Testimonials
I am a member of Ireland Wadokai Karate Association (IWKA), In the time that I have been with the organisation I have benefited a lot in form of my general fitness level and martial arts skills, we have regular squad training which is a great preparation for national and International competitions. In 2018 I was selected as part of the Irish team to compete in the wado Europeans in Portugal where I came 5th in the individual senior -75kg kumite and won bronze in team kumite. The following year in Hungary with the Irish kumite team we repeated the success with another European bronze medal.
With my involvement in karate and from my experience of travelling around the country and further afield, I have found that there is a sense of community that is unique to us. At the squad trainings and competitions, everyone is there to support each other. Before IWKA was founded, there weren’t many students at my parent club around my age, but since joining the association, I have made friends with people from all around the country. I am an Inclusive (special needs) instructor for IWKA and I am also a coach for the national Inclusive Karate team.
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