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
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🥋
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 🥋🥋
17/03/2026
☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day to all our friends and members around the globe ☘️ 🇮🇪
🥋🥋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.
🥋🥋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
🥋🥋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 🥋🥋
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 🥋🙏 🙇♂️
24/12/2025
Wishing all our members, students and parents a very Merry Christmas. Sending you all joy and peace over this festive season 🎄 🎅
12/11/2025
Just finished our final training session tonight in the honbu dojo with Shinjo Sensei and Nakama Sensei. What a wonderful enlightening learning experience we enjoyed with these teachers over the past two weeks. Plus we have exciting plans coming up possibly next year 😉🥋🥋
| Wednesday | 7pm - 10pm |
| Friday | 7pm - 10pm |