Congratulations to Mr. O'Donoghue who was promoted to 5th Dan Black Belt at the ITF International Instructor Course in Tralee, Co. Kerry on 29th January 2011. The grading was conducted by three 9th Dan Grand Masters; Pablo Trajtenberg, Hector Marano and Wim Bos. Mr. O'Donoghue graded along with Mr. Oleg Solovey from Ukraine. Both performed to a high level and received high scores and compliments from the Grand Masters on their performance. They were tested in pattern, step sparring, free sparring, self defence, special techniques, power test and theory. On behalf of all our members we congratulate Sir on his promotion.