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JKA WF Northern Ireland JKA WF Northern Ireland is linked directly to JKA HQ in Japan. We have clubs in Derry/Londonderry, Belfast Holywood and Bangor. All are welcome.

Originally, the martial art Te (“Hand”) developed in Okinawa as a system of self-defense. Due to Okinawa’s frequent contact and exchange with China, it is certain that the Okinawan martial art was influenced by Chinese kempo at some point during its development. However, with only oral tradition and no formal contemporary written records, it is not certain exactly when the art called Kara-Te first emerged in Okinawa. It is believed that it developed roughly 500 years ago, when the dynastic ruler King Shoha unified the region after decades of warfare and issued an edict banning the possession of weapons on the island.

Sensei Kawasoe JKA 9th Dan.Back in Dublin.Oss
07/10/2026

Sensei Kawasoe JKA 9th Dan.
Back in Dublin.
Oss

📣 At JKA-Shotokan Ireland we're delighted to announce our annual winter course with Masao Kawasoe Sensei, 9th Dan JKA, taking place in Dublin on November 28/29th.

➡️ Saturday, Nov 28th ⬅️
YMCA, Aungier St. Dublin D02 CH96
All grades: 2.30-3.45pm
Brown & Black Belts: 4-5pm

➡️ Sunday, Nov 29th ⬅️
UCD Sports Centre Dublin D04 K3C6
All grades: 11.30am-12.45pm
Brown & Black Belts: 1-2pm

1 class: €30; 2 classes: €45; 2 full days: €60.

If you need more details about location, hotels, etc. just drop us a message.

Oss! 👊

It is with great pleasure and delight that we can announce that Sensei Maso Kawasoe has been awarded 9th by the JKA HQ. ...
04/10/2026

It is with great pleasure and delight that we can announce that Sensei Maso Kawasoe has been awarded 9th by the JKA HQ. A great day for Sensei.
Congratulations from Avoniel Shotokan Karate Club and JKA WF Northern Ireland.
Oss from all in Northern Ireland
9th Dan JKA

1st Brown and Black Belt Course done of the new season. Well done all. Good to see some of you back.Next one 17th Octobe...
27/09/2026

1st Brown and Black Belt Course done of the new season. Well done all. Good to see some of you back.
Next one 17th October at Antrim Forum 1200. Before we fly to Japan.
Kihon and Kata.
Oss

4th kyu and above training this weekend in Antrim Forum. Saturday 1200. Open to all JKA WF Northern Ireland members.Grad...
24/09/2026

4th kyu and above training this weekend in Antrim Forum. Saturday 1200. Open to all JKA WF Northern Ireland members.
Grading soon see you there.
Oss

Congratulations on their promotions to new ranks to Chief Instructor Oishi Takeshi Shuseki Shihan, 10th Dan, Vice Chief ...
13/09/2026

Congratulations on their promotions to new ranks to Chief Instructor Oishi Takeshi Shuseki Shihan, 10th Dan, Vice Chief Instructor Ogura Yasunori Shihan, 9th Dan, Vice Chief Instructor Imamura Tomio Shihan, 9th Dan, and Imura Takenori Shihan, 9th Dan.
We are proud to be part o the Japan Karate Association.
Oss

Day 3 completed.All 3 instructors teaching today. Sensei Oishi first continuing hes them on kihon.Sensei Kobayashi kata ...
09/08/2026

Day 3 completed.
All 3 instructors teaching today. Sensei Oishi first continuing hes them on kihon.
Sensei Kobayashi kata Bassai Dai and Kanku Dai. Fine details. Sensei Kawasoe kihon his unique style.
Fantastic weekend.
Thanks JKA WF Scotland for this great course.
See you in Windsor and Dublin.
Oss
Avoniel Shotokan Karate Club

Day 2This was an amazing session from Sensei Oishi. Alot of people would not have understood this. We did kihon kata ove...
09/08/2026

Day 2
This was an amazing session from Sensei Oishi. Alot of people would not have understood this. We did kihon kata over 20 times. Basics basics and more Basics. Eyes, hips stances just for me it's all I have been teaching last few months.

Sensei Kawasoe was an amazing form. Great amazing technique as always pushing us and ending with Nijushiho. Great weekend so far with more friends.
Nice Japanese food and some Sake
Oss everyone.
Avoniel Shotokan Karate Club

Day 2Another fantastic session with Sensei Oishi. Alot of people would not have understood this. We did kihon alot. Then...
09/08/2026

Day 2
Another fantastic session with Sensei Oishi. Alot of people would not have understood this. We did kihon alot. Then Kihon kata nearly 20 times. Focus on eyes, hips, stances. Basics, basics and basics
Finish your technique. From all Senseis. This is kind of the JKA way. Brilliant.
Next was Sensei Kawasoe giving us his best. Super technique explained everything for us. Some amazing kicks which lead us into Nijushiho to finish of with. All of us being watched by Sensei Oishi and Sensei Kobayashi.
A day to train and meet friends and family and learn.
Enjoying some Japanese food and sake and the evening well deserved.
Oss
Avoniel Shotokan Karate Club

Day 1 done 2 brilliant classes.Sensei Oishi Sensei Kobayashi.Fantastic Mawashi Geri and Katas Tekki Shodan and Bassai Da...
08/08/2026

Day 1 done
2 brilliant classes.
Sensei Oishi
Sensei Kobayashi.
Fantastic Mawashi Geri and Katas Tekki Shodan and Bassai Dai
Many new faces and friends
Avoniel Shotokan Karate Club

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Monday 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 19:00 - 21:00
Sunday 13:00 - 15:00

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