Kissaki Kai is a Fantastic Niche Activity

We Are Back ! ..... ... with regular Training ... and we have had a Kissaki Kai Sunday Session .. .. on Sunday 24th September 2023

Liz O' Donnell ultra-dedicated Club Member Grades to Shodan (1st Dan) on the 7th July 2023 in Eastbourne.

Dynamo Liz O' Donnell from Dungloe, Grades as Kissaki Kai First Dan

......... The Falcarragh Karate Club are delighted with the successful Grading to Shodan (1st Dan) of Liz O' Donnell, in the system of Kissaki Kai Karate. The grading examination took place at the Dojo of Sensei Don Came (7th Dan Kissaki Kai) in the picturesque town of Eastbourne,in East Sussex, England, on the 7th July 2023. Liz O' Donnell has been a member of Kissaki Kai Ireland and the Falcarragh Karate club since 2014 and has trained diligently, since the first day in the Dojo, having previously had experience in other Martial arts, (Shotokan in Scotland & Kickboxing in Ireland ) chose Kissaki Kai karate. Liz has been a dedicated member of The Falcarragh karate club since 2014, the club train exclusively in the self -protection system called Kissaki Kai Karate, which is based on the principle of being prepared for anything that could happen. It’s a practical applied martial art (not for sporting purposes). It’s through focused training that Glasgow native Liz O'Donnell, has over several years shown a strong aptitude for Kissaki Kai in applied practical techniques, principles, and realistic form. Falcarragh Karate Club is a niche Club, that train in a renowned and world recognised system. Sensei Vince Morris 9th Dan is the founder of Kissaki Kai Karate, and he teaches realistic effective, karate including kata Bunkai (breaking down applications of common kata) and how to apply these in a realistic way. Sensei Morris has taught all over the world, including teaching police officers, military groups, and government agencies, and in the process, he has had to pressure test all his training methods to use in practical terms to actually save lives. This means that all applications really do work. The research that Sensei Vince Morris has done on Bunkai from the kata, has spawned many imitators, and followers over the years. Liz says “as you can imagine we have had great seminars in the past with Sensei Vince Morris, and with Sensei Don Came, often with eager (and at first sometimes apprehensive) people in attendance, we usually have many enthusiastic partners to work with and often it’s great to see people with different training/martial arts backgrounds training together with enthusiasm”. Don Came, who has trained with Liz many times over the last ten years is full of praise for Liz " a dynamic and enthusiastic student of Kissaki Kai karate, who has spent time developing her skills and is an valuable asset to our organisation". An opinion echoed by many who have experienced training with Liz over the years. Sensei Vince Morris the founder of Kissaki Kai, doesn't make it over to Ireland very often, 2019 was his last seminar here in at Magheraroarty, Co. Donegal, with attendance from Guy Janssens 7th Dan from Belgium, according to Liz “ it’s so great that we can train with the world’s leading authorities on applied martial arts and we have had some great feedback on our own seminars and courses and our aim is that everyone gains something "extra" to add to their martial arts repertoire”. The Falcarragh karate club is unique as it operates as a non-profit making organisation solely for the benefit of all its members. We do pressure test, all potential attacks as way of learning, controlled & random, including flow drills as they are essential, to help with learning with practical hands on experience using visualization and direct techniques on pads and bags. we train real defenses against attacks, including awareness, positioning, pre contact clues, verbal awareness and Distraction from the first lesson/ session. Falcarragh Karate club is passionate about Karate and the benefits that it offers. Enjoying karate for over 44 years, the Club now attracts people, who are interested in practical applied Karate, that has traditional values but is using modern teaching techniques. The club teaches Kissaki Kai Karate a crucial self defense self-protection system. Some of the many side benefits of Karate include, helping with concentration and co-ordination improving strength and physical capabilities. According to Liz , “We are a friendly and inclusive club with a great spirit, and our sole purpose is to teach really good quality Kissaki Kai Karate. Karate for life, that everyone can enjoy.”

Kissaki Kai Sunday Sessions update 2023, watch for additional/added events

Don Came Seminars 6th and 7th May 2023

Don Came Seminars 6th and 7th May 2023 ....Saturday 6th May 10am - 12 noon ......... ....Saturday 6th May 1 pm - 3 pm ......... ... Sunday 7th May 10am -12 noon

WE TEACH AND TRAIN AND LEARN KISSAKI KAI KARATE ________________________________________________________ We teach and train and learn Kissaki Kai Karate which incorporates striking, joint manipulation seizing grabbing, throwing, conflict avoidance, practical philosophy, kata bunkai themes / principles of conflicts / analysis / realistic application and realistic self-protection. We welcome anyone wanting to learn more about their own personal /potential Karate journey , and we will continue to contribute and work towards fostering a worldwide network of like-minded individuals. Our Dojo prefers to accept mature adult students although our students currently range from 10 years of age through to people in their 60s all with an appreciation for what original Karate has to offer. Our Dojo prefers to accept mature adult students. We will never water down our curriculum or lower our standards. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ________________________ We train and teach Classical karate in a modern way, that is what we believe, is how the "old school" Karate masters had always intended. Karate has the potential to be life changing, but it requires a long-term commitment and a mature attitude. We will never water down our curriculum or lower our standards to enable everyone to achieve. Everyone involved will understand that it will take consistent practice and dedication to become an actual Kissaki Kai karate exponent. It may not be easy, but it will be very much worth it. Our Dojo prefers to accept Mature Adult Students. Our Karate is NOT an activity to keep children occupied. - Not an alternative to after school hours childcare - Not "for children" - not for people who are fitness fanatics. - Not going to instantly improve manners and attention span - Not an alternative to therapy. Crucially - Please be advised that we do not teach "a sport".

Kissaki Kai Sunday Sessions 2023

Extra Dates ADDED Kissaki Kai Sunday Sessions - 2023 DATES Sundays 10am -12 noon,.... Training at: Falcarragh Karate Club, @Ionad Seirbhísí Mara, Machaire Rabhartaigh, Co, Donegal. 2023 dates --- ..22nd January -Open Session ..26th February -Open Session ..12th March -Open Session .................. *** Extra Added Date 2nd April ................................................ *** Extra Added Date 23rd April .............................................. ..7th May -Open Session ..28th May -Open Session ..11th June -Senior Kyu ____________________________________ .............___________.2nd July -Open Session ..................23rd July -Open Session .__________.THE ANNUAL KISSAKI KAI CAMP IN FRANCE IS ON THE The weekend of the 1st - 3rd of SEPTEMBER 2023 ______ ___________________ .. 24th September 0pen Session ..29th October -Open Session ..12th November -Open Session ..3rd December -Open Session .....All dates are subject to change (and additional events may be added). ..Open sessions = for anyone interested ..Senior Kyu = is for all Kissaki Members Regular classes: Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm, Wednesday 7 pm -9pm Contact: 086 - 1773901, e-mail; falcarraghkarate@gmail.com For more details, please check out: - facebook - instagram and - falcarraghkarateclub.blogspot.com