Kris Wilder Seminar Update
April 2008 will see Kris Wilder visit the UK, for the very 1st time, for a two-day seminar on Kata Bunkai and Effective Karate! Kris has confirmed what each day will cover:
Day 1 (Saturday 5th April) will cover: Sanchin and Naihanchi (Tekki) the link you need to know / Generating more power, faster, and swiftly.
Day 2 (Sunday 6th April) will cover: Seeing your kata – what it says to you / Damashi: the concept of cheating to ensure victory / Him, Down, Now!
That sounds like a fun weekend to me! Places are starting go quickly and all those who intend to take advantage of this opportunity are encouraged to book their place ASAP.
Further d
etails of the seminar can be found here and if you'd like to read an in-depth interview with Kris, please follow the link below:
http://www.iainabernethy.com/articles/Kris_Wilder_Interview.asp
Iain Abernethy has invited renowned kata bunkai expert Kris Wilder over from the USA to teach an exciting and information packed two-day event on the 5th and 6th of April 2008! Kris Wilder is the co-author of the superb book "The Way of Kata" (along with Lawrence Kane). This book is widely regarded as one of the most thorough and practical books on the application of kata and has received praise from many martial artists including Patrick McCarthy, Loren Christensen, Dan Anderson, Rory Miller & Iain Abernethy. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to train with one of the "big hitters" of kata bunkai!
Information: http://www.iainabernethy.com/Kris_Wilder_April_08_UK_Seminar.asp
Date: Saturday 5th of April & 6th of April 2008.
Time: 10am to 4pm each day.
Cost: £35 for one day / £50 for both days (sessions stand alone as well as complement each other).
Location: Kendal Judo Club, The Dojo, Parkside Business Park, Parkside Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7EN
Clothing: Standard Karate Gi
Contact: Iain Abernethy c/o NETH Publishing, PO Box 38, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0GS. Phone: 01900829406 / Email: iain@iainabernethy.com
By Cheque: Cheques to be made payable to "NETH Publishing" and sent to address above
Credit Card: You may also book by credit card by calling 01900829406
Online: You may also book online at www.iainabernethy.com. Visit the site and click on "Order". Choose the option to order online. Select the UK section. On that page you find the link you need to follow to book your place. Alternatively, please follow the link below:
http://www.iainabernethy.com/acatalog/Kris_Wilder_April_2008_Seminar.html
IMPORTANT: This seminar is limited to 16 years and above. All participants must have a valid licence (to be produced on the day) and be practising martial artists. Purchasing a ticket guarantees your place, and as such all tickets are non-refundable. You will be sent (by mail or email) a booking number that you will be checked off against on the day.
What leading US Realist Rory Miller has to say about Kris Wilder:
Kris is a Goju stylist in Seattle. I met him at the Jon Bluming seminar in 2002. Kris is a big, friendly guy and he asked me to roll. I was in a weird headspace - my first time actually on a mat since knee surgery, two days after I shot a threat in a tactical operation... yeah, starting with a big guy who outranked me in judo was a good way to get my feet wet. Kris was good - he got position right away, but he didn't tap me. We talked afterwards, many times. In 2003 he invited me to teach at Martial University, one of the best seminars ever.
Martially, Kris is good- classically trained with just enough real blood spilled to keep the edge. Alert, effective, an amazing learner and amazingly dedicated. He's doing something now with moving body structure that I'm tempted to call Okinawan tai chi.
http://www.iainabernethy.com/Kris_Wilder_April_08_UK_Seminar.asp
Iain Abernethy Seminars
Below you can find details of the open seminars taking place over the next two or three months. If there are any questions about any of the seminars please don't hesitate to contact me (iain@iainaberenthy.com).
www.iainabernethy.com/news_page.asp#Seminars
17th February 2008 – Carlow, Republic of Ireland
This seminar is being hosted by Colin Keating of the Carlow Wado-Kai. I've really enjoyed my trips to Ireland and the seminars at Colin's dojo have always been a lot of fun. The seminar will take place on Sunday the 17th of February from 10am to 2pm, and will cost 50 Euros. Places for guests are strictly limited and you are therefore encouraged to get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment. You can get further details from Colin at carlowwadokai@eircom.net or by calling 00353(0)879502333. You can also write to Colin at
2nd March 08 – Camelon, Falkirk, Scotland
On the 2nd of March Fudoshin Karate Club are hosting a kata bunkai seminar at Mariner Sports Centre, Glasgow Road, Camelon, Falkirk, FK1 4HK. The seminar will run from 12:30am to 4:30pm and will cost just £20 per person. For further details, and to register your interest, please email Craig Penman on craigpenman20@hotmail.com or call him on 07729922251. To book your place please send cheques (made payable to "Craig Penman") to Craig Penman, 68 Ochil View, Denny, Stirlingshire, FK6 5NH.
29th & 30th March 2008 – Lerwick, Shetland
On Saturday 29th March and Sunday 30th March 2008 I'll be teaching a weekend of seminars in the Shetlands! The training will be held in Clickimin Leisure Complex, Lochside, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PJ from 10am to 3pm (with a lunch break) both days. The cost will be £30 for one day, or £50 for both days. Spaces are limited and people need to book and pay in advance. For further details, and a booking form, please contact Neil Pottinger on pottingerneil@yahoo.co.uk or call him on 01595 859326 or 07808 975083. Alternatively you can also contact Stuart Nisbet on 01595 692150 or 07767 093830
12th April 2008 – Niederstotzingen, Germany
This open seminar will take place from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday the 12th of April 2008. It is to be held in the City Gym, 89168 Niederstotzingen, Germany. It will cost €20 (20 EURO) per person. No deposit needed. There are only on the door tickets available. You can get further details from Claudia at info@sk-kitai.de or by calling 0049 (for Germany) - (0)171-6102192 or on the homepage www.sk-kitai.de
27th April 2008 – Middlesbrough
This seminar will run from 1pm to 5pm and will be held at Normanby Methodist Church, Cleveland Street, Normanby, Middlesbrough, TS6 0LX. The cost will be £25 and all places should be pre-booked (cheques payable to "Jiriki Karate Club"). For further details and to book your place, please contact Diane Bradley, Jiriki Karate Club, 34 Mansfield Road, Eston, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS6 9HG. Email: dianebradley@hotmail.com Telephone: 01642 291660. Mobile: 07810564054.
3rd of May 2008 – Bridgwater, Somerset
The seminar is to be held on the 3rd of May from 11:00am to 2:00pm and will cost just £20 per student (16 years+ only). This will be Iain's eleventh seminar for Bushi Karate. This seminar cover the two-man drills Iain teaches as the link between solo kata and its live combative use. The course will include drills for all ranges and will even advise on how to create your own drills. The seminar will be held at the NEW dojo: Plum Lane (end of), Dunwear, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HL. For further information please contact Andrew Daly at bridgwaterwado@tiscali.co.uk You can also call Andrew on 01278 685559 or 07904 857606. To secure your place, send a cheque for the full amount made payable to "Andrew Daly" to 47 Rowlands Rise, Puriton, Somerset, TA7 8BU. www.bushi.org.uk
10th May 2008 – Bromyard, Herefordshire
The seminar is to be held on the 10th of May. The doors will open at 12:00pm and the session will conclude at 4:00pm. The seminar will cost £25 per person. Payment will be taken on the day, but people should contact the hosts in advance to ensure they have a place. Please contact Dave Webster on 07870 948180 or Junior on 07970 307108. The seminar will be held at Bromyard Public Hall, Rowberry Street, Bromyard, HR7 4DU. All participants must have a current licence / insurance.
11th May 2008 – Renfrew, Scotland
On Sunday the 11th of May I'll be teaching a seminar at the Renfrew Leisure Centre, Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8LJ. The seminar will run from 11am to 3pm and will cost £25 / person (cheques to be made payable to "Lenbukan Karate Club"). Please send your payment to Colin Steel, 20 Holmhead, Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, KA25 6BW. For further details and for answers to any questions, please contact Colin via colinsteel677@btinternet.com or call him on 07837285404
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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
All the best,
Iain Abernethy
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