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Fighting Irish Style

October 25, 20251 min read

☘️Fighting Irish Style!☘️

winning gold in karate

What a weekend it’s been!

We were off on our travels last Friday to Dublin for The Irish Open 2025 – One of the biggest karate tournaments! 💪

Massive congrats to Obi, Gabby, Marcus and Daria for fighting their way to the quarter finals in Kumite! 👏

💥Amy, Declan, and Alice showed real determination and spirit in their categories, with great performances all round!

🥇And bringing home the gold in Kata; an emerald in the clover – was Daria! ☘️

She dazzled the judges with Seichin, Kousoukun Dai, Seipai, and Bassai Dai. Incredible!

A huge thank you to ONAKAI @karate_ireland for a brilliantly organised event! We’re so grateful to have been part of such an amazing international competition and can’t wait for the opportunity to go back.

#IrishOpen2025#KarateFamily#ProudTeam#Kumite#Kata#TeamSpirit#ONAKAI#Karate#KClub

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🥋 Qualified Martial Artist with Heart I’m a 2nd Dan Black Belt, a BCKA Approved Instructor, and a Level 3 Certified Teacher — but more importantly, I make sure every child feels excited to show up, eager to learn, and proud of what they achieve. 🛡️ Certified Child Protection & Safeguarding Professional Your child’s safety is my highest priority. I hold certifications in NSPCC Child Protection, Anti-Bullying, Wellbeing in Sport, and I’m also a Safeguarding Officer. I create an environment where kids feel safe, supported, and never judged. 📚 Former Childline Volunteer & Emotional Mentor Having supported young people through difficult moments as a Childline Counsellor, I understand the emotional pressures many kids face today. Whether it’s anxiety, low self-esteem, or difficulty expressing themselves — I meet each child where they are, with compassion and care. 🩹 Health, Safety & First Aid Trainer With a Level 3 First Aid Assessor qualification, I ensure that every class runs with professional-level health and safety practices in place — and with the calm, nurturing presence that children need to thrive.

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