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From Thursday 11th September Swords Dojo times will change as follows:

Thursday 7.00pm - 8.00pm (Juniors 6 - 16 Years)
Thursday 7.00pm - 9.00pm (Seniors & Cadets)

Shane

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The IKK held the latest of its Knockdown courses in Mullingar Dojo on Saturday 6th September.

The training was held at Mullingar Dojo with visiting students from all the Kyokushin Dojos throughout Ireland.  The goal is preparation for the forthcoming British and European Cup in London where the IKK will have a number of very strong competitors in all categories both male and female, novice and open.


The morning session was run by Sensei Ken Fitzpatrick and the afternoon training was run by Sensei Shane Mulhall. This will be the last Open Knockdown session before the forthcoming IKK Summer camp from 26-28 September 2014. Two weeks later is the BKK Open. The Open Knockdown sessions will recommence at the end of October (Venue and date TBC)

Shane

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Please see attached photo of (l) to (r)  Bridget Clarke (Westport Dojo), Hanshi Steve Arneil (10th Dan U.K.), Sensei Ken Fitzpatrick (Mullingar Dojo) and Senpai Anthony Walsh (Westport Dojo)  who took part in the recent British Karate Kyokushinkai Summer Camp in Essex , England. 

This camp is well known throughout the world and well attended.  Hanshi Steve Arneil who recently turned 80 is famous for having trained under the legendary Mas Oyama.  Hanshi Arneil was the first man ever to achieve the 100-man Kumite test, an outstanding achievement for a non-Japanese at the time. 

He continues to teach on a regular basis and his body and mind remain as sharp as ever.   It is worth noting that Senpai Anthony Walsh has now attended 7 British Summer camps in a row and will test for his Sensei (3rd Dan Grade) at the Irish (IKK) Camp at the end of September 2014.  Check out www.kyokushinireland for Kyokushin Dojos near you.

Regards,  Ken.

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Please see photo from Mullingar Kyokushinkai Karate Summer Camp held recently.  The Camp covered all aspects of Traditional Karate and culminated in a sport Karate Tournament for all on the final day.

All participants had a fantastic time and met new friends as well as learning new skills.  

Photo shows Front: Eric Bates(1st), Jack Fitzpatrick (2nd), Cait Bates(3rd) and Lisa Fitzpatrick(4th). Also Eric McLoughlin who received trophy for Most Spirited Fighter on the day.  

Back:  Sensei Ken Fitzpatrick(Camp Co-ordinator),  Laquitta Dunne, Conor Fitzpatrick, Shane McLoughlin and Thomas Holding (All Teenage helpers) and Darren McIntyre (Assistant Instructor).  

The club meets twice weekly at the Parish Centre Mullingar and new beginners are always welcome.  Check out Mullingar Dojo for more information.

Ken

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Please note that Minamigawa dojo has updated its training times as follows:

Juniors (6 to 12)
Tuesday: 6.00pm to 6:45pm
Thursday: 6.00pm to 6:45pm

Intermediates  (over 12s) & adults
Tuesday: 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Thursday: 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Adults and over 16s
Tuesday: 8.00pm to 9.00pm 
Thursday: 8.00pm to 9.00pm

For more information on Minamigawa dojo please see here.

Shane