Subject: Visualisation Training, Multiple Opponent Video, & 15% off for one week!
June 2011 Newsletter:
Visualisation Training, Multiple Opponent Video, & 15% off for one week!
Hi Everyone!
Apologies
for the late newsletter. It’s been a very busy few weeks and this had been the
first opportunity I’ve had to get it all put together. Still, at least we are in
the first half of the month!
This newsletter sees a new podcast on visualisation training (section 1), a new
online video showing a live multiple opponent drill (section 2), details of a
number of martial podcasts you should be listening to (sections 12 to 15), Chris
Denwood’s new book (section 17) and details of next month’s Dragon Tree Martial
Arts Summer Camp; at which I’ll be doing 4 hours of teaching (section 7).
We also have details of all the upcoming seminars in the UK, the rest of Europe
and the USA; as well as information on closed-door groups and seminar
opportunities in 2012.
And for 1 week you can also get 15% off anything you buy from the website, in
addition to the standing special offers! The means a potential saving of up to
£32.48 if you buy 3 DVDs anytime during the next seven days.
There is lots more too, but I’ll keep this introduction short and let you
checkout the contents list for yourself!
Stay lucky and happy and I’ll speak to you all again soon!
All the best,
Iain
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Contents:
1 – New Podcast: Visualisation Training
2 – Live Multiple Opponent Drill Video
3 - 15% off all Books, DVDs and Downloads for one week!
4 - Practical Kata Bunkai & Extreme Impact Online Videos
5 - Limited opportunities for 2012 UK Iain Abernethy Seminars
6 - Closed group in-depth training opportunities
7 - Dragon Tree Martial Arts Summer Camp
8 - Kissaki Method DVD and online preview
9 - Iain teaching in Kansas City, USA in October!
10 - Iain Abernethy at Animal List BBQ in Colorado, USA in July
11 - Alain Burrese DVDs
12 - Martial Secrets Podcast
13 - The DenShow Podact
14 - The Martial Arts Linage Podcast
15 - Karate Cafe Podcast
16 – Upcoming Iain Abernethy Seminar
17 - Chris Denwood's New Book: 'Respecting the Old, Creating the New'
19 - Western Renaissance Martial Arts Documentary
19- Peter Skillen Charity Martial Arts Event
20 – Donations and 465MB Thank You Download!
21 - Iain Abernethy Instructor's Courses (express your interest)
22 – Marc "Animal" MacYoung in UK in 2011
23 - Peter Consterdine and Steven Morris Seminar: NEXT WEEK!
24 – Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany
25 – Seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
26 – Seminar in Lund, Sweden
27 - Seminar in Denmark
28 – Seminar in Augsburg, Germany
29 – The British Combat Karate Association
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"Budo is a living thing; naturally, there are
thousands of different applications and variations of each technique" -
Chomo Hanashiro
1 – New Podcast: Visualisation Training
In
this month’s podcast I want to discuss my personal take on visualisation
training. Visualisation training is where we mentally rehearse a given task or
scenario in order to help us prepare for that task or scenario.
I’ve made use of visualisation over the years and I’ve found it to be very
useful. It can be a great supplement to physical training and can help develop
skill, improve performance, boost confidence and help give you a positive
self-image. It can help you rehearse so you are well prepared for any task you
are undertaking. It also has uses in our everyday lives outside of the martial
arts too.
Visualisation can be done anywhere and with no equipment. You can train as a
passenger in a car, while sitting at your desk, on a plane, before you go to
sleep at night, before you get out of bed in the morning, when injured, when
tired, when ill, and so on.
In this podcast I explain what visualisation is, how I personally practise it,
how to ensure it is effective and some of the more common problems you may come
across.
We also have a little bit of news relating to the online bunkai videos we have
been adding to the website and Youtube over the last few weeks.
I hope the information in this short podcast is useful and I’ll be back with
another podcast very soon.
Please follow the link to download the podcast or to listen to it online:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/visualisation-training-podcast
Podcasts are also available on iTunes. Search "Iain Abernethy" in podcasts to find and subscribe
2 – Live Multiple Opponent Drill Video
Here
are details of the latest online video. In our dojo we have many different types
of sparring; each with specific goals and objectives. The purpose of this drill
is to bring home the idea that “fighting” is not the best way to deal with
multiple enemies. Tactical positioning and trying to escape are the best idea.
However, the switches in this drill mean you are frequently starting from a bad
position i.e. with one or more enemies having a secure grip.
Because the “gang” are allowed to attack freely, it also brings home how
fundamentally flawed the interpretations of kata are that have the karateka
surrounded, with the enemies waiting their turn to attack. Take away the
choreography and it does not work. The way to make use of kata in these
situations is to get angles (which kata & bunkai teaches) and use the griping
and striking skills we get from our bunkai drills to facilitate escape.
Real situations are chaotic and messy and hence the live drills we use to
prepare for those situations need to be chaotic and messy too. A good rule for
such drills is that if if looked "good" then it's not good. We need the chaos so
was can apply method to the madness in a realistic environment. However, with
sensible safety precautions they are no more dangerous than standard sparring.
Gichin Funakoshi describes making use of similar live multiple opponent drills –
where he had to evade others and keep them at bay – in “Karate-Do: My Way of
Life” where he said that, “It is hard to think of a better way than this to
learn to defend oneself against more than one opponent”. So there is a
traditional precedent for such live drills being a part of karate too.
This is just one of many multiple opponent and live drills that we make use of
and I’ll bring you much more footage of those as the weeks and months go by.
Watch the Video: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/live-multiple-opponent-drills-video
3 - 15% off all Books, DVDs and Downloads for one week!
Every once in a while we like to run a special offer for members of this newsletter and our other lists. For one week (until midnight on June the 18th) you can 15% off all books, DVDs and downloads. This is in addition to the standing “3 for the cost of 2” offer on books and DVDs so there is significant savings to be made as it effectively means you can get three DVDs for only £42.48: Saving £32.48 from their standard price if bought individually!
To claim this discount, be sure to type “june11offer” into the Coupons Box on the page where you enter your address during checkout. It will then update your shopping cart, by applying the 15% discount, before you progress to the payment pages.
Obviously we can’t keep this up forever and stay afloat so the offer has to end on Sunday the 18th of June. Please act quickly if you want to take advantage of this offer.
4 - Practical Kata Bunkai & Extreme Impact Online Videos
I've continued to keep adding videos to the website and YouTube. As I told you in a recent update the aim is to add at least one video a week and so far I'm managing to keep up with that :-) I intend to take a pocket video camera with me everywhere I go in order to capture plenty of footage that I hope you will find interesting. If you follow the link below you can view the videos we have made available so far:
Practical Kata Bunkai You-Tube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/practicalkatabunkai
Steve Williams and I also have the Extreme Impact YouTube channel and we are also adding regular videos to there too. We recently added one on combinations and we have two more "in the can" on a self-defence pad drill and open-handed striking. They will be added soon:
Extreme Impact You-Tube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/extremeimpactma
All footage of this nature is obviously a bit
“rough and ready” and lacks the professionalism and quality of the DVDs and
downloads due to the lack of professional cameramen, sound people, directors,
editors, etc. However, I nevertheless hope such footage is of value to those who
view it/
If you want to know when new footage has been added you can like me on facebook,
follow me on twitter, or subscribe to the you tube channels.
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/iainabernethy
Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/iainabernethy
Practical Kata Bunkai on You-Tube: http://www.youtube.com/user/practicalkatabunkai
Extreme Impact on You-Tube: http://www.youtube.com/user/extremeimpactma
5 - Limited opportunities for 2012 UK Iain Abernethy Seminars
As much
as I enjoy the seminars, I’ve been cutting down on the number of UK seminars in
order to give me more time concentrate on private group instruction, for
teaching overseas, other projects and to spend more time with my family. Last
year I did around 40 seminars in the UK, this year I will do around 25 seminars
in the UK, and in 2012 I plan to do just 20. Four UK seminars have already been
booked for 2012 which means that there are only sixteen dates left available for
the whole of 2012.
I mention this now so I’ve been fair and given people plenty of notice. As
always, dates will be allotted on a first come - first served basis so if you
would like me to teach in your dojo in 2012 it is something you may wish to
consider arranging sooner rather than later.
As always, if there are any questions on this please just drop me an email at
iain@iainabernethy.com
6 - Closed group in-depth training opportunities
This
year has seen me working in private sessions with groups of dedicated
individuals who want in-depth and detailed instruction in kata bunkai and
pragmatic karate. I have found teaching such groups to be hugely satisfying as
it’s nice to see people progress over the weeks and months. In 2012, I intend to
work with a couple of closed-door groups to provide highly detailed, complete
instruction in the applications and drills for dedicated kata in a way that is
not possible in any other format.
The plan at the moment is to run two in-depth groups: one covering Tekki /
Naihanchi and one covering Kushanku / Kanku-Dai. As well as covering those kata
as the complete fighting systems they are, it will also be possible to cover the
introductory instructor side of things with suitable people within these closed
door groups. Places will be limited to just 10 people in each group. If you feel
this could be of potential interest to you, please keep and eye on these
newsletters for more details later in the year.
7 - Dragon Tree Martial Arts Summer Camp
On Saturday the 9th of July, I’ll be teaching from
10am to 2pm as part of the Dragon Tree Martial Arts Summer Camp! Everyone is
welcome to come along for either my session on the Saturday or the full weekend!
After be session, training will continue with other guest instructors to 5pm.
For details of all instructors and the arts covered, please contact Dave Webster
(details below). I will be there for most of the day so their will be plenty of
time to train and ask questions.
The cost for the whole of Saturday is just £30.00! The venue will be Bro Dysynni
Leisure Centre, High Street Tywyn Gwynedd, LL36 9AD. For more details please
contact Dave Webster on
dave@dragonsrest3.plus.com or 07970948180. Sunday training (I will not be
here for this) will be from 10am to 2pm and will cost £25.00. Training both days
will cost £50.00. Those staying both days will be invited to an evening
barbeque! For accommodation details please visit
www.aberdyfi.com or contact Sandy on
07790045445.
As mentioned there are a whole host of other instructors teaching too and those there for the full event will receive instruction in Karate, Kung fu, Gatka, Pressure point striking, Muay Thai, Okinawan weapons, Tai Chi, plus lots of demos and more besides.
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-dysynni-vally-mid-wales-0
8 - Kissaki Method DVD and online preview
In
the last few newsletters I've been telling you about a forthcoming DVD by Don
Came 6th dan and UK Kissaki-Kai chief instructor. Well it's now available and I
can tell you it's superb! You can buy it from Amazon.co.uk and I've copied all
the details below. The DVD has great production values (same team who did my
last DVD) and its good close-range no-nonsense stuff. Just the kind of thing I
know you'll all enjoy. Definitely one to add to your collection! You can also
watch a preview via this link:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/kissaki-method-vol-1-presented-don-came
BLURB: The Kissaki Method: Kissaki-Kai is karate returned to its practical and
functional roots. It was founded by Vince Morris, 8th dan, in 1993 at the behest
of senior black belt students who had become disillusioned with what the
"traditional" karate schools had to offer in terms of "real" fighting
techniques. It is less a style but more a series of principles guided by Sensei
Morris' "Rules of Combat", a groundbreaking analysis of strategies derived from
many real world conflicts. Here, UK Chief Instructor Don Came, presents a series
of drills following these Rules that you can apply to your own teaching or
training, which can also help you unlock the hidden applications of the kata or
forms within your own system. Contents include: Flow drills + defences against a
series of common methods of assault, including straight and hook punches,
combination punches, headbutts, and various grabs seen as a precursor to a
strike... all practised from realistic ranges! These can be used to enhance your
own lesson plans and be incorporated into any martial system.
Buy Here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004MYL22K
What Iain Abernethy thinks: “This DVD is
superb! Great production values, superb presentation and solid no-nonsense
content. When so much of modern karate is practised in an unrealistic manner
from an unrealistic range, it’s always heartening to karate presented as it
should be! The DVD shows a great number of close-range flow drills that make use
of the key principles of the Kissaki-Kai method (that can be utilised by
practitioners of all styles) and methods found within the traditional kata. Don
Came 6thdan explains and demonstrates these drills in a clear and authoritative
way which makes for a very “information dense” DVD. Close-range, practical and
exactly what karate was and should be. As I say, superb! A must for all
pragmatically minded karateka.” – Iain Abernethy 6th Dan BCA, BKA, EKF
What Geoff Thompson thinks: "This is where my heart is. This is my home,
where I came from. Everything I have done in martial arts and beyond started
with basic karate. Like Don I simply followed the bunkai and it led me to a
labyrinth of technique and art beyond and above what was being taught on dojo
floors around the country. Don takes it another step forward, addressing the all
important avoidance and pre-emption at the beginning of the DVD he then goes on
to explore flow drills and destruction techniques - taken straight from kata -
as the all important and oft overlooked support system. The techniques that we
need if pre-emption does not work or is not available to us. You need this DVD
in your library, it is excellent, beautifully made and expertly demonstrated. I
highly recommend it to all those looking for a deeper understanding." -
Geoff Thompson
9 - Iain teaching in Kansas City, USA in October!
Well,
it’s official! On the 7th to 9th of October I’ll be teaching in Missouri, USA!
You can find a message from Eric Parsons (organiser) below which contains the
details and you can also download the flyer and booking form via the following
link or by clicking on the image to the right.
Download further details and registration form via this link:
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/news/iain-teaching-missouri-usa-7th-9th-october-2011
The response has been great and I’d encourage everyone to act quickly to ensure
their places and to get them at the best prices.
I’m really looking forward to getting back over to the USA and spending some
time swapping ideas and sharing thoughts with all the friends I’ve made via the
newsletters and the website. Should be a fun weekend! Looking forward to finally
getting to meet you all in person! :-)
Details from Eric Parsons:
Hello everyone,
I'm quite excited to be hosting this seminar! It is going be a great event, and
people from all over the US (and even Canada) have contacted me about it, so
make sure to act quickly to reserve your space.
The official dates and times are as follows.
Friday, October 7, 6pm-8pm (Funakoshi's Nine Throws of Karate)
Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, 9am-4pm (Topics listed below)
Weekend Topics: The Historical Development and Background of Kata; The 4 Stage
Approach to Kata; The Language of Kata; How to Analyse the Movements of Kata;
The Nature of Live Conflict; How to Create Effective Bunkai Drills; Karate
Grappling (including throws, locks, chokes, strangles and groundwork);
Bunkai-Based Flow Drills; Kata-Based-Sparring (live bunkai drills and how to
make them appropriate for all levels); Bunkai / Applications from a Variety of
Kata
As this is a big event that I expect to fill up quickly, I am making a special
offer for those that sign up early. The seminar cost for early registrants will
be $100, with a $50 deposit due by July 1 and the balance ($50) due by Sept. 7.
(Or $100 up front.)
Registrations made between July 2 and Sept. 7 will be made at the standard price
of $120 per participant (single payment).
Late registrations made after Sept. 7 will be $150 (single payment).
Payments can be made either by check (cheque) or through Paypal.
Checks
(cheques) should be made out to the "Karate for Life Foundation"
and mailed to
Eric Parsons, 1212 NE Grand Ave., Lee's Summit, MO 64086. Those interested in
using Paypal can email me at esparsons@gmail.com and I will send them an
electronic invoice for the seminar payment. I can also be reached at (816)
686-9707 to answer any questions that may arise.
I can't wait to meet and train with you all in October!
Eric Parsons
Download further details and registration form via this link:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/sites/default/files/file_attach/docs/Iain_Abernethy_Missouri_Oct_11.pdf
10 - Iain Abernethy at Animal List BBQ in Colorado, USA in July
On the 15th, 16th and 17th of July I will be at Marc MacYoung’s annual Animal List Event in Colorado, USA! This is a private event for members of the “Animal List” so it is not open to all. I’ll be doing at little teaching there and I’m looking forward to training, teaching, talking, eating and generally spending time with everyone. Helen will also be with me and she is also excited to be able to meet some of you in person. I also understand that Rory Miller and Kris Wilder will be there too and it will be good to see them in person once again. This promises to be a fun weekend! Looking forward to it!
11 - Alain Burrese DVDs
I’ve recently begun communicating with Alain Burrese and I’m looking forward to meeting him in person when I visit the USA next month. Alain has made a whole host of DVDs that may be of interest to subscribers to this newsletter and you can find reivews of them on Amazon.com and here: http://www.aikiproductions.com/blog/
12 - Martial Secrets Podcast
If you
are a big fan of martial podcasts, here are a few that you may have missed that
you should be listening to.
The first one is a weekly podcast by Lawrence Kane & Kris Wilder and is called
“Martial Secrets”. Please follow this link and click on podcasts to listen to
and download:
http://www.martial-secrets.com/
I really like Lawrence & Kris and their approach to what they do. Definitely one
you should all be listening to!
13 - The DenShow Podcact
This
another weekly podcast with great podcast with awesome production. I’ve had the
privilege of appearing in a couple of episodes and I really like this one:
http://www.thedenshow.com/
“The DenshoW is a brand new audio martial arts magazine. Expect news, events,
history, instructor profiles, interviews, & discussions.
The podcast will cover combat arts from around the world including; karate,
judo, kung fu, aikido, jujutsu, koryu, MMA, kickboxing, hapkido & taekwondo.
The program is hosted by broadcaster, writer & martial artist Chris Kaye. Chris
has a background in karate & ninjutsu and has been practicing since his was six
years old.
"Your broadcast is fantastic!" - Kris Wilder, author of The Way To Black Belt,
Gojo Ryu Karate 5th Dan
"Superb martial arts podcast" - Iain Abernethy, author of Bunkai Jutsu, Karate
5th Dan
"I've listened to your podcast numerous times, I think it's very well produced
with a great variety of information for martial artists all over" - Chris
Denwood, Karate 4th dan (EKF), author, columnist, fitness coach, kettlebell
instructor
"A very professionally produced podcast and I enjoyed listening to it a lot" -
Jamie Clubb, Self Protection Expert, columnist & presenter of Cross Training in
the Martial Arts DVD
14 - The Martial Arts Linage Podcast
Lifelong martial artist, Tim Johnson, brings you interviews with martial arts
masters and instructors worldwide in styles from the mainstream to the exotic,
who have devoted their lives to the development of their art. Join him as he
learns about the history of these styles and their evolution as they've been
passed down through the ages. Hear stories of their origins and of the
grandmasters both ancient and modern who have developed these arts as tools for
a better human race. Understand the founding philosophies of these styles to
truly realize the meaning of martial arts.
http://www.maLineage.com/podcast
15 - Karate Cafe Podcast
Karate Cafe was created in May 2005 by Pete Shambo
and Gene Myers as a sort of "after class discussion" and unleashed on the
internets and soon gathered a nationwide and international following. Now in
it's 5th year of bringing discussion topics and interviews to martial arts
enthusiasts all over the globe, Karate Cafe has a solid group of dedicated
listeners and contributors and has branched into the world of live shows,
streamed over the internet, as well as recorded shows.
16 – 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
18th & 19th of June 2011 - Stuttgart, Germany
3. Stuttgarter Bunkai/SV Tage am Samstag 18.06.2011 und Sonntag 19.06.2011 mit Iain Abernethy, 6. Dan Karate - British Combat Association. Lehrgangsort: Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen (Uni-Campus). Lehrgangsinhalt: Bunkai der Kata Jion / Pratzentraining (Bitte Pratzen mitbringen!). Samstag: 10 – 12 Uhr, 13 – 14.45 Uhr, 15.15 – 17 Uhr. Bunkai der kompletten Kata mit allen realistischen Hebeln, Würgetechniken und Methoden für den Kampf auf engstem Raum. Vertiefung der Konzepte u. Methoden der Kata, um diese als komplettes Verteidigungssystem gegen reale Angriffe zu nutzen. Sonntag: 9.30 – 11.00 Uhr, 11.30 – 13 Uhr. Praxisorientiertes Pratzentraining für reale Verteidigungssituationen. Pratzendrills für Tritte, Knie, Ellbogen, Kopfstöße, Anti-Grappling. Krafterzeugung zur effektiven Umsetzung der Pratzendrills. Lehrgangsgebühr: 50 Euro für beide Tage (35 Euro nur Samstag, 20 Euro nur Sonntag) Die Teilnehmerzahl ist begrenzt. Eine Anmeldung wird empfohlen. Anmeldung/Info: Nicolas Hofele, nicolas.hofele@ukd-stuttgart.de / http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de / Teilnahme ist ab 18 Jahren möglich. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt. Veranstalter: Uni Karate Dojo Stuttgart e.V., http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de. Haftung: Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnen eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab. http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-stuttgart-germany-0
26th of June 2011 - Clayton, Bradford
On the 26th of June 2011 I'll be teaching a seminar in Bradford, at Clayton Village Primary School, John Street, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6AD. The seminar will run from 11am to 3pm and will cost £27 per person and payment (cheques made out to "zen karate") should be sent to Zen Karate, 25 Beaconsfield Road, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6LQ. You can also pay by debit or credit card online at www.zenkarate.co
or by calling Jason Murray on 07912658042. For further details please contact Jason on 07912658042 or email jason@zenkarate.co
9th of July 2011 - Dysynni Vally, Mid Wales
On Saturday the 9th of July, I’ll be teaching from 10am to 2pm as part of the
Dragon Tree Martial Arts Summer Camp! Everyone is welcome to come along for
either my session on the Saturday or the full weekend! After be session,
training will continue with other guest instructors to 5pm. For details of all
instructors and the arts covered, please contact Dave Webster (details below). I
will be there for most of the day so their will be plenty of time to train and
ask questions. The cost for the whole of Saturday is just £30.00! The venue will
be Bro Dysynni Leisure Centre, High Street Tywyn Gwynedd, LL36 9AD. For more
details please contact Dave Webster on
dave@dragonsrest3.plus.com or
07970948180. Sunday training (I will not be here for this) will be from 10am to
2pm and will cost £25.00. Training both days will cost £50.00. Those staying
both days will be invited to an evening barbeque! For accommodation details
please visit www.aberdyfi.com or contact
Sandy on 07790045445.
11th of September 2011 - Glenrothes, Fife
On the 11th of September 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.co.uk
The cost will be £25. All places need to be pre-booked. Cheques or postal orders
to be made out to ‘STUART MAXWELL’ Send To: Stuart Maxwell, 25 Shotburn
crescent, Leven, Fife, KY8 4DT. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE 14TH OF
AUGUST 2011. You can contact Stuart Maxwell on
stuartmaxwell04@btinternet.com
or by calling 01592650862.
17th & 18th of September 2011 - Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Wir freuen uns, den dritten Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy in Idar-Oberstein
anbieten zu können. Thema in diesem Jahr werden die Anwendungen aus der Bassai
Kata sein. Zum Abschluss jeden Tages planen wir etwa eine Stunde mit Pratzen ein
(bitte eigene mitbringen). Der Lehrgang ist offen für alle Stilrichtungen und
Graduierungen. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Mindestalter ist 18 Jahre! Da die
Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt ist, wird um eine Anmeldung gebeten. Alle die schon
einmal bei uns waren sollten beachten, dass wir in diesem Jahr in eine andere
Halle umziehen mussten. Ort: Hessensteinhalle (Stadtteil Weierbach), Dorfstrasse
1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein. Zeiten: Samstag, 17. September 2011 / 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen
ca. 1 Stunde Mittagspause) / Sonntag, 18. September 2011 09:00-13:00 Uhr (dazwischen
ca. ½ Stunde Pause). Gebühren: Ticket für Samstag 30,00 Euro / Ticket für
Sonntag 20,00 Euro / Wochenendticket 40,00 Euro. Anmeldung: bis 10. September
2011 an carstencas@aol.com Info:
http://www.karate-idar-oberstein.de / Carsten Schmitt, Tel. 06781 / 25046.
Haftung: Der Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnt eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab.
Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl in der Halle ist gesorgt. Am Samstag ist ein
gemeinsames Abendessen geplant. Übernachtung:
http://www.idar-oberstein.de
24th & 25th of September 2011 - Denmark
On the 24th and 25th of September 2011 I'll be teaching two seminars in the
Denmark which is being organised by Jean Sørensen (jean@shotokan.dk)
of Vejle Shotokan Karate-Do. The details are being finalised. As soon as details
are available they will be posed on the website and newsletters. I look forward
to seeing you there! :-)
7th to 9th of October 2011 – Missouri, USA
On the 7th to 9th of October I’ll be teaching in Missouri, USA! The Friday session will run from 6pm-8pm and will cover Funakoshi's Nine Karate Throws. On the Saturday and Sunday training will be from 9am-4pm and details of those sessions can before via the link below. The seminar cost for early registrants will be $100, with a $50 deposit due by July 1 and the balance ($50) due by Sept. 7. (Or $100 up front.) Registrations made between July 2 and Sept. 7 will be made at the standard price of $120 per participant (single payment). Late registrations made after Sept. 7 will be $150 (single payment). Payments can be made either by check (cheque) or through Paypal. Checks (cheques) should be made out to the "Karate for Life Foundation" and mailed to Eric Parsons, 1212 NE Grand Ave., Lee's Summit, MO 64086. Those interested in using Paypal can email Eric Parsons at esparsons@gmail.com, and he will send them an electronic invoice for the seminar payment. Eric can also be reached at (816) 686-9707 to answer any questions that may arise. Further details and registration forms can be found here: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/iain-teaching-missouri-usa-7th-9th-october-2011
15th & 16th of October 2011 - Lund, Sweden
On Saturday the 15th of October and Sunday the 16th of October, I will be
teaching my first ever seminar in Sweden! Training will take place at IF Lunds
Karate Kyokushinkai dojo, Klosterängsvägen 15, Lund, Sweden. Training will begin
at 10:00 on Saturday and will finish at 18:00 (6 hours of training with breaks).
Sunday will see training run from 9:00 to 11:00. The price for the seminar (all
8 hours) is 550 SEK. Payment is preferably done to BankGiro 277-9775. Foreign
participants may pay on arrival. Adults only. Sign up by emailing Markus Wall on
markus@kyokushinlund.se The seminar
will cover the core concepts of my approach to bunkai and practical karate so
that people may take the concepts that fit with what they do and add it to their
existing training. The seminar will focus on the applications of the Pinan /
Heian series and show how they can be drilled and applied in reality. This will
include a lot of close-range methods including close-range striking, grappling,
throwing, locking, chokes, strangles, escapes, limb-control, and more. The
webpage for the host group can also be found here:
http://www.kyokushinlund.se
30th of October 2011 - Chelmsford, Essex
This seminar will take place in Chelmsford, Essex from 12 to 4pm. The theme will
be applications and drills from Kushanku / Kanku-Dai and their relationship to
the methods of the Pinan / Heian series. Particular emphasis will be places on
flowing to that the right methods is applied depending upon the enemy’s
reactions. 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
12th & 13th of November 2011 - Augsburg, Germany
Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg offener Karate Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy, 6. dan
am 12./13. November 2011 in Augsburg. Veranstalter: Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg
e.V. (www.zanshin-augsburg.de)
Thomas Steinhauser, Haldenweg 6, 86391 Leitershofen, Tel. +49 821 24 31 994 Fax:
+49821 439 79 063, E-Mail:
vorstand@zanshin-augsburg.de. Trainingsort: Sporthalle der TSG Augsburg-Hochzoll,
Wendelsteinstraße 16a, 86163 Augsburg / Wegbeschreibung: http://www.tsghochzoll.de/sportanlagenDetailVSH.php
/ ÖPNV: Straßenbahnlinie 6, Haltestelle Hochzoll-Mitte oder
Rudolf-Diesel-Gymnasium. Lehrgangsinhalt: Das zweitägige Seminar wird das
Bunkai, Flow-Drills und die kämpferischen Konzepte der Kata Naihanchi / Tekki
Shodan behandeln. Dies wird Schlagen in der Nahdistanz, Kontrolle der Arme und
Beine, Clinchen, Befreiungstechniken, Hebel, Würfe und Fegetechniken,
Würgetechniken, Grappling und mehr beinhalten. Es ist Iains Überzeugung, dass
die Kata ein komplettes, selbständiges technisches Selbstverteidigungssystem
darstellt und er wird alle Aspekte dieses Systems im Laufe des Wochenendes
aufschlüsseln. Trainingszeiten: Samstag, 12. November 2011 Alle Graduierungen:
10:00 - 12:00 Uhr, 13:00 - 14:45 Uhr, 15:15 – 17:00 Uhr / Sonntag, 13.November
2011 Alle Graduierungen: 09:30 - 11:00 Uhr, 11:30 - 13:00 Uhr. Lehrgangsgebühr:
€ 50.-- für beide Tage (€ 35.-- nur Samstag, € 20.-- nur Sonntag). Bewirtung:
Für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt. Anmeldung/Info: Stefan Maier,
lehrgangsanmeldung@zanshin-augsburg.de, Tel.: 08231/33011 Iain Abernethy
legt besonderen Wert auf persönlichen Kontakt zu allen Teilnehmern; daher ist
die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt. Eine Anmeldung wird deshalb empfohlen.
Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Teilnahme ist ab 18 Jahren möglich. Übernachtung:
In der Halle leider nicht möglich. Fremdenverkehrsamt Augsburg Tel.: 0821 / 50
20 70, Jugendherberge Tel.: 0821 / 3 39 09 Haftung: Der Veranstalter übernimmt
keinerlei Haftung
20th of November 2011 – Swindon
On the 20th of November I will be teaching in Swindon. This seminar will cover advanced applications and drills from the Pinan / Heian series. Many of these drills have not appeared in the books and DVDs and have also not been taught at previous seminars. The seminar will run from 1:00pm to 5:00pm 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.Kidd@stfc.ac.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. Places are limited so please be sure to contact Andi as soon as possible.
27th of November 2011 – Golborne, Nr Warrington
On the 27thof November I’ll be teaching two open sessions at the Ryu-Do Karate & Fitness Academy! The first session will run from 12pm to 2pm and will cover the key principles of kata bunkai. The second session will run from 2:15pm to 4:15pm and will cover advanced training concepts and bunkai drills. Both sessions are open to adults of all grades and styles. The fee is £20 for one session and £35 for both sessions. Places are limited and the closing date for entries is the 20th November. To book a place you must send a deposit £15.00 (balance to be paid on the day) to Brian Bentham, 55 Cottesmore Way, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3XJ. Brian can be contacted via bentham.brian@yahoo.co.uk and 07736 741 332. The venue of the sessions is Ryu-Do Karate & Fitness Academy, Unit 16b, Millingford Industrial Estate, Bridge Street, Golborne, Nr Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3QE
3rd & 4th of December 2011 - Norway
On the 3rd and 4th of December 2011 I'll be teaching for a weekend in the Norway
which is being organised by Lars-Christian Stig (larschristianstig@gmail.com).
The details are yet to be finalised and I'll be sure to pass them on as soon as
they are. It's been a few years since I was last in Norway and I'm really
looking forward to returning!
29th of January 2012 – Ayr, Scotland
On the 29th of January, I'll be teaching an open seminar hosted by the Musashi
Karate Club. 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
19th of February 2012 – Presteigne, Powys
On Sunday the 19th 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, Shushokan Karate Clubs, 9 Kings Court,
Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AJ. Lee can be contacted on 07976914617 and
leeshushokankarate@msn.com
Website: www.leetaylorkarate.co.uk
17th and 18th of March 2012 – Brugge, Belgium
On the 17th and 18th of March 2012 I’ll be teaching some open seminars in
Belgium! The seminars will cover key bunkai principles, drills and training
methods related to a variety of kata. The seminars are open to all styles.
Training will take place in B.L.O.S.O Julien Saelens, Nijverheidstraat 112, 8310
Assebroek – Brugge, Belgium. Training on Saturday the 17th of March will be
split into two sessions 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 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 sessions. Preference will be given
to participants having registered through email so to ensure your place you need
to contact Jason Verhaeghe in advance to the event. Places can not be guaranteed
for those who make no prior contact. You can contact Jason Verhaeghe (organiser)
at jason.verhaeghe@arcatin.com
or via phone on +32 473 915 575
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.
For details of all seminars (including maps): http://iainabernethy.co.uk/seminar-dates
17 - Chris Denwood's New Book: 'Respecting the Old, Creating the New'
It is essentially an accumulation of articles written over the past five years
or so, along with some philosophical statements of thought on traditional karate
for self-protection and personal growth.
Included is a selection of work made up of previous magazine submissions,
regular column instalments, pieces sent to various online resources and some
previously unpublished stuff too that has been sitting patiently on my hard
drive waiting for a project like this to materialise. Needless to say, I'm very
happy with the end result :-)
The book was officially launched at The Martial Arts Show Live in Birmingham at
the beginning of May and since then I've received some excellent feedback and
reviews. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those people who have
already purchased a copy - your support is massively appreciated!
Anyway, here's the blurb and associated website link for more information and
(should you wish) to order online. The book is available now from Lulu.com:
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/respecting-the-old-creating-the-new/15591615
Best wishes,
Chris
Blurb: British karate teacher Chris Denwood presents a collection of his
articles and short philosophical thoughts on the analysis of traditional karate
for civilian self-protection and personal growth. Heavily illustrated with over
230 pictures, covered in this book are thought-provoking sections on history,
kata bunkai (analysis), training methods, theoretical study, pragmatic
application, overarching concepts, as well as some of the author's personal
insights, experiences and stories.
“I love reading books that not only give you interesting information, but get
you thinking too. It’s for that reason that I’ve enjoyed reading this book by
Chris Denwood. He’s a great writer who communicates his points clearly and in a
way that will provide all karateka with plenty of food for thought. Highly
recommended!” – Iain Abernethy
18 - Western Renaissance Martial Arts Documentary
Here is a documentary on western renaissance martial arts. It is quite long, and probably best watched in sections. A great primer for anyone wanting to know about old western systems: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/content/renaissance-martial-arts-web-documentary
19- Peter Skillen Charity Martial Arts Event
Peter Skillen (not the one who did the photos and paintings for my books) is organising a charity event to raise money for Ashmount School:
http://www.ashmount.leics.sch.uk/classpages_list.asp?Section=109
You can find more details here: http://www.justgiving.com/Peter-Skillen-climb
There is also going to be a day of martial arts training with leading coaches and I’ll forward that information when I have it.
Message from Peter Skillen:
In 2002 I made a massive change in my life. After living a reckless, depressive unproductive life fuelled by alcoholism I signed myself into rehab joined AA and got sober. I promised myself that when I made ten years sober it would be time to give something back. Well I am now in that tenth year and my aim is to climb mount Kilimanjaro and all sponsorship raised will be going to ashmount school, a Specialist School for Cognition and Learning.
http://www.ashmount.leics.sch.uk/classpages_list.asp?Section=103
Please Give generously knowing that your donation will be going to a fantastic cause.
I will also be filming my climb for a documentary project and will aim to show the result after the climb and invite everyone that donates to come along to a showing of the film and to see how their donations will help generations of children for years to come.
Thank you for your kind support.
Peter
20 – Donations and 465MB Thank You Download!
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However, in response to requests from people who like the website, newsletters,
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21 - Iain Abernethy Instructor's Courses (express your interest)
It’s been a few years now since I last ran an
introductory instructors’ course. Demand has been quite high and hence I’m
looking to finally run one early next year. I’m letting everyone know now
because places will be limited and hence I need to make an interested persons
list as soon as possible. To be eligible for the course you need to fulfil the
following criteria:
All participants must hold a dan grade.
All participants must be a certified instructor with their governing body
All participants must have teaching experience and be actively teaching others
All participants must be over 18 years
All participants must be in good health and have valid insurance
All participants must have had sufficient exposure to Iain's methods (i.e. a
regular at the seminars etc)
If you meet the criteria, and would like to do the course, please send me an
email (iain@iainabernethy.com) and
I’ll keep you in the loop as things progress.
Note: If you are training under one of the small number of instructors to
complete the FULL instructor’s course, please contact them about this. Because
they will be able to help you prepare, I’m planning a special “fast track”
course for the students of existing full instructors later in the year.
22 – Marc "Animal" MacYoung in UK in 2011
Here is your chance to train with Marc MacYoung in September! I’ve been a fan of Marc’s work for decades and it was great when I got to meet him in person last year. He’s a great guy, with a superb teaching style, and his material is as practical as it gets. This is not an opportunity to miss so be sure to contact Mick and let him know you would support this event. Mick Franklin is the organiser you can find all the details below. Be sure to contact him ASAP.
All the best,
Iain
(Left to Right: Nick Yang, Marc MacYoung, Rory Miller, Al Peasland, Iain Abernethy, Kris Wilder)
Message from Mick Franklin:
Greetings,
My name is Mick Franklin, I am a 2nd Dan in Kyokushin Karate but today I am
writing to you as a representative of Conflict Communications. I wish to make
you aware of our upcoming course on De-escalation. This 1 day course will
be conducted by internationally acclaimed Marc MacYoung, a man who has lived and
worked on the sharp end of life dealing with violent and aggressive people, but
more importantly was able to attain and master the skills to defuse
potentially violent situations, and then successfully pass those skills on to
martial artists, hospital and police staff all around the world.
This course really is one of a kind. Rather than just being an "aggression
management" course you will learn the source of all conflicts and more
importantly what to do about them. The skills you will learn are not just useful
for preventing violent attacks, but will also greatly benefit the way you
interact with people in all situations, including at work and in your personal
relationships. Your martial arts techniques may be superb but can you recognise
when someone really intends to hurt you? Can you defuse a violent individual? Do
you have the skills to explain to the police and courts what steps you took to
avoid it becoming physical, and explain, in a legal sense, why you did what you
had to do?
Course Dates: September the 3rd for De-escalation, September the 4th for the
Body Mechanics in Martial Arts course
Course Costs: £40 for 1 day only, or £70 for both days
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 8 hours each day
If you would like some further insight in to Mr MacYoung's training you should
begin with his website, I think you will be impressed:
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/
I have also included a brochure of the De-escalation Course for you below.
If this is something you would like to press ahead with, or if you just have
some questions, then let me know. I am taking note of interest now.
Kind regards,
Mick Franklin
P.S. Marc MacYoung will be running a course on Body Mechanics in Martial Arts on
the day after the De-escalation Course. This course will show you how to
generate more power from your techniques (regardless of your style) and to apply
a critical eye to why a technique works or doesn't work, as well as making
students aware of important elements that are currently missing from the way
bunkai and kata is taught in most schools. I can not say much about it now -keep
an eye on the magazine Martial Arts Illustrated for the first news on this
exciting material in an indepth interview with Mr MacYoung. I can honestly say,
however, that despite my 10 years of full contact Kyokushin Karate I have
learned a lot from Marc in a very short time about good technique and generating
power.
Contact:
mick.franklin@hotmail.com
De-escalation Course
Marc MacYoung is a highly respected expert on conflict and violence. He is the
author of 15 books and 6 videos dealing with different aspects of de-escalation,
conflict resolution, self defense and use of force. He has conducted many
seminars for police, security, hospital staff and martial artists alike around
the world. He has lived and worked on the sharp end of life, including the mean
streets of Los Angeles, and working in security and correctional services.
The sharp end is not an exaggeration. Despite 100's of incidents involving
physical violence, he feels his greatest achievements are the 1,000s of
incidents that were peacefully resolved. He has been very successful at talking
down violent, sometimes psychotic, people. He honed his communication skills
because the options were 'de-escalate or bleed.' He knows first hand conflict
situations are emotional, stressful and scary. His proven ability as a 'Thug
Whisperer' isn’t magic. It is a learnable, teachable skill.
Teaming up with Rory Miller, a retired Multnomah County Deputy Sheriff and CERT leader, they developed Conflict Communications. During the development of the program for law enforcement, they realized insights and conflict strategies developed for de-escalating physically violent people also work with employees, managers, co-workers, spouses and teenagers. The had stumbled across the Rosetta Stone of conflict. Hence, Conflict Communication training is available in six different areas.
Law Enforcement Training
Correctional/Sworn Officers
Human Resources
Legal
Social Services/Schools
High Risk/Conflict Management
Why this course can help you:
*One, your safety. Knowing the 'check list' of pre-attack indicators, you can tell the difference between a loud and emotional -- but harmless -- threat display and when someone is preparing to attack. We also teach the importance of tactical positioning as an important component of de-escalation (without threatening someone you can still show them you are not safe to attack)
*Two, there are two kinds of bad use of force, excessive and unnecessary. Excessive is rare. Unnecessary is a legal nightmare you don't want to find yourself in. This training reduces these kinds of unnecessary incidents.
*Three, it indemnifies and protects you by teaching you to better articulate use of force incidents -- especially the build up to violence.
*Four, We are the only program that addresses how not to get caught in the emotional and primitive 'monkey dance' of conflict. One of our mottos is 'De-escalate yourself first.' If you can't do that, you are heading for an unnecessary use of force incident. You cannot be professional and let 'the monkey drive the bus.'
Before you can de-escalate someone else, you must de-escalate yourself.
We give you the means to do that.
Before you can apply other training you must have emotional control.
We'll show you how
Before you can find the 'best answer' for a situation, you have to know what's happening
We'll teach you the key points to look for in conflict
Before you can explain yourself in court, you have to know what happened
Well teach you how to articulate what you did to calmly resolve the situation and why you had to do what you did.
This program doesn't replace any previous training.
It makes it work better.
But more than all of that, this program is about improving communication and strategies to reduce and better deal with conflict. Other programs teach tactics. This program teaches WHY conflicts happen and how they manifest in different circumstances. We also teach about the irrational, emotional 'monkey brain agenda' issues that -- until they are addressed -- the conflict will NOT be resolved. These unresolved agendas which cause conflict will return. Whether the same fight over and over again or an argument over something completely different.
Basically it isn't that other programs don't work. The information is sound and technically correct. What people are lacking is this foundation to be able to apply those techniques out where they need them. We supply that. We don't replace any training, we just help people apply it out in the field.
This program is also useful in the workplace. Within many organisations there are serious problems between workers and departments. Politics, conflict, people not meeting professional standards, legal issues, troublesome behaviors and sometimes even physical violence ... the list is endless. And this list of problems costs more in time, money and waste than the correct training to deal with them effectively ever will.
That's where we can help. By teaching about the dynamics of conflict, monkey brain agendas and default emotional scripts, those issues that create ongoing conflicts and tensions within a group can be addressed and problems actually solved. When that happens productivity goes up, money is not only saved, but made and the likelihood of being sued goes way down.
Yes, this is a de-escalation program. Yes, it is a conflict management program. Yes, it is a conflict resolution program. It's all of that and more. What it really is is a bridge over the gap between training and application. It is what a person needs to know so they can take their previous training and actually apply it in a stressful, emotional and even dangerous situation.
Course Duration: 1 day (8 hours)
Marc MacYoung’s cv:
Author of 15 books
Produced 10 videos
TV Appearances Showtime: Penn & Teller -- Martial Arts 2010 CNN: Anderson Cooper -- Avoiding a Carjacking 8/2005 WB –(Colorado) Officer Involved Shooting vs. knife 2004 NBC- (Colorado) Officer Involved Shooting vs. knife 2004 KABC-(California) Crime Avoidance 1995 PBS (Arizona) Personal Safety/Crime Prevention 1994
Web Pages: www.nononsenseselfdefense.com / www.conflictcommunications.com
Court Cases: Nevada vs. Dale Leedom 2006 (Hells Angels/Mongol Riot, Laughlin, Nev.) California vs. Chris Cramer 2008 (Knife expert - testified) Colorado vs. Steve Zmich 2009 (Murder/Aggravated assault) Shapiro vs. Lippets 2009 (Chicago - civil suit)
Employment: Security LHC (Lt Area Guards) 1987 –89 Century Correctional Center (Director) 1992 Excalibur (Cooler) 1994 - 95 Security 95 Playtime 1995-1996 No Nonsense Self-Defense 1997 – 2009
Continuing Education: (Related) Nuero Lingustic Programming – Dr. Bob Beck 1984 NLP in conflict situation – Dr. Alex Holub 1989 Levels of Intoxication - Arizona Department Liquor Licensing and Control 1996 Judicious Use of Lethal Force – Massad Ayoob 1999 Cops International IPDTA (Poland) 2000 Cops International IPDTA (Poland) 2003 Bulletproof Mind – Lt. Col Dave Grossman 2006
23 - Peter Consterdine and Steven Morris Seminar: NEXT WEEK!
Message from Stuart Maxwell:
Karate Seminar with Peter Consterdine & Steven Morris
Glenrothes Martial Arts Centre, Alburne Park, Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland, KY7
5RB
Sunday 19th June 10am to 4-30pm
This will Celebrate Fifes First Ever East Regional Festival Of Sport! Shukokai
Karate Academy Scotland Are Giving You An Opportunity To Have An All Day
Training Session With Two Shukokai Karate Legends
Sensei Peter Consterdine 9th Dan, British Combat Karate Association: Sensei
Peter is not only one of the world’s most sought after karate coaches, he is
also well versed in the complex range of issues surrounding tactics, techniques
& concepts for ‘face to face’ personal combat & on the day will be passing on
his vast martial arts knowledge, to those Students lucky enough to attend!
Sensei Steven Morris 6th Dan, Kobe Osaka Scotland: Scotland's Highest Ever
International ‘Karate Kata Medallist’. Again one of the worlds most sought after
karate coaches, Not only is Sensei Steven well versed in his own Shukokai
‘Shito- Ryu’ Style of Kata & Application ‘bunkai’ Sensei Steven is also one of
the very few coaches in the world that can teach the World Karate Federation /
Relevant Shotokan, Wado-Ryu, Goju-Ryu, style of Katas, on the day Sensei Steven
will be covering Kata's From the WKF Shito-ryu & Shotokan Styles.
*** This course is for over 16yrs Only and places are limited ***
COST: £40 (cheques or postal orders made out to ‘STUART MAXWELL’ Send To: Stuart
Maxwell, 25 Shotburn crescent, Leven, Fife, KY8 4DT.
Any forward enquiries about numbers, accommodation and evening meal, regarding
Saturday the 18TH / e-mail
stuartmaxwell04@btinternet.com Phone 01592 650862 after 8pm
‘To Friends old and new...I look forward to seeing you on the day’ Stuart
Maxwell - Shukokai Karate Academy Scotland.
24 – Seminar in Stuttgart, Germany
3. Stuttgarter Bunkai/SV Tage am Samstag
18.06.2011 und Sonntag 19.06.2011 mit Iain Abernethy, 6. Dan Karate - British
Combat Association
Lehrgangsort: Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen
(Uni-Campus)
Lehrgangsinhalt: Bunkai der Kata Jion / Pratzentraining (Bitte Pratzen
mitbringen!)
Samstag: 10 – 12 Uhr, 13 – 14.45 Uhr, 15.15 – 17 Uhr
Bunkai der kompletten Kata mit allen realistischen Hebeln, Würgetechniken und
Methoden für den Kampf auf engstem Raum
Vertiefung der Konzepte u. Methoden der Kata, um diese als komplettes
Verteidigungssystem gegen reale Angriffe zu nutzen
Sonntag: 9.30 – 11.00 Uhr, 11.30 – 13 Uhr
Praxisorientiertes Pratzentraining für reale Verteidigungssituationen
Pratzendrills für Tritte, Knie, Ellbogen, Kopfstöße, Anti-Grappling
Krafterzeugung zur effektiven Umsetzung der Pratzendrills
Lehrgangsgebühr: 50 Euro für beide Tage (35 Euro nur Samstag, 20 Euro nur
Sonntag) Die Teilnehmerzahl ist begrenzt. Eine Anmeldung wird empfohlen.
Anmeldung/Info: Nicolas Hofele,
nicolas.hofele@ukd-stuttgart.de
/ http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de /
Teilnahme ist ab 18 Jahren möglich. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch.
Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt
Veranstalter: Uni Karate Dojo Stuttgart e.V.,
http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de
Haftung: Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnen eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab.
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-stuttgart-germany-0
Details in English
Where: Sporthalle Allmandring, Allmandring 28, 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen
(Uni-Campus)
Subject: Bunkai of Jion kata / Pad-work drills (Bring pads with you!)
Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 14:45, 15:15 – 17:00
Jion kata: This will include a breakdown of the bunkai for the entire
kata and will include strikes, locks, gripping, chokes, strangles, trapping and
other close-range methods that are directly applicable to real situations. The
session will also look at how the versions methods recorded within the kata can
be combined and integrated to form a holistic combative system.
Sunday: 09:30 – 11:00, 11:30 – 13:00
Pad-work drills: We will look at the vitally important area of pad-work
drills. These drills are designed to develop power and all the other combative
attributes needed to make techniques work under pressure. The drills include
power generation methods, effective transitions, and the use of kicks, punches,
slaps, hammer-fists, knees, elbows, head-butts, grappling techniques and escape
methods. These drills are a must for the practically focused karateka.
Seminar fee: 50 Euro for both days (35 Euro for saturday only, 20 Euro
for Sunday only) There is only a certain number of participants possible. We
advise you to book in advance.
Booking / Information: Nicolas Hofele,
nicolas.hofele@ukd-stuttgart.de
/ http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de You have
to be 18 years or elder to participate. The seminar will be in English language.
Food & drink are available for an additional fee
Organisation: Uni Karate Dojo Stuttgart e.V.,
http://www.ukd-stuttgart.de
Liability: We refuse to accept liability for whatever damage or injuries
may occur
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-stuttgart-germany-0
25 – Seminar in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Details in German:
Bunkai Jutsu Seminar mit Iain Abernethy
Wir freuen uns, den dritten Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy in Idar-Oberstein anbieten zu können. Thema in diesem Jahr werden die Anwendungen aus der Bassai Kata sein. Zum Abschluss jeden Tages planen wir etwa eine Stunde mit Pratzen ein (bitte eigene mitbringen). Der Lehrgang ist offen für alle Stilrichtungen und Graduierungen. Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Mindestalter ist 18 Jahre! Da die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt ist, wird um eine Anmeldung gebeten. Alle die schon einmal bei uns waren sollten beachten, dass wir in diesem Jahr in eine andere Halle umziehen mussten.
Ort: Hessensteinhalle (Stadtteil Weierbach), Dorfstrasse 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
Zeiten: Samstag, 17. September 2011 / 10:00-17:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. 1 Stunde Mittagspause) / Sonntag, 18. September 2011 09:00-13:00 Uhr (dazwischen ca. ½ Stunde Pause)
Gebühren: Ticket für Samstag 30,00 Euro / Ticket für Sonntag 20,00 Euro / Wochenendticket 40,00 Euro
Anmeldung: bis 10. September 2011 an
carstencas@aol.com
Info:
http://www.karate-idar-oberstein.de / Carsten Schmitt, Tel. 06781 / 25046
Haftung: Der Veranstalter und Ausrichter lehnt eine Haftung jeglicher Art ab.
Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl in der Halle ist gesorgt. Am Samstag ist ein
gemeinsames Abendessen geplant.
Übernachtung:
http://www.idar-oberstein.de
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-idar-oberstein-germany-0
Details in English:
Bunkai Jutsu Seminar with Iain Abernethy
We are pleased to offer the third seminar with Iain Abernethy in Idar-Oberstein. Main topic in this year will be the applications from the Bassai kata. At the end of each day we have planned approximately one hour of pad work (please bring your own pads). The seminar is open for all styles and grades. Language is English. Participants should be 18 or older. Since the number of participants is limited please register upfront. For all who have been with us before please note that we had to change the location this year.
Location: Hessensteinhalle (Weierbach), Dorfstrasse 1, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
Schedule: Saturday, September 17th, 2011 / 10:00-17:00 (approx. 1 hour lunch break) / Sunday, September 18th, 2011 / 09:00-13:00 (approx. ½ hour lunch break)
Fees: Ticket for Saturday 30,00 Euro / Ticket for
Sunday 20,00 Euro / Weekend ticket 40,00 Euro
Registration: till September 10th, 2011 to
carstencas@aol.com
Info:
http://www.karate-idar-oberstein.d / Carsten Schmitt, Tel.
+49-6781-25046
Liability: No liability for any damage or injuries will be accepted.
Catering: Snacks and drinks can be purchased all day. A dinner is planned on
Saturday evening.
Hotels: http://www.idar-oberstein.de
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-idar-oberstein-germany-0
26 – Seminar in Lund, Sweden
On
Saturday the 15th of October and Sunday the 16th of October, I will be teaching
my first ever seminar in Sweden! Training will take place at IF Lunds Karate
Kyokushinkai dojo, Klosterängsvägen 15, Lund, Sweden. Training will begin at
10:00 on Saturday and will finish at 18:00 (6 hours of training with breaks).
Sunday will see training run from 9:00 to 11:00.
The price for the seminar (all 8 hours) is 550 SEK. Payment is preferably done
to BankGiro 277-9775. Foreign participants may pay on arrival. Adults only. Sign
up by emailing Markus Wall on
markus@kyokushinlund.se
The seminar will cover the core concepts of my approach to bunkai and practical
karate so that people may take the concepts that fit with what they do and add
it to their existing training.
The seminar will focus on the applications of the Pinan / Heian series and show
how they can be drilled and applied in reality. This will include a lot of
close-range methods including close-range striking, grappling, throwing,
locking, chokes, strangles, escapes, limb-control, and more.
The webpage for the host group can also be found here:
http://www.kyokushinlund.se
http://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/events/seminar-lund-sweden
27 - Seminar in Denmark
On the 24th and 25th of September 2011 I'll be teaching two seminars in the Denmark which is being organised by Jean Sørensen (jean@shotokan.dk) of Vejle Shotokan Karate-Do. The details are being finalised. As soon as details are available they will be posed on the website and newsletters. I look forward to seeing you there! :-)
28 – Seminar in Augsburg, Germany
Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg offener Karate Lehrgang mit Iain Abernethy, 6. dan am 12./13. November 2011 in Augsburg
Veranstalter: Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg
e.V. (www.zanshin-augsburg.de)
Thomas Steinhauser, Haldenweg 6, 86391 Leitershofen, Tel. +49 821 24 31 994 Fax:
+49821 439 79 063, E-Mail:
vorstand@zanshin-augsburg.de
Trainingsort: Sporthalle der TSG Augsburg-Hochzoll, Wendelsteinstraße
16a, 86163 Augsburg / Wegbeschreibung:
http://www.tsghochzoll.de/sportanlagenDetailVSH.php / ÖPNV: Straßenbahnlinie
6, Haltestelle Hochzoll-Mitte oder Rudolf-Diesel-Gymnasium
Lehrgangsinhalt: Das zweitägige Seminar wird das Bunkai, Flow-Drills und
die kämpferischen Konzepte der Kata Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan behandeln. Dies
wird Schlagen in der Nahdistanz, Kontrolle der Arme und Beine, Clinchen,
Befreiungstechniken, Hebel, Würfe und Fegetechniken, Würgetechniken, Grappling
und mehr beinhalten. Es ist Iains Überzeugung, dass die Kata ein komplettes,
selbständiges technisches Selbstverteidigungssystem darstellt und er wird alle
Aspekte dieses Systems im Laufe des Wochenendes aufschlüsseln.
Trainingszeiten: Samstag, 12. November 2011 Alle Graduierungen: 10:00 -
12:00 Uhr, 13:00 - 14:45 Uhr, 15:15 – 17:00 Uhr / Sonntag, 13.November 2011 Alle
Graduierungen: 09:30 - 11:00 Uhr, 11:30 - 13:00 Uhr
Lehrgangsgebühr: € 50.-- für beide Tage (€ 35.-- nur Samstag, € 20.-- nur
Sonntag)
Bewirtung: Für das leibliche Wohl ist gesorgt
Anmeldung/Info: Stefan Maier,
lehrgangsanmeldung@zanshin-augsburg.de, Tel.: 08231/33011 Iain Abernethy
legt besonderen Wert auf persönlichen Kontakt zu allen Teilnehmern; daher ist
die Teilnehmerzahl begrenzt. Eine Anmeldung wird deshalb empfohlen.
Lehrgangssprache ist Englisch. Teilnahme ist ab 18 Jahren möglich.
Übernachtung: In der Halle leider nicht möglich. Fremdenverkehrsamt
Augsburg Tel.: 0821 / 50 20 70, Jugendherberge Tel.: 0821 / 3 39 09
Haftung: Der Veranstalter übernimmt keinerlei Haftung
Details in English
Karate Seminar in Augsburg with Iain Abernethy, 6.DAN British Combat
Association
Date: Saturday/Sunday, November, 12/13, 2011
Host: Karate Dojo Zanshin Augsburg e.V.,
http://www.zanshin-augsburg.de
Thomas Steinhauser, Haldenweg 6, 86391 Leitershofen, phone: +49 821 24 31 994,
fax: +49821 439 79 063, e-mail:
vorstand@zanshin-augsburg.de
Location: Gym of TSG Augsburg-Hochzoll, Wendelsteinstraße 16a, 86163
Augsburg; Location plan:
http://www.tsghochzoll.de/sportanlagenDetailVSH.php
Contents: This two day seminar will cover the bunkai, flow-drills &
combative concepts of Naihanchi / Tekki Shodan kata. This will include
close-range striking, controlling limbs, clinching, escaping, joint-locks,
takedowns, chokes, strangles, grappling and more. It is Iain’s belief that the
kata represents a complete, stand-alone physical self-protection system and he
will be breaking down all aspects of this system over the weekend.
Sessions: Saturday, November, 12, 2011: 10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 14:45,
15:15 – 17:00 / Sunday, November, 13, 2011 09:30 - 11:00, 11:30 - 13:00
Cost: € 50.— Saturday + Sunday (€ 35.— Saturday only, € 20.— Sunday
only)
Catering: Snacks and soft drinks will be offered
Registration/Info: Stefan Maier,
lehrgangsanmeldung@zanshin-augsburg.de, phone: +49 8231 33011, Places are
limited (60 people), so please sign up to secure your place. Please notice that
you have to be at least 18 years old.
Overnight Stay: Not possible in the gym. Tourist Information Augsburg,
phone: +49 821 50 20 70, Youth Hostel, phone: +49 821 339 09
29 – The British Combat Karate Association
Please
follow the link below for information on Peter Consterdine’s &
Geoff Thompson’s British Combat Karate Association!
The information pack and application form have also been uploaded to my website
and they can be downloaded from the following page:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/british-combat-karate-assocation-info-packs
The BCA (British Combat Association) has undoubtedly had a bigger impact on UK
martial arts than any other body and I’m really excited about the positive
effects I see the British Combat Karate Association having. I strongly feel the
British karate scene needs an organisation like this and I’m sure it will be of
interest to many of you.
Please check out the downloads and the information below and if you have any
questions Peter will be only to happy to answer them. He can be reached at
peter@peterconsterdine.com or by
phone on 01924266016 or 07831576509. You can also write to the BCKA at BCKA, 12b
Wellgate, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 8NS.
Find more Information here:
http://iainabernethy.co.uk/news/british-combat-karate-assocation-info-packs
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
E-Mail:
info@iainabernethy.com
Website:
www.iainabernethy.com
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