Faolchú Inhouse 2012

Tuam Karate Tounament for 2012 is a real highlight every year for us and are happy to announce categories for our annual event.



FAOLCHÚ ANNUAL COMPETITION
TROPHIES FOR 1ST, 2ND AND JOINT 3RD.
COMPETITORS MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS PER EVENT!

EVENTS
KATA
Age 4&5 Kata
Age 6&7 Kata
Age 8-10 Kata (beginner to red)
Age 8-10 Kata (yellow to brown)
Age11+ Kata (beginner to red)
Age 11+ Kata (yellow to brown)
Adult Kata (beginner to green)
Adult Kata (purple & brown)
KUMITE
AGE 4&5 Girls Kumite
AGE 4&5 Boys Kumite
AGE 6&7 Girls Kumite
AGE 6&7 Boys Kumite
AGE 8-10 Girls Kumite
AGE 8-10 Boys Kumite
AGE 11+ Girls Kumite
Age 11+ Boys Kumite
Mens Kumite
Ladies Kumite

This year we are glad to announce a new event,
 “Team Kumite”
Team Kumite will consist of a 3 person team.
There are 2 categories:
Category 1:The team must be aged 8 to 14.
Have at least 1 female member and 1 member under 10.
Category 2: The team must be aged 6 to 8 and can be made up of any male/female mix.

FAOLCHÚ INHOUSE COMPETITION IS DESIGNED TO BE OUR BIGGEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL EVENT YET BUT OF COURSE WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO MAKE IT SO!

As with last years event, winners in many categories will go forward as club champions to represent Tuam and County Galway in the JKS Ireland Club Championships. This is a great honour and achievement for those successful.

The main purpose of Faolchú In House Competition is
 primarily to encourage all students and award effort and character.
All children will leave the day with at least 2 medals.
Secondary we aim to give students the competition experience, which will improve their ability to compete in National and International events should they choose to do so.
Look forward to seeing everyone there.
JULY 14TH

New Years Resolutions

Happy 2012 everyone.
The question is, what makes 31st of December any different than January 1st?
The Answer: New Years Resolutions.
It is for me anyway but what's the point and why make them when most of us won't last until February? Personally, I love New Years Resolutions. The main reasons being that each year I believe in a new me, a fitter, healthier, happier and more efficient human being. Who is the kind of friend and family member everyone should have. Admittedly some years are more productive than others, some years I make big progress, some years I'm glad we all made it out alive! But every year I have the dream, the optimism that I'll get there.
I like to make a small list of goals. The next belt, the family Saturdays, or one this year is getting around a nearby hill.
For the past few months myself and my friend Liam have returned to running. We run around a hiking route, where the first mile is all uphill. This year I'm going to run around it twice and at a good pace. That's not something that'll happen soon at my current rate of progress but I'll do it this year. Either way it's a win:win situation. Which is the real reason for having resolutions. If I don't make it and never reach that goal this year, for what ever reason, I'll have spent time working on my physical health, my fitness and my mental health (and time running with a friend that I otherwise wouldn't). Like Bruce Lee said "A goal isn't always something to be reached, it simply serves as something to aim at".
My other reason for the New Year Resolutions List is a little less pure and budo. Knowing that I'll be a better person in January allows all that over indulgence and laziness in December and over the Christmas break because I really love Christmas.

Kickathon

Tuam karate students where really up and kicking on Saturday morning with many of our students coming out at 09:30 to endure the 100's of kicks and punches for the sponsored kickathon in aid of Hand in Hand West, the children's' cancer charity.
There was a great buzz on the day and the spirit and determination of the Children was out standing.
All money has not yet been returned but there is currently €1600 been raised, 80% of which will go directly to the charity and the other 20% is the beginning of our squad fund. The squad fund will be used to fund the Faolchú students who would like to enter tournaments.
A huge thanks to all parents and children donations have been exceptionally generous.

Tuam Karate Students Travelling to Moate

Karate classes in Tuam tonight have been full of questions about the Club Championships and JKS Free course on Sunday. Most importantly "where is it exactly?" Those travelling to Moate on Sunday from Tuam, go to Athlone (via motorway or cross country) then get on the motorway to Dublin stay on it until you see the exit for Moate. That will bring you to the town, on the Main St. look for this guy on the right he's at the entrance to the community center.

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