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Kombatan Instructors Class

Last Sunday sensei Brian Toomey and senior club members who hold a Lakan status ( Blackbelt ) in Kombatan travelled to Grangecross Budo Centre in Ovens to attend an instructors class. The event was a great success with students travelling from Dublin, Waterford and Wexford to watch and train with the master. The course dealt with use of basic and advanced self defence techniques against both armed and unarmed aggression, Jess is a wonderful instructor and made it all look so easy. We would like to thank him for his hospitality on the day which as always was second to none,salamat. Fermoy Karate Club holds a Kombatan class on every third Tuesday of each month and you are welcome to come along and check it out.
Congratulations to Callum Murphy on passing his recent grading examination with a fantastic performance earning him a well deserved 7th kyu.
Training times are as follows : Junior Beginners 7pm on Thursday, Advanced Beginners, and older children 8pm Tuesday and Thursday, Senior All Grades 9pm Tuesday and Thursday. A special advanced kata class is held each Sunday at 11am. All classes are held in our dojo which is located on the Mallow Road next to the Texaco filling station.
Fermoy Karate Club is an inclusive sports club in that we welcome students with mobility issues or special needs, karate is a wonderful sport that is open to all. If you have any queries or for further information contact Brian on 0872500783.
Keep practising, until next week osu.

Tetsuhiko Asai

Monday night at 8:00 we will be holding a memorial class dedicated to Tetsuhiko Asai

Tetsuhiko Asai
Born June 7, 1935
Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Died August 15, 2006 (aged 71)
Japan
Liver cancer
Style Shotokan Karate
Teacher(s) Gichin Funakoshi, Masatoshi Nakayama, Teruyuki Okazaki
Rank 10th dan karate (JKS)
Spouse Keiko Asai
Children Hoshimi Asai
Notable students Kenneth Funakoshi, Andre Bertel, Kousaku Yokota
Website http://www.jks.jp/

Sensei Brian Toomey Oversea's

Video courtesy of Satori Club - IJKA Crimea - Ukraine.

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Summer Training Camp Great Success

Dungarvan Karate Club held its annual summer training camp at Clonea Strand Co. Waterford on June 25th and 26th last and we are delighted to report that the event was a great success with the numbers well up on last year. Clubs from all over the country were well represented and it was fantastic to see alot of new faces in addition to our regular stallwarts. We were blessed with the weather and were able to hold all the sessions on the beach. I.J.K.A. world chief instructor kancho S.Kato 9th Dan hosted the event and the great master once again enthralled all present with his skill and devotion to the sport. Congratulations to Ross Daly and Joe Hunter who received their 3rd and 4th dan blackbelts, well done lads.Thanks to all who travelled to the camp and to everybody who helped to make it such a great success.
Sensei Jess Pablo held a Kombatan class in the club dojo last week and was very impressed by the standard being reached by our senior members, the next class will be on Tuesday July 19th at 9pm.
On Saturday next July 9th Fermoy Karate Club will be sending representatives to a special Sports Ability Day which is being held at The Cork Institute of Technology from 12pm to 3pm. This event allows people with special needs to try out various sports and improve their existing skills.
We would like to remind parents that the club will remain open over the school holidays and training times are as follows : junior beginners 7pm on Thursday, juniors all grades 8pm Tuesday and Thursday, seniors all grades 9pm Tuesday and Thursday. An advanced kata class is held at 11am on Sunday. All classes take place in our dojo which is located on the Mallow road next to the Texaco filling station. New members always welcome.
Until next week osu.

Pic: Ross Daly and Joe Hunter pictured with Shihan S. Kato, 9th Dan IJKA world chief instructor and Sensei Brian Toomey 6th dan after receiving their 3rd and 4th dan at the Summer Camp in Clonea.

Shubukan Karate Club grading examination

Pic:- Sensei Brian Toomey pictured with Fermoy Karate Club's Kevin McCarthy and Louise O'Dea from the Shubukan Karate Club Dungarvan after a recent wheelchair class at the Cope Foundation in Montenotte Cork.

Sensei Brian Toomey and some senior members from Fermoy Karate Club travelled to The Shubukan Karate Club in Dungarvan last Wednesday evening for a training session followed by a grading examination. We are delighted to report that all who presented themselves for the grading examination passed and sensei Ciaran O' Dea can be proud of the high standard his students have achieved over the past few months. It was particularly gratifying to see two of Ciaran's special needs pupils obtaining their 12th kyu ( white belt ) and judging by their performance on the night it will be the first of many belts they will receive. Fermoy Karate Cub was the first in Ireland to become an all inclusive club in that we provide training and membership to people who have mobility problems or special needs requirements and it is wonderful to see sensei Ciaran following this path. Well done to all.

A special thanks to senseis Sean O'Donnell and Ross Daly who will be hosting all classes this week, and to our new members who started last week we extend a warm welcome.
On Thursday June 9th we hope to hold a senior grading examination after training ...... so keep practicing your katas!
As mentioned last week parents please note that the club does not close over the summer holiday period and training times are as follows:
Junior beginners 7pm on Thursday, advanced juniors 8pm Tuesday & Thursday and adults all grades 9pm Tuesday & Thursday. A special advaced kata class is held on Sunday at 11am.
New members welcome come along and check us out your first lesson is FREE. For further details or information call Brian 0872500783.
Until next week osu.

large turnout at all classes last week

We were delighted with the large turnout at all classes last week particularly the junior beginners with well over twenty students at the early session. Sensei Stacey Kelly travelled from Tuam to join us for the senior class which she co-hosted while sensei Brian Toomey instructed our new members. Last Saturday John McCarthy and Jim Condon held a special training programme at the Cope Foundation in Montenotte Cork for our wheelchair and special needs members. As always it was a pleasure to train with these special people.
Sunday we held an advanced class in the dojo where sensei Brian instructed us on kata Gankaku, a special thanks to senseis P.J., Mick, Ross, and all who were present.
Best wishes to sensei Ciaran O'Dea and the Shubukan Karate Club in Dungarvan whose members will be grading this week.
A reminder that we will be holding our annual summer training seminar on June 25th and 26th next at Clonea Strand Dungarvan presented by I.J.K.A. international chief instructor shihan S. Kato 9th dan.Further details will be posted on the Avondhu nearer to the event.

Finally we would like to welcome all our new members to the club.Training is at the usual times and note that the club will remain open all over the summer. Keep practicing and until next week osu.

senior members were awarded blackbelts in Presas Style Kombatan

Fermoy Karate Club was honoured this week by the International Philippine Martial Arts Federation when a number of our senior members were awarded blackbelts in Presas Style Kombatan. Unlike in many Asian martial arts, students of Kombatan learn first to use weapons and defend themselves against them. When the student learns to defend him/herself against a weapon, it is easier to learn to defend oneself against an unarmed opponent. Kombatan classes are held in our dojo on every third Tuesday of month, our next class will be on June 21st. Congratulations to all well done.
Thanks to sensei Sean O' Donnell who hosted last Thursday's junior and senior classes. Training is at the usual times with an advanced kata class on Sunday at 11am.
Until next week osu.

Local clubs excel at championships

pic 1:- The Wheelchair and special category champions Valerie, Dale, Sean Og and Podge, pictured with senseis Jackie O' Shea, Brian Toomey, David O' Donovan and P.J, Moloney.

pic 2:- Fermoy's Kieran Buckley preparing himself for the junior kumite competition which saw him winning the silver medal for a fantastic performance.

Last Sunday Fermoy Karate Club in association with the IJKA hosted the Irish Open Shotokan and Irish Wheelchair Championships 2011 at the Loreto Sports Complex in Fermoy. Shotokan clubs from all over the country were well represented and did themselves proud. It was great to see competitors from as far away as Italy as was our near neighbours from Kildorrery, to all visiting clubs and their supporters we thank you osu.
The standard among all the contestants was very high and is a testimony to the dedication of their senseis.
Congratulations to sensei Eddie O' Donnell, Mitchelstown Karate Club who took gold in the men's senior kata, and to sensei Martin Sheehan, Kildorrery Karate Club who got first place in the men's senior kumite competition. The senior team kumite gold went to Fermoy, well done senseis Joe, Rory and Ross while the senior team kata was won by our Italian friends. Fermoy's Mariusz Borowski took bronze in the kumite competition, and Kieran Buckley got the silver medal in the junior kumite. Well done to sensei Stacey Kelly and her club who brought medals back to Galway and to sensei Jackie O' Shea who took the gold in the senior ladies kata. The list is endless congrats to all.
The wheelchair and special categories were a joy to watch and all the contestants received a tremendous reception from their fellow karatekas and spectators.The determination and love of the sport portrayed by these very special people is second to none. To Podge, Valerie, Dale and Sean Og congratulations.
During the interval we were treated to a special demonstration in the art of Kombatan by sensei Jess Pablo and members of his club,this was a thoroughly enjoyable experience watching the master at his very best, "salamat sa inyo"
Karate is a wonderful sport that is open to everyone regardless of age, experience or fitness level, a sport where you will always make the team and be respected. The quality and dedication of our up-coming karatekas which was so evident this week-end is ensuring a very bright future for our sport.
Thank you ............. Loreto Sports Complex and Patsy O'Flynn, Red Cross, judges and referees, all participating clubs,spectators, parents and all who gave up their time to make this event a great success.
Training is at the usual times and new members always welcome.
Until next week osu.

Irish Open Shotokan Championships 2011

Pic:- Podge Deehan at last years Irish Open competing in the kata event.

The IJKA is pleased to announce that Fermoy Karate Club will be hosting the Irish Open Shotokan Championships and the Irish Wheelchair Championships 2011 on Sunday next May 1st at the Loreto Sports Complex in Fermoy. The event will get underway with the juniors at 11am competing in the kata and kumite disciplines followed by the seniors at 1pm. We hope to begin the wheelchair competitions at about 2pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the best karatekas in the country displaying their skills. Admission fee on the day for public spectators is €10 for adults and children are free. For further information contact Brian 087 2500783.
The club would like to congratulate Kenneth Ahearne on receiving his first dan blackbelt in Kaizendo fitness.
A special thanks to sensei Ross Daly for taking the senior class training programme last Thursday evening.
Training is at the usual times. Until next week osu.

Cork Indoor Sports Personality Awards

Pictured at last Friday's Award Ceremony are Valerie Canning, John McCarthy, Cllr.Lorraine Kingston Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, Podge Deehan award winner, Brian Toomey, Kevin McCarthy and Jim Condon.


Last Friday evening Fermoy Karate Club member Podge Deehan received an award from The Cork Indoor Sports Personality Awards which was held at The Gresham Metropole Hotel in recognition for his contribution to the sport. An award of this magnitude is a fantastic achievement at the best of times but for Podge and the club it is really special as he is confined to a wheelchair. Podge is an inspiration to all around him and his dedication to the sport is second to none.
On Tuesday evening sensei Jesi Pablo held a Kombatan class in the dojo which was well attended on the night, he congratulated the members who completed his recent seminar and attained the grade of Lakan1 blackbelt. The next class will be held on Tuesday May 17th next.
Fermoy Karate Club is pleased to announce that it will host the Irish Open Shotokan Championships and the Irish Wheelchair Karate Championships 2011 on Sunday May 1st next at the Loreto Sports Complex in Fermoy. Further details of this event will be submitted on next weeks edition of The Avondhu.
A special thanks to sensei Sean O'Donnell who hosted all our classes this week.
Training is at the usual times.
Until nest week. Osu.

Kombatan training on Tuesday next

On next Tuesday evening we had our a kombatan training class in the dojo for senior members at 9pm ...don't forget your bastons. Kombatan is a Filipino martial art discipline which differs from most in that it firstly teaches the student how to use and defend against weapons before using the open hand or weapon free attack or defence methods. Kombatan is based on self-defence techniques and their practicality, and weapons are used only as an extension of the hand.The club holds a class on every 3rd Tuesday of the month and you are welcome to come along and check it out.
A special thanks to sensei Ciaran O'Dea who hosted the wheelchair class last Saturday morning at The Cope Foundation in Montenotte, Cork.
On Friday April 15th Podge Deehan will be receiving a special award at 49th Annual Dinner Dance of the Cork Indoor Sports Association which is being held in The Gresham Metropole Hotel. Podge who is confined to a wheelchair is an excellent ambassador for karate and is an inspiration to all with his determination and positive outlook.
Training is at the usual times and new members are always welcome. Until next week osu.

picture :- Podge Deehan performing his winning kata at last year's Wheelchair Karate Championships.

Club honours World Champion

Last Thursday evening sensei Ross Daly was named Club Person Of The Year in recognition for his achievement in Turin last year taking gold in the men's senior kumite. Ross was presented with the Padraig Houlihan Memorial Perpetual Trophy by Padraig's father John.We had a great turnout which is a testimony to Ross' popularity in the club. Well done Ross and we are sure this will be first of many titles you will achieve.

On Sunday some of our senior members travelled with sensei Brian Toomey and sensei Ciaran O' Dean to Ovens for a Kombatan seminar hosted by Master Jesi Pablo at the Grangecross Budo Centre. The course itself while being quite intensive was made to look easy by Jesi whose skills and expertise are second to none in this martial arts discipline. Every aspect of this style including weapon training,empty hand and police combatitive tactics were masterfully covered by Jesi. All participnts successfully completed this course and received an International Philippines Martial Arts Federation certificate in Kombatan Presas Style and are registered as official members ( lakan 1) with the IPMAF. A special thanks to Jesi's wife Margaret for her hospitality on the day

top pic-:Master Jesi Pablo 3rd from the left pictured with senseis Brian and Ciaran, and club members at last Sunday's Kombatan Seminar.

bottom pic-:Sensei Ross Daly being congratulated by John Houlihan having received the Padraig Houlihan Memorial Club Person Of The Year perpetual trophy.

St Patricks Day Parade

For our junior members who don't know the St Patricks Day Parade will start at 11:00 a.m. outside Cavanagh's Garage, Cork Road and finishes on Patrick Street, Fermoy, a distance of about 1.5 km.Please be there for 10:45 so as we can get organized.

Walking time is about 30 minutes.

The parade takes an hour and a half-ish.

kombatan class

Once again we had an extremely energetic class thanks to Kombatan Instructor Jesi Pablo who holds the rank of Lakan Anim (6th Dan).
as well as our usual students we were joined by Ciaran O'Dea of the shu bu kan karate club in dungarvan.

Pictured - Sensei Jesi Pablo (6th Dan).

first grading of 2011 and spring seminar

Last Thursday evening we held our first grading of 2011 and we are delighted to report that all the students passed. In all we had over thirty students across all age groups and grades who achieved their kyu.The standard among all the students was second to none and is a testimony to the commitment and excellence of sensei Brian Toomey. A special thanks to Mike Hennessy who helped out and tutored students on the evening. Well done to all and keep practising.
Sensei S. Kato 9th dan I.J.K.A. international chief instructor hosted our annual spring seminar over the week-end with the assistance of sensei Milena Galabova 3rd dan, and it proved to be a resounding success.On Saturday we travelled with sensei Kato to the Cope Foundation in Montenotte, Cork where he presided over a special wheelchair class.This was a very special and indeed heart warming event and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Later that evening the venue was the Adair hall, Fermoy where the great master put everybody through their paces for three hours. We all left enlightened and tired but eager to return on Sunday.
We kicked off at 10.30am on Sunday with a special instructors class followed by an all grades class which included children, who were left in awe by the special treatment and one to one instruction they received from senseis Kato and Galabova. Finally the course concluded with a black belt grading and well done to Ben who received his 2nd dan. Osu.
Thanks to everybody who travelled to the event and to the parents of our juniors, the Adair hall committee, and all who helped us to make this a memorable and successful event.
Until next week osu.

Courtesy of Jim Condon.

2011 Spring Seminar

 

International Japan Karate Association Ireland

Presents 2011 Spring Seminar

 

IJKA World Chief Instructor

Shihan S. Kato (9^th Dan)

 

March 12^th and 13^th. 2011

Adair Hall, Fermoy,Co. Cork.

 

 

 

Saturday:	Wheelchair Class	In Cope Centre Montonoty Cork
	All Grades	11:00am – 12:00 Noon
	All Grades	In Fermoy 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday:	Instructors Class	10:30am – 11:30am
Sunday:	All Grades	11:30 – 1:00pm
	Dan Grading	1pm

 

Prices:
	1 Class	2 Classes	Weekend
Seniors	€25	€50	€70
Juniors	€15	€25	€35

 

 

For further information on the course or accommodation contact: Brian,00353872500783

kombatan class

Next Tuesday evening Feb.15th sensei Jess Pablo will host a kombatan class ( Filipino stick fighting ) in the dojo at 9pm ............ don't forget your sticks!
Next month sees the return of shihan S. Kato 9th dan who is the IJKA international chief instructor for a special Spring training seminar. More details of this event will be posted in next weeks edition of the Avondhu.
Weekly training times are as follows : junior beginners 7pm on Thursdays, advanced juniors all grades 8pm Tuesday and Thursday, adults all grades 9pm Tuesday and Thursday, an advanced kata class is held each Sunday at 11am. All classes are held in our dojo which is located on Mallow road next to the Texaco Service Station. New members always welcome come along and check us out ....... your first lesson is free. For further information contact Brian on 087 2500783.
Until next week osu.

The Cork Sports Partnership Awards

Last weekend saw another milestone in the history of Fermoy Karate Club when we received three certificates in recognition for achievements from The Cork Sports Partnership Awards Scheme in association with The Irish Sports Council at a ceremony held in the County Hall Cork. These certificates were presented to Brian Toomey who was nominated under the Disabilities Volunteer category, Valerie Canning for Disabilities Sports Person,and Jim Condon who collected a certificate on behalf of the club for the Sports Club nomination.Thanks to John and Kevin McCarthy who were part of the delegation representing the club last Friday night.

Fermoy Karate Club is Ireland's first inclusive karate club (we train and help people with disabilities and extra needs to develop a fuller life through the study and practice of karate) and it is with great pride that we accepted these certificates.It is an inspiration to see the dedication and commitment these special people have and it is an honour to be associated with them.
On Sunday last we held an advanced kata class which was very well attended, thanks to senseis Stacey Kelly, Jess Pablo, and Ross Daly who traveled from Galway and Cork to be with us, and of course our local members who made it a great day.
Until next week osu.

Picture: Sensei Brian Toomey, Jim Condon, Valerie Canning, Michael Crowley representing The Cork Sports Partnership Awards Scheme, Kevin McCarthy, John McCarthy pictured at last Fridays awards ceremon.

Fermoy Karate Club

The club is enjoying a large membership across all age groups and is turning out a constant high standard of excellence among its pupils. A special thanks to the parents of our junior members who present their children for training each week. We would like to welcome the new members who have started over the past few weeks.
To sensei Jess Pablo we extend our sympathy on the passing of Grand Master Ernesto A. Presas Sr. father and founder of the modern day Filipino Warrior.
Until next week Osu.

Picture: Sensei Brian Toomey pictured with a group which included Sean & Neil Sargent founder members of the club at a Kato training seminar held back in the early 1980s