IKKI Newinn
Introduction to the Newinn Karate Club
Tony Dolphin Sensei, 6th Dan Karate, 5th Dan Kobudo is the head instructor at the Newinn Karate club. Tony began karate in the Social Centre Gym, Ballinasloe in 1976 under Richard Hayes Se
nsei and ranked to Shodan in 1983. In 1981, he travelled to Toronto, Canada where he trained with Shihan Kei Tsumura, Chief Instructor of Canada.
Tony Sensei is the President of Itosu-kai Karatedo Ireland and is a consultant to Itosu-ryu Karatedo International Federation (IKIF). He holds a Level 1 in Karate Coaching (Coaching Ireland)) and has attended numerous refereeing courses over the years. He has also competed in Itosu-ryu World/International Championships, Tokyo 2002, Los Angeles 2005, Malaysia 2009, Osaka 2013, Shanghai 2017, Denmark 2022 and Tokyo, 2025 as a team Ireland coach.
Newinn Dojo Location: New Inn Sports Complex, New Inn, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. H53 H3C5
Class times: Karate Class: Fridays, 6.30 – 8.30pm. Beginners Classes start: Friday, 2nd October 2026, 6.30-8.30pm.
Contact: Tony Sensei on 0872608055. Email: tonydolphinn@gmail.com
Drop in any Friday before, during or after class or make contact by mobile or email.
