Martial Arts Classes in Ireland

Explore 134 martial arts classes and activities for kids across Ireland. Martial Arts classes are most widely available in Dublin, Cork, Kildare.

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WSKF Karate Academy Skerries

Verified 12 Oct 2026Dublin
Skerries · Ages 5+ years

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...

Saturday · 14:30-17:30 · €99 beginners offer - 12 weeks with free karate suit: 99.00€
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Warrior Martial Arts - Clonakilty Taekwondo Club

Verified 13 Oct 2026Cork
Clonakilty · Ages 4–7 years

Warrior Martial Arts runs a Clonakilty Taekwondo Club for young children aged 4+, based at Clonakilty Sports Complex in Scartagh. The programme is split into Junior Taekwondo and Ninjas classes, both held on Mondays, giving younger...

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Greystones Taekwon-Do

Verified 14 Oct 2026Wicklow
Greystones · Ages 4–16 years

Greystones Taekwon-Do runs structured classes for children and teens aged 4 to 16, starting with a Kids Development Programme for the youngest members and progressing through to teen classes. Sessions run on Wednesdays and Saturdays,...

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Eire Grapple - Growing Gorillas

Offaly
Tullamore · Ages 4–17 years

Eire Grapple is a martial arts gym at Kilcruttin Business Park in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Its Growing Gorillas youth athletic development programme for ages 4 to 17 runs kids and teens Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kids and teens kickboxing, and...

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Munster Martial Arts

Limerick
Limerick City

Munster Martial Arts is a traditional Tang Soo Do school, as seen on RTÉ's Bullyproof, with its main academy at Rollerjam, City East Business Park, Ballysimon, Limerick. Its Junior Ninjas kids' programmes are enjoyable and uniquely...

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JSBJJ Cavan

Cavan
Ages 7–16 years

JSBJJ Cavan is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Cavan town with a full timetable of kids' and teens' classes alongside adult training. Children train in age groups: Kids 1 for ages 7 to 8, Kids 2 and Kids 3 for ages 9 to 11, and a Teens...

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Tora Wado-Kai Karate Club

Meath
Ages 5+ years

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 (Balbriggan)

Dublin
Balbriggan · Up to 12 years

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 (Skerries)

Dublin
Skerries · Up to 12 years

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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Senshin Sports (Briarhill)

Galway
Galway City · Ages 4–12 years

At Unit 18 Briarhill Business Park in Galway city, Senshin Sports runs the same range of Judo and gymnastics classes for children, teens and adults as the club's Athenry headquarters. Little Ninjas, the judo class for ages 4 to 6, and...

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Kilkenny Karate Club

Kilkenny
Kilkenny City

Active JSKA karate club with public training videos; confirm current junior timetable before booking.

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Cork ITA Taekwondo Youghal

Cork
Children (ages via club)

Kids taekwondo classes developing fitness, confidence, concentration, flexibility and self-defence; classes Mon/Thu in Youghal.

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Tullow Tae Kwon-Do Academy

Carlow

Taekwondo academy running classes on Tuesdays at its Carlow Road venue in Tullow.

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Ninja Cubz - Children's Jiu Jitsu Classes

Carlow

Children's no-gi Jiu Jitsu classes run by Keith Jordan (also runs Jordan Fitness personal training studio at same location).

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Braveheart Martial Arts Academy

Meath
Kids, teens and adults

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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Shannon Martial Arts Academy

Clare
Shannon · Ages 4–12 years

Family-friendly martial arts academy with kids classes and kids gymnastics classes (ages 7-12).

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Kombat Karate (TMA Kombat Ratoath)

Meath
Ratoath

Karate classes for children held at Ratoath community venue (listed on The Venue Ratoath activities).

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The Honeybadger Academy (SBG Portarlington)

Laois
Portarlington · Kids & Teens

Martial arts gym offering BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai and striking classes for adults, kids and teens.

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Jin-Ai-Kan Karate Academy New Ross

Wexford
New Ross · Children (ages via club)

Karate academy offering karate classes for kids in New Ross.

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Kickbox Fitness Training (Mountmellick)

Laois
Portlaoise · Ages 3+ years

Kickbox Fitness Training runs junior kickboxing and fitness classes for children from age 3 upwards, alongside senior classes for teenagers and adults, at venues in Mountmellick, Tullamore, Mountrath and Portlaoise. The organisation is...

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WSKF Sedai Karate (Lusk)

Dublin
Lusk · Up to 12 years

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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Kerry Martial Arts School - Listowel Class

Kerry

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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Bushido Martial Arts

Kildare
Leixlip · Ages 3+ years

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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Kuk Sool Won Cork

Cork
Kinsale · Ages 5+ years

Kuk Sool Won Cork teaches traditional Korean martial arts to children, teens and adults at venues in Kinsale and Ballinspittle, Co. Cork. Classes are split by age: five-to-eight year olds focus on building self-esteem and confidence in...

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Kyudokan Kerry Karate

Kerry
Up to 17 years

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 - Little Ninjas (Killorglin)

Kerry
Children (Little Ninjas)

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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Cill Dara Martial Arts Academy

Kildare

Not-for-profit martial arts club serving Kildare town and surrounding areas; Saturday morning kids classes referenced in community posts.

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Ring of Kerry MMA

Kerry

Ring of Kerry MMA in Kenmare runs a Little Ninjas class introducing children to MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, alongside the club's adult programmes in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and K1/Thai boxing. Head coach Paul brings over...

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Duleek Karate Club (IKKU)

Meath
Ages 5–16 years

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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Children's Martial Arts / Sports Development

Cork
Ages 4–7 years

Scoil Bhríde in Crosshaven runs a Little Ninjas martial arts and sports development class for children aged 4 and up, held at the school hall on Tuesdays at 5.30pm. The class gives younger children a gentle, structured introduction to...

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Kerry Martial Arts School / Kerry Shotokan (Castleisland classes)

Kerry

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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Mango Martial Arts Academy

Mayo
Castlebar · Ages 4+ years

Mango Martial Arts Academy teaches ATA Taekwondo from its base at Moneen Industrial Estate in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, with its head office in Swinford. Classes are grouped by age: ATA Tigers, for 4 to 7 year olds, focuses on listening...

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Carrick on Suir Kickboxing/Self Defence Club

Tipperary
Carrick-on-Suir · Ages 5+ years

Martial arts classes suitable for children aged 5 years and above, kickboxing and self-defence classes every Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Martial Arts & Combat Fitness Academy Birr

Offaly
Kids and adults

Martial arts academy in Birr training kids and adults in Muay Thai, kickboxing and K1; kids groups promoted as open to beginners and experienced children.

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Senshin Sports (Athenry)

Galway
Ages 4–12 years

Senshin Sports runs its Athenry academy, the club's headquarters on Caheroyn Road, offering Judo and gymnastics classes for children, teens and adults. Younger children can join Little Ninjas, a judo class pitched at ages 4 to 6, while...

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Taekwondo (Joe) – Ashbourne

Meath
Children and general

Taekwondo classes at Ashbourne Community Centre.

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Karate Classes (Yoshi) – Ashbourne

Meath

Karate classes at Ashbourne Community Centre.

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Abbeyfeale Karate Club

Limerick

Local HDKI-affiliated karate club listed for Abbeyfeale offering martial arts training including kids sessions (club directory listing).

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Ballymun Boxing Club

Dublin
Ballymun

Ballymun Boxing Club runs junior boxing sessions at Poppintree Community Sports Centre on Balbutcher Lane in Ballymun, Dublin 9. Sessions take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm, giving young boxers a regular twice-weekly...

Tuesday, Thursday · from 18:00

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Sport Taekwondo Ireland - Ballymun

Dublin
Ballymun · Ages 5+ years

Sport Taekwondo Ireland's Ballymun club teaches taekwondo to children aged 5 and up at Trinity Comprehensive School on Ballymun Road, Dublin 11. Classes run on Monday and Wednesday evenings, giving students two sessions a week to build...

Monday, Wednesday

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Kobukan Kobudo Renmei - Finglas

Dublin
Finglas · Ages 5–12 years

Kobukan Kobudo Renmei's Finglas branch teaches Kobudo, the traditional Okinawan martial art of weapons training, to children aged 5 to 12 at Meakstown Community Centre on Lanesborough Park, Dublin 11. Kobudo classes typically build...

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Larkhill Karate Club

Dublin
Santry · Ages 4–15 years

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

Dublin
Coolock · Ages 5–15 years

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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Compound Martial Arts

Dublin
Artane · Ages 8–12 years

Compound Martial Arts offers kids' martial arts classes for children aged 8 to 12 from its base at 24 Butterly Business Park on Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5. Targeting this specific age band allows classes to be pitched at children...

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St Paul's Karate Club

Dublin
Raheny

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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Hombu Dojo Karate - Raheny

Dublin
Raheny · Ages 5–11 years

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

Dublin
Fairview

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 - Marino

Dublin
Marino · Ages 5–11 years

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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Livingi Club Phibsboro

Dublin
Phibsborough

Livingi Club's Phibsboro branch offers kids' jiu-jitsu classes from its base in Unit 2 & 3, Crossguns Business Park on Royal Canal Bank, Phibsborough, Dublin 7. Jiu-jitsu is a grappling-based martial art that teaches children how to use...

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Corduff Karate Club

Dublin
Corduff

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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Master Joe Taekwondo - Ongar

Dublin
Ongar · Ages 6–16 years

Master Joe Taekwondo teaches taekwondo at Ongar Community Centre, with Monday sessions split into two age groups: 6 to 9 year olds and 10 to 16 year olds. Splitting classes this way means younger children train with peers closer to...

Monday

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Kantanni Karate-Do - Coolmine

Dublin
Clonsilla

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...

Tuesday, Saturday

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Alonchai Muay Thai & Boxing

Alonchai Muay Thai & Boxing runs from Goldenbridge Industrial Estate on Tyrconnell Road in Inchicore, offering both Muay Thai and boxing training. Muay Thai adds kicks, knees and elbows to the punching-based technique of boxing, giving...

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CIE Boxing Club

Dublin
Inchicore

CIE Boxing Club, based on Granite Terrace in Inchicore, welcomes kids and juniors alongside its senior membership. Junior boxing training typically emphasises fitness, footwork and technique under close supervision, building...

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Tanden Shotokan Karate

Dublin
Loughlinstown

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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The Martial Arts Academy

Dublin
Deansgrange · Ages 4–10 years

The Martial Arts Academy, based in Deansgrange Business Park, runs martial arts classes for children aged 4 to 10, with a separate programme for teens aged 12 to 17. Splitting the age groups this way means younger children train with...

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MorningStar Dojo - Stepaside

Dublin
Ages 5+ years

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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Summit Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Dublin
Rathfarnham · Ages 4–17 years

Summit Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Academy teaches Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from St. Columba's College Gym in Whitechurch, Rathfarnham, with classes split by age into 4-7, 8-12 and teens. Grouping children this way means younger beginners aren't...

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Ballyroan Karate Club

Dublin
Rathfarnham

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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Crumlin Freestyle Kickboxing Club

Ages 8–16 years

Crumlin Freestyle Kickboxing Club runs junior kickboxing classes for children aged 8 to 16 at Crumlin Integrated College on Glenavy Road. Kickboxing combines punching and kicking techniques with fitness work, making it a good option for...

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Crumlin Boxing Club

Dublin
Crumlin

Crumlin Boxing Club offers junior boxing coaching from its base at Willie Pearse Park on Windmill Road in Crumlin. Boxing training for children typically focuses on fitness, coordination, footwork and discipline, building technique...

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Hombu Dojo Karate - Ranelagh

Dublin
Ranelagh · Ages 5–11 years

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 - Rathmines

Dublin
Rathmines

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 - Terenure

Dublin
Terenure · Ages 5–11 years

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

Kildare

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 - Itosu-kai Karate

Tipperary
Roscrea

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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East Cork Taekwon-Do - Carrigtwohill

Cork
Carrigtwohill · Ages 7–12 years

East Cork Taekwon-Do runs kids' classes for ages 7 to 12 across three locations — Carrigtwohill, Midleton and Glanmire — giving families in East Cork a choice of venue depending on which is most convenient. Training covers the usual...

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Bushido Karate Club - Carrigtwohill

Cork
Ages 6+ years

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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J. H. Kim Taekwon-do Institute - Carrigtwohill

Cork
Carrigtwohill · Ages 3+ years

J. H. Kim Taekwon-do Institute in Carrigtwohill teaches Taekwondo to children from as young as age 3, based at Chestnut Crescent. Classes are led by Master Cyril McSweeney, a 6th Dan black belt, giving students access to highly...

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CRANK BJJ - Kids Academy, Blessington

Wicklow
Ages 5–13 years

CRANK BJJ's Kids Academy, based at Blessington Business Park on the Dublin Road, teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu split into two age groups. Mini Grapplers covers ages 5 to 8, introducing the basics of grappling and positional control in a...

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Fight Fit Dojo - Blessington

Wicklow
Ages 5+ years

Fight Fit Dojo in Blessington, Co. Wicklow, runs several martial arts programmes under one roof. The Blessington Kenpo Club welcomes children from age 5, giving younger kids a starting point in striking-based martial arts fundamentals....

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Kells Karate Academy

Ages 4–12 years

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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Legacy Martial Arts of Westport

Ages 3–12 years

Legacy Martial Arts of Westport runs age-graded martial arts classes for children aged 3 to 12. The youngest group, Little Leopards, caters to ages 3 to 6 with a gentler introduction to movement, listening skills and basic martial arts...

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Crana Karate Club - Buncrana

Donegal
Buncrana

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 - Karate, Dunboyne

Meath
Ages 5–12 years

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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Dublin Capoeira - Kids Trial Class, Portmarnock/Kinsealy

Dublin
Portmarnock

For families curious about capoeira before committing, Dublin Capoeira runs a 1-hour kids' trial class at Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club, Blackwood Lane, Co. Dublin. It's a low-commitment way to sample this energetic Brazilian...

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Studio Galera - BJJ & Gymnastics, Bandon

Cork
Ages 4–13 years

Studio Galera in Bandon, West Cork offers both kids gymnastics and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for children aged 4 to 13, giving families a choice of two very different disciplines under one roof. Gymnastics builds flexibility, balance and body...

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Portarlington Taekwon Do

Ages 5–13 years

Portarlington Taekwon Do runs beginner-friendly classes for children aged 7 to 13, teaching the discipline, focus and physical fitness that Taekwon-Do is known for. Classes are structured to suit newcomers, so no prior experience is...

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Tuam Karate Club (Faolchú Karate Dojo)

Ages 4+ years

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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BCF Martial Arts - Muay Thai, Donabate

Dublin
Donabate · Ages 5–12 years

BCF Martial Arts runs Muay Thai classes for children aged 5 to 12 in Donabate, split into a Juniors group for ages 5 to 8 and a Seniors group for ages 9 to 12, so training is matched to each child's size and stage of development....

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Nenagh Kickboxing Club

Tipperary
Nenagh

Nenagh Kickboxing Club offers kids kickboxing coaching led by Aidan at its base in Unit 2 Church View, Summerhill, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Evening sessions run three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, giving children a...

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Portal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Ballina

Ages 3–14 years

Portal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ballina runs a Kids Jiu Jitsu programme spanning ages 3 to 14, organised into four separate age groups so that classes match children's size, strength and maturity level. Within each age band, children can...

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Skerries Martial Arts - Kids BJJ

Dublin
Skerries · Ages 8–12 years

Skerries Martial Arts offers a Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme for children aged 8 to 12, teaching the grappling-based martial art in a structured, age-appropriate way. Membership runs on a monthly basis at €65, with two 45-minute...

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IKKU Portmarnock Karate Club

Dublin
Portmarnock

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 (Kyusho Academy) - Kids & Teen, Monaghan

Ages 5–17 years

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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JS BJJ Cavan (Ballyjamesduff)

Cavan
Ages 6–11 years

JS BJJ in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, runs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for children split by age: Kids 1 for ages 6 to 8 from 4 to 4:45pm, and Kids 2 for ages 9 to 11 from 5 to 5:45pm, with a separate Teens class also available....

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Kilcarbry Taekwondo Wexford - Enniscorthy

Ages 10+ years

Kilcarbry Taekwondo Wexford runs ITF taekwondo classes in Enniscorthy for children aged 10 and up. Beginners train on Monday evenings from 6 to 7pm, while a more advanced junior cadets group for ages 10 to 12 meets on Thursdays and...

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Arnkell Jiu Jitsu Academy - Arklow

Wicklow
Arklow

Arnkell Jiu Jitsu Academy in Arklow has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to both kids and adults since 2014, describing itself as a welcoming and inclusive club. BJJ's grappling-based, non-striking format makes it approachable for...

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Mallow ITF Taekwondo

Ages 3+ years

Mallow ITF Taekwondo runs daily sessions for children from age 3 upward, with younger members aged 3 to 6 starting in a fundamentals class focused on basic movement, coordination and listening skills. From age 6, children move into...

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Curadh Muay Thai - Additional Needs Classes, Mallow

Cork
Mallow

Curadh Muay Thai runs a dedicated Saturday morning class for children with additional needs, including autism, at Quarters Town Industrial Estate in Mallow, Co. Cork. The session runs from 10 to 11am and is built around creating an...

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T45 Jiujitsu - Kids BJJ Midleton

Cork
Midleton · Ages 4–12 years

T45 Jiujitsu's Midleton academy, at Unit 1 Ballinacurra Business Park with free on-site parking, runs kids' Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across three age groups: Little Ninjas for four-to-seven year olds, Juvenile Jiujitsu for eight-to-twelve...

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Killarney Judo - Children's Classes

Ages 7+ years

Killarney Judo has been running its children's programme for more than 50 years, offering two levels for kids aged 7 and up. The Fundamental class runs on Mondays for beginners aged 7 to 10, while the Competition class on Thursdays is...

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Peak Jiu Jitsu - Little Peakers, Ashbourne

Meath
Ages 4+ years

Peak Jiu Jitsu's Little Peakers programme in Ashbourne offers kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across three age bands — 4 to 6, 7 to 11, and 12 and up — with classes spread across the week to suit different schedules. Grouping by age means...

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Leixlip Flow BJJ Academy

Dublin

Leixlip Flow BJJ Academy offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for both kids and teens, built around foundational technique in structured, supportive one-hour sessions. The focus is on teaching grappling fundamentals in a calm,...

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Maynooth Taekwon-Do School - Little Dragons

Kildare
Maynooth · Ages 5–8 years

The Little Dragons programme at Maynooth Taekwon-Do School introduces taekwondo to children aged 5 to 8, with classes held Tuesdays and Saturdays at St. Mary's Boys National School on Moyglare Road, Maynooth. At this age, sessions focus...

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Ace Martial Arts - Maynooth

Kildare
Maynooth · Ages 6+ years

Ace Martial Arts in Blacklion, Maynooth, Co. Kildare teaches kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to children aged 6 and up, alongside boxing and mixed classes for those who want to try more than one discipline. The club describes itself as a...

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Taekwon-Do Ninjas - Midleton, Blackrock, Carrigaline

Ages 3–7 years

Taekwon-Do Ninjas runs its Little Ninjas programme for children aged 3 to 7 across three Cork locations: Midleton, Blackrock and Carrigaline. Classes work in 3-month term cycles, giving families a clear block to commit to before...

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Kenpo Karate Academy - Celbridge

Kildare
Celbridge · Ages 4+ years

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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Sligo Taekwon-Do Club

Ages 8–13 years

Sligo Taekwon-Do Club runs kids' Taekwon-Do classes for ages 8 to 13 on Mondays, with an additional Friday session available for current junior members wanting extra training time. Classes place particular emphasis on safety,...

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Atlantic Jiu Jitsu Sligo - Kids Class

Sligo
Sligo Town · Ages 7–15 years

Atlantic Jiu Jitsu Sligo runs a kids' Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class on Saturdays, split into two groups — ages 7-11 and 12-15 — to keep training partners closer in size and experience. The class focuses on self-defence and coordination,...

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Wexford Taekwon-Do Kids

Ages 4–8 years

Wexford Taekwon-Do Kids runs a development programme for children aged 4 to 8 across two venues, Wexford and Murrintown, with monthly membership priced between €30 and €45. The programme pairs self-protection skills with character...

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Kung Fu Kickboxing Wexford

Wexford
Wexford Town

Kung Fu Kickboxing Wexford teaches children a combination of Kung Fu, kickboxing, self-defence and circuit training, led by chief instructor Bobby O'Neill, who brings over 40 years of experience to the club. Blending several martial...

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Lakeland Jiu Jitsu - Mullingar Youth Programme

Westmeath
Mullingar · Ages 4–12 years

Lakeland Jiu Jitsu's Mullingar Youth Programme splits kids' Jiu Jitsu into two groups, ages 4-7 and 8-12, with classes running Monday, Wednesday and Saturday under black belt instructors. Three sessions a week gives children more...

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Athlone Taekwondo I.T.F.U.

Roscommon
Ages 4+ years

Athlone Taekwondo I.T.F.U. runs taekwondo and fitness classes for kids and youth across multiple locations, starting with Little Ninjas for ages 4 to 6. Older children can progress into more competitive kickboxing training or focus on...

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Portlaoise Kenkyo Dojo - Irish Karate Kyokushinkai

Ages 4+ years

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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Krav Maga Portlaoise & Midlands - Kids Krav Maga

Laois
Portlaoise

Krav Maga Portlaoise & Midlands runs a kids' Krav Maga programme built around self-defence, discipline, confidence and general fitness, and has been growing steadily since 2018. Krav Maga's practical, situation-based approach to...

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Beyond Jiujitsu Academy - Balbriggan

Dublin
Balbriggan

Beyond Jiujitsu Academy in Balbriggan has run a dedicated kids' Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme since 2018, led by coaches focused specifically on youth training rather than adapting adult classes for children. BJJ's grappling-based...

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Elite Taekwon-Do - Balbriggan

Dublin
Balbriggan · Ages 7+ years

Elite Taekwon-Do trains children and teens at Castleland Community Centre in Balbriggan, with classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 to 6:45pm. The programme is split into Young Warriors for ages 7-11 and Teen Warriors for 12 and up,...

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WSKF SEDAI - After school karate clubs

Dublin
Skerries

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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Naas Kickboxing and Fitness

Kildare
Ages 5–16 years

Naas Kickboxing and Fitness runs children's kickboxing classes in Naas, Co. Kildare, split by age: a Thursday class for 5 to 9 year olds, and more frequent sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for 10 to 16 year olds. The extra...

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SBG Naas - Kids Martial Arts

Kildare
Ages 7–12 years

SBG Naas offers children's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Co. Kildare, split into two age groups — 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 — so technique and intensity can be matched to each stage. Alongside the BJJ classes, the gym also runs Growing Gorillas, a...

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Krav Maga Kilkenny

Kilkenny
Kilkenny City · Ages 6–11 years

Krav Maga Kilkenny runs a kids' class for ages 6 to 11 focused on confidence, discipline and practical anti-bullying skills, with sessions available in Kilkenny on Mondays and Wednesdays, or in Clonmel on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Krav...

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Kilkenny Juvenile Fight Club

Kilkenny
Kilkenny City · Ages 6–16 years

Kilkenny Juvenile Fight Club runs Saturday kickboxing sessions for children and teens aged 6 to 16 at Kilkenny Combat Academy in the Hebron Industrial Estate, from 11am to 12:30pm. The single weekly slot works well for families looking...

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Meath Martial Arts - Karate Classes Navan

Meath
Navan · Ages 3–10 years

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

Louth
Drogheda · Ages 7–17 years

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 - Kids Karate Drogheda

Louth
Drogheda

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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Primal Fitness Drogheda - Junior Jiu Jitsu

Louth
Drogheda · Ages 5–9 years

Primal Fitness in Drogheda's Greenhills Industrial Village runs a Junior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programme for children aged 5 to 9, with classes held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30pm. Each 45-minute session...

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Integrity Martial Arts, Dungarvan

Waterford
Dungarvan

Integrity Martial Arts runs children's classes from its base in Dungarvan Shopping Centre, Co. Waterford, with training built around clear belt progression so kids can see their own improvement over time. Alongside the physical side —...

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Galway Martial Arts Academy - Children

Ages 4–15 years

Galway Martial Arts Academy runs children's martial arts programmes for ages 4 to 15, split into three groups tailored to developmental stage: Pandas for 4 to 6 year olds, Tigers for 7 to 10 year olds, and Dragons for 11 to 15 year...

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Tiger Academy - Limerick Shojinkai

Ages 4–8 years

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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T45 Jiujitsu - Kids BJJ Cork

Cork
Midleton · Ages 4–12 years

T45 Jiujitsu runs kids' Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes from its Midleton base, split into Little Ninjas for four-to-seven year olds and Juvenile Jiujitsu for eight-to-twelve year olds. Training builds what the academy calls the ABCs of...

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Institute Krav Maga Cork - Krav Junior

Cork
Cork City

Krav Junior, run by the Institute Krav Maga Cork, offers self-defence classes for children in Cork. Krav Maga is a practical self-defence system, and junior classes typically adapt its core principles into age-appropriate drills focused...

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Cork Judo Club

Cork
Cobh · Ages 5–16 years

Cork Judo Club runs its kids judo class every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm at Cobh Great Island Community Centre in Co. Cork, for children aged 5 to 16. The same club also trains adults on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, so junior members...

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Dublin Kendo - Kids Kendo

Dublin
Ages 8–16 years

Dublin Kendo runs a Kids Kendo class for children aged 8 to 16 every Saturday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Ballybough Community Youth & Sports Centre, Dublin 3. The traditional Japanese martial art builds discipline, focus and physical...

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Dublin Capoeira - Capoeira Kids

Dublin
Ages 5–11 years

Dublin Capoeira's Capoeira Kids classes, held at Marrowbone Lane in Saint Catherine's, Dublin 8, introduce children aged 5 to 11 to the fundamentals of this playful Brazilian martial art. Alongside kicks, sweeps and acrobatic movement,...

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JSBJJ Training Centre

Dublin
Ages 4–13 years

JSBJJ Training Centre offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu training for children aged 4 to 13 at 192 Parnell Street in Dublin. Children's BJJ classes typically focus on grappling and ground-based techniques rather than striking, building...

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Dublin Tomiki Aikido

Dublin
Tallaght · Ages 6–9 years

Dublin Tomiki Aikido runs a Junior Aikido programme for children aged 6 to 9 at Belgard Youth & Community Centre in Tallaght. Classes take place twice a week, Tuesdays from 5pm to 6pm and Saturdays from 9.30am to 10.30am, giving young...

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Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools

Carlow
Carlow Town · Ages 5–15 years

Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools hold classes in Carlow town, one of four venues that also includes Naas and Maynooth in Kildare and Tallaght (Old Bawn) in Dublin. Both traditional and sport Taekwon-Do are on offer, with classes for...

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Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools

Dublin
Ages 5–15 years

Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools' Tallaght classes run in Old Bawn, Dublin 24. The school teaches both traditional and sport Taekwon-Do, with dedicated classes that introduce younger children to the discipline in a fun, structured way....

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Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools

Kildare
Maynooth · Ages 5–15 years

In Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools run children's classes as part of a network that also covers Naas, Tallaght (Old Bawn) and Carlow. Both traditional and sport Taekwon-Do are taught, with younger children...

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Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools

Kildare
Naas · Ages 5–15 years

Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools teach children's Taekwon-Do at their Naas West venue in Co. Kildare, one of four locations alongside Maynooth, Tallaght (Old Bawn) and Carlow. Classes take in both traditional and sport Taekwon-Do, with...

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Tae Kwon Do Tigers

Dublin
Blackrock

Tae Kwon Do Tigers offers taekwondo training for children and adults at Rockford Manor Secondary School on Stradbrook Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, and is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory....

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Ballinteer Kenpo Karate Club

Dublin
Rathfarnham

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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Taekwon-Do for Kids Ages 6-12

Dublin
Marino · Ages 6–12 years

Tolka TKD runs Taekwon-Do classes for children aged 6-12 at St Joseph's Primary School in Fairview, Dublin, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4.30-5.30pm. Classes aim to build confidence, discipline, focus and physical fitness alongside...

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Common questions

How many Martial Arts classes for kids are there in Ireland?

Kids Patch lists 134 Martial Arts 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.

Where in Ireland can I find Martial Arts classes for kids?

Martial Arts listings are spread across 23 counties, most of them in Dublin (44), Cork (13), Kildare (10), Meath (9), Kerry (5), Wicklow (4), Carlow (3), Kilkenny (3), and 15 more.

What age range do Martial Arts classes for kids in Ireland cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from 3 years up to 17 years. 82 of the 134 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.

How much do Martial Arts classes for kids in Ireland cost?

1 of the 134 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.