Tōkon Shotokan Karate Club

25/08/2026

Getting very close now. To any of our students or Karate friends. Please register ASAP to secure your place.
https://form.jotform.com/262074968544064

🚨 SEMINAR ALERT🚨
Pleased to announce our Autumn Seminar with some excellent Karateka. Sunday August 30th

Open to all karateka of all styles and affiliations! An opportunity to learn and train together!

Registration is through a form so please DM us to register.

Places are filling up fast!

03/04/2026

February and March 2026:
2 busy months filled with
Grading Success 💪
Brown and Black Belt Training 🟫⬛️
Squad Training in preparation for the Midlands Open on April 18th.

April is going to be a very exciting month!

07/02/2026

January 2026

A busy month that set us up right for the New Year.

This month we not only had a full return in our Junior and Senior classes, with lots of new faces too!
We also held our first Junior amd Senior Squad Training session where we aim to build a strong Tokon Squad 💪

February is going to be another busy month, with more Squad Training, Grading and more!

16/01/2026

We are pleased to announce our first Squad Training Session takes place on Sunday January 25th from 11am-12pm.
Training is open to juniors and Seniors and will help to introduce you to Karate Competitions and joining our competition squad.
Great Training whether you have a desire to compete, or just want to up your training.

Squad Training will cost €5

14/01/2026

Ready to kick your New Year into high gear? 🥋💥

Whether you are looking to build flexibility, learn self-defense, or just try something new, we’ve got a spot on the mat for you.

We are open to ALL levels—from total beginners to seasoned pros. Come see why karate is the best way to upgrade your routine in 2026!

🔥 Why join us?
✅ Boost your confidence & discipline
✅ Learn in a safe & fun environment
✅ Classes for both Adults & Children
✅ FREE Trial Class available!

📍 Locations:
Tyrellspass GAA Hall & Rochfortbridge Parish Hall 📱 WhatsApp to book your spot: 086 36 89 826

Don't just set goals this year—crush them! See you in the dojo. 👊

13/01/2026

WE ARE BACK!!

A busy year of Karate Kicks off with a bang.
Excited to see our first event of the year: Our first Squad Training Session kicking off this month too!

When will YOU join Karate?

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24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to All our friends, students and their families.

Thanks to everyone for a fantastic year.

Enjoy the festive period!

18/11/2025

🔥TECHNIQUE TUESDAY🔥
This week we look at Mawashi Geri (Round Kick).
This is probably the most desired technique for students to learn, and arguably the one that is most tried in Kumite. Truth be told, there is nothing quite like the feeling of landing a clean Mawashi Geri to an opponent.

Mawashi Geri isn't just a flashy kick for Kumite, in fact it helps to build an understanding of the role of hip rotation in our technique, as it is almost impossible to perform a good Mawashi Geri without rotating the hips.

!!Remember!!
- The rotation must be controlled to allow you to recover the kick.
- Chamber your knee high, this will make it easier to kick higher.

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11/11/2025

🔥TECHNIQUE TUESDAY🔥
This week we look at the first of our Leg Techniques, starting with Mae Geri (Front Snap Kick)

It's true that many look down at this kick in favour of its flashier sibling Mawashi Geri (more on this next week). But the truth is, if trained well, the Mae Geri can be even more dangerous in a sparring scenario.

The magic of Mae Geri lies in the simplicity and versatility of the kick itself. Virtually any target can be hit with this kick should the kicker choose to aim for it.

!!REMEMBER!!
-You must chamber the kick before executing it.
- The leg is not swinging up, but rather uncurling and moving forward.
- Make sure to pull back your toes.

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04/11/2025

🔥TECHNIQUE TUESDAY🔥
This week we examine an usual strike, Nukite (Spear Hand Strike)

Nukite acts like a traditional lunging punch in that it is launched at the target, however the notable difference is that the striking surface is the tips of the fingers of an open hand.

Obviously such an attack takes a long time to practice to be able to utilise without injuring one's own hand. Typically the strike would be aimed at 'softer' areas like the solar plexus or throat.

!!REMEMBER!!
- Nukite is not a strike you should be including in your regular sparring practice as you could seriously injure yourself or others.
- When performing Nukite in Kata it should be performed with the intensity of any other strike.

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