About Bushido Karate Club

Discover Cork's Premier Traditional Shotokan Karate Club. Established in 2010, our club operates in Douglas and Carrigtwohill, providing training for both Parents & Kids and Adults. We take pride in nurturing students who have gone on to represent Ireland at prestigious World and European levels.

At Bushido Karate Club, we have a rich history of cultivating high-quality karatekas in Ireland. Our members have reached the finals of esteemed competitions such as the SKIF World and European Championships, securing Silver and Bronze medals at the global stage and Gold at the European level. However, our focus extends beyond producing champions. We strive to impart a high standard of traditional Shotokan karate through our formal training.

Joining Bushido Karate Club means becoming a part of our karate family. We follow a unique system from Japan called a Senpai-Kohai Relationship, where experienced students mentor and support newcomers, fostering a sense of belonging and unity.

The name "Bushido" holds great significance, representing an ancient Japanese way of life known as "The Way of the Warrior." In ancient Japan, Bushido warriors were renowned for their exceptional skill and unwavering spirit. Karate-Do, as a traditional Martial Art, teaches students respect, honour, discipline, self-defence, and fitness. These qualities not only enhance their karate skills but also positively impact their school and home life—a testament to the enduring spirit of Bushido.

Meet our esteemed Chief Instructor, Renshi Aaron Kenneally, a 6th Dan Black Belt SKIF. With nearly four decades of Shotokan Karate-Do experience, Renshi Kenneally has had the privilege of training and grading under the guidance of Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa, a revered master of Karate-Do.

In 2015, Renshi Kenneally received the prestigious GODAN (5th Dan Black Belt) from Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa while training at SKIF GHQ in Tokyo—an extraordinary honour to grade in Japan, where he continues to travel for ongoing improvement and learning.

In 2019, another remarkable achievement came when Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa awarded the SHOGO fellowship title of "Renshi" to Sensei Kenneally. This esteemed title is recognized across all Traditional Japanese Martial Arts, underscoring Renshi Kenneally's dedication and expertise.

Over the years, Renshi Kenneally has proudly represented Ireland in various competitions, including the SKIF European and World Championships. In 2022, he became a SKIEF International Judge at the SKIEF European Championships in The Netherlands. In February 2023, he further elevated his credentials, becoming a SKIEF International Referee & Kansa.

Most recently, in 2023, during training at SKIF GHQ in Tokyo, Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa and Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami promoted Renshi Kenneally to the esteemed rank of ROKUDAN (6th Dan Black Belt).

Experience the excellence of the Bushido Karate Club under the guidance of Renshi Aaron Kenneally. Join us on the journey to develop not only your karate skills but also your character and spirit. Embrace the way of Bushido and unlock your potential with us.

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