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Congratulations to Will Wright on completing his full Instructor Award recently! These courses are by invitation only and involve a lot of research, two written papers and a multilayer practical assessment. To pass, people have to show 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. 

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

A new three volume series on “Karate Throws and Takedowns” is currently in production!  Volume 1 is on “Lifting Throws”. Volume 2 is on “Tripping Throws”. Volume 3 is on “Postural Throws”. The videos also discuss the history of karate throws, throwing principles, and show where these throws can be found in both the texts of the past masters and traditional kata. Volume 1 will be available on download and DVD in around a month’s time … but subscribers can start watching now! More info here: https://goo.gl/f8KXtN

A couple of weeks ago I spoke to Jeremy Lesniak of Whistle Kick Martial Arts Radio! It was a conversation quite different from others I’ve had. We covered many topics I don’t normally get to talk about. We talk about martial arts and life, the fear I felt in early training, mistakes I have made, my rebellious streak vs.

Congratulations to the following who have completed their Instructor Awards recently! All five gents did a superb job!

When I visited my good friend Kris Wilder earlier this year, we sat down and did this impromptu podcast! Listen and download via this link:

Iain Abernethy takes on 4 questions at the Martial Arts & Life podcast studio in Seattle.

http://www.stickmanpublications.com/028-iain-abernethy-4-questions-podcast/

All the best,

Iain

Hello Everyone!

I have an app! You need this app! :-)

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: