O.N.A.K.A.I.
NGB for Karate in Ireland
NGB for Karate in Ireland
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.
O.N.A.K.A.I is Irelands largest all style national karate organisation established in 1978.
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| Year | Name | Club | Competition | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Conor O'Sullivan | Senshi Karate Club | WKF Karate 1 Series A, -67kg, Salzburg, Austria | Silver |
| Year | Name | Club | Competition | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zoe McDermott | Senshi Karate Club | WKF Karate 1 Youth League, Guadalajara, Spain *** First Irish Female Athlete to win a WKF Medal *** | Silver |
| 2025 | Michael McGlynn | Strabane Karate Club | WKF Karate 1 Youth League, Guadalajara, Spain | Bronze |
| 2025 | Calvin McCann | Kaizen Dojo | WKF Karate 1 Youth League, Porec, Croatia | Gold |
| 2025 | Calvin McCann | Kaizen Dojo | European Chammpionships, Bielsko-Biala, Poland | Bronze |
| 2024 | Michael McGlynn | Strabane Karate Club | WKF Karate 1 Youth League, Venice, Italy | Bronze |
| 2023 | Calvin McCann | Kaizen Dojo | WKF Karate 1 Youth League, Venice, Italy | Gold |
| 2022 | Sean McCarthy | IKKU Cork | European Championships, Prague, Czech Republic | Silver |
| 2021 | Chris McCarthy | IKKU Cork | European Championships, Tampere, Finland | Bronze |
| 2020 | Chris McCarthy | IKKU Cork | European Championships, Budapest, Hungary | Bronze |
| 2019 | Chris McCarthy | IKKU Cork | European Championships, Aalborg, Denmark | Gold |
| 2019 | Chris McCarthy | IKKU Cork | WKF Karate 1 Youth League, Umag, Croatia | Bronze |
| 2019 | Chris McCarthy | IKKU Cork | WKF Karate 1 Youth League, Limassol, Cyprus | Bronze |
| 2018 | Sean McCarthy | IKKU Cork | European Championships, Sochi, Russia | Silver |
| 2018 | Sean McCarthy | IKKU Cork | Youth Olympics, Buenes Aires, Argentina | Bronze |
| 2017 | Chris McCarthy | IKKU Cork | WKF Karate 1 Youth League, Umag, Croatia | Bronze |
| 2012 | Aaron McLoughlin | Mayo Karate Club | European Championships, Baku, Azerbaijan | Bronze |
Male Kumite -67Kg
World Ranking: 32
WKF Record:
23 - 31 - 0 [W - L - D] [Win Rate 42.5%]
Breakdown of Scores
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2026: Won 2 of his 3 pool fights and narrowly missed out on topping his group at the Premier League in Leshan, China.
2026: Finished 7th at the Premier League in Istanbul, Turkey, the highest placing ever by an Irish athlete in the WKF Premier League.
2024: Placed 6th at the EKF Senior Championships in Zadar.
2024: Placed 2nd at the Series A in Salzburg, Austria, becoming Ireland's first Senior WKF medalist.
