Category: Karate

2nd I-Karate Global World Cup Budapest Hungary 2018

[References: 1]

Country Medals Table

PlaceCountryGoldSilverBronze
1Hungary91618
2Belgium9109
3Ireland797
4France711
5Ukraine5106
6Italy412
7Slovakia312
8Netherlands300
9Romania202
10Russia110
11Slovenia100
12India100
13Latvia021
14Canada011
[References: 2]

Irish Medal Winners

CompetitionClassificationM/FMedalName
ASD Kata101 2004-2007M-FSilverSean Brittland
ASD Kumite101 2004-2007M-FSilverSean Brittland
ASD Kata101/103 2003 and olderFSilverShauna O’Driscoll
ASD Kumite101/103 2003 and olderFBronzeKata Connolly
ASD Kata101/103 2003 and olderMGoldDillion McQuirk
ASD Kata101/103 2003 and olderMSilverAlex Chan
ASD Kata101/103 2003 and olderMBronzeSam Pidgeon
ASD Kumite101/103 2003 and olderMGoldDillion McQuirk
ASD Kumite101/103 2003 and olderMSilverAlex Chan
ASD Kata102M-FGoldAlex Spencer
ASD Kata102M-FSilverSean Moran
ASD Kata102M-FBronzeIsabel Gallagher
ASD Kumite102M-FGoldIsabel Gallagher
ASD Kumite102M-FSilverPauric Hooper
ASD Kumite102M-FBronzeLee Caldwell
II Kata202FGoldGeorgina Harte
II Kumite202FSilverGeorgina Harte
II Kumite202FBronzeFaik Ivett Szabo Beata
PI Kata301 2001-2003M-FBronzeIlya Foley
PI Kumite301 2001-2003M-FGoldIlya Foley
PI Kumite301 2000 and olderM-FBronzeEoin Watters
PI KumiteKumite Open PairsM-FBronzeRuairi Balley
Team KataM-FGoldIreland
Eoghan Caulfield
Dillion McQuirk
Alex Chan
[References: 2]

Legend / Key: ASD = Autism Spectrum Disorder; II = Intellectual Impairment; PI = Physical Impairment.

Report

The Irish Kenpo Karate Union, recognised by Sport Ireland, sent a team to the I-Karate Global 2nd Global World Cup in Budapest, Hungary on April 29th 2018, and Ireland came away with 23 medals: 7 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze, finishing third in the countries medal table, including winning gold in the team event. I-Karate Global is the Inclusive Karate Federation and Categories included Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Impairment and Physical Impairment.

References:

Logos

[1] I-Karate Global Facebook (2020) Profile Picture, December 12, 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/IKF.net/photos/a.403251783111478/649188898517764/ [Accessed 28 April 2021]

Websites

[2] IKKU (2020)2nd I-Karate Global World Cup Budapest 2018 [Internet] Available from: http://www.ikku.ie/results/budapest.pdf [Accessed 15 October 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Wills, John Morahan, John Kane and Louise Wills (nee Kenny).

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Last Updated: 28 April 2021

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Irish Kenpo Karate Union Invitational 2015

Irish Kenpo Karate Union Logo [References: 1]

Male Kumite

Grade1st2nd3rd3rd
Boys 5/6 yrsDavin Coleman
(Larkhill)		David Drodz
(Ash)		Callum Maguire
(Navan)		William Greene (Larkhill)
Conor Rogers (ISKG)
Boys 7 yrsAaron McKillen
(WSKF Kai)		Rory Quill
(Larkhill)		Alex Disney
(ISKG)		Jack Dolphin
(Bohermeen)
Boys 8 yrsLuke Kane
(MSKG)		Eoin Clynch
(Navan)		Cillian Owens
(Bohermeen)		Aidan Hanway (WSKF Kil)
Lee Ainscough (Ash)
Boys 9 yrsCiaran Crawford
(3 Rivers)		Dylan Wallace
(WSKF Kil)		Louis Barham
(Larkhill)		Abdurrham Benhadja
(WSKF Kai)
Boys 10 yrsAnthony Kelly
(Glasnevin)		Anes Chaal
(WSKF Kai)		Luke Victory
(WKAI)		Rian Fitzpatrick
(WSKF Kai)
Boys 11 yrsLiam Griffin
(WSKF Kai)		Harry Barham
(Larkhill)		Jonathon Peppard
(WSKG)		Jack Donaghey
(Strabane)
Boys 12 yrsDavid Gannon
(WSKF Kai)		David Crilly
(MSKG)		Victor Marikhin
(Ash)		Reece Mabe
(WKK)
Boys 13 yrsChris McCarthy
(Cloghroe)		Sean McCarthy
(Cloghroe)		Craig Farrell
(MSKG)		Stephen Van Breda
(WSKF Kai)
Boys 14/15 yrs
Pool 1		Jordan Pender
(Navan)		Ruadhri Collins
(Navan)		Peter O’Carroll
(WSKF Kai)		Niall Dunne
(WKAI)
Boys 14/15 yrs
Pool 2		Callum McDonald
(Scotland)		Jack Cosgrave
(Larkhill)		Ellis Gorton
(WKK)		Kevin Staunton
(Glasnevin)
Boys 16/17 yrsKevin Dunne
(WKAI)		Adam Durning
(Navan)		Darren Kavanagh
(ISKG)		Tadhg Rogers
(Navan)
Male HWGordon Smith
(Glasnevin)		Neil McMahon
(Newry)		David Redmond
(Karate Do)		Dylan Walsh (WSKF Kai)
Eamonn Yore (Kells)
Male LWAaron McLaughlin
(Glasnevin)		Pierre Le Frappe
(France)		Clayton Long
(WKAI)		Christopher Gallagher (Strabane)
Craig Marlow (MSKG)
[Reference: 2]

Female Kumite

Grade1st2nd3rd3rd
Girls 7 yrsLucy Mulhern
(Navan)		Freya Hayes
(Cork)		Tara Gibbons
(Larkhill)		Kerry Gallagher (Ash)
Danielle Reilly (Navan)
Girls 8/9 yrsMegan Carolan
(Navan)		Leah O’Sullivan
(Cork)		Sadhb O’Brien
(WKAI)		Caitlin Dunlevey (MASK)
Girls 10 yrsNatasha Doherty
(3 Rivers)		Zoe McDermott
(WSKF Kil)		Kiera Flatley
(MASK)		Jamie Lee-Simpson
(3 Rivers)
Girls 11 yrsKelly Kenna
(WSKF Kil)		Mabel Hayes
(Cork)		Victoria Brence
(Ash)		Lana Biesty
(MASK)
Girls 12/13 yrsSarah McGarrigle
(Strabane)		Ayla O’Sullivan
(Cork)		Kate Mulhern
(Navan)		Sinead Yale
(Navan)
Girls 14/15 yrsShannon Nulty
(WKAI)		Ellie Boggs
(Strabane)		Shauna Kelly
(WSKF Kil)		Seona Gannon
(WSKF Kai)
Girls 16/17 yrsKatarina Susko
(Larkhill)		Shauna Mullaney
(MASK)		Geri Friel
(Srabane)		Lauren Duffy
(Ash)
FemaleLinda Wash
(MASK)		Nicole Perry
(WSKF Kai)		Emily Geraghty
(Glasnevin)		Petya
(Glasnevin)
[References: 2]

Medal Table

ClubGoldSilverBronzeTotal
IKKU9121839
WSKF44816
WKAI2046
3 Rivers2013
Strabane1135
MASK1135
MSKG1135
Scotland1001
France0101
Newry0101
ISKG0033
Wales0022
Kells0011
Karate Do0011
[References: 2]

Report

The Irish Kenpo Karate Union took home 9 gold medals at the IKKU 2015 Invitational, with Glasnevin members Gordon Smith and Aaron McLaughlin taking top spot in the two Male Adult Grades. WSKF took four gold medals. MASK’s Linda Walsh won their only gold medal in the Adult Female Grade.

References:

Logos

[1] Irish Kenpo Karate Union Facebook (2020) Profile Picture, April 29, 2010 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/27966_117052458316629_1228939_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=pUsAvuOPlC8AX8lJves&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=132693c91df5082422f88b91de118a9b&oe=5FA0B128 [Accessed 5 October 2020]

Websites

[2] IKKU (2020) Invitational 2015 [Internet] Available from: http://www.ikku.ie/results/2015%20invitational.pdf [Accessed 20 March 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Wills, John Morahan, John Kane and Louise Wills (nee Kenny).

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Last Updated: 20 March 2021

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Irish Kenpo Karate Union Dublin Open 2019

Irish Kenpo Karate Union Logo [Reference: 1]

Dublin, March 2019

Medal Winners Girls

GradeGoldSilverBronze
KU00 Girls
Kumite 6/7 Years		Thia Hannigan
(3 Rivers)		Kayley O’Reilly
(IKKU)		Sophia Carroll
(IKKU)
Victoria Harte
(Kaizen Ireland)
KU01 Girls
Kumite 8/9 Years -29 KG		Ellen Oldrey
(Kaizen Ireland)		Sarah Gordon
(IKKU)
KU02 Girls
Kumite 8/9 Years +29 KG		Kathlyn Conway
(IKKU)		Tammy Porter
(3 Rivers)		Ciara Kasco
(IKKU)
Kaitlin Quinn
(IKKU)
KU03 Girls Kumite
10-11 Years -33 Kg		Asha Reen
(Kaizen Ireland)		Lola Shortt
(Kaizen Ireland)		Lucy Mulhern
(IKKU)
Tam Roche
(Pat Rockett MA Waterford)
KU04 Girls Kumite
10-11 Years +33Kg		Keri Robert-Shaw
(Yamakai) Scotland		Lauren Wallace
(3 Rivers)		Kate Hilliard
(IKKU)
Kodi Connolly
(3 Rivers)
KU05 Girls Kumite
12-13 Years -42 Kg		Lily Sheeran
(IKKU)		Megan Flynn
(IKKU)		Jessica Quinn
(IKKU)
Kamile Uogalaite
(IKKU)
KU06 Girls Kumite
12-13 Years +42 Kg		Ava Clare
(Kaizen Ireland)		Sadhbh O’Brien
(Ireland Wadokai KA)		Hannah O’Mahoney
(Zanshin Karate Portarlington)
Marsi Uwaeme
(Ireland Wadokai KA)
Irish Kenpo Karate Union Dublin Open 2019 {Reference: 2]

Medal Winners Boys

GradeGoldSilverBronze
KU00 Boys Kumite
6/7 Years		Tiernan Donaghy
(Claudy KC)		Mason Wallace
(WSKF Ireland)		White Bailey
(WIKF Ireland)
Marc O’Brien
(WSKF Ireland)
KU07 Boys Kumite
8-9 Years -29 Kg		Harry Young
(IKKU)		Josh O’Callaghan
(IKKU)		Scott Farrell
(WIKF Ireland)
KU08 Boys Kumite
8-9 Years +29 Kg		Eoin Crawford
(3 Rivers)		Conan O’Muircheartaigh
(Kaizen Ireland)		Ryan Hilliard
(IKKU)
KU09 Boys Kumite
10-11 Years -34 Kg		Cathal Kelly
(IKKU)		Tomas Kelly
(IKKU)		Davin Coleman
(IKKU)
Sean Phelan (WSKF)
KU10 Boys Kumite
10-11 Years +34 Kg		Daniel Smith
(Kaizen Ireland)		Mark Doherty
(3 Rivers)
Conor Gordon
(IKKU)
Michael Trant
(Kaizen Ireland)
KU11 Boys Kumite
12-13 Years -42 Kg		Vlad Bunduchi
(Ireland Wadokai KA)		Phoenix Banh
(Yamakai) Scotland		Sonny Walsh
(Ireland Wadokai KA)
Dylan Wallace
(WSKF Ireland)
KU12 Boys Kumite
12-13 Years +42 Kg		Leigh O’Sullivan
(WSKF Ireland)		Tuan Power
(IKKU)		Eoin Danskin
(Yamakai) Sco
Irish Kenpo Karate Union Dublin Open 2019 {Reference: 2]

Medal Winners Female

GradeGoldSilverBronze
KU13 Female Cadet
Kumite -47 Kg		Ashling Corkery
(IKKU)		Aoife Cleary
(IKKU)		Emma Gibbons
(IKKU)
Lynda Gahan
(Pat Rockett MA Waterford)
KU14 Female Cadet
Kumite -54 Kg		Clodagh Cullen
(Pat Rockett MA Waterford)		Emma Dolan
(3 Rivers)		Simone Tonnar
(Yamakai) Scotland
KU15 Female Cadet
Kumite +54 Kg		Natasha Doherty
(3 Rivers)		Kelly Kenna
(WSKF Ireland)		Brianna Heylmann
(Pat Rockett MA Waterford)
Zoe McDermott
(WSKF Ireland)
KU18 Female Junior
Kumite -59 Kg		Katelyn Kenny
(WSKF Ireland)		Ayla O’Sullivan
(IKKU)		Kate Mulhern
(IKKU)
Jessie O’Reilly
(IKKU)
KU19 Female Junior
Kumite +59 Kg		Rachel Murphy
(IKKU)		Jessica Cotter
(IKKU)		Erin Kerrigan
(Claudy KC)
Irish Kenpo Karate Union Dublin Open 2019 {Reference: 2]

Medal Winners Male

GradeGoldSilverBronze
KU20 Male Cadet
Kumite -52 Kg		Anthony Kelly
(IKKU)		Jack Donaghey
(Strabane Shotokan)		Danny Byrne
(WIKF Ireland)
Ryan Coleman
(IKKU)
KU21 Male Cadet
Kumite -57 Kg		Logan Chilton
(Yamakai) Scotland		Milo Crean
(WIKF Ireland Nth		Ali Ahmed
(Welsh Karate Kai) Wales
Paddy O’Brien
(IKKU)
KU22 Male Cadet
Kumite -63 Kg		Anes Chaal
(Kaizen ireland)		Ryan Durning
(Ireland Wadokai KA)		Rian Fitzpatrick
(WSKF Ireland)
Yasser Labreche
(Kaizen Ireland)
KU24 Male Cadet
Kumite +70 Kg		Harry Barham
(IKKU)		Lee Sheridan
(WSKF Ireland)		Quinlan Maye
(Ireland Wadokai KA)
Cathal Breathnach
(Kaizen Ireland)
KU26 Male Junior
Kumite -61 Kg		Hiue Power
(IKKU)		David Gannon
(WSKF Ireland)		Reece Mabe
(Welsh Karate Kai) Wales
David Crilly
(IKKU)
KU27 Male Junior
Kumite +61 Kg		Kacper Askuntowicz
(IKKU)		James Renehan
(WSKF Ireland)		Ciaran Curry
(Claudy KC)
Irish Kenpo Karate Union Dublin Open 2019 {Reference: 2]

Medal Winners Female Senior

GradeGoldSilverBronze
KU31 Female Senior
Kumite +61 Kg		Shauna Mullaney
(IKKU)		Aoife Kelly
(Ireland Wadokai KA)		Karolina Askuntowicz
(IKKU)
Caradh O’Donovan
(IKKU)
KU33 Female Senior
Kumite +61 Kg		Justyne Collins
(IKKU)		Lauren Duffy
(IKKU)		Rowen O’Hara
(Saggart KC)
Laoise Geaney
(IKKU)
Irish Kenpo Karate Union Dublin Open 2019 {Reference: 2]

Medal Winners Male Senior

GradeGoldSilverGold
KU35 Male Senior
Kumite -67 Kg		Conor O’Sullivan
(WSKF Ireland)		Ruadhri Collins
(IKKU)		Conor Doherty
(Claudy KC)
David Gahan
(Pat Rockett MA Waterford)
KU36 Male Senior
Kumite -75 Kg		Greg Macauley
(Yamakai) Scotland		Sam Wheeldon
(WSKF Ireland)		Reece Owens
(WIKF Ireland)
David O’Donnell
(Ireland Wadokai KA)
KU39 Male Veteran
Kumite		Eamonn Yore
(Ireland Wadokai KA)		Paul Barham
(IKKU)
KU40 Male Senior
Novice		Rory O’Riordan
(IKKU)		Paul Carroll
(IKKU)		Michael Walsh
(IKKU)
Irish Kenpo Karate Union Dublin Open 2019 {Reference: 2]

Note: Club in parentheses ( ). All Ireland except where indicated in Italics.

Report

The Irish Kenpo Karate Union Open 2019, held in Dublin featured fighters from Scorland (Yamakai) and Wales (Welsh Karate Kai) as well as Ireland.

In the Girls Kumite, Kaizen Ireland won three Gold Medals, IKKU took two Gold Medals, and 3 Rivers and Yamakai (Scotland) one each. In the Boys Kumite, IKKU won two Gold Medals with 5 Clubs winning one each (Kaizen Ireland, Wadokai Ireland Karate Association, WSKF Ireland, 3 Rivers and Claudy Karate Club).

The Female Cadet to Junior Section saw two of the five Gold Medals go to IKKU, with WSKF Ireland, Pat Rockett Martial Arts Waterford and 3 Rivers obtaining one each. In the Male Cadet to Junior Section IKKU won four Gold Medals, Yamakai from Scotland won one and Kaizen Ireland one.

The Senior Female Gold Medals both went to IKKU (Shauna Mullaney and Justyne Collins), while in the Male Senior Conor O’Sullivan (WSKF Ireland) and Greg Macauley (Yamakai – Scotland) took the two Gold Medals. In the Male Senior Novice there was one Gold Medal on Offer, won by Rory O’Riordan IKKU), and in the Male Veteran, Eamonn Yore (Ireland Wadokai Kartate Association) took the one Gold Medal on offer.

References:

Logos

[1] Irish Kenpo Karate Union Facebook (2020) Profile Picture, April 29, 2010 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/27966_117052458316629_1228939_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=pUsAvuOPlC8AX8lJves&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=132693c91df5082422f88b91de118a9b&oe=5FA0B128 [Accessed 5 October 2020]

Websites

[2] IKKU (2020)Dublin Open 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.sportdata.org/karate/set-online/popup_main.php?popup_action=results&vernr=3973&active_menu=calendar [Accessed 5 October 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Wills, John Morahan, John Kane and Louise Wills (nee Kenny).

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Last Updated: 5 October 2020

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International Japan Karate Association Ireland | Irish National Championships 2000

Thurles, 1-2 April 2000

Team Medal Winners

Grade1st2nd3rd
Senior Team KumiteDrangan/CloneenWaterfordMitchelstown
Senior Team KalaBlarneyAbbeyfeale–
Junior Team KumiteCastlebar––
Junior Team KalaCloneenBlarneyBlarney

Reference: [1]

Men’s & Boys Medal Winners

Grade1st2nd3rd
Men Senior Black Belt KumiteP. Whyte (Fermoy)K. Sullivan (Mitchelstown)L. Griffin (Blarney)
Men Kumite Purple to BrownJ. Harrington (Waterford)––
U19 MenLiam Griffin (Blarney)S. Parker (Youghal)R. Fitzgerald (Pilltown)
U19 Men Beginner to Purple BeltI. O’Sullivan (Fermoy)K. Doyle (Pilltown)M. Hennessey (Fermoy)
Senior Beginner to 9th KyuJ. Coleman (Fermoy)J. Hanley (Fermoy) P. O’Dwyer (Tuam)
U 4’6″ Kumite MenA. Duffy (Castlebar)––
Junior 5-Point AttackB. Morrissey (Mullingar)––
U 4’6″ Kumite MenB. Morrissey (Mullingar) & T. Greeney (Athea)––
Boys U 4’6″M. Sheehan (Mitchelstown)––

Reference: [1]

Ladies & Girls Medal Winners

Grade1st2nd3rd
Ladies Senior KumiteN. O’Sullivan (Fermoy)C. King (Tuam)M. Martin (Fermoy)
Senior Kala Purple to BrownD. Healy (Blarney)M. Scully (Tullamore)G. McGrath (Tullamore)
Junior KalaA. Tobin (Portlaoise)––
U 4’6″ Kumite LadiesL. McAuliffe (Athea)––
Girls Over 4’6″ KumiteM. Moloney (Drangan-Cloneen)––
Junior Kala Green-PurleM. Whyte (Athea)––

Reference: [1]

References:

Sources:

[1] Anon. (2000) “Karate” Irish Independent Monday, April 3, 2000. pg. 40

Note: Past editions of the Irish Independent are available to view at the Irish Newspaper Archive: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jimmy.

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