Combat Students Grade at MVF

Well done to Jayden Murphy, Ciarán Fleming and Daragh Glynn on their recent grading under Master Harry Thompson last Saturday in Ballina. All boys successfully graded and had a challenging grading session and training.
Many thanks to Moy Valley Free Style for hosting a great day.

November Student of the Month

Well done to our Student of the Month winners from Tuesday and Wednesday classes Shauna Flynn, Clara Mullar and Anna Joyce. Out standing work from the girls as always, Osu.

TUAM KARATE GRADING

A fantastic day was had by Faolchú students on Saturday, where Sensei Scott Langley 5th Dan JKS came down to test Karateka for their next belts, accompanied by his guest Sensei John Shanaghan 5th Dan JKS.
60 Faolchú students graded on the day, which is a huge amount from one club.

20 students from the Little Wolves where first up, these students range in age from 4 to 7 years old and are tested on basic kihon and kumite, with some more advanced performing Heian Shodan. As always the little guys brought their best and it is very rewarding to watch between gradings the personal advances that the children individually make. All children passed their belts and progressed forward.

Senior students classes followed with 40 students grading plus other guests training. Thanks to Marty travelling from Donegal and JKS Mayo students coming to train also.

As always training was challenging and left us trying to better master our art with lots to work on.

The grading was conducted by both Sensei Scott and Sensei John and was a strict grading as usual, with JKS standards being enforced. Thankfully all students advanced in belts and now have the challenge of the next belts to meet.

Although if we are to stay true to form I'm sure Faolchú will continue going from strength to strenght.

Many thanks to our grading instructors and most importantly all Faolchú students because with each and every student we couldn't be the successful club we are.

November Student of the Month

Well done to Little Wolves Student of the Month brother and sister Gabriele and Lucas Kiaulalyte.

And Senior Childrens' class students Noah Breannan and Róisín Brogan. They are all excellent karateka and achieving consistently well.

GRADING DAY

Tuam karate students are going to be active this weekend.

Best of luck to all grading on Saturday.

Remember to have a clean ironed dogi, no jewellery or watches and be on your best behavior.

You will all do great, I have great confidence that you are excellent karateka.

Moy Valley Competition

‎Mvf Martial Arts in Ballina are hosting a friendly competition on Sunday, Kicking off at 10am. There will be divisions for all age groups and events are kata, kumite and kick boxing. Please contact your Sensei or Mvf Martial Arts for details. Highly recommended.

Events List

I have updated the events list on the side bar. As more karate events and other events of interest to the club come in I will continue to add them.

October Student of the Month

Well done to student of the month winners.
Senior children Wednesday class Laura Daly and Rian Moloney.
Sorry that I've no photos, I was having camera issues.

Saturday training.

With just over two weeks until grading, we will have a pregrading class on Saturday. It is recommended for all who are grading to attend. Classes are in Total Fitness Solutions on Saturday the 12th of November.
1pm - 2pm Orange belt and below,
2pm - 3pm Red to Purple.
3pm to 4pm Adults.

Halloween Party

Tuam karate children where out to scare and challenge their wits on Sunday at our Faolchú Halloween party.
The costumes where fantastic, with some of the most impressive being the adults!
We played games and had a disco room and a sweets room with some revolting drinks of "vampires blood" and various other rotten things.
Best dressed went to Alyssa Fahy and Leo Krieser who had outstanding effort and character to their fancy dress.
The Gumdrop Sweet Company where in charge of the draw and winners of the t-shirts where Aodhan Mc Carthy, Leo Doherety, Ciarán Fleming, Dara Morrin, Samantha Murphy and one of the Buckley boys (I didn't get a 1st name).
Alana Doherty was the winner of the dogi.
Thanks very much to all who helped make it happen and everyone who came and participated.

Check out our facebook page for photos.