Tuesday, February 18, 2014

RIP Mrs. Henchy

Zanshin Karate Midlands would like to express the condolences of all instructors and students to Sensei Ollie Henchy and Albert Henchy, two of our longest serving and best regarded members, upon the death of their mother Mrs. Phil Henchy. RIP. The Portarlington dojo is not training tonight as a mark of respect. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.




Saturday, February 8, 2014

Registration Fees now due

To all Zanshin Karate Midlands (Kinnegad) members...registration fees are now due! These pay for our club insurance and are essential if you are to continue training with us.
1 child/teenager €15
2 children/teenagers €30
3 children/teenagers €40
4 children/teenagers €50
Adults €20
Please pay your fees to Senseis Liam or Proinsias before the end of February.  Unregistered members cannot train after this date, as they will not be insured.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Squad Training

Any Zanshin members who want to really improve their standards at Kata and Kumire should attend the IKFC National Squad Training session next Saturday, 1st February in Rathcoole Community Centre, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.  Times 2.00-3.30 pm (all grades). All welcome. Cost €10 per student or €20 per family.

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Back training!

Zanshin Karate Midlands (Kinnegad) are back training tomorrow night...Monday 6th January, at usual times. Let's work off that turkey and trifle!

Monday, December 16, 2013

Christmas Grading

There will be a grading held tonight in Kinnegad GAA centre  for students from Kinnegad and Portarlington dojos. Grading starts at 7.30 pm. Cost €15.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Success at Moynalty Tournament!

Zanshin Karate-do Midlands had a great day out at Moynalty Kata Tournament today. The tournament,hosted by Moynalty Karate club chief instructor Sensei Philip McCarthy,was a kata-only event and was great fun. Congratulations to Albert,Clare,Tomasz,Rachel,Igor.Karolina,Caspar,Oisin,Muireann and Louise who all brought home medals! Zanshin instructors Proinsias and Liam assisted Sensei Philip and Sensei Mary Marcus from Dundalk Karate with the judging. A great end to the year!

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Class with Guro Donal

On Monday,9th December 2013,the senior class will be taught by Filipino Martial Arts expert Guro Donal Connaughton.  Class will run from 8-10 pm. ALL Zanshin seniors (and any other friends of ours in martial arts)are welcome to attend. Cost is €7.50. Junior class for ALL grades will run from 7-8 pm.