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If you choose karate as a sport for you or your child the Northern Ireland Karate-do Wado-kai (NIKW) is well-placed to provide an introduction to karate and set you on the right track to get the most out of it. The many positive benefits of regular exercise have been well documented as a way to …
The NIKW continued further its Junior League, with Round 4 taking place at Girdwood Community Hub on 24th July 2023.The young competitors got a quick warm up and some helpful tips to use in matches.New members got their first chance to test their skills in a kumite match and learn what to expect with official …
The NIKW held its annual Youth Karate tournament in Girdwood Community Hub on 10th June, the Brunton Cup.The event is specifically for young students under 16yrs, and aimed at helping those with limited competition experience get their first chance to take part and understand some of the formalities and rules that are part of competition.Sensei …
The NIKW continued once again its exciting Junior League, with Round 3 taking place at Girdwood Community Hub on 30th May 2023.Sensei James Brunton, chief Kumite coach warmed up the young competitors, all itching to get going with their matches. Some important tactics were given for competitor’s to get the best chance to score during …
Karate aficionado Oliver Brunton enthralled participants at the special technical (kata) course which he conducted this weekend. Everyone from beginners to advanced students were mesmerised by his mastery of the techniques which enable him to produce the explosive karate necessary to be competent in this ultimate self defence system. Oliver has studied wado karate for …
The NIKW continued its exciting Junior League format with Round 2 on 6th April 2023.Sensei James Brunton, chief Kumite coach got the young competitors warmed up and offered some top tips for competitor’s to get the best chance possible to score during the upcoming matches.New members got their first chance to see where their skills …
Congratulations to all those who took part in the recent NIKW’s North South Open Karate Competition on 11th February 2023.A huge thank you to all the Participants, Coaches, Referee’s, Judges & Scorekeepers along with the many volunteers and officials who we rely on to ensure the event runs so well. Great competition experience gained by …
The NIKW kicked off its exciting Junior League format for 2023 on the 31st January.A brilliant start with lots & lots of young members taking part.Sensei James Brunton, chief Kumite coach got the competition underway but not before explaining determination & resilience when not winning is important to establish in a young persons mindset.There were …
The NIKW finished off its exciting league for 2022 on the 29th November.Over the year had 94 competitors, all gaining experience at their particular level, building skills and confidence.Sensei James Brunton, chief Kumite coach led the competitors as usual in a warm up, and the action got underway.Members competed well, with some securing a win …
The NIKW Junior league continued once again on Tuesday 1st November. Designed exclusively for our young members to get that vital preparation experience for competition.Sensei James Brunton, chief kumite coach of the NI Karate Squad led the under 16yr olds in a brief warm up session and then the action started. Family & friends were …