WELCOME to O.N.A.K.A.I.

O.N.A.K.A.I is Irelands largest all style national karate organisation, and was established in 1978 by the coming together of the three main styles then practiced in Ireland, Shotokan, Wado and Kenpo, for the principal purpose of producing a fully representational national squad for international competition and also to coordinate, regulate and promote all karate activities within the 32 counties of Ireland.

A constitution was drafted and approved which protected the interests of all Irish karate practitioners, and which provided for the development of the highest standards in the sport and traditional art of karate.

Since its establishment O.N.A.K.A.I. has been the only Irish karate body to be recognised by the European Karate Federation (EKF) , and the World Karate Federation (WKF), which is a member of the International Olympic Council (IOC). Both the EKF and WKF are the largest and longest established European and World all style Karate organisations and host the highest level of Karate competitions in the world.

In 2002 O.N.A.K.A.I. was granted full recognition by the then Irish Sports Council, now Sport Ireland, as the National Governing Body (NGB) for Karate in Ireland. In 2018, O.N.A.K.A.I. was accepted as a member of the Olympic Federation of Ireland.

Mission Statement

We are longest established All-Style National Karate Organisation in Ireland, founded in 1978 as an All-Ireland governing body solely dedicated to karate with the aim of co-coordinating, developing, regulating and promoting karate on national and international scene. Recognised by the Sport Ireland, EKF and WKF and other international Karate Organisations, our membership includes Clubs and Associations practicing Kenpo, Shotokan, Wado, Kyokushinkai and Itosu-Kai involved in all aspects of student development, from recreational to athlete at national and international level.

O.N.A.K.A.I OFFICERS

President : Chris Kelly

Chairperson: Mary Meehan

Secretary : Martin Clynch

Treasurer / Registrar : Ruth Smyth

PRO : Masa Maye

National Childrens Officer : Michael O Brien

Board Members: Brendan Perry, Derek Kealy, Paul Brennan, Peter Coyle, Sobhan Leckey, Claire Hart



Chief Referee: Stephen Murray

Coach Tutors : Stephen Murray


REFEREE COMMISSION

Stephen Murray, Declan Houston, Noel Kavanagh, Jimmy Harte, Vjekoslav Novak


NATIONAL COACHES

Head Coach : Paul Brennan

National Male Kumite Coach : Mark Sheridan

National Female Kumite Coach : Paul Brennan

National Junior Coach : John Connolly