IMAC / Karate Ireland National Squad Training

 On Saturday 7th of Feb '26 we travelled to Nass for Squad training. The course lasted a little over 2hrs and covered Kata & Kumite training.

We were suprised at how many were in attendance with in excess of 70 athletes.

Well done to our representatives on the day you performed brilliantly.

Training with friends

 Last Saturday 24th Jan I travelled to Rochfordbridge to train in Midlands Shotokan Karate club with Sensei Alan Smith. 

It was a great training day where we covered the Katas, Heian Nidan,Tekki Nidan, Kakioku Nidan and Nijushio. Complemented with some nice Khion and a recap of some of the lessons they had covered during the week.

The training was followed by a light lunch and a chat about karate development and progress between our clubs.

Competitor of the Year Update - October

As we near the end of 2016, we are delighted that our Competitor of the Year has been a great success.
Please note that the final date for this year is the 10th of December, any points gained after this will be added to 2017.
Current ranking as they stand are

Little Wolves (under 8 years)

1. Sean Fleming

2. Zoe Fleming 

3. Caelim Begley

4. Sean Gannon 

5. Eibhlin Collins

6. Mylo Higgins

7. Edi Kilmartin 

8. Sarah Brandon

9. Gianluca Fornaciai 

10. Nuala Kilmartin 

Age 8+, under brown

1. Matthew Friel

2. Kelly Gibsey 

3. Kiera Dempsey

4. Clara Muller

5. Conor Fleming

6. Luke Walsh

7. Jasmine Flaherty 

8. Zak Flaherty 

9. Diana Atmad

10. Ciara Murray ( Dunmore)

Black and Brown

1. Regan Warde

2. Shauna Flynn

3. Kieron Friel

4. Alyssa Fahy

5. Ciaran Fleming 

6. Jayden Murphy

7. Laura Daly

8. Dominik Rogalski

9. Sean Brandon

10. Marie Murphy

Clonberne 

1. Luke Walsh

2. Tracey Gillooly

Kilkerrin 
1. Sean Gannon
2. Eibhlin Collins
3. Jane Collins
4. Darragh Kilmartin
5. Patricia Mc Loughlin
6. Patrick Coneran
7. Mya Grogan

Dunmore
1. Diana Atmad
2. Ciara Murray
3. Sé Mitchell
4. Síofra Waters
5. Hugh Reddington
6. Donncha Mitchell
7. Aoibhinn Waters
8. Finian Cronin
9. Conor Meehan
10/11.Isabelle Reddington
10/11. Robert Glynn

Tuam
1. Regan Warde
2. Shauna Flynn
3. Kieron Friel
4. Alyssa Fahy
5. Sean Fleming
6. Ciaran Fleming
7. Jayden Murphy
8. Zoe Fleming
9. Matthew Friel
10. Kelly Gibsey

Tuam Friday Student of the Month September

Tuam Karate Club senior members Aodhán and Sé, Faolchú hard working karateka Friday Student of the Month Winners

Tuesday Little Wolves

Migel and Aoibhinn are our successful Beginners Student of the Month winners on Tuesday.

And Cyril and Suzanna. Well done to allon their hard work.

WTKO Championships

Well done to Faolchu Competitors who attended the WTKO Championships in Dublin. Everyone performed exceptionally well in what was a very big and challenging event.

A special mention to 

Sean Brandon - Gold Kumite 

Laura Daly - Silver Kumite

Regan Warde - Bronze Kumite

Little Dragons Tournament

Well done to Alyssa, Matthew and Kelly who had great success today at The MVF Little Dragons Tournament returning victorious with 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze

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 3^rd or 2^nd) and 10 points for 1^st 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

Little Wolves Grading

Faolchú Karate Club Little Wolves (age 4-7 years). Successfully displayed their karate skills for the bi-annual club grading.
Students must show their ability to kick, punch and block, partner work and Kihon Kata to varying levels of ability depending on age and grade.
Most of all these young students must attempt to master their own minds and bodies by concentrating on instructions and co-ordinating the techniques.

Tuesday Little Wolves

Our fab Little Wolves Student of the Month Winners Romina Nagy and Grace Scarry from the advanced class and Darragh Brinn and Sean Mc Tigue

Hirota Black Belts

Just love the new Black Belts

Friday Student of the Month

Tuam Karate Student Caoimhe Mc Carthy our well deserving student of the month. 

Tuam Grading

Excellent work by our Tuam Karateka at their recent grading in Tuam

Jks Ireland Championships

A great day out by Faolchú Karate Club as always, the team performed exceptionally while creating a positive nurturing environment for students who have never travelled to an event of this size.

White Tigers Challenge

Faolchu Karate students from Dunmore, Tuam and Kilkerrin karate clubs competed at the recent White Tigers Challenge in Castlebar.

A great team of 17 Faolchu students travelled to Castlebar at the invitation of Martin O Malley.

Friends where made and many medals (and even teddies where won)

1st Kyu Grading

Tuam Karate students Regan, Jayden, Shauna & Laura. Put in an excellent performance on Sunday to achieve 1st Kyu under Sensei Dermot O Keeffe 6th Dan.

Grading Success

Karate kids Ella Ryan , Marcus Halliday, Cathal Ryan, Sean Halliday, Peter Ryan, Darragh Meehan, David Halliday and Erica Ryan all successfully graded with great spirit and talent.

Tuam Children Student of the Month

Recognising our long training students Dominick Rogaliski and Clara Mullar.

Sean Brandon and Regan Warde.

Piltown Championships 2014

Tuam Karate Kids performed with great spirit and true etiquette at the Piltown Karate Championships. Returning home with 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 8 bronze.They travelled and competed as a team supporting each other and making friends with other competitors, a team to be truly proud of.

JKS Ireland Squad Training

JKS Ireland brought their squad training to Faolchu Dojo, a big thanks to all who travelled.