The United Shotokan Karate Federation was started in 2002 with aim of developing traditional shotokan karate in Ireland, with the emphasis on the student and not politics. The Organisation strives to pursue the upmost professionalism and honesty in every aspect of karate, from tuition to competing both Nationally and Internationally.

Within the The United Shotokan Karate Federation (USKF), traditional Shotokan Karate is taught by qualified instructors who have represented Ireland in both European and World Championship Competitions. The USKF operate clubs all over the greater Dublin area of Ireland. All Organisation clubs are members of the USKF, and are affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB).

The USKF Organization was founded with the aim of developing a higher standard of Karate in Ireland. The practice of karate not only provides a means of keeping fit, healthy and learning self defense, but also helps build self-confidence, self-esteem and self-awareness.

The USKF is a non-profit Organisation and all funds raised from Grades, Competitions, Fundraising and The USKF merchandise is used to improve the Organisation and fully fund any student or squad representing the Organisation at International Competitions.

The USKF is a modern Organisation, and believes in using universal media tools such as the Internet to provide a valuable online resource to aid our student in their pursuit to improve their karate skills.

It is also the policy of the USKF to organise events every month; Free Courses, Courses with Internationally Renowned Intructors, Competitions, Squad Training, Referees & Judges Courses, first Aid Courses, Summer Camps and much more, with the aim of developing a community spirit within our Organisation.