This is not a general Random Karate Club this is a KISSAKI-KAI KARATE-DO: CLUB.. All about Rediscovering the Fighting Function of Karate (and its Forms). Karate has long been considered a practical and effective form of unarmed self-defense. However the sad truth is that most of the karate practiced today is so misguided, so diluted and so ritualistic, that it can get you killed in a real fight.
Fortunately not all of karate's original combat value has been lost, due to various factors (it was watered down and its credibility has suffered as a result) ........We take it back to it's original practical purpose and effectiveness ..... '
Sensei Vince Morris has spent decades analysing karate kata (forms) and cross-referencing their movements with his extensive knowledge of kyusho-jutsu (pressure-point striking) and the "Rules of Combat", which apply to all unscored, un-supervised or un-refereed violent confrontations. The result is Kissaki-Kai a branch of Karate dedicated exclusively to the real combat applications of traditional karate technique. The principles of Kissaki Kai can be applied to any martial art to enhance its effectiveness. Club Primary Instructor is
Gerard Smullen; 5th Dan (Godan) Kissaki Kai Karate,
4th Dan (Yondan) in Wado Ryu Karate (Welsh Bushi-Kai, & Ulster Karate Federation),* Level two coach in Martial Arts, National Coaching & Training Centre, Irish Sports Council, and National Coaching Development Programme (Irish Martial arts Commission).,
ACS Award in Sports Coaching, Sports Coach UK, Northern Ireland Sports Council
Law Enforcement Training tutor certificate First aid and CPR certificates, including; occupational first aid, first aid skills and emergency aid,& Garda Vetting.
44 years training in Wado-Ryu & Kissaki Kai Karate, 37 years as primary club organiser/instructor,
National Certificates in Health & Safety awareness and in Child protection
Former Chairman of the Ulster Karate Federation
18 years of Competition (Kumite)
2 years training in Freestyle sports competition(karate/kickboxing)
World Karate Council, Referee 1998-1999-2000
Senior WKC Tatami Referee for Female senior open & heavyweight European Kumite Finals in Bratislava 1998
Ulster Karate Council Referee to 2007
Ulster Karate Federation referee 2006 to 2011
WUKO Kata Judge
Certificate in Reality-based Personal Protection - Knife Survival
