Martial arts spectacular

One of the most exciting martial arts events to ever take place in Northern Ireland will be hosted in Coleraine Leisure Centre next month.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th May 2010, 11:40 BST
Updated 14th May 2010, 17:23 BST

The event, on Saturday, June 5, will be hosted by Chujo Karate Association and will feature International Bunkai Jutsu Coach Iain Abernethy.

Mr Abernethy is a 5th Dan Black Belt with the BCA and is recognised worldwide.

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His speciality is teaching the practical applications contained in kata. The techniques he teaches are realistic and can assist any person to attain a high level of self defence expertise. The seminar is open to and suitable for all styles and levels of Martial Arts.

Those attending his seminars usually have a karate, Judo, Ju Jitsu, Boxing, Wrestling, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, etc background.

Prior to the Coleraine seminar, Mr Abernethy will have just finished a three weeks coaching in Canada.

The Coleraine Seminar is in two parts. The children’s section will be held in the Minor Hall from 10.30am to 12 Noon. Unfortunately this seminar is already fully booked.

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The senior section will take place in the Main Hall from 1pm until 5pm. To date 42 people from various Martial Arts backgrounds have pre-booked their place. A limited number of places can still be catered for, but these will be on a first come first served basis.

A deposit can secure a place on the seminar. Martial Arts uniforms can be worn, or casual clothing, if so preferred. Attendee’s are requested to be ready before the 1pm start.

Coleraine Borough Council has given grant assistance to help finance the event.

The Chujo Karate Association and the local karate club based in the Coleraine LC are grateful to the Coleraine Borough Council, who have given grant aid to help finance the event.

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Anyone wishing to get one of the remaining places on the seminar should contact Dan Redmond on either 07976987696 or via email: [email protected].

On Friday, June 4, Mr Abernethy along with others will be the examination panel when nine Chujo Karate Association members will be tested for the coveted Black Belt.

Amongst this group will be Robert McCracken from Castlerock, who will be aged 75-years-old on the date of his black belt examination.

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