Tuam Children Student of the Month

Recognising our long training students Dominick Rogaliski and Clara Mullar.

Sean Brandon and Regan Warde.

Tanden Dojo

On Friday myself and some of our Faolchú students took a spin over to Tanden Dojo in Longford. We where made very welcome by Alan Sensei and his student Jude and had a really enjoyable couple of classes. 

It was also great to catch up with Pat Murtagh Sensei and some of his students from Meath as it's been a while since we all got together in the same dojo.

Well done to Jack, Ben, Finn, Aaron and Dean (not pictured) who all successfully graded on Friday under Alan Smith Sensei.

Many thanks to Tanden Dojo and Alan Smith.

June Grading Timetable

Grading for Faolchú will take place on Saturday in Tuam, Total Fitness Solutions.
Below is the timetable but please check the notice board as their are some exceptions.
Please note grading timetable:
9:30   Class for 4-8 year olds all under 9th kyu
10:30 Grading

11:30  Class beginner- 8th kyu ages 6-13yrs
12:45  Grading

15:00  7th kyu and above
16:15  Grading
17:00  FINISH

Sensei Dermot O'Keeffe Seminar

On Sunday 10th July members from Faolchú Karate Club Tuam travelled to Kiltimagh in Co. Mayo to train with JKS National Squad coach Sensei Dermot O'Keeffe 5th Dan JKS.
It was a rewarding seminar covering Khion (basics) and Kata (patterns). Sensei O'Keeffe focused on turning techniques and balance for the first half of the class.
The second half was to take this farther and taught the Katas Junro Shodan and Gankaku. All our Junior members did well and took part in these advanced Katas with great enthusiasm. It is a great testament to their dedication and spirit.

Student of the Month

Well done to Jack Haughey and Ciara Murray from our Little Wolves Classes who received their Student of the Month Awards on Tuesday. Also Aodhan Mc Carthy and Aaron Quinn who where the senior students recipients (no photo available, sorry). Keep up the good work!

Training times for Sensei Dermott O Keeffe

Sensei Dermott O Keeffe will be taking classes on kata in Kiltimagh Community Centre Kiltimagh, County Mayo on Sunday the 10th of July.
Junior class is for children who are under 10 years of age
10.30am - Registration for junior class
11.00am - 12.15pm - junior class.
12.45pm - Registration for senior class
1.00pm - 2.15pm senior class followed by a break
2.30pm - 3.45pm senior class.
Cost - Juniors €8- Seniors €10

Grading and course with Sensei Scott Langley

Grading day is fast approaching. So make sure to keep up your practising outside of classes and stay focused on your own personal goal.
Sensei Scott will be holding training classes before each grading which is open to all to train and all Faolchú students should attend training even if they are not grading on this occasion.
Make sure to arrive in good time and have a clean ironed dogi on the day, any questions about the day can be answered by your sensei.
All karateka are welcome to attend, this is an open event.
Time table is:
09:00 Registration for Little Wolves
09:30 Class commences
10:30 Grading for Little Wolves Commences
11:30 Registration for Senior Class
11:45 Class Commences
13:00 Grading for Senior Class

March Student of the Month

Fantastic work by our Wednesday winners of student of the month. Ben Ronan a new student has really excelled and Shauna Flynn one of our constantly excelling senior students.

JKS Club Championships

The JKS Ireland have confirmed their first Club Championships. Each JKS Ireland Club will hold their own in house competition to select their Club Champions in various catagories.
These Champions will then go forward to represent their club at the JKS National Club Championship on the 11th of September 2011, which will be held in Moate, Co. Meath.
Our own Faolchú Championships in Tuam will as usual be held in July. Last year proved to be a great experiance for all and wonderful day out. This year will see even greater challenges and rewards as students have gained new skills and experiance throughout the year and will be keen to show their fighting spirit.