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Our people have been together training for a long time , since the late 80's. Over the
years we have a lot of picture and articles that detail our history and memories that stand out for us. We are currently compiling these pictures
and articles & will be adding more to this page over the coming weeks.
Most of the pictures added to date are from Master Galligans collection but as we get more picture from the other black belts and members they will be added to this page.
Pictured below is a young Master Galligan in his Tae Kwon Do days.
A younger Master Galligan.
A younger Master Galligan.
Pictured below Master Galligan performs a split kick in class.
Master Galligan performs a split kick.
Mr Forde & Master Daly were 2 of Master Galligans first students and in his first black belt group. They are both with Master Galligan since his Tae Kwon Do days. Both are Senior Instructors in the association with Master Galligan.
Below Mr Forde demonstrates a jump side kick and side kick at his class in Hospital.
Mr Forde demonstrates jump side kick.
Mr Forde demonstrates a side kick.
Below Master Daly is photographed performing a flying kick. This picture is featured in www.tangsoodoworld.com .
Master Daly performs a flying kick.
The picture below is from an old news paper clipping of one of the first charity demonstrations we did.
High round house kick at old charity demo.
Master Galligan and Mr Keith O'Donnell are life long friends and have been training together for over 28 years. Below Master Galligan demonstrates a jump back kick, also in picture is Mr O'Donnell.
Jump Back kick.
Pictured below is Mr Keith O'Donnell in class..
Keith in Class.
Below Master Galligan prepares to double board break. This picture is taken in Claughaun GAA club in 1994.
Holding the board are Adrian Kearns, Tony Allen, Pat Forde & Chris Sparling
Board breaking in Claughaun.
Master Galligan below stretches in class using the furniture.
Splits using the furniture!.
The picture below shows Master Galligan as a beginner practicing his kicks in his shed at home in Southhill.
A teenage Master Galligan training at home.
The article below is from the Limerick Leader newspaper, this article was run after the first black belt grading. Included in picture is Master Galligan (first on left) , Mr Forde ( back row, first on right) and Master Daly(back row second on right).
Limerick Leader article 1995.
When President Mary McAleese visited a class being run by Master Galligan in his home parish of Southhill
the visit made the National newspapers.
President McAleese article from National Newspaper.
In 1999 Master Galligan travelled to the USA to take part in Grand Master Kims
World Championships, below performs his form at Grand Master Kims Championships.
Master Galligan in Competition.
At the Championships Master Galligan was very successful placing 2nd in Forms & 2nd
in sparring. Master Galligan was also presented with a special award for his Fighting Spirit.
Pictured below is Master Galligan with the other Award Winners in his division.
Also in picture with Master Galligan is Grand Master Kim and Mr Zack Woon from England.
While at the Championships Master Galligan also attended a seminar with GrandMaster Kim's other black belts.
Pictured below is the group at the seminar
1999 Seminar - Master Galligan is on the far right of the picture.
In the group picture below with Master Galligan is Zack Woon, GM Kims son & Mr Tony Johnson.
1999 Seminar - Master Galligan & friends.
Master Galligan pictured on set with Jackie Chan.
Master Galligan on set with Jackie Chan.
Pictured below is Mr Forde with Limerick professional boxer Jamie Power. Jamie was one of Master Galligans first students
and a life long friend of Mr Forde, Master Galligan & Master Daly. After a number of years training under Master Galligan Jamie went on to box and has a long list
of boxing acheivements including boxing for Ireland,competing successfully in the Golden Gloves in New York. Jamie turned pro in 2008 and continues to fight. Jamie
is a great friend to those in our Association and highly respected by all those who know him.
Pat Forde with friend pro-boxer Jamie Power in Tallaght after Jamie secured another win by KO.
Master Galligan & Grand Master Kim relax in Bunratty Castle on GrandMaster Kims first trip to Ireland.
Master Galligan with Grand Master Kim in Bunratty Castle.
Grand Master Kim and Jim Kemmy, 1995 Mayor of Limerick Jim Kemmy.
Grand Master Kim with Mayor Jim Kemmy(1995).
Master Galligan below performs several different techniques.
Master Galligan demonstrates a kicking and locking double technique.
Master Galligan performs a spinning straight leg back kick
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