After a fantastic success last year in 5 Continents is back and will again be held in beautiful Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Kenmare is a small town at the foot of the Caha Mountains nestled in between two of Ireland most scenic and amazing peninsulas, Beara and Ivereagh.

Fancy your chances at the Ultimate Kata Champion Title (Junior & Senior), or how about competing in our Kumite, Kata or Team Kata Events?

Our fun filled competition weekend comprises of:

Friday 12th:

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Training from 5 to 8 in Kenmare Dojo
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9pm onwards our Opening Ceremony with light refreshments & beverages

Saturday 13th:

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10am - 4pm Kata Competition
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4pm - Exclusive Shotokan Karate Seminar with Sensei Eric Marne of Hawaii - SHOTOKAN KODANSHAKAI INTERNATIONAL Chief Instructor
* 7pm All are encouraged and welcomed to join in a social meal
* 9pm til late - we hit the town and experience the Kenmare Nightlife

Sunday 14th:

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10am - 4pm Kumite Competition & also Ultimate Kata Championship, Team Kata etc.
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4pm Kiddies Disco with FSKDj Orlie (if we have time!)
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6pm All are encouraged and welcomed to join in a social meal, with Final Closing, Music & Entertainment to follow.

“They really have gotten a lot from this. They learned so many life lessons. Thank You” – S.D (Mother, Killorglin)

· “This is the only activity that I don’t actually have to drag the kids to on certain occasions. They do other things and sometimes they don’t want to go to those, but they can’t get enough of Karate” – T.C Father, (Killorglin)

· “It has done wonders for him” – Mother (Killorglin)

· “This is fantastic. It’s great to watch. We’d love to do these ourselves as well” – Mr. And Mrs. D (Castleisland)

· “She loves it. I can see that you really love to teach the kids” – Mother, (Killarney)

· “The teachers all sing his praises; they say he’s fantastic in school and a pleasure to teach. I told them it’s because of Karate” – Mother, (Killarney)

· “She has just come along so much lately. She’s so mature and she’s only 6” – Mother, (Castleisland)

· “He loves it. I really think it’s made a difference in him already” – Parent, (Killarney)

· “Karate is not about violence, it is all about being in control of both yourself and the situation in which you find yourself. I believe that there is something in the martial arts to suit everyone regardless of age.” - J. O Brien, Adult Student & Parent of Students, (Kenmare)

· “I am very happy with the self-defence I have learned. I learned karate is a non-violent practice as all fighting is controlled. Self-Control is a skill karate has taught me. Being a teen, I find this skill invaluable.” – F. Cronin, Black Belt Student, (Castletownbere)