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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Thursday, April 21, 2011

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.
Posted by John Mc Carthy at 2:08 PM

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