Subject: The WCA is live & 45 minutes of free online bunkai videos!
The WCA is live & 45 minutes of free online bunkai videos!
Hi All!
I
know it's been a little while since the last newsletter and I'm very grateful to
you all for your patience. The reason for the delay is that I've been incredibly
busy with quite a few exciting projects; the chief of which must the launch of
the World Combat Association! For a while now I’ve been saying that there is a
strong need for a global non-political organisation that will support and
recognise pragmatically biased traditionalists like us. The WCA is that
organisation and it is now up and running!
Here in Britain the British Combat Association (BCA) has been the driving force behind effective self-protection / practical martial arts for almost 20 years; but there had been nothing to cater the huge international network that we all know exists. Some of you will also recall my SATMA idea (Society of Applied Traditional Martial Arts) to address this issue. Having discussed the problems with Peter we decided that combining the BCA with the SATMA concept to produce the World Combat Association (WCA) was the way to go. So we've been working hard to get everything in place and it's now all systems go!
The World Combat Association is off to a strong start with interest coming in from all four corners of the globe. Indeed, interest has been so great that the website crashed the first two times we launched it due to our bandwidth limits being exceeded in a matter of minutes after the was link was posted on my Facebook page!
To find out more information, please checkout the following links:
My video explanation of the WCA: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/world-combat-assocation-live-video
At the bottom of this page you can download the WCA brochure:
http://worldcombatassociation.com/?page_id=31
Here is a direct link to that brochure (PDF document): http://worldcombatassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/WCA-Info-Pack.pdf
My text explanation of the WCA:
http://worldcombatassociation.com/?page_id=230
Peter Consterdine 9th Dan's introduction to the WCA: http://worldcombatassociation.com/?page_id=2
WCA Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/WorldCombatAssociation
WCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldcombatassn (@worldcombatassn)
Be sure to watch the video and read the brochure first. If you have any questions after doing so, please feel free to drop me a line at iain@worldcombatassocation.com
All the recent online bunkai videos on one page (45 mins!)
Since
the last newsletter, I’ve added 45 minutes worth of bunkai instruction to this
website and the Practical Kata Bunkai YouTube channel! I thought it would be
helpful if I could put all the recent videos on one page for ease of viewing. So
here we are! Please have a look at the titles below and watch those that grab
your attention! I hope you enjoy them. If you like these quick free clips from
the seminars, please support their production by checking out our professionally
filmed and edited DVDs and downloads. Thanks for all the support!
View all the videos on this webpage:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/all-recent-online-videos-one-page-45-mins
The titles of the recent online videos are:
1 - Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan Bunkai - Kansas, USA
2 - Pinan / Heian Combination Drill
3 - The End of Pinan Shodan / Heian Nidan
4 - Joint-Lock Escape and Counter
5 - Restricted Punching Drill
6 - Age-uke, gyaku-zuki and leg scoop takedown
7 - Knee Strikes
8 - Heian Kata Arm-Lock Escape & Flow Drill
9 - Cross-Buttocks Throw from Pinan Sandan
10 - Takedowns Against Kicks
As I said, all 10 videos can be watched on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/all-recent-online-videos-one-page-45-mins
Iain in Kansas in 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!
Iain on the Practical
Defence podcast
Recently I featured on the Practical Defence
podcast (episode 223) discussing multiple enemies! The Practical Defence podcast
is very good and I’m very grateful to Alex Haddox for introducing me to his
listeners. Please have a listen to the episode and also be sure to checkout the
extensive back catalogue:
http://www.palladium-education.com/practicaldefense.shtml
The direct download link is here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/practicaldefense/Practical_Defense_223_-_Multiple_Enemies_with_Iain_Abernethy.mp3
And speaking of podcasts!
I know it’s been a little while since the last one :-) I’ve actually got quite a bit of the next one recorded and I just need to get a few pressing projects out of the way so I’ve time to finish it off. You can be sure that there are many more podcasts to come from me and as soon as the new one is live I’ll let you all know. In the meantime, please remember that the full 5 years of previous podcasts can be downloaded and listened to on this webpage: http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/audio-list
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
to 15:00. Training on Sunday
the 18th of March will run from 10:00 to 12:00. The cost is 20 Euro per session,
35 Euro for Two sessions, and 50 Euro for all
Worcester - 14th of July
Dragon Tree Martial Arts present Martial Arts Summer Workshop: A day of world-class martial artists! Including Iain Abernethy, Sensei James Mealing (Aikido) and special guests. The event will take place on the 14th of July 2012 from 10am to 5pm-ish. Iain will be teaching for four hours and the location is Hanley Castle High School, Nr Upton-upon-Severn, Worcs WR8 0BL. The cost for a full day of training is just £25 in advance! £30 on the day. For more details and booking contact Dave Webster on 07870948180 or dave@dragonsrest3.plus.com. Cheques should be made payable to “Dragon Tree Martial Arts” and set to Dragon Tree Martial Arts, 1 Charles Street, Worcester, WR1 2AQ.
Bushey - 15th of July
On the 15th of July I’ll be teaching an open seminar on kata and bunkai principles that are applicable to all styles. The emphasis will be on fighting effectively at close range and how to “read” kata to understand the lessons within. The seminar will cost £30 per person and will take place at Queens School (South side), Bushey, Herts, WD23 2TY. The seminar will run from 11am to 3pm. For more information and to ensure your place please contact Doug Connell on 07990 668786 or doug.connell@shogun-karate-do.com
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.
For details of all seminars (including maps): http://iainabernethy.co.uk/seminar-dates
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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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