Upcoming Events

There are a few events coming up that are not only worth a mention but I would highly recommend attending.

First and foremost Saturday the 20th of November is grading day. Edd Charmant Sensei will be our grading examiner. Those who are grading have been notified. If you are not due to grade on this occasion please come along and train. Training with a new instructor is always an education and will help you develop your own karate.

Anyone wishing to train who is not a club member is also welcome, just give me a call for details.

On Sunday the 21st of November, there are 2 seminars taking place in Co. Mayo.

Scott Langley Sensei 5th dan JKS will be instructing a class in Kiltimagh details are available from Alan Biesty Sensei (087) 8141342. This class is highly recommended for all club members.

Castlebar Shotokan Karate Club are hosting Seamus O' Dowd Sensei teaching Kanazawa No Bo Kata, 5th dan SKIF, in Breaffy, Castlebar, Co. Mayo on Sunday the 21st of November.
Both Scott Langley Sensei and Seamus O Dowd Sensei are currently in huge demand worldwide and it is very fortunate to have them so close to us. Details are available from Jarlath Cunningham on 087 2673062 .

Charity Fundraiser

A huge thank you everyone participated in in the Kickathon, the final amount raised for Multiple Sclerosis Tuam was €1023. We are very proud of all our students and grateful to their parents and supporters.

Heian Shodan Class

We all had a very enjoyable Sunday morning training session today where those who wanted to revise and improve their Heian Shodan came out and gave it their best.

Faolchu Martial Arts Club 2010

By popular demand (mainly the kids) here is the Faolchú Montage created by Marty Boyle.

October Student of the Month Awards

Our class student of the month awards are as usual very difficult to decide but Jayden Murphy, Joe Mullan, Cillian Ferry, Noah Tanisken and Luke Kenny where all well deserving and top of their own classes.

Míchéal Brogan was top of his class for Wednesday and one of the rare few to have won the award twice in the same year.

World Championships in Poland

On Thursday the 14th of October the Irish team flew out to compete at the Kong Sao World Championships 2010 in Mikolow, Poland.

The team had 14 competitors, coach Harry Thompson, assistant coach Seamus Jordan and many support friends and family, all of whom were invaluable.

Friday morning seen the team up early and get a little training in, the remainder of the day was a settling in day for the team, where we had a rest from the travelling and the event meetings were held. The event organisers were very professional and had drawn up rules and regulations that seemed fair and based on safety and fair play.

There was a large cross section of competitors from a great variety of countries. The first day was the eliminations to the final four, almost the entire team made it through to the finals on Sunday after a challenging day of competition.

Sunday finals brought huge challenges for us all but we rose to meet it head on and did our country proud.

We finished our day exhausted and brought home 14 medals, 4 of which were gold.

Well done to the whole irish team, it was a honor and a privilage to compete and travel with every member of the team.

Club Grading

Faolchú Will have a club grading on the 20th November in Kilconly Community Center.

Can all students who have previously graded 'Please return your Grading Books Now'

We need all liscences back in advance so the day can run smoothly. At the moment it promises to be a much larger event than our last one.

World Championships

As you know Marie Murphy (Faolchú Instructor) was selected to travel to Poland this weekend on the Irish Team to take part in the Kong Sao World Championships. Marie won two medals a Silver in points Kickboxing and a Gold in Team Kata.

I will write a full report later when the team return but for now here are some photos from the event.

World Championships

As you may know Marie has travelled to Poland this weekend for the Kong Sao World Championships. She will be competing in Karate Kata, Ippon Kumite, Sanbon Kumite, Team Kata and Semi Contact Points Kickboxing. It is a great honour for her and for Faolchú to be invited to take part as part of an Irish Team. We wish her all the best.

Classes will continue as normal for Friday.

Charity Kickathon

On Saturday the 2nd of October the students of Faolchú Martial Arts Club descended upon Tuam town all dressed in their white dogi and ready to go.
Tuam karate students have been raising money for the Multiple Sclerosis Charity in Tuam.


Children of all ages came to support their community and show what they've got to parents and supporters alike. There was a huge spirit and effort displayed on the day by everyone as they performed their kicks and punches.
Older children from the class displayed their kata with some students joining in even though they weren't yet 100% sure of the katas but their enthusism couldn't be stopped.




We have not yet gotten a final count for the money raised but at the moment it will be in excess of 900 euros which is an amazing amount raised by a group of karate kids from Tuam. We are so proud and impressed with the achievements of our Karate Club and all supporting parents.
We can't thank you enough for the great support recieved.