On Friday last, a hugely successful grading under Sensei Brian Toomey, 6th dan and head of IJKA Ireland, took place in the club. With almost 50 students attending the pre-grading class and every one who underwent examination (about 25 students) passing, it was one of the most successful gradings we have had in a while. All members who tested on the day did the club proud and the whole event was representative of the quality of students we have training with us at the moment and the high standard the club has reached. All the students' hard work and preparation clearly held them in very good stead! Senesei Toomey taught a one and a half hour class before the grading which focused on the advanced level kata "Tekki Sandan", a wonderful kata that all the junior grades can look forward to learning in the future and that the seniors have to struggle with in the present! Many thanks to Sensei Toomey for the class and grading and to all those from the Galway club who attended the event. Onwards and upwards! OSU!
*Some pictures have already been added to the photo gallery and there are lots more to come as soon as we get a chance to sort them all out. We have also nearly completed updating the instructor profiles page - feel free to have a look!
