2008/09/13 Irish Karate Kyokushinkai 30th Anniversary

[Bloke]

Osu

The Irish Karate Kyokushinkai (IKK) celebrates 30 years in existance this year and to mark the occassion we are having a celebratory night on Saturday 13th September 2008 from 7.00pm. There will be some demos and five knockdown fights. This will be followed by food and a DJ until late. Hanshi Steve Arneil will be attending with several other BKK high grades.

Tickets will be €25.00 for the night.

As and when further information comes along I will post it here. If anyone is interested in coming along please feel free to contact me.

Osu

[ksan]

Already booked my ticket.....

[Bloke]

Excellent - now who else can I entice to Dublin for a weekend?

[GJEChamberlain]

Osu!

Can't believe it's that long! I remember teaching in Cork & Dublin in the early 80's when Gerry was the only Irish black belt .....

I'm getting old!

Gary

[Bloke]

Gary

Any stories of teaching over here?

[Dent]

Osu!

Sounds like an excellent evening is planned for a remarkable achievement. I don't suppose you'd consider moving the venue to NYC? I can guarantee support from the locals, and we could all wear Hawaiian shirts or something.

Osu!

[GJEChamberlain]

Osu! Bloke,

What happens on tour stays on tour.

Seriously, I had a great time in Dublin (who doesn't) and it was a good trip. Last time I saw Ken Fitzpatrick he kindly gave me a photograph from where we had all trained together on a beach. He remembered it well. I remember sparring with everyone who stood up - they were the days, I could go a bit then .....

Had one of the best nights ever in O'Donahue's - but found out I can't drink Smethicks (or Guinness) at anything like the required pace.

After driving down to Cork in Gerry's battered old Escort, we trained in an old community hall, it was like something out of the Committments, but I couldn't fault the effort put in - there were loads of different styles training and they all lapped it up.

Fantastic group of people. Just need to get the little lady to stamp my Visa now and I'm well up for another trip.

Gary

[hasbeen]

i can`t come but what i can do is wish you all an very enjoyable evening and hope your next 30 years just get better and better.

i am jealous of anybody able to attend!!!!! a big to everybody in irish karate kyokushinkai!

[Brad]

Osu.

what a great effort. Hope all that attend have a great time. Have a beer on me.

[Dent]

Osu! Brad,

Originally Posted by Brad

Osu.

what a great effort. Hope all that attend have a great time. Have a beer on me.

Just send Bloke your credit card details, and the exact limit of your spending, and he'll make sure of that round...

Osu!

[Brad]

Osu.

Ot o ill be in trouble by wifey if i do that. But if somtime you all come this way i definitely will buy a big box or two.

[Dent]

Osu!

Likewise, Brad. Likewise.

Osu!

[ksan]

Originally Posted by GJEChamberlain

I can't drink Smethicks (or Guinness) at anything like the required pace

Being able to say i have first hand experience at what your getting at, i was (on beers) about halfway behind (at the end of the night),... and i didnt participate in any of the "stronger" stuff in between.... i think i can say i am not the proud owner of an irish liver....

So i know exactly what you mean

Osu

[tmd]

A great achievement all round would love to be there but will have to see for now (Miss TMD starts college the Monday after so it could be a bit tight).

Keep the info coming Bloke as who knows I might be able to get over to look at a 'project' and claim it back on ex's

[niceguy]

30 years of training "fighting Irish" well done! Hope the celebrations are a big success.Long may the "black stuff" flow . Ous Ous

[epking1]

Originally Posted by Bloke

Osu

The Irish Karate Kyokushinkai (IKK) celebrates 30 years in existance this year and to mark the occassion we are having a celebratory night on Saturday 13th September 2008 from 7.00pm. There will be some demos and five knockdown fights. This will be followed by food and a DJ until late. Hanshi Steve Arneil will be attending with several other BKK high grades.

Tickets will be €25.00 for the night.

As and when further information comes along I will post it here. If anyone is interested in coming along please feel free to contact me.

Osu

Osu

How did the night go? Any News.
Any reports on the fights? I heard Ken Fitzpatrick was fighting and won?