Grading
Please note that a grading will take place on 18th November 2011 at the Killorglin sports complex. Best of luck to all those grading.
Please note that we will have a visiting Sensei that evening as well.
For more information, please contact Sensei Charles.
Open Competition Results
Official Photos from our first Open Tournament
Thank you to all the competitors who took part in our first open competition last weekend and congratulations to all. We had over 100 competitor from all over Ireland and from the UK and the tournament was a great success. Hope to see you in Kerry again next year for our second event.
The photographs taken by the official photographer on the Kumite day at our 1st International Karate Open are now online at: www.dephoto.biz/kerryshotokan
Open Competition Next weekend
As you already know Kerry Shotokan Karate School is running is first ever open tournament next weekend on 10th and 11th September. We would like to ask all parents and club members to ask Sensei Charles how they can be of assistance over the weekend. Any bit of help in organising the event is welcome.
We are expecting competitors from all over Ireland and some overseas visitors. We would also encourage all club members to compete if at all possible.
Should you have any questions in relation to the event, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@kerryshotokan.com
We would like to thank all competing at the weekend for their support and to wish all the best during the tournament.
If you have not yet registered for the event, please contact Sensei Charles Neri as soon as possible at charles@kerryshotokan.com or ring 0872636820
Competition in FSKA Cork
Sensei Dave O’Riordan of FSKA Blackrock, Cork is running a tournament on Sunday the 24th July 2011,
Registration at 10am and the tournament will be starting at 11 am sharp. The competition is expected to include teams from Killorglin, Cork, Kenmare as well as other non FSKA dojos. The tournament will be run on 2 areas so should hopefully happen fairly quickly.
For more information, Please contact Dave O’riordan on 0868872478.
Glengariff Tournament
On 8th Mai 2011, a group from the club traveled to Glengariff to compete in the Bantry and Glengariff Karate Tournament 2011. The tournament was very enjoyable and attended by participants from Cork, Bantry and Glengariff and Killarney.
Congratulations to all those who competed and particularly to Ethan for winning the trophy of best Kuite technique of the tournament. We also wish to thank Sensei Les and his club for the kind invitation.
Grading Monday 7th March
Just a reminder that Grading is taking place this evening Monday 7th March in Killorglin Sports Complex. Grading starts at 5:30 with children grading.
Best of luck to all who are participating.
Kenmare Tournament
Sensei Damian Healy organised a tournament in the Kenmare Dojo Last weekend. The tournament was well attended with more than 70 participants and a number of Local clubs including Kerry Shotokan Kenmare and Killorglin clubs, FSKA Ireland from Blackrock, Co. Cork and Bantry and Glengariff Karate Club.
We want to thank all who took part and also Sensei Damian for his hospitality. Kerry Shotokan participants performed very well with medals in a number of categories in both Kata and Kumite. We also want to congratulate the people for whom it was the first tournament and hope that they enjoyed the day.
Open Tournament September 2011
Kerry Shotokan Karate School will organise its 1st Open Karate Championships on 10th of September 2011 at the Killorglin Sport’s Complex, Killorglin, Co, Kerry, Ireland.
Each club entering the competiton should provide at least one referee. All participants are required to have their own insurance for the tournament.
Kenmare Tournament February 2011
Kerry Shotokan Karate School is organising a Local competition on 26th February 2011. The competition will include both Kata and Kumite.
Date: 26/02/2011
Registration start at 10:00 until 10:45.
Kata Competition starts at 11:00.
Venue: Killmurray Business Park, Kenmare, county Kerry
Entry Fee:€20
For further information, please contact Damian on 087 0946556.
