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 Welcome to the United Shotokan Karate Federation Organisation Website
The United Shotokan Karate Federation was started in 2002 with aim of developing traditional shotokan karate in Ireland, with the emphasis on the student and not politics. The Organisation strives to pursue the upmost professionalism and honesty in every aspect of karate, from tuition to competing both Nationally and Internationally.

Within the The United Shotokan Karate Federation (USKF), traditional Shotokan Karate is taught by qualified instructors who have represented Ireland in both European and World Championship Competitions. The USKF operate clubs all over the greater Dublin area of Ireland. All Organisation clubs are members of the USKF, and are affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB).

The USKF Organization was founded with the aim of developing a higher standard of Karate in Ireland. The practice of karate not only provides a means of keeping fit, healthy and learning self defense, but also helps build self-confidence, self-esteem and self-awareness.

The USKF is a non-profit Organisation and all funds raised from Grades, Competitions, Fundraising and The USKF merchandise is used to improve the Organisation and fully fund any student or squad representing the Organisation at International Competitions.

The USKF is a modern Organisation, and believes in using universal media tools such as the Internet to provide a valuable online resource to aid our student in their pursuit to improve their karate skills.

It is also the policy of the USKF to organise events every month; Free Courses, Courses with Internationally Renowned Intructors, Competitions, Squad Training, Referees & Judges Courses, first Aid Courses, Summer Camps and much more, with the aim of developing a community spirit within our Organisation.

    

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 Upcoming Events
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10/19/2008 9:00 AM The 7th USKF Shotokan Cup
10/25/2008 1:00 PM KUGB Refs and Judges Course
10/26/2008 12:00 PM Pre-Dan Course
11/1/2008 1:00 PM USKF Winter Course & Grading- Andy Sherry and Frank Brennan
11/2/2008 12:00 PM White - Yellow belt grading
11/15/2008 12:00 PM USKF Senior Squad training
11/22/2008 9:00 AM ESKA Championships Crawley, Sussex
12/6/2008 9:00 AM Newbridge Open Karate Championships
(UTC 00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

      

 USKF Announcements
The 7th USKF Shotokan Cup draws near!

 

 

It's getting near the time...

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The USKF Shotokan Cup is just around the corner. This is a pre-registered event. No entries will be excepted on the day, so...remember register early!

click here to down load the poster

 

 


      

 USKF Latest News
KUGB Special DAN course by coatesc

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The USKF would like to congratulate Sensei Jason Smyth who achieved his 3rd Dan at the KUGB’s Special Dan Course in Egham, Surrey on Saturday...click title for more info!

 

The Japan Karate Shotorenmei Autumn Championships 2008 by coatesc

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Aliraza Shah took first place in the under 15's kata category

In The Japan Karate Shotorenmei Ireland Autumn Championships on Saturday, the USKF squad brings home the gold!...click for more details!

 

USKF Autumn Course by coatesc

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Sensei Brennan was unable to attend Saturday’s Autumn Course. However, Sensei Michael Sherlock stepped into the breach at short notice and conducted an exciting and informative class for the 50-or-so assembled black and brown belt students... click title for more info!

 

USKF Orange to Black Belt Course by coatesc

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An excellent course was held on Saturday the 20th of September in the Corduff Shotokan Karate Club. The course was conducted by Sensei Michael Sherlock 5th DAN and Sensei David Royle 5th DAN. The course was devided into a first class and second class, with both sensei's taking turns to teach the orange to purple stripe belts, and the brown and black belts. The course content was a combination of basics, kata and advanced kumite techniques.

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KUGB Grand Slam by coatesc

 

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The USKF were represented at the second KUGB Grand Slam of 2008 by James Farrelly, Aoife Farrelly, Eamonn O’Connor, Eleanore Coates and Alan McCann...

The USKF would like to congratulate all those who competed.

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KUGB Summer School by coatesc

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Members of the Newbridge Shotokan Karate Club, part of the USKF contingent that travelled to take part in the KUGB summer camp in Lancaster .

The New USKF Club- Navan Shotokan Karate Club by coatesc

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THE USKF would like to welcome the newest club which has opened in Navan. The club is located at St. OLIVER PLUNKETTS SCHOOL NAVAN, CO. MEATH.  The Instructor is Sensei Rhonda Balfe contact number:  0868958878.

 

USKF squad in Liverpool by coatesc

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The USKF would like to congratulate the squad sent over to compete in Liverpool over the weekend...

USKF Summer Course with Sensei Frank Brennan by coatesc

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Approximately 70 black and brown belts trained at the USKF Summer Course under Sensei Frank Brennan on Saturday...

 

USKF Brown & Black belt Course by coatesc

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The USKF ran a black & brown belt Course over the weekend at the Corduff Shotokan Karate Club, and was instructed by Sensei David Royle... details to follow.

 


    

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