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Kendo in Ireland
Kendo Clubs, beginner courses, seminars and events
Whether you're completely new to Kendo, looking for a dojo, or wondering what's happening next, start here!
Kendo Clubs
Find a Kendo Club in Ireland
There are several Kendo clubs in Ireland, all affiliated with Kendo na hÉireann, the Irish Kendo Federation.
Every dojo has its own location, training schedule and character.
If you're starting Kendo, the best club is usually not the theoretically perfect one.
It's the one you'll actually go to.
Dublin Kendo Kobukai
The largest Kendo club in Ireland, with several training locations across Dublin.
The club runs regular practice for established members as well as structured beginner courses several times a year.
Muyukan Kendo
Based in Portobello, Dublin 8, Muyukan has a tradition rooted in the teachings of Yoshimoto Naoto Sensei from Hiroshima.
Cork Budokai
Home of Kendo in Cork for more than 20 years.
Cork Budokai welcomes beginners and provides a place to practise Kendo for anyone based in Cork and the wider Munster area.
Galway Kendo Club
Based in Galway, the club welcomes new members throughout the year.
A useful option if you'd rather begin by joining regular practice than wait for a structured beginner course.
Waterford Kendo Club
New Kendo Dojo & Beginner Course — Waterford
Ryūsui Ken / Waterford Budokai is a newly forming, 100% non-profit Kendo club.
The club welcomes beginners with a three-month course covering the foundations of Kendo — no previous martial arts experience needed.
Not sure which dojo to choose?
Location matters. Training times matter. So does finding somewhere you'll actually want to return to next week.
→ Read: Where to Learn Kendo in Dublin — And How to Choose Your Dojo
What's Next — Kendo Courses and events in Ireland
Galway | Come and try Kendo!
Irish Kendo Winter Seminar 14-15 Nov. 2026
Irish Kendo Winter Seminar 14-15 Nov. 2026
Galway Kendo Club is offering two introductory Kendo sessions in Oranmore for anyone curious about trying Kendo.
No previous experience is needed — just an interest in learning the basics of Kendo and giving Japanese sword martial arts a try.
Location: Oranmore Community Centre
When: Sundays, 13:00–15:00
→ Find out more / contact Galway Kendo Club
Irish Kendo Winter Seminar 14-15 Nov. 2026
Irish Kendo Winter Seminar 14-15 Nov. 2026
Irish Kendo Winter Seminar 14-15 Nov. 2026
13-15 November 2026 | Dublin, Ireland
Three days of Kendo training with Dany Delepière Sensei, Kyoshi 7th Dan, bringing Irish kendoka together for an opportunity to practise, learn and develop their Kendo under the guidance of a highly experienced instructor.
(Unsolicited opinion: an excellent opportunity to discover how much more there is to learn about the basics you thought you understood.)
Dates: Friday 13 – Sunday 15 November 2026
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Instructor: Dany Delepière Sensei, Kyoshi 7th Dan
→ For any questions, please get in touch with dublinkendo@gmail.com.
past events — Kendo Courses and events in Ireland
Dublin | Beginners Course Starts Sept.5th!
Irish Autumn Seminar Dublin 11 - 13 Sept. 2026
Irish Autumn Seminar Dublin 11 - 13 Sept. 2026
The largest kendo club in Ireland started its autumn beginner course on Saturday, September 5th, 2026.
Missed the September beginner course? That's okay. Kendo doesn't disappear when the course ends.
The club welcomes beginners, so if you're curious about starting Kendo, want to find out when the next beginner course is planned, or would like to ask about attending a Saturday session, get in touch with the club.
Irish Autumn Seminar Dublin 11 - 13 Sept. 2026
Irish Autumn Seminar Dublin 11 - 13 Sept. 2026
Irish Autumn Seminar Dublin 11 - 13 Sept. 2026
This year's Autumn Kendo & Iaido Seminar has now finished.
If you missed it, keep an eye on Kendo in Ireland for upcoming seminars, competitions and other opportunities to practise beyond your own dojo.
→ See upcoming Kendo events
Cork | Kendo beginner Course
Waterford | Beginners Course
Waterford | Beginners Course
Cork Budokai started its beginner course in mid-September this year.
If you missed it, keep an eye on their website and check for other opportunities to practice.
→ See Cork Budokai: https://corkbudokai.org/
Waterford | Beginners Course
Waterford | Beginners Course
Waterford | Beginners Course
New Kendo Dojo & Beginner Course — Waterford
Kendo's new home in Waterford, Ryūsui Ken, has started welcoming beginners with a three-month course covering the foundations of Kendo—no previous martial arts experience needed.