Okinawa Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do Europe

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Okinawa Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do Europe The Makoto Karate Dojo trains and studies traditional Okinawan Karate, and is dedicated to promoting and preserving the cultural treasures of Okinawa.

The Makoto Karate Dojo is the Ireland Shibu Dojo for the Okinawa Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do Association. The Okinawa Shogen-Ryu Karate-Do Association is lead by the second President (Kaicho), Kiyomasa Maeda, Hanshi, Judan
Okinawa Shogen-Ryu is a style of Okinawan karate as created and taught by the late Kensei Taba, Hanshi, Judan. The Makoto Karate Dojo is lead by Michael Quinn who holds a Godan (5th degree black belt) rank is the Shogen Ryu system, and who was graded by Maeda, Sensei on Okinawa. This is not a sports or competition based system. The focus is on training to develop realistic self-defense skills and life preservation techniques. Techniques are performed in a manner that results in the greatest speed and power possible without causing injury or harm to the person performing them. If you are interested in taking up training in the Shogen-Ryu system you are welcome to contact Quinn, Sensei. Students from other styles or systems, even sports based systems are welcome to attend our training sessions or seminars.

After a busy weekend of training we finished on a high with our German members taking Yudansha tests. Congratulations to...
20/09/2026

After a busy weekend of training we finished on a high with our German members taking Yudansha tests. Congratulations to Martin Wroblinski Yves and Hannah on their respective promotions. Once again thank you to everyone who attended over the weekend, to all who helped out and supported our event 🥋

Thanks to everyone who turned out on Friday and Saturday for our annual training when we welcomed Martin Wroblinski and ...
20/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who turned out on Friday and Saturday for our annual training when we welcomed Martin Wroblinski and his students from Frankfurt.. Unfortunately we forgot about pictures when everyone was there. Sunday training is about to start 🥋

🥋Adult classes resume on Wednesday the 9th of September at 8pm, and our children’s classes resume on Friday the 11th of ...
30/08/2026

🥋Adult classes resume on Wednesday the 9th of September at 8pm, and our children’s classes resume on Friday the 11th of September at 7pm🥋
🥋We will be enrolling new students for both the adult and children’s classes on the 11th🥋

Our annual Shogen-Ryu Karate seminar will be on the weekend of the 18th - 20th of September in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. ...
21/06/2026

Our annual Shogen-Ryu Karate seminar will be on the weekend of the 18th - 20th of September in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. Open to anyone interested in Okinawan karate and kobudo 🥋🥋

☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day to all our friends and members around the globe ☘️ 🇮🇪
17/03/2026

☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day to all our friends and members around the globe ☘️ 🇮🇪

07/01/2026

🥋🥋Adult and Children’s Karate Classes 🥋🥋
Now enrolling new members for both groups.
Training twice weekly in the Ballybofey area each Wednesday and Friday evening.
Why not try something new, interesting and unique which brings positive benefits for your health and wellbeing.
The focus is on improving self defence skills.
Phone or message 0863953199 for further information.

06/01/2026

🥋🥋Adult and Children’s Karate Classes 🥋🥋
Now enrolling new members for both groups.
Training twice weekly in the Ballybofey area each Wednesday and Friday evening.
Why not try something new, interesting and unique which brings positive benefits for your health and wellbeing.
The focus is on improving self defence skills.
Phone or message 0863953199 for further information

04/01/2026
04/01/2026

🥋🥋Authentic Okinawan Karate Classes for Adults and Children. Training every Wednesday and Friday in a traditional karate dojo. The focus is on self defence and health. Challenge yourself with something unique for the new year 🥋🥋

What a wonderful year 2025 has been for me with Shogen-Ryu seminars around Europe, leading an Irish and Swedish group to...
31/12/2025

What a wonderful year 2025 has been for me with Shogen-Ryu seminars around Europe, leading an Irish and Swedish group to our honbu dojo in Okinawa, and having a few new Yudansha in our dojo. I extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported our efforts over the past year. Wishing you all a very Peaceful, Prosperous and Healthy New Year for 2026 🥋🙏 🙇‍♂️

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Makoto Karate Dojo, Meenavoy
Ballybofey
IRELANDF93E8C7

Opening Hours

Wednesday 7pm - 10pm
Friday 7pm - 10pm

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