Guest Instructor: Hayden Meredith Sensei

Grading & Training Weekend

We are delighted to welcome Hayden Meredith Sensei for a special training and grading weekend at Ealaín Karate Dojo.

📍 SATURDAY 22nd

Venue

Ealaín Karate Dojo
Unit 1, Sligo Airport Business Park
Strandhill, F91 HR3P

Schedule

Parent & Child Class

Training: 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Grading: 4:00pm – 4:30pm

Adults & High Grades

Training: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Grading: 6:30pm – 7:00pm

📍 SUNDAY 23rd

Venue

Knocknarea Arena
Ash Ln, Ballytivnan
Sligo, F91 YW50

Schedule

White Stripes, Orange & Red Belts

Training: 10:00am – 11:00am
Grading: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Yellow to Brown Belts

Training: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Grading: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

✅ Grading Checklist

Before attending, please ensure:

• HDKI Ireland Annual Registration is up to date

• Grading fee has been paid

• Dogis (uniforms) are compulsory

• Students are practising at home (see training videos)

HDKI Ireland Annual Registration

Each student must have an up-to-date registration with the HDKI.

• If grading for the first time, you must register.

• If you already have a licence, you may need to renew (search “HDKI” in your emails to check your last registration date).

👉 Register or renew here:
hdkiireland.org/licence-registration/

Grading FAQs

What are Gradings?

Gradings are an important part of every young karateka’s journey. Students perform the techniques they have been learning in class to attempt to achieve their next grade.

What happens at a grading?

Students will train for one hour alongside members from our other venues and learn from different instructors and Senseis.

They will then perform their grading syllabus, receive feedback on their performance, and be presented with their achieved grade.

Can family members watch?

Absolutely. We encourage family members to attend and see what students have been learning in class.