Jan 31, 2016

Jens Fricke Sensei

We had the pleasure of hosting Jens Fricke from IMAF Germany in our dojo on Friday with thanks to IMAF Ireland. It was a wonderful experience to have karateka from seven different dojo and various organisations all come together to meet and train and learn.
Sensei Jens Fricke covered such a wide range of topics from kihon, kata and kumite , linking from one to the other seamlessly. However I felt that we where only scratching the surface of the class variety and knowledge that Sensei Fricke could offer. Hopefully we will get to train again with him soon.

Jan 30, 2016

Competitor of the Year

This week we have launched our 'Competitor of the Year' program. The program is designed to get students more involved, which is proven to result in a greater all-round experience of their karate journey.
The system is designed to reward effort and perseverance above all. However should the top succeeding competitor also be putting in the work they will come in first place.
There are 4 categories divided by belts and age.
There are also 4 club awards Tuam, Dunmore, Clonberne and Kilkerrin.

How do you participate in the challenge?
Participation is easy!
All you have to do is come to squad sessions and competitions to earn points.
Each squad session is worth 3 points.
Each competition entered is worth 5 points for every category entered.
At a competition you gain 5 points for each round you win.
At a competition you gain 5 points for each place you are awarded (example 3rd or 2nd) and 10 points for 1st place.
National events are worth a bonus 5 points
International events are worth a bonus 10 points.
The selection criteria are designed so as the award will go to the most dedicated competitor, who may not be the highest achieving competitor.

NOTE YOU MUST HAND IN YOUR OWN RECORD POST COMPETITITION

Jan 21, 2016

Dunmore Student of the Month November

Dunmore Karate Club students who successfully won our student of the month in December. Well done guys.
Donnacha and Daniel
Connie and Phelam

Jan 20, 2016

Faolchu Grading

Galway Karate Club, Faolchú held our most successful grading to date .Sensei Alan Smith Sensei and Sensei Pat Murtagh Sensei

Simon O Dowd Sensei and James Mc Fadden Sensei Visit Tuam

A fantastic day's training with Sensei Simon O Dowd and Sensei James Mc Fadden.

Jan 19, 2016

Kilkerrin Student of the Month November

Kilkerrin sisters Jane and Eibhlins Collins win student of the Month in Kilkerrin Karate Club

Jan 18, 2016

Black Belt JKS Certs

Congratulations to our new Black Belts on receiving their JKS Black Belt certs.




Jan 1, 2016

Happy New Year 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our students their family and friends. I am very excited about this on coming year, loads planned to do and adventures for all.
Best Wishes, Live Long and Prosper from Marie & Malcolm