Kilkenny, Ireland · Est. 2023
Kilkenny
Martial
Arts
A safe, fun, and accessible approach to martial arts for the local community.
Free Style Karate · Kickboxing · All Ages & Abilities Welcome
Who We Are
More Than a Martial Arts Club
Established in 2023, Kilkenny Martial Arts provides a safe, fun, and accessible approach to martial arts for the local community. Our instructors bring experience from a range of disciplines, including traditional karate and kickboxing.
We are committed to creating a welcoming, family-focused environment where students can build confidence, discipline, and skill. We operate in a not-for-profit manner, reinvesting all earnings into equipment and training opportunities.
All instructors are volunteers, Garda vetted, first aid trained, and fully safeguarded.
What We Offer
Our Classes
High-quality training for all ages and abilities, delivered by experienced volunteer coaches in a welcoming, family-focused environment.
Free style All Ages & Abilities
Free Style Karate
KickboxingAll Ages & Abilities
Kickboxing
All ages
Forms
WeaponsAll ages
Weapons
CompetitionBeginners / Intermediate / Advanced
Competitive Training
Weekly Timetable
Class Schedule
Contact us to confirm the most up-to-date timetable and class locations.
Wednesday
Saturday
Meet The Team
Our Coaches
Our instructors bring experience from a range of disciplines, including traditional karate and kickboxing. All coaches are volunteers dedicated to delivering high-quality training to the Kilkenny community.
Teri
3rd Dan Sport Karate
Jason
2nd Dan Sport karate
Steven
2nd Dan Sport karate
Pablo
1st Dan Sport Karate
Gaia
1st Dan Sport Karate
Kilkenny Martial Arts
Meet Our Black Belts
Our Black Belts lead by example, actively competing, continuously developing their skills, and assisting our coaches in inspiring and supporting students throughout their martial arts journey.
Tommy
1st Dan
Sport Karate
Gary
1st Dan
Sport Karate
Leila
1st Dan
Sport Karate
Garda Vetted
All our instructors are fully Garda vetted, ensuring a safe environment for every student.
First Aid Trained
Every coach holds a valid first aid certification so you can train with complete peace of mind.
Fully Safeguarded
We operate under the safeguarding guidelines of the Irish Martial Arts Commission and Sport Ireland.
Want to Join Our Team?
We're always looking for passionate martial artists or volunteers want to assist in coaching. If you have experience or want to gain experience and want to give back to the community, get in touch.
Life at KMA
Gallery
See our students in action and explore our training facilities.
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Free Trial Class
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Our Training Facility
Training Facility – The Watershed, Kilkenny
Kilkenny Martial Arts trains at The Watershed, one of Kilkenny's premier sports and leisure facilities. We have access to a spacious indoor training hall with excellent flooring, ample parking, changing rooms, and on-site café facilities, providing a safe, comfortable, and professional environment for students of all ages to train and develop their martial arts skills.