two sessions on kata application principles; one for the instructors within UFAF and one for all black belts. I also taught a session on self-defence concepts for the black-belts. I have some video of those sessions and I’ll share the odd snippet in coming months. Thanks to everyone who made this event so special for me. I greatly enjoyed everyone’s company!

 

On the Saturday evening there was a formal dinner and I was presented with a plaque by Chuck and Aaron Norris. Something I'll never forget! Under my name the plaque reads, “In appreciation for sharing your knowledge and expertise to the betterment of our organisation - Chun Kuk Do, Chuck Norris Founder, Las Vegas, NV, July 2012”. The plaque will be treasured and it already resides on my office wall.

 

After the event was over I took the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon and it did not disappoint! Naturally I took the opportunity to take photos of various martial poses against such a stunning backdrop :-)

 

I took lots of pictures and I hope you find this small sample of interest.

 

Speak soon!

 

All the best,

 

Iain

 

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Me getting my Plaque from Chuck and Aaron Norris (2nd left and extreme right - obviously!)

 

Teaching one of the sessions

 

A variant of a crank in Pinan - Pyong An 5

 

Explaining angles in forms using an example from Pinan - Pyong An 5

 

Not sure who said what here but it made Jason and me laugh!

 

Jason Kifer - My uke for three days (many thanks!)

 

A panoramic of one of the sessions

 

Our table at the formal dinner. To my left is Ed Saenz UFAF 9th degree. A great guy!

 

Stick me in a beautiful place and I have a compulsion to do kata – It is a serious concern!

 

A side kick in the Grand Canyon (Thanks to Carsten for the inspiration :-)

 

Me and one of my closest friends “Froggy” in the desert. We grew up together and he now resides in Australia. It was great to catch up in person.

 

A self taken photo of me in the helicopter

 

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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

 

Tilbury - 2nd of September

 

On Sunday 2nd September I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Tilbury, Essex from 1pm - 5pm. The location of the seminar is The Gateway Academy, Marshfoot Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM16 4LU. The cost is £30 per person and there is a group discount for 10 or more people (details from the host).  The host is Richard Hang Hong (Seitou Ryu Karate) and he can be contacted via 07899 827 476 or richard@seitouryukarate.com Please make cheques payable to "Seitou Ryu Karate" and send to the address below: Seitou Ryu Karate, 39 Heathercroft Road, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8YA. Please note that cheques must be received by Saturday 18th August in order to be processed in time. Payments received after this date may not get a place. When sending payment please include the names of all attendees and contact info (a mobile number & email address will be sufficient) so that the booking can be confirmed.

 

Berlin, Germany - 22nd & 23rd of September

 

This seminar will be covering the applications of Jion kata and impact drills. Further details in both English and German can be found on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-berlin

 

 

Kansas, USA - 28th to the 30th of September

 

All in the USA may be interested to know that I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Kansas from the 28th to the 30th of September this year! The fliers and booking sheets are being finalised and as soon as they are I’ll let you know! Really looking forward to it!

 

 

Preston - 6th of October

 

On Saturday the 6th of October 2012 from 10am to 2pm I will teaching a seminar on the practical applications of Pinan Godan (10am to 12pm) and impact training (12pm to 2pm). This seminar will be hosted by Reality Self Protection Martial Arts & Self Defence and will take place at South Holderness Sports Centre, Station Road, Preston, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 8UY. The cost is £25 per person and all tickets must be purchased in advance (cheques made payable to “Mr P.L Cooney”) and sent to Mr P.L.Cooney, 11 Nursery Close, Thorngumbald, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU12 9GD. Paddy can be contacted on Paddy@realityselfprotection.co.uk and by phone at 07921488425 www.realityselfprotection.co.uk    

 

 

Vejle, Denmark - 20th & 21st of October

 

This seminar will cover the application of Enpi / Wanshu kata and throws for both self-defence and fighting. Further details in both English and Danish and be found on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-vejle-denmark-0

 

 

Chelmsford, Essex - 28th of October

 

This seminar will take place in Chelmsford, Essex from 12 to 4pm. The seminar will cover locking, locking flow-drills, and locking escapes and counters; all from the perspective of the traditional kata. Some of these drills have never before been taught at open seminars. The venue is Newlands Spring Centre, Dickens Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4UU. Tickets cost £25 per person and all tickets must be purchased in advance (no “on-the-door tickets” will be available). Cheques should be made payable to “Kernow Karate club” and sent to Kernow Karate Club, 2 Abell Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6WU. For further details please email Paul Newman on paul@kernowkarate.co.uk or call Paul on 01245 460910 or 07968632719. www.kernowkarate.co.uk You can also buy online via this link: https://www.facebook.com/kernowkarate?sk=app_138996027389

 

 

Idar-Oberstein, Germany - 3rd & 4th of November

 

This seminar will be covering the applications of Kushanku / Kanku-Dai kata and impact drills. Further details in both English and German can be found on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-idar-oberstein-germany-1

 

 

Sheffield - 17th of November

 

On Saturday the 17th of November I’ll be teaching an open seminar in Sheffield at the University of Sheffield, Sport Sheffield, Northumberland Road, Sheffield S10 2TY. The session will run from 10.30am - 3:00pm and will cost £ 30 / person. Please make cheque payable to “Academy of Self Defence Ltd”, and send with both sides of the completed application form to; The Academy of Self Defence Ltd, 8 Crimicar Lane, Sheffield S10 4FB. The form can be downloaded from this webpage: http://www.academyofselfdefence.co.uk/corporate/iain-abernethy/ For further information please contact Garry Smith on 07738 909125 or via email: garry@academyofselfdefence.co.uk

 

 

Swindon - 18th of November

 

On the 18th of November I will once again be teaching in Swindon. These seminars are always well attended and places are limited so please act quickly to secure your place. This seminar will cover bunkai based flow drills.The seminar will run from 11:00am to 3:00pm and will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic College, Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN3 3LR. For further details and to book your place, please contact Andi Kidd at andi@genjitsu.co.uk You can also call Andi Kidd on 07818417181. The cost of the seminar is £25 (full amount or a £15 deposit secures your place). Cheques should be made payable to “Andi Kidd” and sent to Andi Kidd, 15 Dulverton Ave, Park North, Swindon, SN3 2NT.

 

 

Augsburg, Germany - 1st of December

 

This seminar will be covering the applications of Chinto / Gankaku kata including it's influence on and relationship with the Pinan / Heian series. Further details in both English and German can be found on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-augsburg-germany-0

 

To organise a seminar for your club, write to seminars@iainabernethy.com or call 01900829406.

 

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All the best,

 

Iain Abernethy

 

 

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