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

Renshi Aaron Kenneally - 6th Dan SKIF

Renshi Aaron Kenneally holds the rank of 6th Dan in SKIF. As our Chief Instructor, he brings nearly four decades of experience in Shotokan Karate-Do. He had the honour of training and grading under the guidance of Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa, a 10th Dan in SKIF.

  • 1986 - Started Karate-Do in SKIF
  • 1993 - Promoted to SHODAN (1st Dan Black Belt) from Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa
  • 1995 - Promoted to NIDAN (2nd Dan Black Belt) from Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa
  • 1997 - Represented Ireland at the SKIF World Championships in Milan, Italy
  • 1998 - Represented Ireland at the SKIEF European Championships in Sheffield, England
  • 1999 - Promoted to SANDAN (3rd Dan Black Belt) from Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa
  • 2010 - Promoted to YONDAN (4th Dan Black Belt) from Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa
  • 2015 - Promoted to GODAN (5th Dan Black Belt) from Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa in Tokyo
  • 2016 - Represented Ireland at the SKIF World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia
  • 2017 - Represented Ireland at the SKIEF European Championships in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
  • 2019 - Awarded SHOGO fellowship title of "RENSHI" from Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa on behalf of the Dai-Nippon Butoku-Kai (Greater Japan Budo Encouragement Federation) established in Kyoto in 1895, a recognition recognised across all Traditional Japanese Martial Arts.
  • 2021 - Appointed as the European Representative to the Worldwide Board of Directors for SKIF Yudansha-Kai
  • 2022 - Awarded SKIEF International Judge Credentials at the SKIEF European Championships in The Netherlands
  • 2022 - Represented Ireland at the SKIEF European Championships in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
  • 2023 - Awarded SKIEF International Referee & Kansa Credentials for the SKIF World Championships, Gyor, Hungary
  • 2023 - Represented Ireland at the SKIF World Championships in Gyor, Hungary
  • 2023 - Promoted to ROKUDAN (6th Dan Black Belt) from Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa and Shuseki Shihan Manabu Murakami in Tokyo

Bushido Karate Club Team of Instructors

Sensei Aaron Kenneally

Renshi Aaron Kenneally
6th Dan SKIF

Head Instructor

Telephone: +353876307006

Courses Completed

Fully Garda Vetted

Sport Ireland Qualifications

Safeguarding 1
Child Protection in Sport Workshop

Safeguarding 2
Club Childrens Officer

Safeguarding 3
Club Designated Liason

First Aid
Occupational First Aid
Fetac Level 5

Sensei Yuka Evans

Sensei Yuka Evans
3rd Dan SKIF

Child Welfare Officer

Telephone: +353871795105

Courses Completed

Fully Garda Vetted

Sport Ireland Qualifications

Safeguarding 1
Child Protection

Safeguarding 2
Club Childrens Officer

Safeguarding 3
Club Designated Liaison

First Aid
Occupational First Aid

Mark Evans

Mark Evans
1st Dan SKIF

Designated Liaison Officer

Telephone: ‭+353871261007‬

Courses Completed

Fully Garda Vetted

Sport Ireland Qualifications

Safeguarding 1
Child Protection

Safeguarding 3
Club Designated Liaison

Olivia Lucey

Olivia Lucey
3rd Kyu SKIF

Designated Liason Officer

Telephone: ‭+353876300611‬

Courses Completed

Fully Garda Vetted

Sport Ireland Qualifications

Safeguarding 1
Child Protection

Safeguarding 3
Club Designated Liaison

Book a Trial Class at Bushido Karate Club

Bushido Karate Club is currently accepting new members. Contact us today to book a trial class in Douglas or Carrigtwohill and begin your karate journey. Places are limited so call today to avoid disappointment.