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Osu The week long Camp covered all aspects of Traditional Kyokushinkai Karate and culminated in a Karate Tournament for all on the Final day. All participants had a fantastic time and learned new skills and met new friends. Thanks goes out to guest instructors who visited and gave of their time and services to the Club. Kyokushinkai is renowned for it’s full-contact form of fighting. Training is open to male and female from 6yrs up to and including Adults. It is a practical Martial Art and some benefits include: Self-Protection, Health and Fitness and Confidence building. The club meet twice weekly on Tuesday and Saturday at the local Parish Centre, Mullingar and new members are always welcome. Check out www.kyokushinireland.com or call 044 9335891. Ken 
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The next Junior Clicker session will take place on Sunday 9th August 2015 in Galway Dojo from 14.30 - 17.30. The next one after that will also be in Galway Dojo on the following Saturday 15th August from 10.00 - 17.00. Senpai Dave will be picking the team for the Severn Challenge in October at this session. Please make sure you bring Licence Pad and Water to these sessions. All clubs should endeavour to ensure that as many Juniors as possible attend these sessions. Osu Shane
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 Osu
On the 26th of April 2015 there was a national clicker squad training session in preparation for the Ireland v Wales tournament in Cardiff in June. Senpai Dave King was in charge of the session with 2nd kyu Frank O'Connor assisting. Over 20 karateka attended what was an intense session in which the importance of effective distancing in scoring techniques, reflexes, and fitness was focused on. Senpai Dave was impressed with the spirit on display during the session particularly by those from other dojos who had traveled so far to train. The session ended with a team spar. The next session will be held in Galway on 10/05/2015. All those interested in Clicker, and those interested in representing their country in the Cup of Europe being held in Galway in October, should attend. Attendance will be monitored. Dave For the past few years the Irish Karate Kyokushinkai have been sending a junior clicker team to the Severn Challenge (Cup of Europe). Juniors are aged 12 - under 16. This year we will also be sending a Pee Wee team. Pee Wees are aged 8 - under 12.
Senpai Dave King of Galway dojo is our Junior coach and he has provided me with these dates for Junior and Pee Wee Squad sessions: Prospective dates for squad sessions: (All Sundays, so as not to conflict with the knockdown sessions, Venues to be decided) 12th April 26th April 10th May 24th May 31st May 21st June (Selection for Severn Challenge begins) 12th July 26th July 9th August 23rd August 6th September 20th September The Severn Challenge is usually held in England or Wales but we hope to have confirmation of the Venue soon. These dates and others are available in the IKK Calendar. Shane
The IKK Junior Clicker coach Senpai Dave King has announced his two teams for forthcoming events on the calendar.
The next Junior World Tournament will be held in Thessalonika in Greece on March 21st 2015. The Team to represent Ireland at this event is as follows: Harry Arthur Shane Mcloughlin Cian MacCoille Joey Ward Conor Fitzpatrick Brian O'Conor On June 6th in Cardiff, Wales we will be competing in the Wales Vs Ireland tournament and the team of Juniors for that event is as follows: Aoibhinn MacCoille Savannah Sheridan Ross Maloney Killian Chasseriaud Aoife O'Grady-Corcoran The team for the Severn Challenge in October will be announced later.
Our table officials and referees ensured the day went smoothly and before long we were down to the finals. Each year the standard improves across all 4 categories and this year was no exception. Results below.
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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  Osu We will run two camps again this Summer. The first camp (13yrs-U18yrs) will be a three day teenage camp Wednesday-Friday (30th July-1st August). This will be our second year of running this camp. The cost of this camp is €35 per student. We may arrange a social get together on the Friday night, e.g. bowling for the teenagers. The second camp (6yrs-12yrs) will be a week long camp Monday-Friday (18th -22nd August). The cost of this camp is €60 per child. Two children from same family is €110 and three children €150. We have been running the U12yrs Camp since 2004. On the last day of camp we will have demonstrations and a Clicker Competition for all and parents and friends are invited to attend (11am for parents/friends). Both Camps run from 10.00am – 1.00pm each day at the Parish Centre. Please bring small snack and drink (non-fizz) for short break. All karate topics will be covered as well as teamwork, agility and fun activities. All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Please leave name and deposit with Sensei Ken to secure place as soon as possible as spaces are limited. Enquiries: 044 93 35891 or 0861676358. Ken |
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