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Congradulations to all members of the team who travelled to Groningen, Holland in October to compete in the International Tang Soo Do Championships.

Competitors line out before competition.
This was a very big event with teams from over 12 different countries. The competition ran over 2 days and our team got to meet fellow Tang Soo Do students, instructors & Masters from all over the world. Competition was very
tought as competitors took part in sparring, forms and breaking divisions.

Sparring divisions.

James Meaney prepares for his sparring division.

Master Galligan refereeing at the tournament.

Master Galligan with award for his efforts refereeing at the tournament.
Members of the Irish team arrived in Holland days before the competition to avail of the oppertunity to train with Grand Master Giacobbe at his seminar along and other international competitors.

Members of our team with Grandmaster Giacobbe(USA), Master Lee(Holland) & Master Dom Penn(USA) after seminar.

James Meaney with kids group at seminar.

Members of Irish team took part in a seminar with members from other teams including Holland, Greece, Germany, Italy & USA.
Our team members were Master Galligan as team instructor, Master Daly, Mr Pat Forde, Mr Kevin Browne , Mr Leonard Murphy, Mr David Meaney and his son James Meaney. With some of the teams competing having over 120 team members the Irish team was the smallest team competing but all of our team came away from the competition very happy and proud having performed very well.

Relaxing after the competition.

Members of our team at the Championship dinner.
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