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On Saturday 9th August 2014 the IKK held its latest knockdown squad training for its fighters. We had the usual mix of cadets, novices and experienced campaigners. It was great to see some new faces coming along to these sessions.The sessions were run by Sensei Shane Lalor. We had fighters from dojos all across Ireland.


The morning session started with a comprehensive warm up and was followed by 80 minutes of sparring. We then had a break for lunch. During the second session we had a more technical focus. Areas covered included footwork, conditioning and block and counter drills. We finished off with some pad work and a good warm down.

Many thanks to Galway dojo for hosting this session. The next Knockdown session is tentatively scheduled for September 6th in Mullingar Dojo from 11.00 - 13.00  and then again from 14.00 - 16.00. Cost €10.

For further information please contact Sensei Shane Lalor (Details on the Contact Us page)

Please see below for some pictures.

Shane

Galway dojo held a grading for some of their Junior members on Saturday 9th August 2014.


Sensei Shane Lalor was the grading instructor and along with, Galway Dojo Instructor, Senpai Dave King the students were put through their paces over the course of two hours. The juniors were grading for grades from 8th kyu to 3rd kyu.


All aspects of Karate were covered with a great emphasis on Kihon and Kata. At the end of a long morning all students were successful.

Shane

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Just to let you know that Swords dojo is closed on Thursday 7th and Thursday 14th August for holidays. The club will reopen on Thursday 21st August. See you all then.

Shane

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Photo attached shows students and Instructor (Sensei Ken Fitzpatrick) from Mullingar Kyokushinkai Karate Club who took part in their recent Summer Camp. 

The camp was held at the local Parish Centre Dojo and included trips to the local town park for fitness and agility work as well as Kata (forms) practice.   The participants did lots of Sport Karate sparring back at the sports hall to end each day, in preparation for upcoming overseas tournaments. 

The week was capped off with a nice trip to the cinema on the Friday evening were fun was had by all. New members are always welcome. Training is on Tuesdays and Saturdays.  Details on 044 9335891 or at www.kyokushinireland.com

Ken

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Just a reminder that the next knockdown squad session for Cadets and Seniors will be held in Galway Dojo on Saturday 9th August 2014.

The sessions will run from 11.00 - 13.00 and then again after lunch from 14.00 - 16.00. The cost is €10.00.

Please bring the following:

• Shin instep pads
• Wraps or gloves
• Skipping Rope
• Any focus pads you have
  
• Licence
• water
• pen and paper
• Training / running shoes
• Lunch

Please do encourage people from your dojo to go - the more that attend the better the sessions will be. We had an excellent session last time in Westport Dojo and we would like to see more people at this one in preparation for the upcoming tournaments.

See you then

Shane