Est. Passage West · Co. Cork

Traditional Karate.
37+ Years in the Making.

Passage West Karate Club has trained champions and built confidence in the heart of Cork for over three decades. All ages, all belts — new members always welcome.

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37+Years Established

16World Medals

5xNational Champions

Karate students training at Passage West Karate Club

Our Club

A Cork Institution, Built on Discipline

For over 37 years, Passage West Karate Club has trained locally out of the Community Centre in Chapel Square, Passage West — right in the heart of the community it serves.

Affiliated with the IJKA (International Ju-Jitsu Karate Association) Ireland, our club blends traditional discipline with a welcoming, family atmosphere. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned black belt, you'll find a home on our mats.

Beginner to advanced classes for kids & adults
Traditional IJKA-affiliated karate instruction
Award-winning competitive squad
Friendly, family-run club atmosphere

Meet the Team

Our Instructors

Decades of combined experience, guiding students of every level from white belt to black belt.

6th

Sensei Michael Keohane

6th Dan Black Belt

Head instructor with decades of experience developing champions and community karateka alike.

5th

Sensei Joe Hunter

5th Dan Black Belt

Senior instructor known for his sharp technical eye and patient coaching of colour belts and beginners.

3rd

Sensei Aileen Hunter

3rd Dan Black Belt

A driving force behind the club's junior programme and competitive success on the national stage.

Training Times

Class Schedule

Classes run twice weekly at the Community Centre, Chapel Square, Passage West, Co. Cork.

Colour Belts

6:30 – 7:30pm

Monday & Wednesday

Brown & Black Belts

7:30 – 8:30pm

Monday & Wednesday

New members are always welcome — come along to a session or call ahead to book your free introductory class.

Track Record

A Club Built on Results

World Medals Won

IJKA National Champions (Jess Pablo Shield)

2017

Best Martial Arts Club — CMAP Awards

Ready to Start Your Karate Journey?

Join a club with over 37 years of history and a warm welcome for every new student. Your first class is on us.

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Traditional Karate.37+ Years in the Making.