Funakoshi Gichin

"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)

Kanazawa Kancho Grading Course

A grading and training course will be held by Kanazawa Hirokazu Kancho, Kanazawa Nobuaki Sensei, and Ohigashi Sensei who is the chief SKIF instructor in the Nara prefecture(region) of Japan. This is an excellent opportunity to train with top class instructors from Japan and of course the living legend of Karate that is Kanazawa Kancho. They will be in Clonmel on the 30th of October 2010 at the Moyle Rovers, sports complex on the Fethard road. For all the details please see the link below or contact Barry at 086-0696732, or by email at boneill81@gmail.com. For all those hoping to grade please remember to have your license and registration fees paid or you will be unable to grade. OSS!!

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