Hi All,

Below you can find links to the latest videos, articles, podcasts and news from instructors and members of The Combat Group (BCA, BCKA, WCA)!
Speak soon!
 
All the best,
 
Iain

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Contents:
 
There does seem to be a little bit if confusion around what constitutes “sport” and what is allowed in the various tiers. Here is the English Government’s specific guidance for “Contact Combat Sports” … which is clear that: 1) “non-contact, socially distanced activities” are permitted in ALL tiers (Phase 0); 2) Equipment training is only permitted in Tier 1 areas (Phase 1); 3) Contract training is not permitted anywhere: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-grassroots-sports-guidance-for-safe-provision-including-team-sport-contact-combat-sport-and-organised-sport-events#contact-combat-sport-framework
 
Latest Covid Update (England): https://mailchi.mp/britishcombat/bca-2767080
 
John Titchen’s new book: Karate Beyond Kata: https://mailchi.mp/britishcombat/bca-2767088
 
End of Year Tale: There is No Land Rover: https://youtu.be/RjzuMJywSDI
 
Dragon and Tiger: Martial Arts Stories for Children: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/content/dragon-and-tiger-martial-arts-stories-children
 
How to Crush Your 2021 Goals: www.martialjourneysofmadison.com/episode-32-how-to-crush-your-goals/
 
Malcolm Jones showcasing a number of karate throws and takedowns: https://youtu.be/P3guEkZVPj4
 
THE MARTIAL MAP: (10-year anniversary YouTube version)! https://youtu.be/2aAp9h22OQc
 
Robert Teske on the throws and takedowns of Wing Chun: https://cumberlandmartialartsacademy.com/2020/11/30/throws-of-wing-chun/
 
Where is the Catch? The Forgotten Throw of Gichin Funakoshi: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/article/where-catch-forgotten-throw-gichin-funakoshi
 
False Covid dichotomies and false choices in the jiu-jitsu community (Stephen Kesting): https://youtu.be/YpgxjZRBV38?t=6701