Snow Day!!!!

Unfortunetly due to the dangerous driving conditions there will be no class on Tuesday the 30th of November.

Koike Sensei Visit

Yukata Koike Sensei is confirmed to hold a day of training next April the 3rd in Tuam.
Yutaka Koike 5th Dan JKS before his move to Ireland this year was the technical director for the JKS Italy, since graduating from the JKS instructors in 2000. Having competed successfully in Japan, winning titles at the All Japan University Championships, Koike is a perfect example of a well rounded karate-ka. He is now in demand throughout the world and is one of the leading sensei for the JKS in Europe.

Student of the Month

Well done to our students of the month in November, Dean Rigney has shown exceptional etiquette and determination and is our senior class November top student although the competition was tough this month.

Adyiniyi Ogumbola and Jamie O Toole where joint winners in the junior Friday class and both well deserving. Well done everyone. Keep up the good work,

Karate classes will be finishing for Christmas from the 18th of December, with our final class on Friday the 17th and classes resuming on Tuesday the 11th of January.

Club Grading

Saturday was a very busy day for the club with 48 students travelling to Kilconly Community Center for our second grading of the year.

Congratulations to everyone, Sensei Edd Charmant 4th Dan JKS commented on the great spirit and skill of all the students. Everyone achieved the standard with grace and etiquette.

The Senior Class

The Junior Class

On Sunday 21st members of the club travelled to Kiltimagh to train with Sensei Scott Langley 5th Dan JKS on an open course hosted by Sensei Alan Biesty.

A number of Sensei Alans' students graded on the day and were successful. Congratulations to them all.

Upcoming Events

There are a few events coming up that are not only worth a mention but I would highly recommend attending.

First and foremost Saturday the 20th of November is grading day. Edd Charmant Sensei will be our grading examiner. Those who are grading have been notified. If you are not due to grade on this occasion please come along and train. Training with a new instructor is always an education and will help you develop your own karate.

Anyone wishing to train who is not a club member is also welcome, just give me a call for details.

On Sunday the 21st of November, there are 2 seminars taking place in Co. Mayo.

Scott Langley Sensei 5th dan JKS will be instructing a class in Kiltimagh details are available from Alan Biesty Sensei (087) 8141342. This class is highly recommended for all club members.

Castlebar Shotokan Karate Club are hosting Seamus O' Dowd Sensei teaching Kanazawa No Bo Kata, 5th dan SKIF, in Breaffy, Castlebar, Co. Mayo on Sunday the 21st of November.
Both Scott Langley Sensei and Seamus O Dowd Sensei are currently in huge demand worldwide and it is very fortunate to have them so close to us. Details are available from Jarlath Cunningham on 087 2673062 .

Charity Fundraiser

A huge thank you everyone participated in in the Kickathon, the final amount raised for Multiple Sclerosis Tuam was €1023. We are very proud of all our students and grateful to their parents and supporters.

Heian Shodan Class

We all had a very enjoyable Sunday morning training session today where those who wanted to revise and improve their Heian Shodan came out and gave it their best.

Faolchu Martial Arts Club 2010

By popular demand (mainly the kids) here is the Faolchú Montage created by Marty Boyle.