nmalone
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 Posted June 4th, 2009 04:57 AM IP   
ASKO Ireland Martial Arts Weekly Newsletter
Martial Art Updates for students, parents and Instructors
Date: - May 18th 2009
1. World Karate and Kickboxing Championships 2009 – Eliminations are set for this Sat 23rd of May. Top 3 in each section (see website) represent their Country. This can only be arranged if commitment from students and instructors is provided. Finals being held in CityWest, Dublin, Ireland in October 09 so wonderful opportunity to take part http://www.worldkickboxingcouncil.com/index2.htm
2. ASKO Hoodies – They’ve arrived !! – Pls. collect from your instructor
3. The link to the 13th Irish Cup - http://www.wardkenpo.ie/Pics/13th%2...20cup%20web.pdf
4. Monkstown club selling off Focus Pads and Sparring gear – Anyone interested in getting a set cheap, please let Niall know.
5. Roger Yuan (Professional Martial Arts stuntman and fight choreographer) is available to do another ASKO seminar – please get back to Niall Malone if interested
6. Tesco for schools and clubs vouchers wanted for Monkstown Club – Allows the clubs to buy equipment for the students (March – June 09)
7. We are promoting the ASKO clubs, we would appreciate if you would print out a few Karate posters and possibly consider putting them up in any shop, library, hall, club, supermarket, etc.
8. Parking in Scoil Lorcáin – Please note to all parents that the residents are not happy with the parking on dropping or collecting the students so we would ask you to please park in the Basketball area of Scoil Lorcáin. (School yard) (Gates can be opened)
9. New ASKO photos held in one location on the website below – New ones added recently (Any removals required, please let us know) http://community.webshots.com/user/nmalone517
10. Karate Insurance notice – Please note that each student’s Karate Insurance for the year is now due for renewal. The fee for the renewal is €15 for 12 years and under and €20 for 13 years and over.
11. Students/Parents – Please buy Groin Guard (male)/Mouth Guards (all)/Chest Guards (female) for the competitions coming up – 10% discount – advise its for ASKO) try Grandstand Sports in D’laoire shopping Centre for Suits/Groin /Mouth guards
12. ASKO website from Vincent – any feedback / additions – http://asko-ireland.110mb.com Anyone able to help update or add to it ?
13. We have ASKO Karate Black and white suits remaining in a variety of sizes – ask in Bray club – Ciara
14. Children’s Bullying prevention:- http://www.bullying.co.uk/index.aspx
15. The fastest speed measured for the Circuit 13 program is 5 minutes 42 seconds set by Eoghan Carrick, closely followed by Aran Quinn with 5.46, then Denis Duffy with 5.51
16. The highest Kick in ASKO for 2009 being sought after – Anyone interested in trying to beat this record let your instructor know.
17. If there is any interest in a Weapons course/seminar on Escrima/Bo/Nunchaku/Kendo/Katana – pls. Let your instructor know so we can gauge numbers and interest.
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