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The BKA, in conjunction with the Shintani Wado-kai Karate Federation, is very pleased and honoured to offer a series of clinics in the Alberta area with world-renowned Wado Bunkai Jutsu practitioner Sensei Iain Abernethy, 5th-Dan. Highlights Sensei Iain Abernethy holds the rank of 5th-Dan with both the British Combat Association (one of the world’s leading groups for close-quarter fighting) and with Karate England, the official sanctioning body for traditional karate in England. While his core style is Wado, he has expanded his study to embrace other styles of karate and has made it his life’s work to explore the original bunkai principles and messages in the core Wado katas. He is a proponent of kata-based sparring, a mode of training that seeks to apply the concepts taught in the katas in practical self-defense situations, which inevitably involve close-quarter fighting. Sensei Abernethy believes there are four stages to learning kata: 1) Learn the moves. 2) Learn the bunkai. 3) Understand the principles taught. 4) Apply the principles in combat. These stages echo Sensei Ohtsuka’s own philosophy: “It is obvious that these kata must be trained and practised sufficiently, but one must not be ‘stuck’ in them. One must withdraw from the kata to produce forms with no limits or else it becomes useless. It is important to alter the form of the trained kata without hesitation to produce countless other forms of training. Essentially, it is a habit created over long periods of training. Because it is a habit, it comes to life with no hesitation by the subconscious mind.”(Hironori Ohtsuka, Wado-Ryu Karate) What others have said: “ On behalf of the Shintani Wado-kai Karate Federation, I’m really pleased to host Sensei Iain in his third trip to Canada. His ability to interpret and convey the history and application of the fighting principles which have been left to us in the legacy of kata from the 19th Century and earlier is truly world-class. Sensei Iain’s true gift is in teaching his method for interpreting katas, so that others can begin their own journey to uncover the karate that predates the styles of today.” - Sensei James Freeman, 5th Dan, S.W.K.K.F. The Bushido Karate Association of the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation presents Bunkai Jutsu with Iain Abernethy, 5th Dan Third Alberta Clinic Series May 17th - 23rd 2010
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The BKA, in conjunction with the Shintani Wado-kai Karate Federation, is very pleased and honoured to offer a series of clinics in the Alberta area with world-renowned Wado Bunkai Jutsu practitioner Sensei Iain Abernethy, 5th-Dan.
HighlightsSensei Iain Abernethy holds the rank of 5th-Dan with both the British Combat Association (one of the world’s leading groups for close-quarter fighting) and with Karate England, the official sanctioning body for traditional karate in England. While his core style is Wado, he has expanded his study to embrace other styles of karate and has made it his life’s work to explore the original bunkai principles and messages in the core Wado katas. He is a proponent of kata-based sparring, a mode of training that seeks to apply the concepts taught in the katas in practical self-defense situations, which inevitably involve close-quarter fighting.
Sensei Abernethy believes there are four stages to learning kata:1) Learn the moves.2) Learn the bunkai.3) Understand the principles taught.4) Apply the principles in combat.These stages echo Sensei Ohtsuka’s own philosophy: “It is obvious that these kata must be trained and practised sufficiently, but one must not be ‘stuck’ in them. One must withdraw from the kata to produce forms with no limits or else it becomes useless. It is important to alter the form of the trained kata without hesitation to produce countless other forms of training. Essentially, it is a habit created over long periods of training. Because it is a habit, it comes to life with no hesitation by the subconscious mind.”(Hironori Ohtsuka, Wado-Ryu Karate)
What others have said:“ On behalf of the Shintani Wado-kai Karate Federation, I’m really pleased to host Sensei Iain in his third trip to Canada. His ability to interpret and convey the history and application of the fighting principles which have been left to us in the legacy of kata from the 19th Century and earlier is truly world-class. Sensei Iain’s true gift is in teaching his method for interpreting katas, so that others can begin their own journey to uncover the karate that predates the styles of today.”- Sensei James Freeman, 5th Dan, S.W.K.K.F.
The Bushido Karate Associationof the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation presents
Bunkai Jutsu with Iain Abernethy, 5th DanThird Alberta Clinic Series
May 17th - 23rd 2010
Why you should attend:Modern shurite-based styles of karate like Wado kai were heavily influenced by Sensei Anko Itosu and Sensei Gichin Funakoshi as a result of their efforts to introduce karate to the mainland of Japan from its roots in the Ryu Kyu Islands. In many cases, changes were required to the syllabus from what was originally taught in order to make it appropriate for use in school systems and for other cultural reasons. However, karate of the 19th century was much more about close-range combat and Te Gumi (grappling hands), including elements of Kansetsu (locking techniques), Ukemi (falling/tumbling), Tuidi (grabbing), Nage waza (Throws & Takedowns), Shime waza (Chokes and Strangles), and Ne waza (Ground Fighting). The Okinawan practice of Kakedamashi, of which all early karate masters were familiar, is based on Tegumi. The ten main Wado katas are all full of Tegumi when studied from this perspective. Karate is a holistic martial art that drew on numerous systems and covers many combative tools, ranges and concepts. This is an opportunity to train in all the aspects of karate and explore how our kata contains all the information needed for effective self-protection. Go beyond theory for hands-on practical work with a world-renowned practitioner. Learn more about Iain Abernethy at www.iainabernethy.com
Itinerary/Agenda- Arrive in Toronto from the UK on May 13th- Clinics in Toronto May 14th - May 16th- Fly from Toronto to Edmonton May 16th- Clinics in Edmonton May 17th - 20th- Clinics in Calgary May 21st - 23rd- Fly back to the UK May 25th
Clinic InformationTheme - Combative methods from the Pinans, Kushanku, and Naihanchi, and Chinto.
Clinic #1 - Monday, May 17th, 2010Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PMStudy: Naihanchi Bunkai.
Location - Crawford Plains School4210 12 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Clinic #2 - Tuesday, May 18th, 2010Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PMStudy: Naihanchi Bunkai and Live Drills.
Location - Bushido Karate AssociationGrandview Heights Community Hall12603 63 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
May 17th - 23rd 2010
May 17th - 23rd 2010
Clinic Information Continued:Clinic #3 - Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PMStudy: Chinto Bunkai.
Location - St. Albert Shotokan DojoSt. Albert Community Hall17 Perron Street, St. Albert, AB
Clinic #4 - Thursday, May 20th, 2010Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PMStudy: Chinto Bunkai and Live Drills.
Location - Crawford Plains School4210 12 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Clinic #5 - Friday, May 21st, 2010Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PMStudy: Establishing Dominance, Controlling Limbs, Effective Targeting, andPowerful Striking.
Location - Glamorgan Wado-Kai DojoChrist Church Calgary - North Entrance3602 8 Street SW, Calgary, AB
Clinic #6 - Saturday, May 22nd, 2010Time: 9:30AM - 4:30PMStudy: AM - Seizing, Gripping, and Locking.PM - Chokes, Strangles, Throws, and Takedowns.
Location - Glamorgan Wado-Kai DojoChrist Church Calgary - North Entrance3602 8 Street SW, Calgary, AB
Clinic #7 - Sunday, May 23rd, 2010Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PMStudy: Drills and Training Methods.
Location - Altadore Gymnastics ClubBay 101, 6303 30th Street SE, Calgary, AB
May 17th - 23rd 2010
Registration and Payment:There will be a one-time Registration Fee to attend as many clinics as you can, as follows:
Bushido Karate Association Members: $60.00Shintani Wado-kai Karate Federation Members: $70.00Guests from other Styles and Organizations: $80.00
All attendees will be required to sign a waiver as part of the registration process.
You can register in two ways!
1. Mail-in Pre-registrationDownload the Registration from http://www.edmonton-karate.com/events.php
Complete the Form and mail it to:
The Bushido Karate Associationc/o 9512 100A Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K-0V6
A discount of $10 will apply to the clinic fee only for mail-in registrations.
2. Pay at the DoorRegistration will be payable at the door for the first clinic you attend. You will be charged the full rates noted above. Note that you only pay once to be eligible to attend as many clinics as you would like.
Banquet:There will be a banquet after the clinic on Saturday; more details at the clinic. Take the opportunity to relax and discuss some of the principles and ideas taught during the day with Sensei Abernethy. more information will be provided at the clinic.
Accomodations in Alberta:If you plan to stay over in Edmonton, contact Sensei James Freeman at [email protected] for ideas on accommodations in the Edmonton area.
If you plan to stay over in Calgary, contact Sensei Kevin Bowes at [email protected] for ideas on accommodations in the Calgary area.
