'Bunkai-Jutsu' is the analysis of the karate (forms) and their application in real combat. The fighting applications of the kata is one of the most fascinating - and sadly misunderstood - aspects of karate practise. These DVDs are a must for anyone who wishes to practise karate as a complete and practical fighting art regardless of style. Volume 1 covers the applications of the Pinan/Heian (peaceful mind) series. The great Anko Itsou formulated these katas in the early 1900s. This DVD examines the strikes locks throws chokes strangles traps ground-fighting and combative strategies recorded within the Pinan/Heian series. This DVD shows each of the Pinan / Heian kata performed slowly and at normal speed. There then follows in-depth instruction on the practical fighting applications of each kata (including style variations).
Volume two covers Naihanchi (Tekki) and Passai (Bassai-Dai). Today Naihanchi/Tekki is often undervalued due to its simplistic appearance. This DVD shows the highly effective close-range fighting applications of the form and reveals just why the kata was so highly regarded by the masters of old. The second part of the DVD covers Passai / Bassai-Dai kata and demonstrates the strikes throws takedowns locks neck-cranks chokes combative strategies etc. that have made this form one of the most popular in the history of karate. The DVD shows both the Passai and Naihanchi performed slowly and at normal speed. There then follows in-depth instruction on the practical fighting applications of each kata (including style variations).
Martial Arts Fitness Drills is a complete home training package for any martial artist of any style or for anyone wanting to use the proven techniques of martial arts training to develop and improve their own fitness. This DVD features a fully interactive workout with timers spotting countdowns and numerous drills which will train every body part.
This exciting and unique documentary features footage never seen before from such martial arts/self defence luminaries as Geoff Thompson Rick Young Chris Rowen Iain Abernethy Alan Gibson Mo Teague Mick Coup Russell Stutely and Matty Evans as well as vintage extracts from self-protection maestro Peter Consterdine.
This volume covers both shoulder-locks and neck cranks. This DVD shows how the shoulder and neck can be locked - both whilst standing and on the floor - and also how the joints can be manipulated to manoeuvre an opponent and take them off their feet. These DVDs are a must for all karateka who wish to practise karate in a holistic and pragmatic way.
This volume covers both wrist locks and leg locks and shows numerous ways to manipulate and lock the wrists ankles knees and hips both from a standing position and from the floor. These DVDs are a must for all karateka who wish to practise karate in a holistic and pragmatic way.
See the Karate Katas brought to life with this professionally produced DVD. The DVD provides in-depth instruction on the highly effective close-range techniques and concepts recorded within the karate katas. Volume two covers throws and takedowns chokes and strangles finger locks ground fighting holds nerve points and kata based sparring. Topics covered: Throws & Takedowns Chokes & Strangles Finger-locks Ground Fighting Holds Keeping It Simple Nerve Points Live Sparring
Welcome to the world of Made Easy.Let renowned martial artist and author Iain Abernethy guide you on an inspiring journey building your self-confidence and discovering the mental strength inside you that will help you realise your dreams and achieve your goals.Mental Strength Made Easy includes techniques to help you overcome your self doubts to step outside your comfort zone and to move into the zone of personal development. This DVD gives you clear guidance on how to push yourself forward on your own path of potential and fulfilment.Iain has used the techniques shown on the DVD to establish himself as one of the UK's leading martial arts instructors and the author of five books.
'Bunkai-Jutsu' is the analysis of karate kata (forms) and their application in real combat. The fighting applications of kata is one of the most fascinating - and sadly misunderstood - aspects of karate practice. These DVDs are a must for anyone who wishes to practice karate as a complete and practical fighting art regardless of style. Volume 4 covers the applications of the kata known as Seishan (thirteen) or Hangetsu (half-moon). This kata is one of the oldest still in existence and it is widely practised. Bushi Matsumura - a great karate master who was also the chief bodyguard to three Okinawan kings - is said to be the one who introduced this kata from China to Okinawa. This DVD examines the wide range of close-range fighting techniques recorded within Seishan / Hangetsu. This DVD shows the kata performed slowly and at normal speed and includes close-ups of the hand and foot movements. Bunkai-Jutsu 4 also allows you to change viewing angle whist watching the kata in order to see all the necessary details. There then follows in-depth instruction on the practical fighting applications of the kata (including common `style variations').
Kata and sparring are two essential elements of karate. The kata were created to record the techniques concepts and methodology that the past masters used in civilian combat. However in many modern dojos sparring is now entirely based on the rules of competitive karate and has little in common with the principles of traditional kata. In this unique DVD karate expert Iain Abernethy returns to a traditional approach to sparring with the kata at its foundation. Learn the building b
This DVD records Iain's teaching at the Summersdale Master's Seminar in August 2005. This landmark seminar saw some of the UK's leading martial artists - from a variety of differing arts and styles - teach together for the very first time. You'll get to see Iain teach a detailed session on covering and clinching. These vitally important close-range skills are a must for all martial artists regardless of style or system.
This volume in the latest DVD from Iain Abernethy covers elbow-locks and shows how the elbow can be attacked and manipulated from both a standing position and from the floor. These DVDs are a must for all karateka who wish to practise in a holistic and pragmatic way. Whilst there is a great deal of information available on karate's modern striking methods information on the close-range aspect of the art is very sparse. This unique series of DVDs reveals the joint locks of karate. T
This is the second in a series of DVD recording the practical karate and kata application seminars of Iain Abernethy 5th Dan. This DVD features Iain's seminar on the 28th of May 2005 in Coventry UK. During this seminar Iain fave detailed instruction on the following topics: The real life limitations of bloacking what to do if you're getting hit how to use 'knife-hand block' to open an opponent up for strikes the application of the 'pulling hand' using 'rising block' as a strike counter and takedown basic clinching and seizing skills how to apply 'x-block' as a takedown and wristlock the opening move of Naihanchi / Tekki as a highly effective neck crank and many more eye opening applications. This DVD also provides full instruction of a limb control drill hidden within Pinan Nidan / Heian Shodan and concludes with one of Iain's infamous 'will drills'. This DVD is a must for all martial artists interested in the functional close range application of karate and related arts.
This DVD presents twenty two-person combat drills which are designed to cover all ranges of fighting in a fluid and pragmatic way. These drills cover a variety of strikes throws chokes takedowns arm-locks neck-cranks strangles leg-locks holds and ground-fighting techniques. The combat drills on this DVD are suitable for all martial artists who understand the importance of possessing skills at all ranges and the need to be able to flow from one technique to the next whilst maintaining dominance over an opponent. They will also help you to combine techniques effectively to exploit the opportunities that are created by these different methods and allow you to practise pragmatic methods and concepts in a time efficient way. The 20 drills shown on this DVD include numerous applications from many different kata (forms). For those martial artists who practise forms these drills will aid in the progression from Form to combative Function and may be used as an alternative to classical one step practise.
The 'Applied Karate' series covers the information techniques and training methods that karate practitioners - and exponents of similar systems - need to be familiar with if they are to practice their art as a practical fighting system. These DVDs explain in detail the practical use of many misunderstood techniques in addition to covering the changes that need to be made to common training methods in order to practice karate as an effective system with genuine relevance to live situations. Applied Karate Volume 3: Close-Range Control and Close-Range Strikes includes detailed instruction on making karate work at close range controlling the opponent at close-range the grips and holds needed to make kata techniques work fighting from a clinch ways to counter an opponent's grip limiting the opponent's striking possibilities whilst increasing your own close-range strikes kneeing techniques elbows and head-butts.
This is the first in a series of DVDs recording the seminars of Iain Abernethy 5th Dan. This DVD features Iain's seminar at the first `Yin and Yang of Karate' event (January 2005). This very popular and well attended seminar included discussions and instruction on the following topics: karate as a self-protection system no first attack in karate? pre-emptive striking from a traditional perspective the role of 'guards' the basics of limb-control cross-training and karate the role of ground-work in karate and self-protection developing the correct mindset for combat and more!
The 'Applied Karate' series covers the information techniques and training methods that karate practitioners - and exponents of similar systems - need to be familiar with if they are to practice their art as a practical fighting system. These DVDs explain in detail the practical use of many misunderstood techniques in addition to covering the changes that need to be made to common training methods in order to practice karate as an effective system with genuine relevance to live situations. Applied Karate Volume 1: Punches Hand-Strikes and Limb-Control includes detailed instruction on: close-range punching power generation the practical reason for the hands coming to the hip the frequently misunderstood and ignored lessons of kata the role of a 'guard' (where should the hands be held?) bringing underused karate punching techniques back onto the syllabus the use of open-hand strikes the use of impact equipment combination punching controlling the opponent's limbs to create openings freeing your limbs from an opponent's grip punching drills and more!
Volume 3 covers the applications of Kushanku/Kanku-Dai. The kata is a record of the highly effective sriking and grappling methods taught by the Chinese martial artist Kushanku. It is said that the kata was constructed by the legendary Tode Sakagawa who became a student of Kushanku's when he came to Okinawa in 1756. This DVD provides instruction on the no-nonsense fighting techniques hidden within the kata.
The 'Applied Karate' series covers the information techniques and training methods that karate practitioners - and exponents of similar systems - need to be familiar with if they are to practice their art as a practical fighting system. These DVDs explain in detail the practical use of many misunderstood techniques in addition to covering the changes that need to be made to common training methods in order to practice karate as an effective system with genuine relevance to live situations. Applied karate 2: Kicking Defending and the Real Use of blocks includes detailed instruction on: the impractical nature of blocking at close range; the 'hidden' practical use of blocks such as rising blocks lower blocks knifehand blocks inner blocks and outer blocks; defending parrying and covering up; the dangers of kicking and how to effectively apply karate's kicking techniques.
'Bunkai-Jutsu' is the analysis of karate kata (forms) and their application in real combat. The fighting applications of kata is one of the most fascinating - and sadly misunderstood - aspects of karate practice. These DVDs are a must for anyone who wishes to practice karate as a complete and practical fighting art regardless of style. Volume 5 covers the applications of Chinto / Gankaku kata. The kata is named after a Chinese martial artist and sailor who became shipwrecked on Okinawa during the 1800s. Chinto eventually taught his fighting methods to Bushi Matsumura: a legendary karate master and the chief bodyguard to three Okinawan kings. It is Matsumura who is credited with creating this kata to record Chinto's fighting methods. This kata is also widely known as Gankaku (crane on a rock) in reference to some of the distinctive postures the kata contains. This DVD examines the wide-range of close-range strikes locks throws strangles chokes cranks and escapes recorded within Chinto / Gankaku. This DVD shows the kata performed slowly and at normal speed. Bunkai-Jutsu 5 also allows you to change viewing angle whist watching the kata in order to see all the necessary details. There then follows in-depth instruction on the practical fighting applications of the kata (including common `style variations').
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