A.I.M.A.A International Testing 2011

The A.I.M.A.A Europe International Black Belt testing is a very prestigious affair, and only held when Grandmaster Hee Il Cho is here in Europe. This year European Director, Master John Darcy hosted this event in the National Basket Ball arena in Dublin.

There where over 60 Instructors and students testing in front of the European panel which consisted of A.I.M.A.A President and Founder Grandmaster Hee Il Cho 9th Degree, A.I.M.A.A European Director, Master John Darcy 7th Degree, A.I.M.A.A Ireland Director Master Peter Byrne 6th Degree, A.I.M.A.A Scotland Director Master John Kirkwood 6th Degree and A.I.M.A.A Ireland Technical Director Master Michael Fitzgerald.

The testing kicked off with all 1st Kup to 1st Degree being through the curriculum, one step and line work.  This was followed by 2nd Degree testing students and last on the floor where all the 3rd to 4th Degree testing students. The testing lasted over 4 hours with everyone being pushed to their limit!

The final part of the testing for all groups was the free sparring in which they had to show their skills and control in front of the International panel.  There was some amazing sparring sessions as well as great pattern work to be soon on the floor!

Most of those testing had come from A.I.M.A.A Ireland, with a group from W.M.S.T and Scotland. Senior A.I.M.A.A Ireland students testing for 4th Degree where Mr Daniel Farrell and Mr Andrew Butler.  Also on the floor testing for 1st Degree was Anthony Farrell who had been training hard all year for this testing, as well as young Paul Gallagher who is Miss Walsh Courtney's student. 

Well done to everyone who testing at the International Testing, I am sure results will be given out soon to all those who tested.

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