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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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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.
Posted by John Mc Carthy at 2:18 PM

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