Strabane Shotokan Karate Club

Michael McGlynn takes to the tatami at approximately 1.45pm Irish time. You can follow the action live on YouTube. Tatami 2 Pool 2.
He’s representing Ireland at the WKF Workd Championships being held in Bialsko-Biała Poland.
He competes in the boys cadets -70kg category.
Let’s go Michael 💪💪💪🤞🤞.

This event is suitable for less experienced competitors too.

We had two worthy winners of our Tiger Of The Month for last month. Congratulations to Michael Devenney and Saoirse Sumner-Mellon!
Pictured also are our junior coaches Ben and Eve.

Best wishes to Sensei James who ties the knot today with Laura!

The National children’s KATA championships will take place in Dublin on Sunday 4th October.
Ask Sensei Simon for further info.

We hope everyone had a nice summer.
Our regular schedule returns this week commencing Tuesday.
Re the Tigers Sensei James is busy with wedding preparations but the class will continue with Sensei Simon until he is back in action in October.
New starts are welcome for all classes however preference will be given to existing members if numbers are tight.

Well done 👏 Jim.

Jim O'Neill from Strabane, has opened up about the most challenging rescue he has ever faced, one which could have resulted in a major maritime tragedy.
https://bbc.in/46jeFOi

Kumite class back on today at 6 Juniors and Seniors.

One of Jim’s other heroic achievements was obtaining his brown belt in Shotokan karate in the 1980s 😊.
He was always destined for great things.
Well done Jim 👏.

Meet Strabane's Jim O'Neill - Coast Guard Hero
🕶️The Mark Patterson Show🕶️
[12.00]

Strabane man Jim O'Neill has just been awarded the 2026 Billy Deacon Search and Rescue Memorial Trophy. The prestigious UK and Ireland accolade is for his bravery as a winchman and paramedic. Jim's actions helped save a crew of 14 from a beleagured fishing boat off the Kerry coast last December.

Jim has been talking to me at length about the whole remarkable episode. Today, midday on Foyle.

[pic: Ulster Herald]

This would be a great day for anyone competing in the Irish Open in September 💪.
Liaise with Sensei James on this.

🏆🥋 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙆𝙪𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧 🥋🏆

A full day dedicated to kumite with technical coaching, live sparring, and plenty of opportunities to develop your skills.
🌟 Hosted by Sensei Dermot McFeely 🌟

👉 Technical & Tactical Training
👉 Scenario Prep
👉 Practice Matches - with scoreboards & referees

Spaces are limited, so don't leave it too late! Scan the QR code or click on the link attached; https://forms.gle/P8fbMuPv5NRMem98A

Getting competition ready for the second half of 2026 👊


.. open to all clubs