Balbriggan Club
Introduction
Balbriggan Karate Club was founded in 1983. The style promoted is Shotokan, a
Japanese system which was founded by Gichen Funokoski, the renewed Okinowan
master.
Gichen Funokioshi said that karate was for everyone and can be practiced at
all ages, whether for the sport aspect, self defence or simply as a
confidence builder. Balbriggan Karate Club consists of an instructor panel of
adult Brown & Black belts who are registered with the Official National
Armature Karate Association of Ireland (O.N.A.K.A.I.) - The government
recognized official body for Irish karate. The panels qualifications are
also registered in Japan.
Our experienced instructors will ensure that you obtain the level you aspire
to in a safe and friendly environment.
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Training
Men, women and children can learn the art of karate. There is no limit to the learning and mastering of techniques. Training in the Balbriggan dojo is formal but friendly. But most of all, students train at their own pace in a structured environment.
Club training times
Day Time Location
Sunday's 12:30 to 1:45pm Balbriggan combined clubs centre.
Saturday's 12 midday to 2:00 pm Skerries Community Centre.
Tuesday's 8pm to 9:30 pm Skerries Community Centre.
How to find our Dojo
Official Balbriggan Karate Club.
Benefits of membership
The benefits of membership of the Skerries Karate Club include access to regional, national and international seminars, championships, the worlds top masters and the Official, National Armature Karate Association of Ireland (O.N.A.K.A.I.) - The only official government recognized body for karate in Ireland and regular certified grading examinations and courses.