New Video Series! Vital Physical Self-Defence Skills Part 1. Watch here: youtu.be/XK7djLTZx5U
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New Video Series! Vital Physical Self-Defence Skills Part 1. Watch here: youtu.be/XK7djLTZx5U
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In this video I discuss “The Two Biggest Bunkai Mistakes” made my karateka. It is my view that if these two mistakes can be avoided, a lot of the other potential problems can also be avoided. I hope you enjoy it! Watch HERE: youtu.be/cO94z-cJpdE
Weights this morning then later on an hour’s walk to loosen everything up. Felt like Spring! Plants and animals certainly very active.
Karate trapping and locking drills in Chipping Campden today! This included various training drills to help teach and develop these methods. I was particularly pleased with the way everyone was flowing with the Naihanchi / Tekki trapping flow drill. Thanks to Cotswold Karate for making it happen!
A fun day in Redruth! The theme was kata centred pad-drills, which included a range of impact drills for various kata. Lots of loud and rapid “booms” :-) Well done everyone! Thanks to all who came and especially ISK Martial Arts for hosting! I greatly enjoyed it!
Pheasant taking “shelter” from the rain in my garden. Wandered off when it saw me. Feel bad now :-)
It was awesome to catch up with everyone in Hinnerup! Two fun days looking at the use of kata methods in live drills. A fun weekend with good people!
Congratulations to Henrik Thørring, Ole Bjarke Nielsen and Mathias Trige Andersen on passing their 1st dan gradings! Kata, bunkai, combinations, various form of sparring, etc. Well done!
We had a fun day sharing our thoughts on creating kata to enhance solo training! Lots of folk from overseas had asked for footage of the seminar. So we filmed the whole thing and it will be added to the app soon! It was a very enjoyable day and we are both very grateful to everyone who joined us!
Valentine’s Day, so Mary bought me a Viking Seax (I got her a medieval axe last year). We then had a romantic time hitting fruit with training weapons and our hands. Woe-betide any grapefruits or watermelons who try to ambush a viking!
Congratulations to Joe Andrews (6th dan) and Greg Lynham (5th dan) on their grading success today! Kata, bunkai, impact drills, numerous types of sparring, etc. Both looked strong and sharp from start to finish! Well done gents!
In this video, I discuss core throwing principles. “Old school” karate has a lot of throws and takedowns within it. A set of solid throws, based on solid principles, should be part of the arsenal of all pragmatic karateka. WATCH HERE: youtu.be/rkVfz04xpSE
On my way home from a fun weekend in Burgdorf! Great to catch up with everyone! Nijushiho bunkai, flow drills (full kata), and related pad drills. A great weekend with likeminded karateka. Thanks everyone! Loved it!
Always great to teach with Les Bubka! Functions of stances, critical thinking, alternate approaches, debunking myths, angles in kata, tactical positioning, drilling bunkai, and a host of drills to support all of the aforementioned aspects. Les always teaches in a thoughtful and enjoyable way.
An awesome day teaching alongside John Johnson 8th dan! Main themes were power generation, the various ways limbs can be controlled and manipulated, and the use of methods in Tensho. A very enthusiastic group! Thanks everyone!
Congratulations to Timo Salmivalli of Finland for gaining his 5th dan last week! Timo is a thoughtful, experienced and highly capable martial artist. He and his team are recommended if you’re based in and around Turku.
First time in Slovenia this weekend and it was awesome! Good to meet up with friends old and new as we explored Pinan / Heian bunkai, live drills / sparring, and pad drills. Thank you for a great weekend! Loved it!
Awesome to meet up with everyone in Grünwald this weekend! Kata principles, decoding kata, and pad drills. It was great fun and I’m very grateful to everyone for their enthusiasm and deep questions. A fantastic way to kick off my martial year!
Me (left) and my two youngest daughters, and one of the cats … as envisioned and created by the youngest out of the clay their uncle and aunt got them for Christmas. I’m impressed!
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Happy Christmas everyone! Thanks for all the support over the last year! Have a well earned rest and I look forward to seeing you back on the dojo floor next year! 🥋🎅🏼👊🏻
NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO: In this video I discuss three things that can hamper your progress and enjoyment of the martial arts. These are mindset issues that are best avoided. View HERE: youtu.be/nDzZqoYy3es
I was looking through an old hard drive yesterday and found this short clip of young Iain helping with a demonstration at BCA course from way back. Peter Consterdine (one of my instructors) doing the teaching.
A “throw away” technical drill we did as a cool down at a recent class. The aim was to combine a number of limb-control and redirection methods in one drill for the kyu grades. A more detailed breakdown is available in the “iain abernethy” app. 2000+ hours of exclusive content that is updated weekly
Thanks to everyone in Dundee today! We explored the trapping, locking and close-range striking elements of the Pinan / Heian series and how they integrate. Thanks to Kizuna Karate for hosting!
Congratulations to Chris Oswin (1st dan), Nick Smith (2nd dan), Scott Flynn (2nd dan) and Martin Muir (3rd dan) on their grading success today! A special mention to Ryan Butterfield (instructor) who drove across the country straight off the nightshift for the 8am start! They did great!
Congratulations to Eddie Cahill and Rory Connellen on gaining their 3rd dans last weekend! Solid kihon, kata, bunkai, sparring, etc. Well done both!
I had a great weekend in Kilkenny! Thanks to Kilkenny Shotokan for making it happen and for all who supported the event. Tekki Shodan open flow drills, gripping and limb-control, and Heian Nidan open flow drills. It was a blast! Thank you!
NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO! In this video I cover bunkai and a flow drill for Tekki Nidan / Naihanchi Nidan. The footage recorded at Christian Wedewardt’s castle retreat in July 2025. WATCH HERE: youtu.be/ErfwYdrDExI
