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29 postsBefore the Throw: Why Judo Begins with Learning to Fall
Breakfalls are among the first skills a judoka learns. They make practice possible and turn a daunting moment into something a beginner can understand.
Read storyThe Landing Is Part of the Skill
A vault or floor skill is not complete at its most dramatic moment. Learning to arrive with control gives gymnasts a clearer measure of progress.
Read storyHoop, Ball and Ribbon: Three Ways to Learn Control
Each piece of rhythmic apparatus changes the challenge. Together, they show why the sport asks for much more than flexibility and presentation.
Read storyA Midterm Week on the Move at Senshin's Athenry Gymnastics Camp
Senshin's members-only Halloween gymnastics camp runs in Athenry from 27 to 30 October, offering four days of activity beyond the regular class timetable.
Read storyWhat Changes When a Judoka Joins the Development Squad
The move from a regular class to squad training brings greater consistency, responsibility and technical demands.
Read storyThe Handstand: Strength, Shape and Control
A confident handstand depends on careful progress through the parts of the skill, from entry to landing.
Read storyWhy the Transition Matters in Rhythmic Gymnastics
The movements between skills are central to a controlled, musical routine.
Read storySenshin Goes from Strength to Strength After a Fantastic Summer
Successful summer camps, returning families and a warm welcome for new members have carried Senshin into a busy autumn, with many classes now at capacity.
Read storyLeinster Open 2026: Ten Medals for Senshin
Jacob Moore, Oisin Whyte and Connor Rodriguez win gold as Senshin earns ten medals.
Read storyGalway Open 2026: Double Gold for Fionn and Dylan
Fionn Branagan and Dylan Murphy each win two titles as Senshin medals from minor to senior.
Read storyConnacht Championships 2026: Senshin Success Across the Age Groups
Gold-medal performances from the younger team through to the senior divisions.
Read storyAll Irelands 2025: National Titles for Finbar and Connor
Two National Champions lead Senshin’s medal performances at the All Irelands.
Read storyWest of Ireland Open 2025: Double Gold for Daniel and Dylan
Daniel Clayden-Murphy and Dylan Murphy lead Senshin’s gold-medal performances.
Read storySenshin Grand Prix: A Busy Afternoon of Judo in Briarhill
Twenty-nine judoka contested 36 bouts at Grand Prix Event 8 on 20 September.
Read storySeptember Grading: Fifteen Senshin Judoka Progress
Fifteen passes, including six with merit, mark a successful September grading.
Read storySix Merit Passes at Senshin’s September Grading
Edric and Gizelle earn 4th Mon merit passes, with Tom, Reagan, Sean and Lorcan achieving merit at 5th Mon.
Read storyFrom First Classes to Competition: Senshin’s Judo Pathway
How introductory classes, grading and competition connect across the Senshin programme.
Read storyArtistic Gymnastics: Making Progress Clear at Every Level
Recognising completed skill levels gives recreational gymnasts a clearer picture of their development.
Read storyRhythmic Gymnastics: Connecting Apparatus, Movement and Music
Body control and apparatus handling come together as gymnasts develop their sequences.
Read storyWeinfelden 2026: Dylan Competes in Junior and Senior Divisions
Dylan Murphy earns a senior contest win while competing in two under-81kg divisions.
Read storySt Gallen 2026: Junior Bronze for Dylan Murphy
Four junior wins take Dylan to bronze, with Fionn Branagan and Daniel Clayden-Murphy also earning contest victories.
Read storyNorthern Ireland Open 2026: Gold for Finbar, Bronze for Oisin
Finbar Sayers Salas wins the minor under-42kg title and Oisin Whyte adds bronze.
Read storyDanish Open 2026: Bronze Medals for Dylan and Joshua
Dylan Murphy takes junior under-81kg bronze, with Joshua Moore medalling in senior under-66kg.
Read storyWelsh Open 2025: Daniel Clayden-Murphy Finishes Fifth
Daniel takes fifth place in cadet under-60kg at the October event.
Read storyWelsh Open 2025: Top-Eight Finishes for Dylan and Joshua
Dylan Murphy and Joshua Moore each finish seventh in their October Welsh Open divisions.
Read storyRhythmic Gymnastics: Movement, Music and Confidence
Rhythmic gymnastics gives children a creative way to build coordination, body control, confidence and a love of movement.
Read storyWhy Artistic Gymnastics Matters for Children
Beyond handstands and cartwheels, gymnastics helps children build strength, coordination, confidence and skills for life.
Read storyA Pathway, Not Just a Class
Our Judo pathway gives every young Judoka an appropriate next step as their age, ability, ambition and commitment develop.
Read storyWhen It Gets Difficult, Go Back to Why You Started
When motivation drops or other activities clash, help young athletes remember what they wanted, adjust the next step and keep their connection to training.
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