Aaron Kenneally
| Aaron Kenneally | |
|---|---|
 Aaron Kenneally in Tokyo, 2025 | |
| Born | Cork, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Style | Shotokan Karate-Do |
| Rank | 6th Dan (Rokudan), SKIF |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Occupation | Karate instructor |
| Notable school(s) | Bushido Karate Club |
| Website | www |
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Aaron Kenneally is an Irish Shotokan karate instructor. He is the chief instructor of the Bushido Karate Club in Cork and holds the rank of 6th Dan with the Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation (SKIF).[1] He is a member of the executive committee of SKIF Yudansha-Kai.[2]
Career
Kenneally began training in Shotokan Karate-Do in 1986 at the Mayfield Renshukan Karate Club, under Abe McCarthy, Neil Sargent and Greg Manning.[3] He was promoted through successive Dan grades by Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa, founder of SKIF.[3]
In 2010, the Evening Echo reported on the opening of his first dojo, Mahon Karate Club.[4] In January 2011, the newspaper also covered the launch of his Douglas Village dojo.[5]
Irish Fighters magazine profiled Kenneally in June 2011 in a feature titled "Great year for Kenneally," describing his progress from Sandan to Yondan and the growth of Bushido Karate Club.[6] The Cork Independent also highlighted him that year, naming Bushido Karate Club its "Club of the Week".[7]
The Evening Echo has published multiple feature articles on Kenneally. In 2013 it covered his recognition by Soke Kanazawa,[1] in 2014 it reported on his representation of Ireland in Japan,[8] and in 2022 it featured him in an article titled "Karate’s journey from Okinawa to Ireland".[9]
In 2019, he was awarded the fellowship title of Renshi by the Dai-Nippon Butoku-Kai in Kyoto. In 2021, he was appointed European Representative to the Worldwide Board of Directors for SKIF Yudansha-Kai.[2]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "World-wide recognition for sensei Aaron Kenneally". Evening Echo. 4 November 2013. p. 4. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "SKIF Yudansha Kai Executive Committee". SKIF Yudansha Kai. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "About Bushido Karate Club". Bushido Karate Club. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ "Mahon Karate Club set to open". Evening Echo. 26 November 2010. p. Sport. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ "Karate school to open in village". Evening Echo. 24 January 2011. p. 7. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ "Great year for Kenneally". Irish Fighters. 1 June 2011. p. Feature. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ "Club of the Week: Bushido Karate Club". Cork Independent. 1 December 2011. p. 88. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ "Cork pair do city proud in Japan". Evening Echo. 17 April 2014. p. 36. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ "Karate's journey from Okinawa to Ireland". Evening Echo. 17 November 2022. p. 33. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
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