Bolton Family Karate

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

🥋 What an amazing day for Bolton Family Karate at the AMA Karate Competition! 🥋🏆

More photos and videos to follow.

Thanks to MyIkigai Sportswear Ltd for the amazing Gi’s

We are so incredibly proud of every single student — whether you were competing, supporting your teammates, or simply being part of the day, you all showed exactly why our club is so amazing! ❤️👏

A huge thank you to all our parents for your continued support. We genuinely couldn’t do this without you! 🙏❤️

And a massive thank you to Sensei Katie-Leigh and Sensei Emily for organising everyone and keeping things running smoothly. You are both amazing! 🥋👏

What a fantastic team and what a fantastic day! 💪🥋❤️

Bolton Family Karate — stronger together! 🥇

🥋❤️🏆

03/10/2026

29/09/2026

Our WJJF-WJJKO Dan & Kobudo Gold Tabs Grading will be held in our headquarters over two weekends:

JUNIOR GRADING
Saturday 17th & 24th October 2026
(*All students speak to their coach for their grading date)

11.30AM REGISTRATION
GRADING START TIME 11.45AM. FINSH APPROXIMATELY 1.15PM
(Grading on 17th is a larger grading and consequently may run over time slightly.)
FOLLOWED BY PRESENTATIONS

SENIOR GRADING Saturday 17th October
2:15PM REGISTRATION
GRADING START: 2:30PM. FINISH APPROXIMATELY 4:30PM
FOLLOWED BY PRESENTATIONS.
Our coaches will make the process as easy for you as possible, and make it a special day for you. All you have to concentrate on is following the Coaches instructions, showing off your skills and making yourself proud! We know you've got this!
[*all students should come in their Gi please and bring gloves gum shields and weapons as needed)]

VENUE: The dojo Springhouse Springwell St, Ballymena. BT43 6AT
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aCQruEBShdzYFg3P8
[The Tower Centre car park is the nearest to the venue, and our dojo’s entrance is right across from the car park exit.]

27/09/2026

Sadly not everyone here for the team photo. One day we will get everyone on there.

20/09/2026

🥋 Struggling with your karate stances?

Not quite sure if you’re getting them right? Don’t worry! 💪 Here’s some helpful guidance to support your at-home practice.

Take a little time each day to work on your stance, balance and technique — small improvements add up! 👊

Bolton Family Karate 🥋

19/09/2026

Tickets go on sale 23rd September for those who still want to do it xx

18/09/2026

Year 7 & Year 11 photograph proofs have been distributed to students during form time. To order please visit Tempest Photography- How to Order.
https://www.tempest-photography.co.uk/how-to-order