Find 48 karate classes for kids in Ireland, from little ninjas classes for under-sixes to graded belt training for juniors and teens. Each one says so in its own name, class list or description. Compare ages, times and prices below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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WSKF Karate Academy Skerries is a volunteer-run club teaching traditional Shotokan and sports karate to children aged 5 and up, alongside general strength and fitness. All coaches hold coaching and child protection qualifications and...
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Tora Wado-Kai Karate Club teaches traditional Japan Karate Federation (JKF) Wado-Kai karate for ages 5 and up at the Church of Ireland Parish Rooms on the Laytown Road in Julianstown. Classes run every Monday and Thursday and welcome...
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WSKF Sedai Karate runs children's karate classes at Flemington Community Centre on Hamlet Lane in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, alongside its Lusk and Skerries venues in North County Dublin. Beginner classes take children up to age twelve,...
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WSKF Sedai Karate holds children's karate classes at Skerries Rugby Club in Holmpatrick, Co. Dublin, one of the school's three North County Dublin venues. Classes for beginners run up to age twelve, with intermediate, self-defence and...
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Active JSKA karate club with public training videos; confirm current junior timetable before booking.
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Braveheart Martial Arts Academy trains children, teens and adults together at its club in Kilballivor, Co. Meath, close to Trim. The academy teaches four disciplines: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and no-gi formats, kickboxing, Kenpo...
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Karate classes for children held at Ratoath community venue (listed on The Venue Ratoath activities).
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Karate academy offering karate classes for kids in New Ross.
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WSKF Sedai Karate runs classes for children, teens and adults at the Carnegie Library Community Hall in Lusk, Co. Dublin, part of a small North County Dublin karate school. Children's classes are for beginners up to age twelve,...
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Karate/martial arts school with a Listowel class open to children and adults, Wednesday classes at 5pm (kids) and 6pm (mixed).
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Karate and kickboxing classes for kids in Leixlip; Sport Ireland qualified coaches; fun, safe martial arts for young beginners and beyond.
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Kyudokan Kerry Karate teaches Shorin-ryu karate at Killorglin Sports Complex on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8.30pm and Fridays from 6pm to 7.30pm, with under-18s trained alongside adult members. The club also runs a second class at Coláiste na...
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Kerry Shotokan Karate runs its Little Ninjas class for children at Killorglin Sports Complex on Langford Street, with sessions on Thursdays from 6.10pm to 7pm. The class gives younger children an introduction to karate basics in a...
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Duleek Karate Club, part of the IKKU organisation, runs weekly karate classes from Duleek Parish Centre on Church Lane. Sessions are split by age, with separate classes for children aged 5 to 11 and 12 to 16. On Fridays, the 5 to 11...
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Shotokan karate classes for kids and mixed groups with regular sessions advertised at Presentation Castleisland and Nagle Rice Community Centre. Also lists Little Ninja kids sessions via Killorglin Sports Complex timetable.
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Karate classes at Ashbourne Community Centre.
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Local HDKI-affiliated karate club listed for Abbeyfeale offering martial arts training including kids sessions (club directory listing).
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Larkhill Karate Club teaches karate to children from age 4 through to 15 and up, based at Unit 4, Santry Hall Industrial Estate in Santry, Dublin 9. Students are grouped by age and ability into Lions, Dragons and Panthers classes,...
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Coolock Kenpo Karate Club teaches Kenpo karate to children aged 5 to 15 at the Scout Hall in Coolock Village, Dublin 5. The club is part of the same Kenpo Karate network as Ballinteer Kenpo Karate Club, following a consistent curriculum...
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St Paul's Karate Club runs karate classes for children at St Paul's College in Raheny, Dublin 5. Training at a school venue gives the club a familiar, easily accessible setting for local families, and karate itself builds discipline,...
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In Raheny, Dublin 5, Hombu Dojo Karate runs kids karate classes at All Saints Hall for children aged 5 to 11, part of the same Shotokan karate network that also includes dojos in Terenure, Ranelagh and Marino. Sessions cover fundamental...
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SVJ Karate Club trains at St. Joseph's Primary School in Fairview, Dublin 3, and offers free introductory classes for both children and adults who want to try karate before committing. A free trial session is a low-risk way for parents...
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Hombu Dojo Karate's Marino branch runs kids karate classes at Carleton Hall, Marino Community Centre on Shelmartin Avenue, Dublin 3, with a weekly session every Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm for children aged 5 to 11. Classes follow the...
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Corduff Karate Club has been teaching karate at Corduff Sports Centre on Blackcourt Road in Corduff, Dublin 15, since 1992, making it one of the longer-established martial arts clubs in the area. Classes are organised into Beginner,...
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Kantanni Karate-Do runs karate classes at Coolmine Sports & Leisure Centre in Clonsilla, with sessions held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Having both a midweek and a weekend option gives families some flexibility in fitting classes around...
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Tanden Shotokan Karate runs karate classes at Loughlinstown Leisure Centre, teaching the traditional Shotokan style — one of the most widely practised forms of karate worldwide, known for its emphasis on strong, linear techniques and...
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MorningStar Dojo runs kids karate classes for children aged 5 and up at Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua on Ballyogan Road in Stepaside. The same dojo also runs sessions at ETNS Cherrywood, giving nearby families a choice of venue depending on...
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Ballyroan Karate Club offers karate classes from its base on Marian Road in Rathfarnham. As a local club, it gives Rathfarnham-area families a nearby option for children interested in learning a traditional martial art. Karate builds...
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At the rear of Cullenswood Park in Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Hombu Dojo Karate runs dedicated Shotokan karate classes for children aged 5 to 11, one of several Hombu Dojo locations around Dublin. As with the club's other branches, sessions...
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JKS Ireland runs a karate dojo on Lower Rathmines Road in Rathmines, Dublin 6, offering martial arts training for children in the local area. As a karate-focused dojo, classes build core martial arts skills, including technique,...
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Hombu Dojo Karate teaches Shotokan karate for children aged 5 to 11 at Terenure Sports Club on Terenure Road North, Dublin 6W, with kids classes held on Thursday evenings. Shotokan is one of the most widely practised styles of karate,...
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Monasterevin Shotokan Karate Club offers kids' karate classes at Monasterevin Community Centre in Co. Kildare, with sessions running twice a week. Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7pm, giving children a consistent,...
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Ikki Roscrea runs Itosu-kai karate classes at Scoil Eoin Naofa in Golden Grove, Roscrea, led by Sensei Aoife O'Grady, a 3rd Dan black belt. Classes take place on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30pm, giving children a weekly structured...
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Bushido Karate Club teaches Shotokan karate, one of the most widely practised traditional karate styles, to children from age 6 in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. Classes run on Monday and Thursday evenings, giving a twice-weekly training...
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Kells Karate Academy structures its classes by age, making it straightforward for parents to place their child in the right group. The Peewee class covers ages 4 to 6, Junior runs from 7 to 9, and Youth from 10 to 12, with an Adult...
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Crana Karate Club offers both beginner and advanced karate classes for kids, teens and families at Buncrana Youth and Community Development in Co. Donegal. Having classes for multiple levels in one club means children can continue...
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Golden Tiger Academy in Dunboyne, Co. Meath teaches Karate and Kenpo to children aged 5 to 12 in what the academy describes as a fun, holistic training environment. Combining these two martial arts styles gives students a broader base...
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Tuam Karate Club, also known as Faolchú Karate Dojo, runs karate classes split by age: Little Wolves for young beginners, and a Children 8+ class for older kids, with sessions spread across Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday....
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IKKU Portmarnock Karate Club runs junior karate classes at Portmarnock Sport and Leisure Club on Blackwood Lane, with sessions on Friday evenings from 6 to 7pm and Sunday mornings from 10 to 11am. Having two weekly class times gives...
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UCAA Karate, part of the Kyusho Academy, teaches karate to children and teens in Monaghan across three age-specific groups: 5 to 8, 8 to 12, and 13 to 17. Classes are led by Grandmaster Damian Kierans, a 9th Dan instructor, giving the...
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Kenpo Karate Academy on Main Street in Celbridge runs a children's karate programme for ages 4 and up, with confidence and discipline as central themes alongside the physical technique. Progress is marked through a belt-graduation...
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Portlaoise Kenkyo Dojo teaches Irish Karate Kyokushinkai to children from age 4, split into a 4-6 group and a 7+ group, with classes on Wednesdays and Fridays at Portlaoise Parish Centre and Gaelscoil Phortlaoise. Kyokushinkai is a...
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WSKF SEDAI runs an after-school kids' karate club in Skerries, Co. Dublin, meeting Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:20pm, with additional sessions available in nearby Lusk and Balbriggan. Having classes across three towns gives families...
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Meath Martial Arts runs a Kids Karate Club in Navan for children aged 3 to 10, split into two age bands: a shorter 45-minute class for 3 and 4 year olds, and a 55-minute session for children aged 5 to 10. Splitting classes this way lets...
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The Red Dragon Martial Arts Club teaches children's karate at Holy Family Community Centre in Ballsgrove, Drogheda, with weekly Sunday classes running from 1:30 to 2:30pm for ages 7 to 17. Karate training at this stage focuses on...
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Black Belt Ireland runs its Kids Karate classes at Holy Family Community Centre in Drogheda every Sunday at 1:30pm. Instruction is led by Peter Sheeran, a 2nd Dan black belt with the World Karate Confederation, giving children a...
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Tiger Academy's Limerick Shojinkai branch runs a junior beginners karate class for children aged 4 to 8 at the Dooradoyle Dojo, based at Garryowen Rugby Football Club. Classes run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm to 5.30pm, with an...
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Ballinteer Kenpo Karate Club offers Kenpo karate training for children and adults at Ballinteer St. John's Clubhouse on Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, and is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club...
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Kids Patch lists 48 karate classes for kids in Ireland. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Karate listings are spread across 11 counties, most of them in Dublin (21), Meath (7), Kerry (4), Kildare (3), Louth (2), Cork (1), Donegal (1), Kilkenny (1), and 3 more.
Across the listings on this page, ages run from 3 years up to 17 years. 21 of the 48 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
1 of the 48 listings publishes a price: €99. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.