Karate Throws Volume 1 is now available on Download, DVD, and with App Subscription!

“In karate, hitting, thrusting, and kicking are not the only methods, throwing techniques and joint-locks are included” – Gichin Funakoshi

I was recently interviewed by Robin Gamble of The Scholar Warrior Podcast. A fun and wide-ranging conversation! Have a listen here: http://www.warriorstrategy.com/iain-abernethy-6th-dan-in-karate-author-and-applied-kata-master/

There’s also a YouTube version if you prefer!

I hope you enjoy it!

All the best,

Iain

Search “iain abernethy” in the app store to get the app! More info here: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/iain-abernethys-applied-karate-kata-bunkai-app

Hi All,

The 2.0 version of the app is now live! The new interface looks amazing and takes into account all the great feedback we have received from users. You can now register from within the app and it is also possible to subscribe via iTunes!

Congratulations to the following who have completed their Instructor Awards recently! I only run these courses once every four or five years and it takes a lot of research, two written papers and a multilayer practical assessment to get through it. All have shown a good understanding of my general approach (as distinct from the specific method I teach to my personal students) and have demonstrated the ability to communicate that approach while integrating it into what they do.  I would therefore recommend them to others wanting to understand the nature of kata bunkai.

Over the last few months we have had people from Germany, UK, USA and Switzerland achieve instructor status! These are all experienced martial artists who have their own well established and effective approaches. The instructor programs I run are not about getting people to do exactly as I do, but to acknowledge that those who participate understand my general approach, and are people that I would recommend to others wanting to understand the workings of kata in combat. They are all good people who have worked hard, studied deeply, and who really know their stuff!

Congratulations to Cla Gleiser (Switzerland) for recently grading to second dan WCA under Nick Hofele 4th dan WCA (who in turn graded under Iain Abernethy).

The grading took about 2:45 hours and involved kihon, kata, bunkai, pad-work, grappling and life sparring. It was a tough test and we are all very proud of Cla!

I was recently on episode 88 of The Kung Fu Podcast! I hope you enjoy listening to mine and Tim’s wide ranging talk!

All the best,

Iain

Check out Iain’s new interview on the Karate Café podcast!

http://karatecafe.com/episode-112-interview-with-iain-abernethy/