It is very rare to find traditional martial arts in its truest and purest form but here in Cavan we have an instructor trained directly under world renowned grandmaster Shoto Tanemura
With more than 40 years training in martial arts, Martin O’Raghaillaigh has earned the coveted title of Shihan awarded on 2nd April 2024 by world renowned teacher Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura after successfully passing the Shihan test. As a personal student of the grandmaster for more than 30 years with countless journeys to Japan and training all over the world he has come to understand the old ways of the martial world and its inner meanings. There are many martial arts today that use the title ‘Shihan’ but none undergo the stringent tests and years of hard study to achieve it in its true and pure form. Shihan Martin O’Raghaillaigh’s Martial Arts name ‘Kenshin’ means ‘Sword heart / Sword Spirit’ given to him by his teacher Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura on 2nd April 2024
No grade is given easy and each lesson learned develops the person. The essence of Japanese martial arts defines the way of the warrior which is to seek peace and avoid conflict. To nurture this one must learn the way of strategy.
Shihan Martin O’Raghaillaigh runs a small dojo in Virginia Co Cavan where he teaches one of the rarest and most unique martial arts in the world. Holding mastership titles in several styles within the Genbukan system brings a whole new meaning to Cavan martial arts.
Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura and Martin O’Raghaillaigh Shihan. Honbu Dojo Japan
Having witnessed first hand sword masters and Grandmasters of different styles there are none whatsoever that compare to the incredible ability and knowledge of my teacher Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura.
Shihan Martin O’Raghaillaigh
Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura and Martin O’Raghaillaigh Shihan. Honbu Dojo Japan
Shihan Martin O’Raghaillaigh is a 7th Dan in Ninpo Taijutsu and a 7th Dan in Kokusai Jujutsu
Location: Old Mullagh Hall
Main Street Mullgh Co cavan
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