Mullingar self-defence coach Ken Fitzpatrick, who runs Mullingar Kyokushinkai Karate Club.

Top Mullingar karate coach to run classes at St Loman’s

Paul Hughes

Published: Tue 1 Feb 2022, 10:26 AM

Last updated: Tue 1 Feb 2022, 10:29 AM

St Loman’s GAA, Mullingar’s Healthy Club initiative, in conjunction with Mullingar self-defence instructor Ken Fitzpatrick, will be running self-defence classes at St Loman’s GAA, Lakepoint Park from later this month.

Classes begin on Tuesday February 15. Ken can cater for a maximum of 20 and a minimum eight in each class, and males and females of all ages are welcome to take part.

Ken runs a five-week Self-Protection Programme (Train the Trainer approved). It is safe for participants and there are no previous experience or specific fitness levels required.

All equipment will be supplied (pads/strike shields etc). Ken’s Tuesdays are free at present and he can instruct from 10am to 11.30am on Tuesdays at a rate of €60 per person (all-in) for a five-week programme.

Ken is Garda-vetted through ONAKAI (the Official National Amateur Karate Association of Ireland).

Contact Ken on 086 1676358.