Welcome To Our Club

St Paul’s Karate Club is situated in St Paul’s College Raheny and practices Shotokan Karate. New members are always welcome to drop by and join in for a week to see if you would like to join the club.

Karate is a great way to improve strength, speed and suppleness and also helps develop respect, discipline and humility. St.Paul's Karate Club was founded by Sensei Pat Ryan, 4th Dan, in 1996.

The club is associated with the Shotokan Karate International Federation (SKIF) Ireland.

Principals

Hitotsu: Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto
Seek perfection of character
Hitotsu: Makoto no michi o mamoru koto
Be faithful
Hitotsu: Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto
Endeavour
Hitotsu: Reigi o omonzuru koto
Respect others
Hitotsu: Keki no yu o imashimuru koto
Refrain from violent behaviour

Our Ethos

Our mission is to improve ones health and skills through the art of shotokan karate.