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!

Tournament Training Available!

Zanshin Karate Kinnegad: Training resumes this Monday, 8 April. IKFC tournament training  is available in Cloharinka NS (between Kinnegad and Edenderry) this Sunday 7 April from 1-4 PM. Cost €10.Well worth your while attending this if you hope to participate in tournaments.  If interested contact Sensei Gerry McCarthy at 0894598087.