Portadown Karate Club

Brilliant to see so many students turn out for this morning's competition sessions. Thanks to all the mums and dads for dragging them outta their beds so early, as pay back they should all sleep soundly tonight 😉 Great improvement guys. Indebted to Tiarnan for his technical expertise setting up the scoreboard 👍

Sarah after receiving her Student of the Month certificate which was awarded for her good attendance, enthusiasm and hard work. She also displayed great sporting attitude during the recent North South Open competition where she won a bronze medal in kumite. Well done 👊

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Kumite session for all students 10 years and older with James Brunton

Hayley with her Safeguarding Children certificate which she received recently from Sport NI. A massive thanks for giving up your time and attending the course for the benefit of the club 👍

A few of the competitors from last week's North South Open.

Well done to all our students who competed in the North South Open today in Belfast. Whilst some of them didn't win a medal everyone gained valuable experience competing with some very experienced athletes and did themselves and the club proud.
Many thanks to Brendan for coaching throughout the day and to Sharon for looking the students. Also to Tiarnan, Hayley, Gary and Angela for running the club whilst we were away. These guys continually give up their own time for the be...nefit of the club without whom none of this would be possible.
Results John McCormick 🥈silver kumite James Cassidy 🥉bronze kumite Sarah McDonnell 🥉bronze kumite
Kelsey Simpson 🥈silver kata James Cassidy 🥉 bronze kata
Reminder that entries for the All Ireland Wado in Crumlin in March need to be returned asap
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Entry slips are now available for this competition however they need to be returned asap as registration is online through Sportsdata and places are limited to the first 150 entries.

Those competing in the North South Open this Saturday need to be there and registered before 10am start. The club will be running as normal for those not attending

Great sessions tonight working on padwork, line drills, ladder drills and lots and lots of leg and footwork drills with some press ups thrown in for too much talking. Gonna be some aches and pains tomorrow 👊

A small girl's coat was left behind in the hall tonight and was handed in to reception to be collected.A small girl's coat was left behind in the hall tonight and was handed in to reception to be collected.

North South Open. Saturday 1st February 2020 10am Entry forms now available and must be returned by 20th January 2020

** BEGINNERS' CLASSES ** 6 years and older commencing Thursday 9th January 5:45-6:30pm and Saturday 11th January 10:30-11:15am. Tots classes 4-5 years Saturdays only 10:30-11am.

Merry Christmas everyone 👊🎅👊

Well... what can I say....that's the madness of the Christmas party over for another year. No balloon stomp this year though we made up for it with good old fashioned favourites like musical chairs, tug o war and rock,paper, scissors all of which everyone seemed to enjoy 🎉
Christmas is a time of giving and it gave us such a warm, fuzzy feeling inside to give you back your kids all hyped up on sugary drinks and jellied sweets 🤪🤪...you're very welcome.
I'd like to thank Santa'...s helpers this morning- Angela, Gary, Sharon and Tiarnan for giving up their Saturday morning and trying to help keep some order to the mayhem 👏👏
Thanks to all of you brought in gifts for us and supplies for the party, all very much appreciated 👍
That's the club closed now and will reopen again on Thursday 9th January 2020, usual times. With a couple of competitions early on next year we hope to see you all back then, well rested and eager to get back to some serious training 👊🥋
We would all like to thank you very much for your continued support throughout the year and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year 🎅👊🎅
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A very busy night at the club with several groups of gradings on. Congratulations to all those who passed and thanks to the coaches for all their help 👍
That's training over for the Christmas break though we hope to see you on Saturday at 11am for the Christmas party 🎅

🎅 Christmas party this Saturday 11am-12pm 🎅🎅 Christmas party this Saturday 11am-12pm 🎅

Another busy morning in the club with several groups grading this morning whilst others prepared for theirs next week. Well done to those who passed today, great effort from everyone 👍