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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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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.
Posted by John Mc Carthy at 12:39 AM

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