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Kururunfa Bunkai: Opening Sequance

This short video looks at bunkai for the opening sequence of Kururunfa kata.

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The Role of Karate Kihon

In this video I discuss the role of kihon within karate training. For a more detailed explanation of my thoughts, please read this article:

https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/article/case-kihon

All the best,

Iain

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The Opening Moves of Unsu

Jesse Enkamp and I discuss the opening moves of Unsu. It was fun to make these videos! New podcast with Jesse and me coming soon! 

All the best,

Iain

PS The YouTube link is HERE

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Two Karate Throws: Pinan to the Front / Naihanchi to the Back

In this video we look at two complementary karate throws. We first look at a way of establishing a side-on grip. We then look at two throws that can be applied from that position: one if the enemy is leaning forward; the other if they are leaning backward.

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Jesse Enkamp and Iain discuss Chinto / Ganaku bunkai

Jesse Enkamp and I discussing the use of “crane-stance” in Chinto / Gankaku! This was filmed at KNX19. It was a fun event and I’m really grateful to Jesse for sharing this footage.

All the best,

Iain

PS YouTube link HERE

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Kata Bunkai with Iain Abernethy and Jesse Enkamp

Jesse Enkamp and I discuss the three keys to understanding kata bunkai! It was a fun and information dense conversation. I hope you enjoy it!

All the best,

Iain

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Bunkai for Shotokan’s Wankan

In this video we look at bunkai for Shotokan’s Wankan kata. There is another Wankan which is very different – which also goes by the name of Matsukaze in some styles – but in this video it is specifically the Shotokan version we are examining. It is a very short kata. Examining the bunkai, we see a core theme of distributing posture in various way in order to get the enemy to fall; as well as what to do if they don’t fall. As always, a short clip can never cover things in detail, nor can it cover how what is shown fits within the wider training matrix.

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Funakoshis Fumi-Kiri and Nodo-Osae

In this video we look at two of Gichin Funakoshi’s takedowns that are now almost entirely absent from modern karate practise. These methods were included in Funakoshi’s first book, but neither of them are included in the nine throws of his “master next” (Karate-Do Kyohan) which was published a decade later. Because throws and takedowns are not as widely practised in karate today, many karateka refer to these nine throws as “Funakoshi’s Forgotten Throws” or “Shotokan’s Forgotten Throws.” However, the nine throws of Kyohan are not the only throws recorded in Funakoshi’s writing.

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Protecting Others: A Forgotten Part of SELF-Defence

Protecting others is an important part of “SELF-Defence”. In this video we look at the basics of: protecting others, facilitating effective escape, the use of the voice, common problems and how to deal with them, training drills, etc.

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Pinan / Heian Godan Bunkai: In Context

In this video we look at the opening sequence of Pinan / Heian Godan and discuss the importance of drilling the bunkai in a combative context. I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for the support!

All the best,

Iain

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