Castaheany TKD Scchool would like to say goodbye to Eric Barkman who is leaving Ireland for Canada.

In 2006 adult classes started in Castaheany Taekwon-do school, Eric along with 3 others where my first students (Barbara-ann, Dee and David). For the first couple of months we had a small class, made even smaller when David left. With only 3 adult white belts in the school, St Mary Mother of Hope hall seemed very big and empty, but the 3 remained consistent in their attendance and training and kept the class going.

Along with the 2 lady members, Eric was a major part of the schools foundations and keeping the adult class alive for the first 4 months, we wish him all the luck from everyone in the school, and as quoted by Master Kavanagh “Our loss is another schools gain”. Good luck Eric, and keep in touch.( Gary Kavanagh III)

Dee and Ciaran pictured at the opening of Castaheany on Friday the 27th of June.

Don't Miss out on your chance to train with some of the UK & Ireland's top Master's, Northern Ireland's Master Paul Cutler 8th Dan and Ireland's own Master Paul Kavanagh 7th Dan. They will be holding red and blackbelt workshops in Castaheany.
Master Cutler      12th July & 9th August
Master Kavanagh 26th July & 23rd August

Each workshop will cost €25. The first class from 2.30-3.30 will cost €5 (except monthly paid members.)

There will be class for all grades before the workshop from 2.30-3.30. All welcome. For further info contact Mr Gary Kavanagh.

On Monday the 19th of May Castaheany Taekwon-Do School were presented with a cheque for €2000 sponsorship from the Bank of Scotland. Master Kavanagh 7th Dan and Paul Nolan 1st Kup were there to represent the school.

The school will use the money to purchase equipment and tracksuits.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Castaheany student Paul Nolan, who works for Bank of Scotland and put our school forward for sponsorship. We would also like to thank Bank of Scotland for their generous donation.

While reading the UKTA Today magazine I found an article on Types of Motion. Certain movements in patterns are performed in continuous, connecting, consecutive, fast or slow motion. The article had compiled all the patterns and the various types of motion they had, in handy tables.

I contacted the author of the article Seán Cattanach and he kindly has allowed us to use the info on our website. The terminology on Types of Motion is taken from 'The Dictionary of Taekwon-Do Terminology'; compiled by Sean Cattanach from The Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do (Gen. Choi) and the seminars of Grandmaster Rhee Ki-Ha.

This is valuable and helpful information for studying your patterns. There is a link to the page in the paragraph above and also on the main terminology page

We now have Taekwon-Do Tracksuits and hoodies available for sale. They are available in adults and childrens sizes.

If you are intesested in purchasing one contact Mr Kavanagh or Barbara before training.

To view more photos of the Tracksuits & hoodies click here.

Castaheany TKD School held a grading on Monday the 31st of March.There was 40 students, both senior and junior grading on the night.

The grading was conducted by Master Paul Kavanagh 7th Dan and Mr Andrew Birthisle 5th Dan, also present was Ms Nicola Daly 2nd Dan and the students chief instructor Mr Gary Kavanagh 3rd Dan.

Congratulations to all the students who were promoted.

To view the results click here>>

To view photos click here>>

Master Kavanagh travelled to Lisburn to attend Master Cutlers red and blackbelt workshop on the 5th of April.

Master Cutler shares his vast knowledge and experience of martial arts in the workshops, which cover many aspects of Taekwon-Do including fundamental movements, self defence, patterns and ground work.

If you are interested in attending next months workshop, contact Mr Kavanagh.

If anyone is interested in buying sparring pads we have Fight Rite hand pads, foot pads and head gear for sale. They are available in all sizes in blue or red. For more information click here>>>

Master Paul Cutler 8th Dan, is holding Red & Blackbelt workshops on the first weekend of every month in Lisburn N.I.

For more information ask Mr Kavanagh or visit Master Paul Cutler's website

Castaheany member Lorcan Kelly has sent an email to say hi to everyone from Israel. He will be working there for the next few months, but we will see him back in Castaheany when he returns.

On behalf of all the Instructors and students we would like to wish all the best while he is out there.

The members of Castaheany Taekwon-Do School recently took part in a grading on Monday the 22nd of October. Over 30 students were promoted in the grading. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone on their results. A full list of all the results will be online shortly. So watch this space.

To view photos of the grading results on October 27th click here

A very big congratulations to Paul Nolan who was promoted to 1st kup at a recent grading in Master Howard's, Cabra.

The grading was conducted by Master Robert Howard and Master Anthony Phelan both 8th Degree.

Paul started training in Castaheany recently and he is currently the highest graded colour belt in the school.

Well done Paul!

Well done to all students who took part in the skipathon on Monday the 20th. It was a great success.

Check out photos from the event online now in the gallery section.

Congratulations to all the Castaheany students who were promoted at the recent grading in Cabra, they are

Eric Barkman 7th Kup,

Barbara-Ann Thompson 7th Kup,

Davinia Petch 7th Kup,

Zain Chughtai 8th Kup,

To view photos click here

The junior students of Castaheany pictured with Master Paul Kavanagh 7th Degree Black Belt (Dunboyne TKD School), Mr Gary Kavanagh 3rd Degree Black Belt and Mr Mark Jordan 3rd Degree Black Belt.

Photos were taken for the Community Voice Newspaper, who are going to do an article on the school.

The annual Masters Seminar was held on May 6th in St Marks. The seminar was conducted by Senior Master Robert J Howard 8th Dan, Senior Master Anthony Phelan 8th Dan, Master Francis Barrett 7th Dan and Master Paul Kavanagh 7th Dan.

The Seminar focuses on patterns and power breaking. Congratulations to Castaheany TKD student Dee Petch who participated in the seminar. Dee is pictured receiving her certificate from Master Howard.