"The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants."
"When you look at life think in terms of karate. But remember that karate is not only karate -- it is life"
"Just as it is the clear mirror that reflects without distortion, or the quiet valley that echoes a sound, so must one who would study Karate-Do purge himself of selfish and evil thoughts, for only with a clear mind and conscience can he understand that which he receives."
Funakoshi Gichin (1868-1957)Training for junior grades (6:30PM-7:30PM) is cancelled on Thursday 27 October due to the hall being in use for the presidential elections. Normal training times resume next week. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The following are the details from SKIF Ireland for the upcoming grading and training course with Kanazawa Hirokazu Kancho and Kanazawa Fumitoshi Sensei from the SKIF headquarters in Tokyo Japan.