Kyokushinkai in Kinnegad!

On Monday, 24th June, Zanshin Kinnegad hosted a course with Sensei Ken Fitzpatrick, chief instructor of Mullingar Kyokushinkai Karate Dojo, and his able assistants, Senpai Ciaran and Darren. Kyokushin is a tough style of Karate best known for its knockdown sparring. The evening kicked off at 7.00 with the juniors. After a bit of lighthearted warm-up exercises, the focus turned to "clicker" (continuous no-contact sparring) and a great time was had by all. Sensei Ken generously acknowledged the enthusiasm and etiquette of our students. The senior class had it all - self defence, pad drills, full-contact sparring, kata bunkai and kata demonstrations. As always, the seminar was well-attended and hugely enjoyable. Many thanks to Sensei Gerry McCarthy, 4th Dan from Edenderry Shotokan Academy, and Guro Donal Connaughto, 4th degree, Midlands FMA club, for attending and giving us support. A HUGE thanks to Sensei Ken and his team for a great evening of Karate! Hope to see them again soon. Click below to see some photos...

Sensei Ken Fitzpatrick In Kinnegad on PhotoPeach

IKFRC Table Course

The Irish Karate Federation Referee Commission is organising a Table Course for those parents, club supporters and senior club members who are interested in learning how to be scorekeepers/timekeepers at IKFRC tournaments. The course is free of charge and will take place in Rathcoole Community Centre, Rathcoole next Saturday (15th June) from 11.30AM-1.30 PM. Please contact Senseis Gerry Walsh, Paul Thackaberry or Proinsias Ó Fearghail if you're interested in taking part.

Summer Seminar with Sensei Ken Fitzpatrick

On Monday 24th June 2013 Zanshin Karate Karate Kinnegad are proud to present a seminar with Sensei Ken Fitzpatrick, 4th Dan Kyokushin Karate and full contact kick-boxer. Ken has taught at the club annually for some years now, and we've always had fantastic feedback about his classes. Junior class will be 7.00-8.00 PM and will be for Zanshin students (Kinnegad and Portarlington) only. Senior class will run from 8.00-9.30 PM and is open to any adult martial artist who enjoys  tough training! Cost €5.00 for children, €7.50 for adults. Come along and enjoy!

No Training on 3 June

There will be no training in Kinnegad dojo on Monday 3 June due to the bank holiday. Training resumes as normal the following Monday.

No Training- Bank Holiday Monday

There will be no training in the Kinnegad dojo on Monday, 6th May. Training will resume on Monday 13th May. Training will proceed as normal in Portarlington dojo.

April news!

We had a few events happening in April... On Saturday, 20th April, some of our students from Portarlington dojo participated in a tournament in Ardee organised by the Irish Wado-Kai Renmei, and under the direction of coach Sensei Paul Thackaberry, they did very well. Zanshin instructors Gerard Walsh and Proinsias Ó Fearghail assisted with the judging on the day, and can testify to the high standard involved! Here is young Oisín Henchy, Gold Medal Kata Champ!

On Monday, 22nd April, Ronan and Grace Moran graded before a panel of Zanshin instructors Gerard Walsh, Liam Darcy and Proinsias Ó Fearghail, plus guest examiner Sensei Gerry McCarthy of Edenderry Shotokan Academy. After a brief but challenging grading, Ronan advanced to Red belt and Grace to Green belt. Well done to them both!

Dan grade training

Every Monday night, those who have black belt grades (or those attempting black belt) are welcome to train in the Zanshin Kinnegad dojo between 9.30-10.00 (later sometimes!!). We concentrate on kihon and especially kata, bunkai and sparring. Please contact Liam or Proinsias (About Us page) if you're interested. This session is only open to karateka who REALLY want to train...it's not a killer session, but definitely not a talking shop!