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

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

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

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