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Intermediate Student of the Month June ’23

Intermediate Student of the Month June ’23

Congratulations to MJ for becoming “Intermediate Student of the Month” for June ’23 ...more

News & Updates ,Uncategorized &Student Of The Month

June 04, 20230 min read

Elite Karate Academy March Newsletter

Elite Karate Academy March Newsletter

11th March 2023 Elite Karate Academy Newsletter March 2023 Welcome to the March newsletter of 2023. ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

March 11, 20234 min read

December Newsletter 2022

December Newsletter 2022

Welcome to the final newsletter of 2022 and may I wish you, your family and all our students a very Happy Christmas. Thank you for your continued support of the Academy throughout 2022, and I hope I ... ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

December 05, 20225 min read

December 2021 Newsletter

December 2021 Newsletter

Happy Christmas Everyone!!! We are coming to the end of another crazy year, and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and thank you all for your support throughout these difficult time... ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

November 26, 20224 min read

Elite Karate Academy Newsletter

Elite Karate Academy Newsletter

Welcome to this year’s 1st newsletter. I am pleased to announce with covid restrictions lifted that Elite Karate Academy is returning to more like its former days. We have a lot coming up over the n... ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

February 23, 20224 min read

Newsletter Oct ’21

Newsletter Oct ’21

Just a general news update for Elite Karate Academy October 2021 I would (once again) like to thank each and every one of you for your support of Elite Karate Academy throughout these challenging tim... ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

October 08, 20215 min read

Understanding Edged Weapons Defence

Understanding Edged Weapons Defence

Knife fighting as portrayed in the movies is a fallacy and one that will get you injured or killed if it is your idea of self defence against an edged weapon. There are some basic rules when is comes... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept &Training Info

March 07, 202116 min read

Martial Arts Don’t Teach Good Self-Defence

Martial Arts Don’t Teach Good Self-Defence

Firstly, a clarification on terminology. I recognise that the majority of the general public, happily and ignorantly use the phrase Self-Defence. For reasons that will become apparent later, I do n... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

March 01, 202114 min read

Self-Defense And The Law

Self-Defense And The Law

Self Defence & The Law The “Essence of Self Defence is a thin list of things that might get you out alive when you are already screwed.” SGT Rory Miller. Self Defence is a big topic covering areas su... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

February 17, 202120 min read

Handling Fear & The Chemical Response

Handling Fear & The Chemical Response

Fear, what is it good for? To misquote Frankie goes to Hollywood. Well, quite a lot. It can be thrilling. Make us feel alive? Keep us alive? Get us killed. Oh wait, that’s the bad one. And that... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

February 13, 20218 min read

New Procedures Post Covid-19

New Procedures Post Covid-19

New Procedure for Dojo Elite Karate Academy ...more

News & Updates

July 13, 20201 min read

Zen Moments – A Thought for the Day

Zen Moments – A Thought for the Day

Learn to respond, not react “Come to the edge,” he said. “We are afraid,” they said. “Come to the edge,” he said. They came. He pushed them. And they flew ...more

News & Updates ,Elite Mental Training

April 29, 20206 min read

All 3 Life Lessons Series Books Now Available In The Dojo

All 3 Life Lessons Series Books Now Available In The Dojo

Your mind can make your life a heaven or a hell. It can push you to the heights of success or sabotage your dreams. Does life feel like you are swimming upstream not with the flow? Life can damage you... ...more

News & Updates ,Elite Mental Training

April 07, 20205 min read

Important Update

Important Update

As you may have heard Clondalkin St Patrick’s Day parade has been postponed. So the Academy will not be walking next Tuesday. There will be no classes on St Patrick’s Day, all other classes continue... ...more

News & Updates

March 10, 20202 min read

Respect

Respect

Esteem, give it to others, earn it for yourself. Lesson 1 This relates back to our 1st word of the week, Courtesy. This is an extra special courtesy. Self-esteem means you feel good aout yourself and ... ...more

News & Updates ,Word of the week

February 18, 20201 min read

Knowledge

Knowledge

We explain that knowledge is everything we know and learn. We ask how do we get knowlede? We learn in school, from other people, from TV and movies. We gain knowledge by studying martial arts. We teac... ...more

News & Updates ,Word of the week

February 10, 20201 min read

New Year Newsletter 2020

New Year Newsletter 2020

This email newsletter will hopefully keep you up to date with all you need to know about what’s going on in Elite Karate Academy over the coming months of 2020. Please feel free to share this newslet... ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

January 15, 20206 min read

Social Vs A-social Violence

Social Vs A-social Violence

Self Defence is an open system. In a closed system there are known factors and there are right and wrong answers based on these factors. In an open system there are many ways to be right and wrong. ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

January 09, 20203 min read

Christmas Newsletter 2019

Christmas Newsletter 2019

Welcome to our Christmas Newsletter. Just a few brief notes on up-coming events between now and Christmas and into next year. ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

November 22, 20197 min read

Black Friday Sale

Black Friday Sale

Sign up for our Children or Adult Beginner’s Class (new students only) for three months membership and get 10% off and a free karate suit. Sign up before the offer ends on 20th December 2019 and start... ...more

News & Updates ,Special Offer

November 21, 20190 min read

Cardio Combat Boot Camps Returns

Cardio Combat Boot Camps Returns

We’re Back!!! Cardio Combat Returns 7th October 2019 2 classes per week. 7-8pm Monday & 10am-11.15am Saturday 10 weeks course – Bonus free class – Only €120 ...more

News & Updates

September 20, 20190 min read

Dojo Kun No 11: Learn to let go, happiness comes from inside

Dojo Kun No 11: Learn to let go, happiness comes from inside

Learn to let go, happiness comes from inside ...more

News & Updates ,Dojo Kun Lessons

July 08, 20190 min read

Taikyoku Kata – The 8 Directions

Taikyoku Kata – The 8 Directions

Taikyoku Kata Lower block then step forward and punch all in junzuki stance in direction 3 & 6 do three punches with a kiai (spirit shout) on last punch ...more

News & Updates ,Training Info

June 18, 20190 min read

Summer Body Boot Camp 8 Week Course

Summer Body Boot Camp 8 Week Course

Get in shape for Summer with our “Summer Body Bootcamp” 8 weeks to Get Fit, Lose Weight and Feel Great. Only €60 ...more

News & Updates

April 17, 20190 min read

Summer Body Bootcamp 8 Week Course

Summer Body Bootcamp 8 Week Course

Get in shape for Summer with our “Summer Body Bootcamp” 8 weeks to Get Fit, Lose Weight and Feel Great. ...more

News & Updates ,Special Offer

April 15, 20190 min read

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

They’re Back!! ...more

News & Updates

April 15, 20190 min read

ELITE KARATE ACADEMY NEWSLETTER MARCH 2019

ELITE KARATE ACADEMY NEWSLETTER MARCH 2019

Our 8th Elite Karate Academy Expo will take place on Sunday 14th of April between 2pm-6pm, in the Clayton Hotel. Liffey Valley. Doors open at 1.30pm. All students will be taking part, those not gradi... ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

March 06, 20195 min read

Sakura Kata Slow Version

Sakura Kata Slow Version

Sakura Kata Slow Version ...more

News & Updates ,Training Info

February 19, 20190 min read

Pain is a great teacher, but no ones wants to attend class.

Pain is a great teacher, but no ones wants to attend class.

Elite Karate Academy teaches traditional Wado Ryu Karate-Do (The Way of Harmony). We know correct training leads to character development and self improvement and is more than simply fighting. Learni... ...more

News & Updates ,Elite Mental Training

January 28, 20193 min read

ELITE KARATE ACADEMY NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2019

ELITE KARATE ACADEMY NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2019

This email newsletter will hopefully keep you up to date with all you need to know about what’s going on in Elite Karate Academy over the coming months of 2019. Please feel free to share this newslet... ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

January 18, 20196 min read

New Year Special Offer On Adult Classes

New Year Special Offer On Adult Classes

Do You Want To Feel Safer, Have More Confidence, Higher Self-Esteem, Better Discipline, Increased Fitness And A Happier More Positive Outlook On Life? Our Teenage/Adult Karate Classes Are For You? Joi... ...more

News & Updates ,Special Offer

January 03, 20191 min read

Back To School Special

Back To School Special

Build Your Childs Confidence, Self Esteem, Social Skills and Discipline. ...more

News & Updates ,Special Offer

January 03, 20191 min read

The Group Monkey Dance a lethal game

The Group Monkey Dance a lethal game

The GMD is another dominance game very different from the individual monkey dance. In this ritual, members of the group compete for status and to show their loyalty to the group by showing how viciou... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

November 29, 20181 min read

Self Defence Concepts Part 3/4 – Free online course Fight Psychology

Self Defence Concepts Part 3/4 – Free online course Fight Psychology

In a fight or self defense situation attitude is everything, technique or skill sets are beneficial and will reduce your risk of attack and injury, but the right attitude will determine whether you su... ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

November 14, 20188 min read

Karate as a counselling technique and for personal development.

Karate as a counselling technique and for personal development.

Most people have a basic knowledge of Karate, usually derived from their portrayal in the cinema. Karate chops, flying kicks, funny noises and wise old men. And it is general accepted or understood ... ...more

News & Updates ,Elite Mental Training

November 07, 201811 min read

Halloween grading and class times

Halloween grading and class times

Just a quick note about classes times and gradings over the Halloween break. ...more

News & Updates

October 12, 20183 min read

10 reasons why every child should do Karate-Do?

10 reasons why every child should do Karate-Do?

With the range of martial arts classes available in Dublin, there are kid’s classes for every personality type and interest. Karate is one of the most popular and well known martial arts and offers m... ...more

News & Updates

October 04, 20183 min read

Self Defense – Things you need to know

Self Defense – Things you need to know

Essence of Self Defense is a thin list of things that might get you out alive when you are already screwed. SGT Rory Miller. ...more

News & Updates ,Online Self Defense Concept

September 24, 20183 min read

While – Yellow Tip – Yellow Belt Gradings

While – Yellow Tip – Yellow Belt Gradings

The following list of Students are eligible to grade for their next grade. Gradings will take place on their first class next week between 2nd and 4th of July and they’ll receive their results in the... ...more

News & Updates

June 25, 20181 min read

Elite Karate Summer Camp

Elite Karate Summer Camp

Check out the details for this year’s Elite Karate Summer Camps. Limited Places, that will full fast. Don’t delay. ...more

News & Updates

May 02, 20180 min read

New Teenager/Adult Beginner Karate Class

New Teenager/Adult Beginner Karate Class

Teenager/Adult ...more

News & Updates

May 02, 20180 min read

“Children Don’t Quit Karate, Parents Do”

“Children Don’t Quit Karate, Parents Do”

“Children don’t quit Karate, Parents do.” If you want your child to benefit or even receive their black belt and more, than you as a parent need to have a black belt commitment too. ...more

News & Updates ,Dojo Kun Lessons

April 30, 20182 min read

Elite Karate Academy Newsletter March 2018

Elite Karate Academy Newsletter March 2018

ELITE KARATE ACADEMY NEWSLETTER MARCH 2018 ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

March 06, 20188 min read

ELITE KARATE ACADEMY NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2018

ELITE KARATE ACADEMY NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2018

This email newsletter will hopefully keep you up to date with all you need to know about what’s going on in Elite Karate Academy over the coming months. ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

February 19, 20187 min read

Special Offer On Competition Equipment

Special Offer On Competition Equipment

Order your equipment in time for the competition ...more

News & Updates ,Special Offer

February 12, 20180 min read

School Special Offer 10% Off 3 Month Term

School Special Offer 10% Off 3 Month Term

If your child attends a local school and new to the Academy they can receive a special 10% discount on our 3 month term. To avail of this offer simply mention your schools name when joining and ask f... ...more

News & Updates ,Special Offer

February 12, 20182 min read

The Music of Life

The Music of Life

When listening to music. We don’t skip to the end of the piece of music because it is where all the ideas come together. ...more

News & Updates ,Elite Mental Training

February 05, 20181 min read

January 2018 Darragh Power

January 2018 Darragh Power

Student Name: Darragh Power ...more

News & Updates ,Student Of The Month

February 02, 20180 min read

The Real Voyage Of Discovery – Thoughts become behavior, which becomes dreams

The Real Voyage Of Discovery – Thoughts become behavior, which becomes dreams

People love to use the phrase YOLO (You Only Live Once). But they are quite mistaken, You Only Die Once. Each day we are born again. Each day we are given a choice to change our lives or make them ... ...more

News & Updates ,Elite Mental Training

January 29, 20183 min read

Mushin

Mushin

Mushin (無心; Japanese mushin; English translation “no mind”) is a mental state into which trained martial artists are said to enter during combat. They also practice this mental state during everyday a... ...more

News & Updates ,Elite Mental Training

January 22, 20184 min read

Concepts v Techniques

Concepts v Techniques

Every technique you learn has a particular application but also has an underlying theory or concept. Lower grades learn individual techniques and over time build up an arsenal of weapons, defenses or... ...more

News & Updates ,Elite Mental Training

January 16, 20182 min read

Elite Karate Academy Newsletter January 2018

Elite Karate Academy Newsletter January 2018

Welcome to our January Newsletter. I hope you all had a wonderful Xmas and may 2018 bring you joy and happiness. ...more

News & Updates ,News Letters

January 15, 20185 min read

Special Offer – 3 Month Term 10% Discount

Special Offer – 3 Month Term 10% Discount

tart The Journey Today.. Adult & Children Classes.. Special Offer 10% Off 3 Month Term In January Only. Build Confidence, Self-Esteem & Self Belief. Our Specialist Child Programs Teach Character Devel... ...more

News & Updates

January 08, 20180 min read

Cardio Combat Fitness Classes Special Offer

Cardio Combat Fitness Classes Special Offer

Cardio Combat Fitness Class. Special Offer 1 Month Trial (8Classes) Only €40 In January. New Members Welcome Now. Beginner – Advanced Go At Your Pace. Lose Weight & Get Fit. Mix Of Circuits, Core, Fit... ...more

News & Updates

January 08, 20180 min read

Christmas Gift Ideas and Discount Deals

Christmas Gift Ideas and Discount Deals

Christmas Gift Ideas. Please order early to insure delivery from wholesaler. Check out our deals at the bottom of page. ...more

News & Updates

November 14, 20171 min read