Kata Tournament Training

There will be training tonight (23rd April) at Kinnegad GAA Centre for those students who wish to take part in our Kata Tournament on Sunday, 18th May. Training is from 7.30-8.30 PM. This class is free of charge. Regular training resumes on Monday 28th April. It is important that students preparing for tournament attend tonight's class.

Zanshin Kata Tournament

There will be NO TRAINING on Monday, 21 April (Easter Monday) in Kinnegad dojo.
There will be extra classes run on Wednesday nights for the next few weeks. Tonight (16 April) will be a special session for those students who will grade in Portarlington on 9th May. Next Wednesday (23 April) will be for those students who are intending to enter the Zanshin Kata Tournament which will be held in the Downs GAA Centre on Sunday 18 May. This will be a fun day out, and a chance to display your kata! Please contact Senseis Liam or Proinsias if you would like more information..

Kinnegad Kata Mini Tournament

On Monday, 10th March, our Kinnegad dojo held a Kata Mini-Tournament to help our students to practice for the Zanshin Kata Tournament, which will be held in the Downs GAA Centre on Sunday 18th May. All of our students competed, and the tournament was judged by Sensei Liam, Sensei Proinsias and Sensei Gerry. While we were happy with the attitude and spirit displayed, we have a lot of work to do over the next few weeks, especially on stances. At the end, Sensei Gerry gave some useful tips to our students to help them to improve. Our winners were Anthony Mastropietro, Cian Wilson, Liam Ó Fearghail and Louise Darcy. Click below to see a slideshow of the event!

No training on St. Patrick's Day

Zanshin Kinnegad are not training on Monday 17th March.  We will be back training as normal on Monday 24th March.

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.

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.

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.