Kenpo Karate Academy
Information about Kenpo Karate Academy
Opening hours
- Monday: 17:00–22:00
- Tuesday: 10:30–12:00, 17:00–22:00
- Wednesday: 17:00–22:00
- Thursday: 17:00–22:00
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 09:00–15:00
- Sunday: Closed
Established in 1988, the Celbridge Kenpo Karate Academy is a premier martial arts institution located in County Kildare, Ireland. As one of the most respected centers for the Advanced Kenpo Karate Self-Defence System, the academy offers a comprehensive range of classes tailored for children from the age of four, teenagers, and adults. The program emphasizes practical self-defence skills, sport kickboxing, and personal development, creating a positive and disciplined environment for students of all levels.
The academy is led by the internationally renowned **Master Eddie Downey**, a **10th Degree Black Belt** and a pioneer of Kenpo in Ireland. With deep historical ties to the founders of the art, including the late Grandmaster Ed Parker, Master Downey brings decades of competitive excellence and teaching mastery to every session. Under his direction, the academy boasts a highly qualified team of male and female instructors, including several high-ranking black belts, ensuring that students receive world-class guidance in a supportive community setting.
Celbridge Kenpo Karate Academy is affiliated with major international bodies, including the **European Kenpo Karate Association (EKKA)** and the **Advanced Kenpo Training System (AKTS)**. This global connection allows students to benefit from high-level instruction, with opportunities to train alongside or learn from visiting 10th Degree Black Belts and international masters. Whether your goal is to build confidence, improve physical fitness, reduce stress, or pursue competitive sport, the academy provides the expert mentorship and structured curriculum needed to achieve lasting success in martial arts.
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Kenpo Karate Academy: Reviews
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Fantastic experience: Daughter loves this club, 6 months a member and she can’t wait to get to class
Fantastic experience: Started going here one night a week in October 2023. By middle of 2024 I was going two nights a week. Start of 2025 I was going three nights a week and now at time of writing this review I'm going four nights week. What I will say first is great people in this club! I was never into sports let alone martial arts and everyone in every adult class made me feel very welcome. All the instructors/teachers really know their stuff as well. So glad I decided to take the plunge and try it out one Tuesday night :) I've met so many lovely people, made friends and discovered something about myself - I really like Kenpo Karate!
Fantastic experience: Class place. My 8 Yr old started with this centre. He loves it. Its Very welcoming, very supportive, very excellent. I wish I had experienced similar when I was younger. It's relaxed and fun.
Fantastic experience: First impressions of this club was the calm environment and the really friendly staff everyone is so respectful and understanding would recommend anyone to come down and experience it themselves. 10\10 keep up the good work.
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and informative Bujikan ninjitsu class.
Fantastic experience: Great place great instructors
Fantastic experience: Took my six year old son and he absolutely loved it, great discipline. A great bunch of lads
Fantastic experience: If you want to learn self defence this is the place to go!
Fantastic experience: This is a truly great place to learn self defence / martial arts. I have known some of the instructors at Celbridge Kenpo Karate Academy for over 30 years and their knowledge and skill still continues to inspire me in my own martial arts journey. The dedication Master Downey and his instructors have for Kenpo Karate and the Academy can be seen in the high standard of students the acadamy produces. I can highly recommend this school for young and old of any ability. (Kieran Doody - SSES Martial Arts)
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