The Red Dragon Martial Arts Club

The Red Dragon Martial Arts Club is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run Seishin free-style martial arts club led by Sensei Brendan Donnelly (6th Dan Shotokan), with more than 40 years of history in the Drogheda and East Meath area. Free-style training draws on multiple styles rather than being restricted to one, aiming to build confidence, focus, fitness and reduce stress.

The club offers Children's Karate (ages 7-17), Adult's Free Style Karate & Traditional Jiu Jitsu for all experience levels (registration required), and a pay-as-you-go Women's Striking & Self Defence course. The club is a member of Karate Ireland and the Irish Martial Art Commission, its instructors are trained in coaching and safeguarding, and its volunteers are garda vetted.

Training takes place at the Holy Family Community Centre in Ballsgrove, Drogheda, and club members compete successfully in national and international championships.