Sadly, this course is now CANCELLED
Thursday 22nd August 2019, 7-9pm, Hombu Dojo Karate, Ranelagh, Dublin.
David Sensei will travel over from Minnesota, USA, to conduct a series of seminars in Europe, this being his only Irish date. Specialising in kata application, David Sensei has become well known and respected throughout the karate community for his unique, insightful and practical ideas of applying shotokan form to self-defence.
Course cancelled unfortunately…
Paul began training at age 7 and started as an assistant instructor when he was 15. He competed from a young age attaining junior and senior kumite and kata titles at association and squad level, including 3 individual senior SEKU kata titles and winning the technical excellence award. He achieved his current rank of 5th Dan in January 2011. He started Plymouth Karate-Do in 1998 and has succeeded in supporting students of all ages and ability to achieve their goals. He strongly believes in helping others, both in physical improvement and personal development. From 2005-2008 Paul was the SEKU senior squad kumite and kata coach, supporting the squad through a period great success at national and international level. He is now a senior and well-respected member of HDKI GB.
Christian Sensei began training in 1998 in his hometown of Kongsberg, Norway with the Norwegian Shotokan Federation. In 2004 he moved to Vestby and began training with Robert Hagen, a senior instructor of the NSF. During these years, Christian has sought out a variety of instructors and has been a regular attendee on the numerous seminars the group host. Innovative, inventive and individual, Christian’s karate has developed tremendously, and he is now the chief instructor of Vestby Karate Club.
Training 10am - 12pm & 12.30pm - 2pm
Cost of Training:
Adults: 16yrs and over Є30 (€40 non-members)
Children: under 16yrs Є20.00 (€30 non-members)
Please pay on the door on the day. Email secretary@hdkiireland.org to reserve a place.
Wednesday 4th December 2019
Palmerstown Sports Complex
20 Oakcourt Grove, Johnstown, Dublin 20
6-8pm All Grades Welcome
Thursday 5th December 2019
Hombu Dojo
Ranelagh, Dublin 6
7-9pm Black Belts Only
Kawawada Sensei is a product of the golden age of the JKA. A graduate of Takusoku University and the Kenshusei programme, he went on to develop into a formidable competitor, becoming Grand Champion at both the JKA All-Japan and the JKA World Championships. After many years teaching and working at the JKA Headquarters, he now dedicates his time to teaching at Nakayama Sensei’s personal dojo, the famous Hoitsugan. Kawawada Sensei has a generous and humorous teaching style and the HDKI are honoured to host him in Ireland for the first time.
Book your place on the Courses & Competitions page.
This course is open to all karate-ka regardless of grade or association.
Training Times:
10am - 12pm and 12.30pm - 2pm
Cost of Training:
Adults: 16yrs and over
HDKI members Є30
Non members €40
Children: under 16yrs
HDKI members Є20.00
Non members €30
Scott Langley, 6th Dan, is the Head Technical Director for Hombu Dojo Karate International. He lived in Japan for 5 years and is now resident in Dublin. A graduate of the famous instructors course in Japan, Scott has been a successful competitor with National, European and World Championship titles to his name. He is the author of the best selling "Karate Stupid" and "Karate Clever" and is in great demand as an instructor both in Ireland and Abroad.
Rick Sensei started training in 1970 at the West Wind Dojo in Florida. In 1976 he inherited the dojo and since then has remained its instructor. Originally a member of the USKA, Rick Sensei moved to Richard Kim’s group in 1989 and since that time has endeavored to train and learn from as many instructors as possible. He is also a long time student of Matsugi Saotome, who is considered to be one of the best Aikido masters in the world today. For the past three years Rick Sensei has been the NSKF representative in North America under the guidance of Pemba Tamang Sensei, who was the first foreigner ever to do the JKA instructors’ course.
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Rick Sensei began training in the 1960’s and travelled to Japan in the early 1970’s where he lived and trained for several years at the infamous JKA Hombu Dojo in Ebisu, Tokyo. After returning from his time there, he continued to develop his art, becoming one of the most senior instructors in British karate. He is the founder of Fudochi Shotokan Karate and teaches regularly at Leicester University Karate Club. Blending traditional Shotokan Karate with concepts of Budo and Zazen meditation, Rick Sensei always delivers a thought-provoking and informative class.
Course cost €20.
Places are strictly limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
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Scott Langley, 6 th Dan, is the Chief Technical Director of the HDKI. He lived in Japan for 5 years and is now resident in Dublin, Ireland. A graduate of the famous instructors’ course in Japan, Scott has been a successful competitor with National, European and World championship titles to his name. He is the author of the best-selling “Karate Stupid” & “Karate Clever” and is in great demand as an instructor both in the Ireland and abroad.
Felipe Martin, 6 th Dan, is the Chief Instructor of the KWF in Brazil. Having started karate in 1976, Felipe moved to Japan with his family and spent most of his youth in Tokyo, training at the JKA Hombu Dojo in Ebisu. When he returned to Rio de Janeiro, he continued his training with Nishiyama Sensei’s group before affiliating with Yahara Sensei in 2009. Since then, he has built a strong group and teaches regularly throughout the country. He has won the KWF Veteran’s Kumite and came runner up in Kata at their World Championships.
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Gary Sensei began training karate aged 11 and over the last five decades has developed and honed his martial art into a truly unique style. Having practiced Shito Ryu under the legendary Tomiyama Sensei, based in Nottingham, UK, Gary achieved the rank of Godan in 1995. Alongside his karate practise, he has also studied Tai Chi and Yoga and has developed a motivational and practical teaching style. He is now based in Norway where he has held seminars and motivational training sessions, helping develop athletes from a variety of martial arts and other sporting backgrounds.
Course costs €20.
Places are limited to 25. Please register below.
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Rick Sensei started training in 1970 at the West Wind Dojo in Florida. In 1976 he inherited the dojo and since then has remained its instructor. Originally a member of the USKA, Rick Sensei moved to Richard Kim’s group in 1989 and since that time has endeavored to train and learn from as many instructors as possible. As well as karate, Rick is a long-time student of Matsugi Saotome, who is considered to be one of the best Aikido masters in the world today. He is also a professional cartoonist and his stripe, Holy Mole, is syndicated throughout North America.
Rick now travels the world giving seminars of his unique brand of karate through his charismatic and affable teaching style.
Course costs €20. Places are strictly limited to 25 participants.
Please register online below.
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2pm - 3pm All Kyu Grades
4pm - 5.30pm Black and Brown Belts only
Cost of Training: Children: €12 Adults: €15
please pay for training on the day.
Simon Bligh began Shotokan Karate in 1974, where he started in his hometown of Liverpool. After relocating to London, he spent many years as a member of Enoeda Sensei`s famous Marshall St Dojo. In 1990-1991 he spent a year living and working in Japan and whilst there continued his training at the JKA Hombu Dojo in Tokyo. In 2004 he joined the JKS and has been a big contributor to the success of JKS in England. He has a wealth of experience in Shotokan Karate and believes in "Karate for everyone, for all your life". Simon is also a full time comedian and as such his teaching style is very enjoyable and relaxed whilst still delivering top quality karate. He is now Technical Director of HDKI GB.
Tallaght Leisure Centre, Furtunestown Way, Dublin 24
10am - 12pm & 12.30pm - 2pm
Cost:
Adults: 16yrs and over €30 (for both sessions)/€15 (for one)
Children: under 16yrs Є20 (for both sessions)/€12 (for afternoon only)
Scott is the chief technical director for the HDKI. He lived in Japan for 5 years and is now resident in Dublin, Ireland. A graduate of the famous instructors’ course in Japan, Scott has been a successful competitor with National, European and World championship titles to his name. He is the author of the best-selling “Karate Stupid” & “Karate Clever” and is in great demand as an instructor both in the Ireland & abroad.
Jon Keeling, 6th Dan, has over 35yrs experience in karate. A full-time instructor based near San Francisco, he spent 8yrs living and training in Japan at the JKA Hombu and also Nakayama Sensei’s private Hoitsugan dojo. He is highly productive within the karate world, creating and collaborating with numerous karate magazines and online communities.
Zack Stewart has over twenty years’ experience. A long-time student of Nishiyama Sensei, Zack started training with Steve Ubl Sensei after Nishiyama’s passing. This connection to Steve Sensei continues to this day. He is also a graduate of the WTKO Instructors’ course and is a qualified instructor and examiner with the WTKO.
Palma Diosi 5th Dan and Ross Stewart 3rd Dan are both full time instructors at the HDKI Ireland Hombu Dojo. Both boast an impressive international karate competitive career, with Palma winning the National Hungarian Championships over twenty times and Ross being a hugely successful junior competitor, winning the WUKF and JKS World Championships. They bring a wealth of experience to the HDKI.Zack Stewart has over twenty years’ experience. A long-time student of Nishiyama Sensei, Zack started training with Steve Ubl Sensei after Nishiyama’s passing. This connection to Steve Sensei continues to this day. He is also a graduate of the WTKO Instructors’ course and is a qualified instructor and examiner with the WTKO.
