Juniors
From age 5. Classes run by belt, from beginners to Yellow, then Orange to Blue.
Mondays in Bangor, Wednesdays in NewtownardsKarate · Fitness · Tai Chi · Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards
Karate for thewhole family
Confidence, fitness and respect for ages 5 and up. Beginners are always welcome, and your first class is free.
- 32 yearsof coaching, since 1994
- Access NIenhanced approved, fully insured coaches
- European and Worldmedals and titles coached
- Freefirst class for every beginner
Find your class
Whoever you are, there is a place on the mat
Classes are grouped by age and belt, so beginners train with beginners. Pick the group that fits and we will point you to the right night.
Teens and competition
Age 13+ evening classes, plus a Thursday fighting class for students who want to compete.
Mondays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysAdult karate
Traditional and sport karate for every grade, with speed and core fitness built in.
Mondays, Tuesdays and WednesdaysFit and Tai Chi
S.P.A.R fitness and Tai Chi. No martial arts experience needed, and great for over thirties.
See Mizukara FitWhat you will learn
Kihon. Kata. Kumite.
- KihonThe basicsStances, punches, kicks and blocks, repeated until they are automatic.
- KataThe formsSet sequences walked across the floor, starting and ending with a bow.
- KumiteSparringTiming and distance with a partner, built up safely, one step at a time.
Where we train
Four evenings, three towns
Turn up to any beginner session for a free first class.
Bangor
Bangor Methodist Church Hall, Rathmore Road
- 6.30 to 7.15pmBeginners to Yellow belts
- 7.15 to 8.00pmOrange to Blue belts
- 8.00 to 9.30pmAge 13+
Holywood
Queen's Leisure Centre
- 6.30 to 7.30pmAll ages and grades, from beginners to adults
Newtownards
Regent Street Methodist Church, via Mill Street
- 6.00 to 6.45pmBeginners to Yellow belts
- 6.45 to 7.45pmOrange to Blue belts
- 7.45 to 9.00pmAge 13+
Aurora
Aurora Leisure Centre
- 6.00 to 7.00pmFighting class for all students
Private lessons and courses at other venues are available on request. See the full timetable
News
Latest news
14 Northern Ireland karate titles for Mizukara students
The standard of karate competitors in Ards, Bangor & Holywood continues to grow. At the recent Karate Northern Ireland Championships held in Dungiven Leisure Centre over…
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Local karate athletes, Levi Kane and Amy Adair both from Conlig, recently travelled to the British Open Karate Championship in Harlow, Essex. The championships, hosted by…
Read the story: Four British medals for Karate duo30th anniversary celebrations for karate clubs
It’s been a massively successful year on the international competition circuit for students from the Mizukara Karate clubs in Ards and Bangor. To top it all…
Read the story: 30th anniversary celebrations for karate clubsAbout Mizukara
Safety first, then enjoyment, then achievement
Founded by Sensei David Brashaw in 1994, Mizukara teaches traditional and sport karate to children and adults. Our coaches are fully insured and have Access NI enhanced approval.
More about usMizukara Fit and Tai Chi
Stay strong, stay loose
S.P.A.R fitness
Speed, plyometric, agility and recovery. Thirty minutes of coached training followed by fifteen minutes of Shaolin stretching. No martial arts experience required.
Tai Chi
Easy to learn Tai Chi with loosening and Qi Gong, for balance, circulation and breathing. Mondays at 10.30am in Bangor, Tuesdays at 10am in Newtownards, with more times through the week.
£10to drop in to a Tai Chi class
From £30a month, paid at the start of the month
In their words
What parents and students say
“A very friendly and supportive environment led by Sensei David's excellent coaching and encouragement.”
Mizukara parent“My daughter loves Karate and it helped her to recognise her strengths and abilities.”
Mizukara parent“SPAR provides a fantastic way of helping to achieve your weekly exercise goals.”
S.P.A.R studentYour first class is free
Beginners are always welcome. Pick a night from the timetable and come along to try it.
Call Sensei David07760 337578
Emailwadodave@yahoo.com