The KISSAKI KAI SYSTEM

The system practiced at Falcarragh Karate Club Kissaki Kai isn't run of the mill in my experience and it certainly also isn't for everyone. The basis of the system is to put back the powerful effective most useful techniques that are no longer practiced in sports orientated Karate. In practice this means its a complete change for anyone used to the so-called Traditional Japanese styles. The variety of techniques trained in Kissaki Kai is greater and the participatory lifetime of an Kissaki Kai Karate-ka is more lengthened as an older Martial Artist can be equally, or more effective than a younger one.

Kissaki Kai Sunday Sessions 2026

KISSAKI KAI SUNDAY SESSIONS 2026 >

We enjoy practicing effective skills, for life.

We enjoy practicing effective skills, for life. Our system is often copied (badly mostly), but seldom credited, in a global practical martial arts context, Pure Flattery !!! - We continue regular club Training every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7pm - and our *Sunday Sessions* continue to assist everyone.

At Falcarragh Karate Club, The system practiced "Kissaki Kai" isn't run of the mill.

The system practiced at Falcarragh Karate Club Kissaki Kai isn't run of the mill in my experience and it certainly also isn't for everyone. The basis of the system is to put back the powerful effective most useful techniques that are no longer practiced in sports orientated Karate. In practice this means its a complete change for anyone used to the so-called Traditional Japanese styles. The variety of techniques trained in Kissaki Kai is greater and the participatory lifetime of an Kissaki Kai Karate-ka is much more lengthy and even as an older Martial Artist can be equally, or more effective than a younger one.

Don Came Seminars on 17th & 18th May 2025 (all the info is on the poster )

New Training Opportunities at Falcarragh Karate Club (separate to, or in addition to Regular Classes)

Sunday Sessions Kissaki Kai at Falcarragh Karate Club

2025 Kissaki Kai Sunday Sessions 2025 DATES Sundays 10 am-12 noon, Training at: Falcarragh Karate Club, @Ionad Seirbhísí Mara, Machaire Rabhartaigh, Co, Donegal. 2025 dates : - 12nd January Open Session : - 26nd January Open Session : - 9th February Open Session : - 2nd March Open Session : - 13th April Open Session : - 27th April Open Session : 11th May Open Session : - 8th June Open Session : - 22nd June Open Session : - 6th July Open Session : - 20th July Senior Kyu/OP : - 28th September Senior Kyu/OP : - 12th October Open Session : - 26th October Open Session : - 9th November Open Session : - 23th November Open Session : - 7th 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 7pm -9pm Contact: 086 - 1773901, falcarraghkarate@gmail.com For more details, please check out: falcarraghkarateclub.blogspot.com

NOLLAIG SHONA agus Bliain úr Faoi Mhaise

Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our members and friends We are back on tuesday 7th and wednesday 8th of January 2025 see you all then or soon after that at our Sunday sessions

SUMMER BREAK is over we are Back

WE ARE BACK FROM OUR SUMMER BREAK, on *SUNDAY 22nd September, 2024 (WHICH IS A KISSAKI KAI SUNDAY SESSION DATE), check the remaining list of our 2024 KISSAKI KAI SUNDAY SESSION DATES). OUR REGULAR EVENING CLUB TRAINING, WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER AND WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2024.

Just to Let You Know - "Karate is For Adults"

Kissaki Kai Sunday Sessions list for 2024

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

Kissaki Kai Seminar in France 2022

Social Events at Kissaki Kai Seminar in France 2022

Social events at Kissaki Kai Seminar France September 2022

Violence in society is pandemic.

Geoff Thompson wrote in 2010  

Violence in society is pandemic: punch ups, muggings and even fatalities are frighteningly common in a society that is bulging at the waist with unsolicited assaults. Due to astonishing growth-rate of violent crime in Britain, skills in self-defence are almost a pre-requisite if you want to get from the cinema to the Chinese and home again in one piece. 

But what is self-defense?
And does the martial art that you are taught in the dojo or gym and sold through the media, magazines etc. really work when the mat is concrete, uneven and your opponent does not know the rules?
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One of the many things I have learned in my forty years of martial arts training, from working with masters and from following the deity of my own experience hard won is that self defence and martial arts are not the same thing.

 Sport MA and self defence are not the same thing either. 

And recreational training – twice a week at the local sports hall – certainly does not constitute a serious investment in real self protection.
When people talk about  martial art they think that they are automatically talking self defence, but they are not. And when they talk self defence they believe that it is synonymous with martial art. Again, it is not. The two are very different, and they should be separated and taught as such.
There is nothing wrong with sport martial art, and recreational training, is better than no training at all. 

But if people are ever to survive a violent encounter on the pavement arena, it is imperative that they learn to distinguish between the two.