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Shane Lalor - London Open 1994 

27/6/2015

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Osu

Here is another fight from the London Open 1994 featuring Sensei Shane Lalor of Swords dojo fighting against an unkown opponent.

Osu


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Mark Lysnkey 1994 London Open - Throwback Thursday 

25/6/2015

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Osu

I have just gotten an old VHS cassette converted to digital media. Here is the first of quite a few videos.

This one features Senpai Mark Lynskey of Killester/Digges Lane dojo in action against an unknown opponent in the Novice section of the 1994 London Open.

Shane
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The new K400 ISAMI Gi from Kyokushin UK

24/6/2015

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Osu

Quite often I hear people complain about the expense of ISAMI gis. £150 sterling may seem like a lot initially but given the quality and how hard wearing they are, I think they are great value. I got almost 20 years out of my first one because I treated it well. That works out at £7.50 a year! Ask anyone who has kids who play football what the boots alone cost each year or whose kids do Irish Dancing and you will see whats expensive.

Anyway if you are still not convinced there is good news. Kyokushin UK have introduced the K400 Medium weight Gi. Same great ISAMI quality but a little lighter on you and your pocket - £80.

For more information please see here.

For absolutely no discount at all tell them Shane sent you.

Shane
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Minamigawa Dojo Anniversary and Social Night

18/6/2015

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Osu!

I am organising a social gathering on Saturday the 1st of August to celebrate the 1st year anniversary of Minamigawa Dojo. The venue will be in Dandelion bar on St Stephens Green, Dublin from 8pm on. Its the only place I can think of that has a lot of standing space in it. This is also a great opportunity to get all IKK members over 18 years of age to come along to a well over due home social. So if you are available on that night please come along.

Osu!

Jon

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National Grading - June 2015

17/6/2015

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The first of this years national gradings is set for the 26th and 27th of June 2015. It will be held in Senpai Barteks Dojo in Gaelic Street Dublin on both days (http://www.kyokushinireland.com/north-strand.html). Please familiarise your selves with the location prior to coming to the grading.

Friday night from 19.00 – 21.00 is for Dan grade candidates only and Saturday from 11.00 – 17.00 is for all candidates including those going for 2nd and 1st Kyu as well as anyone else who wishes to come along and train. This is an open session for all students - cost is €10. Please bring Licence, Gi and Pads, Lunch and water.

All grading candidates must fill out and present the relevant medical form and present it on the day along with an up to date and complete IKK Licence, and the relevant fee. Dan Grade candidates must also present a complete Dan Grade form along with the appropriate fee and 2 passport photographs. Please distribute these forms as necessary. Candidates for Sandan must also include their own Kata in hard copy format.

Please send a scanned signed copy of the Dan Grade form to Sensei Shane Lalor by June 24th. (For club instructors who will be grading please forward the Grading form to me at least one week in advance of the grading so we can complete section C). In section A please fill in section A10 (length of Belt) I know this is in the Official use section but please fill it in anyway. Candidates for Dan Grade should also provide copies of Child Protection course attended and up to date First Aid Certificate.

I take this opportunity to remind all dojo instructors that it is your responsibility to ensure that IKK licences you issue to your students have a photograph and are signed by both you and the student.

Shane
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Wales Vs |reland 2015

10/6/2015

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The Inaugural Wales Vs Ireland tournament was held on Saturday June 6th 2015. We sent over a team of five Junior Clicker fighters, 1 Cadet and 11 Senior knockdown fighters. These 17 fighters were joined by a large group of supporters.

Also traveling were the Junior Coach Senpai Dave King, Senior Coaches Sensei Ken Fitzpatrick and Senpai Ciaran Stapleton, Referees Sensei Shane Lalor and Sensei Jon Maher. Last but by no means least was Shihan Kevin Callan our Chief Instructor and Country Representative.

Our day started in Dublin airport and after a short flight to Bristol we were picked up by a coach and began our Journey to Cardiff. We arrived with an hour to spare and got ourselves sorted. The tournament was due to start at 6.30 and right on time Shihan Terry Prescott began the Introductory speeches. After this the fighting started.

First up was the Junior clicker which set the tone for the rest of the night. After 5 hard fought fights Wales were victorious on a scoreline of 3.5 to 1.5. Well done to both sets of fighters for setting an example to all.

This was followed by the Knockdown fights. The atmosphere was electric with both sets of supporters trying to out do each other. These fights were match ups with fighters hand picked to fight each other. They were very well matched up as could be seen by the fact that almost all the fights went the distance. In the end Wales ran out winners by a scoreline of 7-5.

All that was left was the after party and that alone could be the topic of another article - but wont be :)

It was a fantastic event and special mention should go to Sensei Kevin Wells and Sensei Roger Styles for organising it so well. We look forward to 2016 and the rematch. The wheels are already in motion.

Shane


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