We’re delighted to announce the opening of a new training centre in Portmarnock. The dojo is located within the main Hall of the Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre and classes take place on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm. Instruction is provided by 4th Dan Black belt, Barry Lupton and Shihan James Banon. All are welcome. […]
Congratulations to Jiu- Jitsu Ireland student Owy Ford on being awarded his 7 kyu, Orange Belt by Kyoshi Justin Gough last Tuesday in Balbriggan. As part of the grading Owy had to fit a number of more senior grades and he handled himself very well. He caught Conor with a classic Jiu-jitsu technique…a slap […]
The South Dublin team were under pressure last night as temperatures soared and Kyoshi Ken Byrne made his presence felt on the mats. Sore bodies today!
Shihan Breffni Gaffney is over from Canada and will be taking the class in Balbriggan tonight and in Julianstown on Thursday. All students are encouraged to attend one of the training sessions as Shihan Gaffney’s class is not one to be missed.
Well desevered congratualtions to the Jujutsuka who were deservidly awarded grades at the offical ceremony in the Hombo Dojo Julianstown last night. Special mention to senior instructors, Justin Gough and Shane Breslin who were awarded the grade ranks and titles of Kyoshi and Shihan respectively.
A brilliant night had in the Balbriggan dojo last night. In addition to Shihan Gaffney sharing his skills, Sensei John Keily was awarded the rank of Yondan (4th Dan). Congratulations from all your fellow Jujitsuka.
Great news, our friend and 7th Dan AikiJutsu exponent Danny Clarkson, is returning to Dublin next week. Hanshi Lupton is facilitating a seminar in the Hombo Dojo on Saturday 23rd and training kicks off at 11am. Danny will be joined by JJI instructors and all JJI members are invited to attend.
The late Grand Master Ken Penland…. Friend and mentor to Hanshi Lupton and Jiu-Jitsu Ireland
Grand Master Ken Penland, Hanshi 10th Dan was an exceptional martial arts practitioner and enthusiast. He was the Chairman and founder of the International Shorinji Ryu Jujitsu Federation.
He began studying martial arts in the 1950s. His first instructor was his […]
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