Trophies for the Championships

We received the trophies yesterday and here is a pic of some of them. We hope all our karate kids enjoy themselves tomorrow. The draws for the first rounds of each event have been made and we have a near full turnout for the competition. Best of luck to you all.

New Web Site

I would like to let everyone know that we have created a new web site. You can now also find us at

http://www.tuamkarate.com/

We will still be using the blog to post current news and events. Help raise our web profile by searching for and visiting our site.

A reminder that Friday is the last day for entries to the competition and the draw for the first rounds of each Event will be made during the senior class on friday so feel free to attaend if you want.

Faolchú Club Championships

Entry forms are now available for the competition along with a cover poster to give details of the events and age groups.
Make sure to get one from us at your next class as all entries must be in before the event. We are not accepting late entries or any entries on the day.

Each student may enter 2 events and will leave with at least 2 participation medals so it is well worth while taking part.

We intend to try and recreate on a smaller scale the feel and rules etc. of a normal competition, to give each student and their parents an introduction to what that may be like. Competition is a usefull tool to improving Kata and fighting skills and boosting confidence, so we are encouraging everyone to give this in house competition a go.

COMPETITION

After receiving feedback from students and parents, we can now confirm our inhouse competition will go ahead at the end of July.
The competition plans to be a fun day out with the intention of giving the children's karate and confidence a boost before we take our holidays for August.
There will be trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and a participation medal for those who do not place.
The Tuam Karate Competition will be held in The Indigo Holistic Healing Centre, talk to your Instructors for details on the event.

Well done to our students of the Month

Nathan Collins
Sisters Aela and Naoise Kane, with Eoghan Murphy.

Competition in Co. Sligo

Jayden Murphy entered a novice tournament last Sunday in Sligo. He was unfortunate to be placed in the age group above his own due to his height and having previously competed. In his first continuous bout there was a 5-5 draw by the end of the match, this caused extra time to be added. There was a close fight and Jayden was not victorious on this occasion, the wee guy who eliminated Jayden went on to be the overall winner.
Jayden is our only club member who is currently training in kickboxing although we hope to change that before the year is out.

June Students of the Month

James Daly.
Jennifer Daly
Kelly Gibsey & Alyssa Fahy.
Well done to the Friday students who were awarded Student of the Month.

First Club Grading

We had our first grading last Saturday, which was a huge success.
Sensei Scott Langley held two classes, in Kilconly Community Center, just outside Tuam.
The childrens' karate was excellent and those who were in the under 8's class performed excellently, especially given their level concentration and skill displayed on the day.
The second class comprised of a mix of adults and children and was both a challenge and fun experiance for every level and age.
28 children graded on the day and everyone one passed without difficulty with many double grading.
Well done to everyone, we are very proud of you

Sensei Scott Langley in Tuam

As everyone knows by now Sensei Scott Langley will be holding training and grading on Saturday the 19th of June.
The classes are for everyone and fellow karateka are welcome to train.

On the day, there will be two seperate classes, the first will be a specially designed class for children who are between the ages of 4 and 7.

The second is a general class for children over 8 and adults.

The running order on the day is as follows:

10:00 - 10:30 sign in for junior class.
10:30 - 11:30 class for children under 8.
11:30 - 12:30 junior class grading.
12:30 - 13:00 tea break and sign in for senior class.
13:00 - 14:30 senior class.
14:30 - 15:30 senior class grading.

These times are approximate but there will be tea and light refreshments available and an impressive playground to help pass the time for guests who are watching.

Class training is 5 euros for under 8's and 10 euros for senior children and adults.
Those who are grading do not pay seperately for the class.


Please contact Marie 087 2909194 or Malcolm 083 0082110 for info.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Marie and Jadzia Murphy who won medals in Kumite at the JKS Spring Tournament recently.