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!

NOW SOLD OUT!

Demand is always high for our residential courses and, as is only right, first refusal is always given to previous attendees. This means that in 2017 only SIX places will be available to new people!

10^th to the 13^th of February 2017 – Sold out!

23^rd to the 26^th of June 2017 – Sold out!

Over the last few months a few members of the tribe have achieved instructor awards! 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 folks who know their stuff!

Craig Stuart becomes the first person in Australia to complete Combat Coach Programme to Instructor Level!

Craig’s Thoughts:

Hi All,

My diary 2016 is looking pretty full so if you are wanting a seminar next year, it’s probably a good idea to act sooner rather than later. At the moment, the following are all that is free for the next 12 months:

14th of February 2016

12th and 13th of March 2016

9th and 10th of April 2016

12th of June 2016

24th of July 2016

Last weekend saw Peter Consterdine 9th dan and Iain Abernethy 6th dan teach an open seminar in Stuttgart, Germany. Many WCA members and instructors from Germany and Switzerland were in attendance. It was a really enjoyable weekend with Peter teaching power generation and transitions, and Iain teaching a variety of grappling techniques. Thanks to everyone who attended and a very special thanks to Nick Hofele 4^th dan WCA and his team for organising the event and ensuring it was such a great success! A selection of photos can be seen below: