Vital Physical Self-Defence Skills Parts 1 to 6. This series of videos covers the basics of some vital aspects of physical self-defence that are frequently overlooked. We look at pre-emption, distraction, escape, escaping groups and protecting others. WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Fantastic weekend with the good folks at Laatzen! The applications and drills of Jion, Jitte, and Ji’in (photos showing end of Ji’in). Lots covered! I’m very grateful to Axel and Anke for making it happen and to everyone who joined us. Awesome to spend time with you all!
Some footage from last night’s class going over the basics of Kage-zuki (hook punch) for the kyu grades. We also looked at how power can be created while tactically taking an angle for better lines of attack. This technique appears in many combinations as the student progresses through the ranks.
Christian Wedewardt is on his way back home after a great weekend! Functional and logical drills taught in a structured and very engaging way! Thanks to everyone for traveling from all over the UK to learn from the legend that is Wedewardt.
Fun session today with Christian Wedewardt! Les “Big Les” Bubka joined us too. More detailed write up to follow, but I have a wayward German to look after at the moment :-)
Christian Wedewardt is teaching in the UK on Saturday 11th of April 2026! Christian is one of my favourite people to share a dojo floor with! ACT FAST. More Info Here: iainabernethy.com/events/chris...
A historically verifiable application of Manji-uke! This video is ten years old but it’s one that all karateka should be familiar with. youtu.be/7uJsVq4QnKs
Vital Physical Self-Defence Skills Part 4 of 6: youtu.be/_jTaF6pKzZU
This series of videos covers the basics of some vital aspects of physical self-defence that are frequently overlooked. We look at pre-emption, distraction, escape, escaping groups and protecting others.
Thanks to everyone in Reading today! We looked at using the methodology of kata to create, maintain and exploit pathways for strikes when fighting at close-range. Lots covered and I am grateful for everyone’s interest and enthusiasm! Thank you all!
Always a pleasure to teach in Bristol for Zenshin Dojo! We covered drills and bunkai for Hangetsu / Seishan. It was a fun day with great questions and enthusiastic engagement from all those there! Thanks everyone!
Congratulations to Hannah and Gregg on becoming our dojo’s newest black belts. Test includes kihon, combinations, pad-drills, kata, bunkai, self-defence scenarios, many types of live drill / sparring, & more. Thanks to the ukes and my colleagues on the grading panel. A great day for the home dojo!
New YouTube Video: Vital Physical Self-Defence Skills Part 3 of 6: youtu.be/fsOvL9-UD2E This series of videos covers the basics of some vital aspects of physical self-defence that are frequently overlooked. We look at pre-emption, distraction, escape, escaping groups and protecting others.
A productive day in Shrewsbury! Bunkai and drills for Chinto / Gankaku. The entire kata in a single day is going some! Well done folks! Thanks to Paul for help with demos and Gareth for making it all happen.
Today in Burton-on-Trent we looked at joint-locking concepts and how they present in Kushanku / Kosokun-Dai / Kanku-Dai! I was delighted with how much we covered. Thanks everyone! Special thanks to Paul for making it happen and Dave for his help with the demonstrations.
Notice of the passing of Peter Consterdine (sent on behalf of Dawn Consterdine): www.facebook.com/share/p/1KAH...
Congratulations to Tony Valentine (4th dan), Kelsea Bartram (2nd dan), Chris Burge (2nd dan), Dave Garbett (1st dan) and Steve Beever (2nd kyu) on their BCKA gradings today!
Another big loss in the world of martial arts. Very fond memories of meeting Mr Norris and his people when I taught at their event.
NEW VIDEO: Vital Physical Self-Defence Skills Part 2 of 6: youtu.be/b5otaEybpfw
Back in the UK after an awesome weekend in Vaasa! It was great to catch up with everyone. We had fun exploring Hangetsu / Seishan / Seisan bunkai, principles and drills. I’m most grateful for the hardwork, hospitality and enthusiasm. We got lots done!
New Video Series! Vital Physical Self-Defence Skills Part 1. Watch here: youtu.be/XK7djLTZx5U
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!
