FAQ
Children and Adults from 5 years old.
We have training in Ranelagh everyday, and then also in Sandyford, Naas, Stillorgan, Irishtown, Dalkey, Booterstown, Rathmines, Terenure and Terenure West, Haddington Road, Ballinteer, Drumcondra, Raheny, Marino, Cabra and Tallaght. Check the schedule to see what days and times suit you.
Children's Beginners:
Ranelagh Hombu Dojo: 4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5pm on Fridays and 11am on Saturdays (also 12pm on Saturdays which is combined Adult/Child) and 10am on Sundays
MONDAY: St Christophers Primary School, Haddington Road at 3.45pm; Sandyford Community Centre at 4pm; Drumcondra at 5pm; Monread Community Centre, Naas at 6pm
TUESDAY: Cabra at 4pm; Marino at 4pm; St Brigids Parish Hall, Stillorgan at 5pm
WEDNESDAY: Terenure Badminton Centre (Terenure West) at 3:15pm; St Christophers Primary School, Haddington Road at 3:45pm; Irishtown Stadium at 4pm; Samuel Beckett Civic Centre, Ballyogan at 4.00pm; Dalkey Heritage Centre at 5.30pm
THURSDAY: Swan Leisure, Rathmines at 3pm; Booterstown Parish Centre, 4pm; Terenure Sports Club at 4:45pm; Wesley College, Ballinteer at 6pm
FRIDAY: All Saints Parish Hall, Raheny at 3pm
SATURDAY: Terenure Badminton Centre (Terenure West) at 11.30am; Tallaght at 1pm (Cookstown)
ADULT BEGINNERS:
Ranelagh Hombu Dojo: Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday 10am, 7pm, Thursday 8pm, Saturday 12pm, Sunday 10am (weekend sessions mixed adult/child)
Dalkey Heritage Centre: Wednesday at 7.30pm
Naas, Monread Community Centre: Monday at 7pm
TEENS - Beginner Teens (13-16) are welcome in Dalkey at 7.30pm and Naas at 7pm. In Ranelagh we have a Teen class on Tuesdays at 6pm suitable for beginners.
Yes! We offer two weeks Free Trial - where you can attend as many training sessions in any of our venues as you can.
When you complete the Trial Membership Registration you can put which venues/sessions you're most interested in. We will try our best to accommodate you in your preferred venue/session. We have brief times where we will not take New Members before Gradings. You'll be advised that there is a waiting list for some of our venues.
After the two week free trial to continue training with us you would Become a Member.
You need to complete the Full Membership Form.
Pick your membership level - Bronze, Silver or Gold - and pay the membership fee.
For all of our membership fees there is a monthly payment option which we prefer you take - in fact it's the most cost efficient way to pay our fees. Once fee payment is made you will receive a login code to our club app where you will be able to book your training sessions, pay your fees and receive messages from us etc.
To start with, any loose comfortable clothing that gives free movement and you don't mind being on the floor/ground. Inside we train with bare feet.
You won't need a karate dogi (the white karate suit) until you wish to grade (the belt exams) for the first time. We sell 100% cotton Hombu Dojo HDKI dogi in our Ranelagh dojo, or you can arrange for us to bring one to you. Our childrens sizes (110cm -150cm) are €45, Adult sizes (160cm - 200cm) are €55.
If you already have a dogi that's perfectly acceptable - any white karate dogi will do.
You should wear no jewellery or watches when training.
We have 3 membership levels:
Bronze for an average of one class a week
Silver for an average of two classes a week
Gold for unlimited classes
You can see the chart of fees on the Trial Membership and the Membership form pages. For children membership fee payments can be from as little as €45 a month, and sibling and family discounts can apply. Adults Membership fee payments from €52 per month.
We do not take cash payments for monthly fee payments. We prefer all our members to pay their membership fees by monthly standing order or through the app. This is the most cost efficient way to pay your membership.
However, you may prefer to pay for 3/6/12 months online through this website. You can find the link for payment at the end of the Full Membership Form.
All members training with us should also register with HDKI Ireland for a licence to practice karate. You can apply for this licence through this website. The cost is €25 per year. You must have a valid (up-to-date) HDKI licence to Grade - the licence holds records of your gradings and your progress. If applying before your first Grading you will receive this licence book after you grade on the day.
