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Monaghan Shotokan karate Club

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"True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice."
~Gichin Funakoshi

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Please look at our news section to see a up-date on the Hanshi McCarthy seminar that was held in Beech hill sports hall on April 20th 2008
 
Click the link below for the photo section;
 
 

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Mission Statement

To provide a safe environment that motivates the total child to reach his or her full potential through the martial arts. Our positive lessons will provide a balanced exercise program, leadership training, and character building activities that will encourage the child's ultimate success.

Our unique martial arts leadership curriculum will teach your child:
leadership and cooperation
character development
practical life skills

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Sensei Seamus Brady 3rd Dan & Sensei Fergal Mckenna 3rd Dan

Seamus Brady and Fergal Mckenna proudly showing their 3rd Dan certs that they received from Hanshi McCarthy at the recent seminar that was held in Beech hill sports hall.
The grading took place in NUI Galway November 2007
 
 

OUR TEACHING

We are dedicated to teaching men, Women, and children the physical, mental, and psychological benefits of our art which will enhance your flexibility, coordination, balance, timing, reflexes, concentration, and self-defense skills and create an overall sense of well-being.  At Monaghan karate club we believe in making the martial arts fit the needs and abilities of each individual student. We recognize that everyone has different abilities and limitations and we cater our instruction to meet those individual traits. Whether you are six or sixty, Monaghan karate clubs certified black belt instructors are here to help bring out your best. If you have the desire to learn, we welcome the opportunity to teach you.


Private Classes

Monaghan karate club are now specialising in one to one training in karate or self defence, if you would like private tuition or private group classes contact us at shotokankarate@eircom.net

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Patrick McCarthy video footage

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Instructors profiles

Monaghan Karate Club
 
Was first formed in 1996 by Fergal Mckenna and Seamus Brady. It is one of the most successful karate clubs in Monaghan having produced many top quality black belts and competitors.
 
The club also has interests in kata application which gives the memership a direct line to the grass roots of karate.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Goals

To Promote the Practice of Traditional Shotokan Karatedo in the Community
To Promote Friendship with all practitioners
To Provide a location for all to practice Traditional Shotokan Karate
To Promote cultural exchange within the Community through the practice of Karate-do  
To Contribute to the Improvement and development of Individual Character, Physical and Mental Fitness of the individual
To Promote Friendship, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Discipline and Family values
To Motivate Students to become Positive Role models in their Community (to keep students away from crimes and improve their school grades)

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Training times;
 
 
Monday  Juniors; 7pm - 8pm
 
  (over 12) Seniors; 8pm - 9pm


Thursday; Juniors; 7pm - 8pm
 
  (over 12) Seniors; 8pm - 9pm
 
 

Venue;
 
Beech hill sports hall, Monaghan Town
 
 
 
Club Instructors;
 
 
Fergal Mckenna 3rd Dan
 
Seamus Brady 3rd Dan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We are members of ;
 
 
 
 
ONAKAI; Official National Amateur Karate Association of Ireland
 
 
 
 
Patrick McCarthy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Questions or comments? Get in touch with us at:

shotokankarate@eircom.net

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