Open Course with Iain Abernethy - Funakoshi's 9 Throws

Iain will cover the  “forgotten throws of karate” by looking at the throws recorded in the  older karate texts and kata. Simple and effective throws and takedowns  were once a key part of karate. Knowledge of these methods,  and the principles that underly them, will help the karateka practise  the art as the holistic system it was intended to be. Furthermore, it is  impossible to understand the traditional kata without and understanding  of these throwing methods because they are  recorded within the kata. The course will assume no prior knowledge and  experience of throwing, and will also cover safety in practise and how  to integrate these methods with striking.

The course is open to all styles and associations and costs £35 / person.