New Podcast! - Your Questions Answered!

Hi All,

 

Welcome to the latest iainabernethy.com newsletter! This month we have a new podcast and a new online video for you! The new podcast is listeners’ questions and it covers the following topics: realism in training, kicking in self-defence, scenario training, training with joint injuries, the evolution of kata, the physiological and psychological effects of conflict, the specifics of female self-defence, home training, using weights to increase punching power, time management for training, and loads more! It’s around one hour twenty minutes long so make yourself comfortable when you sit down to listen to it!

The video shows a bunkai drill for Kushanku / Kosokun / Kanku-Dai and was filmed at the seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany earlier in the month. The drill is intended to act as an aid to memory and as time efficient form of practise for some of the applications associated with Kushanku / Kanku-Dai. I hope you find it of interest.

In other news, my books are now available on Kindle! Kindle books can be purchased from all Amazon websites (just search “iain abernethy” to find them) and viewed on kindle devices or any device with the Kindle Ap installed.

We’ve also got lots of other news too so please check out the contents list below and see what is of interest!

Thanks once again to all for their support of these newsletters! Please be sure to keep telling your friends about them as every bit of support helps me to keep bringing you this material.

Speak soon!

All the best,

Iain

 

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"If there are no stupid questions, then what kind of questions do stupid people ask? Do they get smart just in time to ask questions?" - Scott Adams

 

Note: No stupid questions in this podcast! But I do like this quote ;-)

 

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Contents:

 

1 - Your Questions Answered! (New Podcast)

2 - Kanku Dai / Kushanku Drill (video)

3 - Iain's Books now on Kindle!

4 - World Combat Association News - New 17 minute online arm-lock video!

5 - Oldman's Bubishi: An Introduction to Bunkai from Karate's Kata

6 - Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminars!

7 - Want Iain to visit your dojo in 2013?

 

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1 - Your Questions Answered! (New Podcast)

 

It’s been sometime since we last turned the podcast over to the listeners, so I’ve put that right this month. I asked for questions via the website, facebook and twitter and we did our best to cover as many of them as we could.

 

Topics covered include: realism in training, kicking in self-defence, scenario training, training with joint injuries, the evolution of kata, the physiological and psychological effects of conflict, the specifics of female self-defence, home training, using weights to increase punching power, time management for training, and loads more! It’s around one hour twenty minutes long so make yourself comfortable when you sit down to listen to it!

 

This podcast is a little different from the normal as I’m joined by a co-presenter; namely the lovely Becky. She’s a goju practitioner who comes from a good karate family (her granddad, dad and brother are all black belts) and, in the interests of full disclosure, she is also my girlfriend :-) Becky asked me the questions and then we chatted around the subjects in order to ensure they were thoroughly explored. I think this format works really well with this type of podcast and I’m sure you’ll find it an interesting listen. Thanks once again to everyone who submitted questions for the podcast! I’m sorry we could not get to them all.

 

WARNING: Becky is not from my beloved Cumbria and hails from the south of England. Her accent is therefore a little strange and I’d ask you all to bear with it ;-)

 

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

 

You can listen to and download the podcast on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/your-questions-answered-podcast

 

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2 - Kanku-Dai / Kushanku Drill (video)

 

This drill was filmed at the seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in November 2012. The drill is intended to act as an aid to memory and as time efficient form of practise for some of the applications associated with Kushanku / Kanku-Dai. This short clip can't convey how the drill is intended to sit in the totality of practise; nor can it capture all that was covered in the ten hours of practise at this seminar. Viewers need to appreciate that this short clip is not intended to be a substitute for in-depth instruction. It is nevertheless hoped that the clip is of interest.

 

You view the video on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/kanku-dai-kushanku-drill-video

 

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3 - Iain's Books now on Kindle!

 

My books “Mental Strength”, “Bunkai-Jutsu: The Practical Application of Karate Kata”, “Throws for Strikers”, “Arm-Locks for All Styles” and “Karate’s Grappling Methods” are now all available on Kindle via Amazon! Kindle books can be viewed on kindle devices, and almost any device that has the Kindle App installed i.e. iPhones, iPads, PCs, Macs, etc.

 

REAL BOOKS: The demise of many book stores, printing costs, storage costs, shipping costs, the high percentage that Amazon take, etc means that my books will probably not be reprinted when stocks run out. Printed books are becoming less and less viable so if you do like “real books”, and you’d like any of mine in that format, then it would be wise to purchase sooner rather than later: http://shop.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/Iain_Abernethy_Books.html

 

FUTURE BOOKS: I’ve had a few books on hold due to the difficulties faced by the publishing industry, but if Kindle does prove a popular format I will consider putting these new works out in that medium.

 

Thank you all for the support!

 

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4 - World Combat Association News - New 17 Minute Online Arm-Lock Video

 

Congratulations to Nick Hofele and Carsten Schmitt of Germany who successfully gained their WCA 4th dans in karate last weekend! Both men are WCA Instructors and the gradings consisted of kihon, kata, bunkai, written papers, throws, weapon defence, escapes, dealing with multiple enemies, impact drills, etc. Well done to both on a very impressive performance and a well earned grade! You can see some pictures from the grading on the news page of the WCA website. I think their smiles and sweat soaked gis tells it all!

http://worldcombatassociation.com/?page_id=18

I have just added a new seventeen minute video on arm-locks to the members section. In the video I show a few different arm-locks (both standing and on the floor) and discuss how they can be combined. I also look at the role of arm-locks in both self-defence and fighting. The video can be viewed by all WCA members and instructors by signing into the website:

http://worldcombatassociation.com/

One of the key aims of the WCA is to help share information and raise the profile of instructors who wish to share what they do with the wider world. All WCA instructors should therefore feel free to get in touch about and articles, drills, videos, etc that they have produced and we will be sure to share it widely through all our various lists. Drop me a line at iain@worldcombatassociation.com if you have any questions about this.

Membership of the WCA continues to grow and we have had a number of syllabuses approved now. Thanks to everyone for their support and I’ll be back with more very soon!

 

Photos from the grading:

 

 

 

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5 - Old Man's Bubishi: An introduction to Bunkai from Karate's Kata

 

Now available from Prairie Martial Arts. "Oldman's Bubishi", is a richly illustrated introduction to the Bunkai of Karate Kata. The book by Mark "Oldman" Cook focuses on the widely practiced kata series, the Pinan / Heian / Pyung Ahn series. If you have learned this kata series or even the Hyung and Poomse variations they inspired in Korean Karate and Tae Kwon Do, this book is for you. Let Oldman and his nemesis introduce you to the bone breaking beauty of the kata / Form. Dance class is over. It's time to put the fun AND function back into your karate training.

Oldman's Bubishi, is the visual record of a deep dive into the waters of Karate Kata by Mark "Oldman" Cook. It is an 8.5 by 11", 136 page, spiral bound butt kicking. Written in the international language of line, with over 500 illustrations, it's not meant to sit on a shelf, look pretty and collect dust. It is a workbook for you to take onto the mats with you. What's inside? An artist's perspective on Kata. Insights on finding form, function for yourself. It's time make the art your own. There are sequential drawings of each of the five Pinan / Heian / Pyung Ahn Kata and an insightful, practical step by step analysis of each.

Get inspired. Get fired up. Get your personalized copy today!

Available only from www.prairiemartialarts.com

 

 

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6 - 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

 

 

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

 

Sheffield - 16th of February

 

On the 16th of February 2013 I will be teaching an open seminar in Sheffield. The seminar will be an in-depth study of the practical applications Pinan / Heian kata and will run from 10am to 2pm. The location is Handsworth Grange Community College, Car park access off - Beaver Hill Road, Sheffield, S13 9HJ (note - the post code will not take you to the car park).Pre booking & payment is essential as places are limited. The cost is £25 per person. Cheques payable to “Makenki Karate” and sent to Iain Abernethy Seminar, Dore House Lodge, 153 Retford Road, Sheffield S13 9LD.Alternatively online booking is available on the following webpage: http://www.makarate.co.uk/seminar/ Please feel free to contact Dave Bolsover on dave@makarate.co.uk or phone 0114 2014595 / 07711 139948
 

 

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

 

 

Birmingham - 3rd of March

 

On the 3rd of March I will be teaching a seminar on the applications of Jion kata. The seminar will be held at John Henry Newman Catholic College, Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5GA from 11:00 to 15:00. The cost is £25 per person and cheques should be sent to Mr A Rheeston 97 Wheatcroft Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 7LL (cheques payable to “Mr A M Rheeston”). Andy can be contacted via 07929989720 and arheeston@hotmail.co.uk. Additionally Andy can also be contacted via the club’s facebook page: www.facebook.com/sntkarate
 

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

 

 

Newton Aycliffe, County Durham - 31st of March

 

On the 31st of March I will be teaching in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham! This seminar will run from 11:30am to 3:30pm and will take place at Woodham Village Community Centre, St Elizabeth's Close , Woodham Village, Newton Ayclife, County Durham, DL5 4UE. The seminar will cost £25 per head and payment should be sent to Dave Noble, 87 Park Crescent, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5EG (Cheques payable to “Zanshin-Kai Karate”). For further information contact Dave Noble via zanshin-kai-karate@hotmail.co.uk or 01325 461424 / 01325327310 / 07917203421 NOTE: All places need to booked in advance and there will be no “on the door” tickets - an initial deposit of £10.00 (non-returnable) secure your place balance to be paid by March 2012
 

 

Chicago, USA - 5th to the 7th of April

 

From the 5th to the 7th of April I will be teaching an open seminar on kata bunkai / practical karate in Chicago, USA. The details are still being finalised and I'll forward more information as soon as I have it.

 

 

Erlangen next to Nuremberg, Germany - 20th and 21st of April

 

This seminar will be covering practical bunkai applications and flow drills for Heian / Pinan 1-5 and Kushanku / Kanku-dai on Saturday. Sunday will cover techniques and drills of karate grappling, chokes, strangles, locks, anti-grappling etc. Further details in both English and German can be found on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-erlangen-next-nuremberg-germany

 

 

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!

 

 

John Johnston 7th Dan and Iain Abernethy 6th Dan Joint Applied Karate Seminar!

 

John Johnston 7th Dan (BCKA and WCA) & Iain Abernethy 6th Dan (BCKA and WCA) will be teaching a joint applied karate seminar on the 4th May 2013! The seminar will run from 12pm to 5pm and take place at Dev Barrett’s Dojo, 87 Brays Lane, Coventry, CV2 4DS. The cost will be just £35.00 per person and if 5 people book the 5th person will be free of charge . Demand is high and all places need to be pre-booked. Cheques should made payable to “Elaine Johnston” and to be sent to Elaine Johnston, 34 Dryden Street, Derby DE23 8AT. For more details of what will be covered, please follow this link: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/john-johnston-7th-dan-and-iain-abernethy-6th-dan-joint-applied-karate-seminar

 

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

 

For details of all seminars (including maps): http://iainabernethy.co.uk/seminar-dates

 

 

 

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7 - Want Iain to visit your dojo in 2013?

 

As you can probably tell from the above list my diary for 2013 is filling up very quickly! If you’d host a seminar and have me visit your dojo in the first half of 2013, the following three dates are all that remain:

Saturday the 2nd of March

Sunday the 24th of March

Sunday the 26th of May

These dates will be issued on a first come, first served basis so please act quickly if any of those dates are of interest. For more details on how to go about hosting a seminar, please email me at iain@iainabernethy.com

 

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That’s all folks! If you’ve any comments or suggestions relating to the website or these newsletters, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line: iain@iainabernethy.com

 

All the best,

 

Iain Abernethy

 

 

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