Sensei Brian Toomey 6th Dan

Sensei Brian Toomey has been practising karate for over 35 years.

Sensei Toomey received his first lesson in Fermoy Karate Club from Tom Abbernetty and has gone to train under Shihan Asai and Kato.

As Karate is continuing to change and develop he feels that you have to keep getting this level of instruction for your own karate to progress. He likes nothing better than to pass on his knowledge and experience to other students.

Sensei Toomey has represented Ireland as competitor, Coach/Manager and as a referee down through the years and is well respected on the International Karate Circuit.

As head of the International Japan Karate Association in Ireland he is constantly organising seminars, championships and courses, which are always open to other organisations and Associations

The aim of the IJKA is to foster the true spirit of karate and develop international relations between countries under the guidence of world class instructors such as Shihan Kato (9th Dan). Here in Ireland we hold true to this aim by teaching karate in our clubs all over Ireland and by holding international competitions and courses attended by people from all over the world. It is in this fashion that we hope to grow and develop the IJKA and ourselves further. All styles and organisations are welcome to attend IJKA courses.

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Friday, April 30, 2010

Our Hero


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remember this is for fun so why don't you have a go.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Irish Open Shotokan Karate Championships



The Irish Open Shotokan Karate Championships will be held next Sunday May 2nd in The Loreto Sports Hall. It will be an exciting day packed full of events ranging from Katas - the performance of a series of moves incorporating punches,blocks and kicks,to Kumite which is the practice of the art of karate against an opponent under strict controlled supervision.
Doors open at 11 a.m. various competitions throughout the day until 6 p.m.
Entry 10 euros per adult ........... Children FREE.
Please come along and support.
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Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund


Pictured recently at the Ken-Bo-Kan Dojo,Sensei Brian Toomey 6th Dan with members of The Fermoy Karate Club presenting a cheque to Conor O'Kane towards the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. Brian collected sponsorship by shaving off his moustache at a function held at The Pitch & Putt to celebrate the 40th year of the club in Fermoy.Thanks to everyone who supported this worthy cause.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Recent Grading At The Ken Bu Kan DoJo

Congratulations to all who were successful,





We may be long in the tooth but in Shotokan Karate we are mere tadpoles
To view more photos of the night please visit our Gallery
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Monday, April 19, 2010

New in the Gallery


Brian Toomey 6th Dan (IJKA) held a master class in karate in the CBI "Satori"
Pictures Courtesy of Yuriy Kopeykin and Elena Yakovleva Osu!
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