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, Itosu Ryu and Shito Ryu involved in all aspects of student development, from recreational to athlete at national and international level.

2022 AGM

AGM Sunday 14th January 2024, 2:30pm, Venue TBC.

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

President : Chris Kelly

Secretary / Treasurer: Martin Clynch

National Childrens Officer : Victoria Hockings

Board Members: Chris Kelly, Martin Clynch, Victoria Hockings, Derek Kealy, Paul Brennan, Simon O Dowd, Jackie Gray and Carol Duffy


REFEREES
Director of Refereeing: Billy Brennan
Chief Referee: Noel Kavanagh
Referee Secretary: Jackie Gray


TEAM MANAGER
Tony Kelly


COACHING
Head Coach: Paul Brennan

KATA
National Junior Coach: Francisco Astudillo
National Senior Coach: Marie Dolphin


KUMITE
National Junior Coach: Mark Sheridan, Dermot McFeely, Aaron McLaughlin
National Senior Coach: James Brunton, Tony Kelly


COACH TUTORS
David Royle & Dave Gully


WIS TEAM
Carol Duffy, Marie Dolphin, Keri Gaffney


IDT - INCLUSION & DISABILITY TEAM
Dermot McFeely & Anne McGinn

O.N.A.K.A.I. GOVERNENCE DOCUMENTS

O.N.A.K.A.I Comply or Explain Form
O.N.A.K.A.I. Public Statement of Compliance Form

SQUAD
    POLICIES
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Athlete Agreement
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Safeguarding Training & Education Policy
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Selections appeal policy EKF, WKF and Olympic events
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Squad Selection Policy for EKF and WKF Events
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Supervision Policy
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Transport and Travel Policy
     FORMS
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Attendance sheet
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Referral & Screening
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Selections appeals form for EKF, WKF and Olympic Events
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Squad session report
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Training sessions monitoring

COACHES
    POLICIES
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Tatami Pass - Coaches Agreement

FINANCE
    POLICIES
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Education expenses Policy
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Financial Policy and Procedures
     FORMS
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Athlete expenses - Application Form
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Education expenses - Application Form
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Purchase Order
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Sales Invoice
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Squad expenses Application Form
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Travel expenses Application Form

VETTING
    POLICIES
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Garda Vetting Policy
         O.N.A.K.A.I. GV subcommittee governance
         O.N.A.K.A.I. NVB 1 Vetting Invitation
         O.N.A.K.A.I. NVB3 Vetting Invitation Guardian consent
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Verification of ID
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Vetting How To

SAFEGUARDING
    POLICIES
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Code for children and young people (under 18 years of age)
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Code of Conduct for Members Coaches, Officials and Committee members
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Code of Conduct for Parents, Guardians and Volunteers
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Safeguarding Statement REVISED
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Safeguarding Training & Education Policy
     FORMS
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Accident & Incident Reporting Form

MEMBERSHIP
    POLICIES
         O.N.A.K.A.I. New Club Requirements

PRIVACY
    POLICIES
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Data Protection in Karate Clubs - Guidance
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Filming and Photography Policy and Guidance
         O.N.A.K.A.I. GDPR guidance for clubs
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Privacy Policy
     FORMS
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Club membership Application Form

RECRUITMENT
    POLICIES
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Recruitment Policy
     FORMS
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Recruitment Application Form
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Self Declaration Occassional Role Form

WELFARE
    POLICIES
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Anti-Bulying Policy
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Anti-Doping Policy and Procedure
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Complaints, Grievances and Discipline Policy and Procedure
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Equality Policy
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Social Media Policy
     FORMS
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Accident & Incident Reporting Form
         O.N.A.K.A.I. Minor Athlete Anti-doping consent Form

JOIN US AND BECOME A MEMBER

Please read the Affiliate Club Requirements.

1. The registered Club Instructor must have a Dan grade in traditional karate
2. This Dan grade must be awarded by a bona fide organisation *
3. The traditional style of karate must be recognised by O.N.A.K.A.I. *
4. Verifiable documentation is required to support the qualification
5. All clubs must register with the National Vetting Bureau to obtain an affiliate registration number
6. Instructors & Assistant Instructors must be Garda vetted
7. Instructors & Assistant Instructors must complete the Safeguarding 1 workshop
8. Instructors & Assistant Instructors must complete a Sport 1st Aid Course
9. Clubs must have their own active insurance policy that is fit for purpose or join the O.N.A.K.A.I. club insurance policy scheme.
10. Clubs with members under 18 years of age must appoint a Club Children's Officer
11. This Club Children's Officer must complete the Safeguarding 2 workshop
12. Clubs must have a minimum of 10 members
13. Clubs must carry out a Safeguarding Risk Assessment
14. Clubs must have a Safeguarding statement
15. Clubs must agree to attain all coaching qualifications as required by O.N.A.K.A.I.
16. Clubs must comply with governance codes as set out by O.N.A.K.A.I.
17. Clubs must agree to abide by the constitution of O.N.A.K.A.I.
18. Instructors may be required to demonstrate their proficiency in the art of karate
19. Instructors may be required to undergo an assessment by the O.N.A.K.A.I. Technical committee.
20. Instructors may be required to submit their teaching syllabus

In order to comply with regulation and to provide protection to all our members, all clubs that apply to become an affiliate of O.N.A.K.A.I. must meet our clearly defined basic set of criteria. This membership process is essential to uphold and maintain the highest standards possible in our sport. All club applications will be considered by The Executive Committee of O.N.A.K.A.I. and assessed using the above criteria.

*The decision in relation to the bona fides of Dan grades and the recognition of styles will be made by the Executive Committee of O.N.A.K.A.I.

For more info email info@onakai.ie