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Bushido Karate Club gets another Black Belt under Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami

Bushido Karate Club gets another Black Belt under Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami
Bushido Karate Club would like to congratulate club member Kieran on attaining his Shodan (First Dan Black Belt) under SKIF World Chief Instructor Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami at the November 2023 SKIF Ireland Grading and Training Seminar.

Evening Echo Feature: A real life Karate Kid who is determined to make it on big stage

Evening Echo Feature: A real life Karate Kid who is determined to make it on big stage
Article by Jack McKay on the Evening Echo about Club Member Kieran Murphy on achieving his black belt under Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murkami.

Bushido Karate Club Triumphs with 6 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze at the 2023 Tora Kan Tipperary Open Karate Championships

Bushido Members win 6xGold, 1xSilver and 1xBronze at the Tora Kan Tipperary Open Karate Championships
Bushido Karate Club wins 6xGold, 1xSilver and 1xBronze at the Tora Kan Tipperary Open Karate Championships. Photo of the Junior Team Kata receiving their Gold Trophies from Tora Kan Head Instructor Sensei Kevin Sullivan.

Beginner Classes Now Starting

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Upcoming Events & Seminars

26 Nov 2023 - Murakami Open Shield

Information about the upcoming SKIF Ireland Murakami Open Shield, which will take place in Tallaght Leisure Centre on the 26th November 2023.

06 Nov 2023 - 2023 November Seminar - Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami

Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami will be in Ireland from 6-12 November for Nationwide Training Seminars and Gradings.

07 Oct 2023 - Tora Kan Tipperary Open Karate Championships

Information about the upcoming Tora Kan - Tipperary Open Karate Championships, which will take place on Saturday 07 October in Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

22 Jul 2023 - 2023 SKIF Ireland All Ireland Championships

The SKIF Ireland All Ireland Championships will be held on the 22nd of July, 2023, at Moyle Rovers GAA Club, Monroe, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary, E91 PN29, Ireland.

Renshi Aaron Kenneally attains Rokudan (6th Dan Black Belt) in Tokyo 2023

Renshi Aaron Kenneally attains Rokudan (6th Dan Black Belt) in Tokyo 2023
Bushido Karate Club would like to congratulate Renshi Aaron Kenneally who got promoted to Rokudan (6th Dan Black Belt) in Tokyo 2023 by Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa and Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami at the SKIF International Seminar.

Assistant Instructor Sensei Mark Evans receives his Black Belt from Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa

Bushido Karate Club wishes to extend its congratulations to Assistant Instructor Sensei Mark Evans for achieving SHODAN (First Dan Black Belt) under the guidance of Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa during the SKIF Ireland Seminar in May 2023. Photo: Head Instructor Renshi Aaron Kenneally (left) with Assistant Instructor Sensei Mark Evans (right).

Bushido Karate Club travel to Tokyo to SKIF International Seminar

Members of Bushido Karate Club travel to Tokyo to SKIF International Seminar in April 2024. Pictured with Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa in SKIF GHQ, Kugahara, Tokyo.

Bushido Karate Club at the SKIF Ireland Seminar

Some Members of Bushido Karate Club who trained at the SKIF Ireland National Seminar with Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa and Sensei Hiyori Kanazawa - May 2023.

European Gold in Kata for Sensei Yuka Evans

Bushido Karate Club assistant instructor Sensei Yuka Evans wins European Gold in Kata - Netherlands 2022

Renshi Aaron Kenneally attains SKIEF International Referee Credentials at the 15th SKIEF Championships

Renshi Aaron Kenneally attains SKIEF International Referee Credentials at the 15th SKIEF Championships, Pictured with Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami and Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa

Daniel Danylyuk receives his Black Belt Diploma from Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami 8th Dan SKIF

Daniel Danylyuk awarded his Black Belt by Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa 8th Dan SKIF
Bushido Karate Club would like to congratulate Daniel Danylyuk for successfully grading for his First Dan Black Belt under Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa 8th Dan SKIF at the April 2022 Seminar. Photo: Daniel Danylyuk receiving his Black Belt Diploma from Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami 8th Dan SKIF at the November 2022 Seminar

Silver & Bronze World Medals for Sensei Yuka Evans

Bushido Karate Club assistant instructor Sensei Yuka Evans wins Silver and Bronze at SKIF World Championships - Czech Republic 2019, pictured with Sensei Aaron Kenneally

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Karate-Do Education for Kids

In our very first karate class, we embark on a journey to nurture your child's development by instilling a range of essential life skills:

Building Self-Confidence:
Karate empowers children to believe in themselves, boosting their confidence and self-esteem as they master new techniques and overcome challenges.

Respect and Discipline:
Through karate, children cultivate respect for themselves and others, while also developing discipline, a quality that serves them well in all aspects of life.

Improving Etiquette:
Our karate program places a strong emphasis on etiquette and good manners, teaching children the importance of courteous behavior.

Character Development:
Karate is a vehicle for character development, fostering qualities such as perseverance, integrity, and resilience.

Resisting Peer Pressure:
Children learn the value of making wise choices and resisting negative peer pressure, gaining the confidence to say "no" when necessary.

Learning Self-Defense:
Karate equips children with valuable self-defense skills, enhancing their personal safety and security.

Focus and Attention:
The practice of karate sharpens a child's ability to concentrate and pay attention, benefiting their academic and personal pursuits.

Health and Fitness:
Karate promotes overall health and fitness, encouraging an active lifestyle that contributes to physical well-being.

Hand-Eye Coordination:
Karate training enhances hand-eye coordination, an essential skill for various activities inside and outside the dojo.

Flexibility and Balance:
Through stretching and balance exercises, children improve their flexibility and balance, leading to better overall physical coordination.

Stress Reduction:
Karate provides a healthy outlet for stress reduction and emotional control, helping children manage life's challenges.

Improving Motivation:
Karate instills a sense of motivation and a positive "I can" attitude, encouraging children to set and achieve their goals.

In addition to these fundamental skills, our karate program offers numerous other benefits that contribute to your child's personal growth and well-rounded development.