Seminars and Gradings

The Recent ‘Wado Fighting Techniques’ seminar with Sensei Tyrone Pardue 5th Dan Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Academy U.S.A., was held at the Carlow Wadokai main Dojo and was very well attended and enjoyed by all. The training lasted three and a half hours covering very important aspects of Wado Ju-Jitsu applications and style principles. Sensei Pardue‘s style of teaching made it easy for all to understand clearly.

IAIN ABERNETHY was in fine form as he demonstrated and instructed the Fighting form of Nai Hanchi kata at the February Bunkai Jutsu seminar at Carlow Wadokai honbu dojo. The event was well attended by guest Karateka from Wado Ryu, Kyukoshinkai and Shotokan as well as the host club senior members. Iain took everyone through his unique training methods and partner drills bringing Nai Hanchi to back to it's original fighting form. Locks, Holds Strikes, Strangles and throws were all practiced as well as ground-work drills. Iain will again conduct a bunkai Justu training camp on September 5th 2010 at Baltinglass Wadokai Dojo. This event will cater for a larger group but pre-booking is advised if you wish to attend. This seminar is open to Karateka or Martial Artists of any style. Please contact Colin Keating for more info.

IAIN ABENERTHY SEPTEMBER SEMINAR: IF YOU MISSED THE CHANCE AT GETTING ON THE FEBRUARY COURSE, DON‘T WORRY, IAIN WILL BE RETURNING TO CARLOW WADOKAI ON SEPTEMBER 5th. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART, PLEASE EMAIL ME AND I WILL INCLUDE YOU ON OUR INVITE LIST. WE WILL BE USING A BIGGER VENUE AT OUR BALTINGLASS CLUB DOJO, SO SPACE WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM.

Congratulations to everyone who successfully passed grading exams recently. Carlow Wadokai has four new Brown Belts in the Junior section. All of the new brown belts, Kevin Sean and Mikey Bambrick along with Kevin Nolan, have trained at Carlow Wadokai for four years and have proved they deserve their new grades through their dedication to regular training. The examination was held at Baltinglass Wadokai and conducted by Sensei Derek Desmond 5th Dan JKF Wadokai.

Kata Training every sunday morning 11am - 12pm. Thursdays Advanced Technical training 7-8pm followed by Impact training, and Sunday 12 - 1pm. Impact training involves Bagwork, Padwork, Skipping etc and Combat conditioning.

UNARMED COMBAT SEMINAR

Wado Unarmed Combat (military role)Seminar with Colin Keating. Defining the seperate roles between Civilian and Military Self Defence...WADO STYLE. Members should contact Colin Keating for info.