Bassai Dai Karate Ireland - JKA Galway

25/10/2026

20/10/2026

Karate is not a game of points, weight classes or showy demonstrations. It is a martial art and way of life that trains a practitioner to be peaceful; but if conflict is unavoidable, true karate dictates taking down an opponent with a single blow.

Such an action requires strength, speed, focus, control. But these physical aspects are only part of the practice; they are just the vehicle, not the journey itself.

True karate is based on Bushido. In true karate, the body, mind and spirit…the whole person…must be developed simultaneously. Through kihon, kumite and kata we learn to control our movements. But more importantly, we learn to give up control too. We can perform the techniques without thinking about them, and remain focused without having to concentrate on any one thing. In essence, the body remembers how to move and the mind remembers how to be still.

This harmonious unity of mind and body is intensely powerful. Even the greatest physical strength and skill are no match for the power of wholeness.

The result of true karate is natural, effortless action, and the confidence, humility, openness and peace only possible through perfect unity of mind and body. This is the core teaching of Zen, the basis of Bushido, and the basis of the JKA’s karate philosophy (Japan Karate Association)

BASSAI DAI KARATE IRELAND 🇮🇪

🇯🇵 Traditional Shotokan Karate | JKA

📍 Location: Ballinfoile Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre
Headford Road, Galway – H91 PN50

📅 Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📲 WhatsApp: +353 87 257 2778
🌐 Website: www.bassaidaikarate.ie
📸 Instagram: .ie

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18/10/2026

Last Saturday (17th), we held our Belt Grading Examination!

We were deeply honoured to welcome Fran Meggs Sensei, Head Coach of JKA Shotokan Ireland, who generously shared his extensive experience and knowledge while conducting the assessment of our students.

More than earning a new belt, our karateka took another step on a journey built on discipline, respect, perseverance, and tradition.

We are immensely proud to be part of an organisation that preserves, with dedication and respect, the true legacy of Shotokan Karate — a heritage from Japan to the world.

Congratulations to all our successful students! May each new belt represent not only an achievement, but also the responsibility to continue growing and improving.

The journey is long, but it is an honour to walk it together!

Oss! 🥋

JKA Shotokan Ireland
Fran Meggs

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08/10/2026

Once again, JKA Shotokan Ireland is bringing us another fantastic course!

See all the details below in the original post from JKA SI (JKA Shotokan Ireland) 👇👇

📣 At JKA-Shotokan Ireland we’re delighted to announce our annual winter course with Masao Kawasoe Sensei, 9th Dan JKA, taking place in Dublin on November 28/29th.

➡️ Saturday, Nov 28th ⬅️
YMCA, Aungier St. Dublin D02 CH96
All grades: 2.30-3.45pm
Brown & Black Belts: 4-5pm

➡️ Sunday, Nov 29th ⬅️
UCD Sports Centre Dublin D04 K3C6
All grades: 11.30am-12.45pm
Brown & Black Belts: 1-2pm

1 class: €30; 2 classes: €45; 2 full days: €60.

If you need more details about location, hotels, etc. just drop us a message.

Oss! 👊

www.jkashotokanireland.ie

07/10/2026

📣 At JKA-Shotokan Ireland we're delighted to announce our annual winter course with Masao Kawasoe Sensei, 9th Dan JKA, taking place in Dublin on November 28/29th.

➡️ Saturday, Nov 28th ⬅️
YMCA, Aungier St. Dublin D02 CH96
All grades: 2.30-3.45pm
Brown & Black Belts: 4-5pm

➡️ Sunday, Nov 29th ⬅️
UCD Sports Centre Dublin D04 K3C6
All grades: 11.30am-12.45pm
Brown & Black Belts: 1-2pm

1 class: €30; 2 classes: €45; 2 full days: €60.

If you need more details about location, hotels, etc. just drop us a message.

Oss! 👊

07/10/2026

Preserving the rituals and traditions is a way of honouring the legacy of those who came before us and keeping the essence of the art alive.

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Bassai Dai Karate Ireland - JKA Galway

🥋 Bassai Dai Karate Galway – JKA Shotokan
📍 Ballinfoile Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre
Headford Road, Galway
H91 PN50
📞 +353 87 257 2778
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