A Brief History of Lau Gar in Ireland
Lau Gar Ireland was founded in 1977 by Master Jeremy Yau. Master Yau sent over black sashes to help promote the style in Ireland by giving demonstrations in the towns of Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Dublin and to set up the first four clubs in Ireland. Current Cheif Instructor Bobby O'Neill was in attendance at the very first class. Since that day 30 years ago, Bobby has risen to a 5th Degree Black Sash and Guardian of Lau Gar. He took over control from the previous instructor, Denis Davis, in 1989 and has won two world kickboxing titles, as well as representing Ireland on the the national team for over 10 years. The centre for Lau Gar in Ireland is now based in Wexford.
More details about the style and its origins can be found on the official Lau Gar website here, and the Irish site can be found here.