Little bit more background: In August of 2010 Kris Wilder hosted the United States side of the Martial Art Expo. A seminar series that had some of the biggest martial arts names in the world teach both here and in the United Kingdom. The instructors included Iain Abernethy, Al Peasland, Kris Wilder, Rory Miller, Marc "Animal" MacYoung, and Nicholas Yang. The trip to Seattle was wonderful all by itself but the seminar made it that much better. We had a great time and I enjoyed meeting all of the guys in the seminar. I hope with some small changes to the order of things that we can do something like that again.
All this brings me to the main point of the article. Eric is currently working on the details of hosting two seminars next year. Nicholas Yang on April 1st and 2nd and Iain Abernethy October 7th through the 9th. As mentioned above I worked with both of them at the Martial Arts Expo and I am really looking forward to these next seminars.

Next is Iain Abernethy. I didn't get anywhere near the time I wanted to meet him in Seattle but he is one of those guys whose great attitude is infectious. Iain seems to have an indomitable attitude. He is also well published with books like Mental Strength and Bunkai-Jutsu, he was the first author I read that gave me insight into the world of applied martial arts. I have spent years putting together a lot of the information that seems to have always been common place to Iain. Iain's style hits very close to home with my martial arts. His primary Karate style is Wado Ryu and mine Shotokan. I am certain that to look at them now they may not be what most think of when they talk about those styles but Iain has taken his Karate back to its root function as a real world means of self protection.
Both seminars are going to be worth any investment you might need to make to attend. If you have to choose one you will have quite a dilemma on your hands. I will be sure to post more information on this blog and on the Guinn Martial Arts website as I get more details.
2011 is shaping up to be a great year!
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