Karate-Do Wado Kenshu Kai International

27/07/2026

A huge thank you to Saiko Shihan Yoshihiko Iwasaki, the organizers, and all the participants—who travelled from across Ireland and even England—for the incredible enthusiasm at our Kobudo training session in Athboy on July 25th! 🥋
Your energy and dedication made it truly special.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again for our next session in September! Stay tuned for updates! 🥋✨

20/06/2026

If you live in Athboy area and you are looking for a traditional martial art or have interest in the Japanese culture, you cannot miss this opportunity. 😀
Get in touch with us for more info and book your spot.
Tel. 087 1831182

20/06/2026

Starting new classes for beginners. Get the opportunity to train traditional martial arts l
Learn through detailed explanations of karate techniques and discover basic elements of Ju-jutsu.
Tel 087 1831182 for more info.

26/10/2025

A new appointment for the Budo and Kobudo passionates. 16th November 2025. Feel free to contact us for more info and book your spot.

17/06/2025

Karate and Kobudo training at Wado Juku.
The 2 arts in 1 school.

03/04/2025

Kobudo/Classic martial-art will be held at Ennisfail GA gym, Malahide Rd, Co.Dublin on Sun 27th April 1.30pm-4pm. Sign in necessary. Tel to Derek 086 2510749

What a privilege it was to attend Grand Master Iwasaki's Kobudo course that was held in the Athboy dojo last Saturday 29th March and featured Jo-do and Iai-do.
Apart from the practical instruction using Jo and Bokuto, Sensei Iwasaki gave us very interesting information regarding the beginning stance that was used in original budo compared to modern Japanese budo.
He informed us of the importance of Kendo for Hironori Ōtsuka, the creator of the Wado style of karate.
We learned about the different types of sticks, the origin of Jo-do, how the Japanese sword differed from that used by Europeans and other groups, the basic techniques for using Jo and Bokuto including safety for Iai-do and so much more! And of course, so many stories from ancient Japan. This was truly an unforgettable experience for which we are very grateful.

03/04/2025

What a privilege it was to attend Grand Master Iwasaki's Kobudo course that was held in the Athboy dojo last Saturday 29th March and featured Jo-do and Iai-do.
Apart from the practical instruction using Jo and Bokuto, Sensei Iwasaki gave us very interesting information regarding the beginning stance that was used in original budo compared to modern Japanese budo.
He informed us of the importance of Kendo for Hironori Ōtsuka, the creator of the Wado style of karate.
We learned about the different types of sticks, the origin of Jo-do, how the Japanese sword differed from that used by Europeans and other groups, the basic techniques for using Jo and Bokuto including safety for Iai-do and so much more! And of course, so many stories from ancient Japan. This was truly an unforgettable experience for which we are very grateful.