Belfast Wado-Kai Karate Association

🥋 WHAT A FEW WEEKS FOR BELFAST WADO-KAI! 🇯🇵🇩🇰🇮🇪

The past few weeks have been extremely busy, but equally successful for Belfast Wado-Kai Karate Association and the wider I.W.K.A. family.

🇩🇰 DENMARK – TRAINING WITH TAKAGI SENSEI

Earlier this month, we travelled to Denmark for an incredible weekend of training with Takagi Sensei from Japan.

Renowned for his speed, skill, technical ability and depth of knowledge, Takagi Sensei is a highly respected figure within Wado-Kai, and it was a real privilege to spend time on the dojo floor learning from him.

Hard training, plenty of sweat, plenty of laughs and, most importantly, the opportunity to reconnect with friends and fellow practitioners from across Europe.

These are the experiences that make Wado-Kai so special — training together, learning together and continuing to develop together. 👊

🇮🇪 22ND AUGUST – I.W.K.A. TECHNICAL COURSE & GRADING

Then, on 22nd August, the I.W.K.A. Technical Committee assembled for a technical course and grading.

Following three hours of demanding training, we moved into the 2nd Kyu Brown Belt examinations.

Everyone who stepped forward to grade performed fantastically well and, through their preparation, effort and commitment, successfully passed their examinations. 👏🥋

A huge congratulations to everyone involved. Your progress is a reflection of the hard work you continue to put in week after week.

🔥 AND WE'RE ONLY GETTING STARTED...

With the summer training behind us, attention now turns to an exciting remainder of the year:

🥋 I.W.K.A. Junior League
🇯🇵 I.W.K.A. JKF Dan Grading
🇭🇺 Budapest
…and plenty more training, development and opportunities to test ourselves along the way.

For Belfast Wado-Kai, the journey continues.

Train hard. Stay humble. Keep learning. Keep progressing 👊🥋

What an absolutely fantastic day yesterday in Dublin with our Ireland Wadokai Karate Association brethren. Hosted by chief instructor sensei Jimmy Harte and the I.W.K.A. technical committee, which includes none other than our own Patrick Pip Bradley, we had 5 hours of fantastic training and instruction. It was great to see everyone putting in the hard work and training with a smile on their faces, some sweated more than others, so says Marty Whinnery 😂😂😂. What a team to be apart of.

🥋 **We Go Again Tonight!** 🥋

The Belfast Wado-Kai Karate Association is back in the dojo tonight at **St Mary's CBS, Glen Road**, and we can't wait to see everyone there!!

Whether you're an experienced karateka or you've never stepped into a dojo before, **everyone is welcome**. We welcome **all ages, all sizes, and all levels of ability**. Every black belt started as a beginner, so why not take that first step today?

💥 Build confidence
💥 Improve fitness
💥 Learn practical self-defence
💥 Make new friends
💥 Challenge yourself

📅 Classes every Tuesday & Thursday
🕖 7:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 St Mary's CBS, Glen Road

Come along, give it a try, and discover what you're capable of. Take up the challenge—we'll support you every step of the way.

🥋 See you in the dojo! 👊

🥋🔥 Tonight’s the Night! 🔥🥋

The wait is over – tonight marks the very first session of the Belfast Wado-Kai Karate Association in St Mary's CBS Glen Road.

⏰ Class starts at **7:00 PM**, and we’re delighted to confirm that we’ll have a few special attendees joining us for this exciting opening session 🥋🔝

Whether you’re a beginner, returning to training, or an experienced karateka, we can’t wait to welcome you into the dojo and kick off this new chapter together.

📍 If you’re coming along, simply follow the driveway up to the back of the school, marked with a ⭐ on the map below.

We’re looking forward to the session.............See you at 7:00 PM! 👊🥋

Sensei Jimmy Harte what was it you said again, there's always one........................ that's the glue that holds everything together and keeps the whole place ticking 😂😂😂

🥋 Why Choose Belfast Wado-Kai Karate Association?🥋

When choosing a karate club, it's important to know who is teaching you and where their training comes from.

At Belfast Wado-Kai Karate Association, our instructors are directly affiliated with JKF Wado-Kai Japan and have earned their qualifications through the organisation's recognised grading and licensing system.

Following extensive scrutiny in front of the JKF Wado-Kai Technical Committee in Japan, our instructors have successfully achieved:

✅ Dan grades up to 5th Dan
✅ Examiner licences
✅ Instructor qualifications

We are committed to teaching traditional Wado-Kai karate through structured, recognised instruction that remains true to the principles, standards, and traditions of the style.

Training with us means learning from instructors whose qualifications and lineage are recognised through JKF Wado-Kai Japan, the original governing body of Wado-Kai Karate.

Whether you're taking your first steps in martial arts or returning to training, you'll find:

🥋 Traditional Wado-Kai Karate
🥋 Qualified & Recognised Instructors
🥋 Direct Japanese Lineage
🥋 Internationally Recognised Standards
🥋 A Friendly & Supportive Environment

Train with confidence.

Train with tradition.

Train with Belfast Wado-Kai Karate Association

🥋⏰ ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO! ⏰🥋

The countdown is on! In just ONE WEEK, Belfast Wado-Kai Karate Association will be opening the doors of our brand-new club at St Mary's CBS, Glen Road, welcoming new students of all ages and abilities.

📅 Starting Monday 16th June
🕖 Classes every Tuesday & Thursday
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Whether you're taking your very first steps into karate or looking to continue and develop your JKF Wado-Kai training, we'd love to welcome you to the dojo.

✅ Open to all ages and abilities
✅ Friendly and supportive environment
✅ Learn traditional JKF Wado-Kai Karate
✅ Improve fitness, confidence, discipline and self-defence skills

⚠️ Limited spaces available – only 25 places!

💷 Class Fees:
👦 Juniors: £5 per class
🧑 Adults: £7 per class

💥💥Don't miss your chance to be part of our newest club from day one💥💥