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Martial Arts in Galway
13 martial arts studios to discover.
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Galway has 13 martial arts studios listed here, and they are spread more widely than the city centre might suggest. Ballybrit is the busiest pocket, with four studios, among them CELTIC EAGLE'S GALWAY, which holds a 5.0 rating. Shantalla has two, including Galway Shotokan Karate Club, which keeps traditional Japanese karate alive on the west side of the city. Further along the bay, the Claddagh is home to Strange Wolves MMA, another studio rated 5.0, while single studios sit in Castlegar and Newcastle. The range runs from striking and grappling to long-established karate and judo clubs, so the choice of style often depends as much on location as on preference. Each listing below gives the address, rating and contact details, so you can compare studios by area and find one within easy reach of home or work.
13 gyms & studios
All 13 martial arts studios in Galway
- CELTIC EAGLE'S GALWAY — Ballybrit
- Shaolin MMA — Wellpark
- Strange Wolves MMA — Claddagh
- Galway Shotokan Karate Club — Shantalla
- Connacht Taekwondo Club — Ballybrit
- Point Blank Gym — Castlegar
- Galway City School of Judo — Ballybrit
- Atlantic Aikido Galway — Shantalla
- WING TSUNG IRELAND
- Lion Judo Club — Roscam
- Galway Martial Arts Academy
- Ken Horan Kickboxing — Ballybrit
- Westside Boxing Club — Newcastle
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Frequently asked questions about martial arts in Galway
How many martial arts studios are there in Galway?
Studiomaps.app lists 13 martial arts studios in Galway. They cover a mix of disciplines, including mixed martial arts, karate and judo. The studios are spread across the city and its suburbs, with clusters in Ballybrit, Shantalla, Castlegar, Claddagh and Newcastle.
Which area of Galway has the most martial arts studios?
Ballybrit comes first among the areas with the most martial arts studios in Galway, followed by Shantalla, Castlegar, Claddagh and Newcastle. Ballybrit is home to Celtic Eagle's Galway, while Shantalla hosts the Galway Shotokan Karate Club, so both east and west of the city are well covered.
What are the best known martial arts clubs in Galway?
Among the 13 studios listed, the best known include Celtic Eagle's Galway in Ballybrit, Shaolin MMA in Wellpark, Strange Wolves MMA in Claddagh, Galway Shotokan Karate Club in Shantalla and Lion Judo Club in Roscam. Together they cover MMA, Shotokan karate and judo.
Which martial arts in Galway are suitable for beginners?
Most Galway clubs take complete beginners. Galway Shotokan Karate Club in Shantalla and Lion Judo Club in Roscam teach traditional karate and judo from the basics, while Shaolin MMA in Wellpark and Strange Wolves MMA in Claddagh offer mixed martial arts. Contact the studio first to ask about trial sessions and beginner groups.
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