Christmas Seminar and Grading 2026 with Stephen Farrell Sensei and Caitlin Mooney Sensei

Gradings will take place over the first weekend of December in Monread Community Centre, Naas.

Saturday 05th December 12pm to 4pm - Adults and Colour Belt Children

12:00 - arrive

12:10 to 13:30 - training with Stephen Farrell Sensei

13:40 - grading begins

16:00 finish

Orange belts will go first and may be ready to go by 2pm. Brown belts will be last.

Sunday 06th December - All White Belts (including those grading to Orange Belt)

13:00 training begins (with Caitlin Mooney Sensei

14:00 to 15:00 - grading

It is important to check with your instructor whether you are ready to grade before registering and paying. It is normal to skip a grading sometimes if not quite ready to go up to the next level.

Grading checklist​!

1. Check with your instructor first!
2. HDKI Ireland Annual Registration - must be up to date (link below)
3. Register and pay for grading.
4. Dogi (uniform) is compulsory

HDKI Ireland Annual Registration:

Each student must have an up to date registration with the HDKI. If you are grading for the first time, you will need to register. This can be done via the link below.

If you already have a licence, you may need to renew (search HDKI in your emails to see the last time you registered)

hdkiireland.org/licence-registration/

Stephen Farrell Sensei, 3rd Dan

Stephen Sensei is the head of HDKI Northern Ireland and operates a successful dojo in Lisburn. He has trained extensively and learned from several instructors during his travels all over the world, including a period of intensive training in Russia. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the HDKI community.

Caitlin Mooney Sensei, 3rd Dan

Caitlin Sensei is a full time instructor in the international headquarters of the HDKI, the Hombu Dojo, in Dublin. As the youngest and only female professional instructor in Ireland, she is already sought after for weekend seminars.

IMPORTANT: please enter the name of the STUDENT on the checkout page. Unfortunately, I do not recognise all parents' names, and cannot tell who is registered for a grading unless the students name is there.