Mindsparx Karate Academy

12/09/2026

🇮🇪🥋 THE IRISH OPEN 2026 IS WELL UNDERWAY! 🥋🇮🇪

Our K-Club team is here and ready, proudly representing Mindsparx Karate on the mats! 💙🔥

A huge GOOD LUCK to every one of our competitors today! Give it everything, trust your training and enjoy the experience! 💪🥋🏆

And a big shout-out and best of luck to our friends at Fudoshin Jissen Karate-Do, also competing this weekend 🤝❤️

Let’s go, team! 🙌🔥

13/08/2026

06/08/2026

What an incredible way to finish our Mindsparx Medics Summer Camp! 🚑

Day 4 was packed with hands-on learning, teamwork and plenty of surprises! 🙌

Our Mindsparx Medics learnt:
🫁 How to help someone who is choking
💛 The recovery position
🩹 How to apply bandages
🪵 How to build a makeshift stretcher using dowels and clothing
🚶‍♀️ How to safely transport a casualty – even whilst blindfolded! 👀
📻 How to use radios and effective communication
🚪 How to work safely in confined space scenarios

The grand finale put everything they had learnt over the last four days to the test! 🚨

Chloe became our casualty with "broken bones", bruises and plenty of bloody cuts (no one was harmed in this scenario!) and our Mindsparx Medics had absolutely no idea what they were walking into! They stayed calm, communicated brilliantly, worked together and put their first aid skills into action like true professionals. 👏

To round off an amazing week, everyone was proudly awarded their Leadership Badge - a well deserved recognition of the confidence, teamwork and responsibility they showed throughout the camp.

We couldn't be prouder of every single one of our Mindsparx Medics. Thank you all for making this week so much fun, and a huge thank you to our helpers and everyone who supported the camp. ❤️

Here's to the next generation of lifesavers! 🚑⭐

05/08/2026

🚑🩹 Mindsparx Medics Camp – Day 3! 🩹🚑

What another fantastic day of learning and teamwork! 💙

Today our young medics got hands-on with:
🦴 Fractures
🛏️ Spinal injuries
🩸 Bleeds and catastrophic bleeds
🎭 Realistic first aid scenarios
🤝 The importance of teamwork in emergency situations

There were plenty of laughs too, especially when our acting casualty Gabby couldn't stop giggling because she was so ticklish during the scenarios! Thanks for being such a great sport!

To round off the day, all of our amazing Mindsparx Medics were proudly awarded their Prioritizing Badge for showing great decision-making and learning how to assess what needs to happen first in an emergency.

A huge well done to every single one of you. Your confidence, teamwork and enthusiasm have been incredible to watch. We can't wait for another exciting day tomorrow! 👏🚑

04/08/2026

🚑🩺 Mindsparx Medics Camp – Day 2! 🫁❤️

Another fantastic day packed with hands-on learning, teamwork and real-life first aid skills! 🙌

Today's young medics covered:
❤️ Taking a pulse and calculating how many times our hearts beat in a single day.
🫁 Discovering just how big our lungs really if they are rolled out.
🚑 Tour of the Events First Aid Services (Scotland) ambulance and exploring the equipment carried on board.
🩻 Learning how to safely use a scoop stretcher for transportation to the ambulance trolley/cot.
🛏️ Practising moving a casualty onto a bed before transferring them into an ambulance.
🩺 Using a stethoscope to listen to heartbeats.
🥶 Learning how and when to use an emergency survival tent to help protect a casualty from the elements.

To finish another brilliant day, everyone was proudly awarded their Responsibility Badge for demonstrating excellent teamwork, care and responsibility throughout the camp.

We can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store! 🙌

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03/08/2026

🚑🩺 A fantastic day at Mindsparx Medics Camp! 🩺🚑

Our young medics have been busy learning life-saving skills today! 💜

🦺 Identifying and checking for danger before helping a casualty
🎭 Working through realistic first aid scenarios
⚡ Learning how and when to use a defibrillator (AED)
🫁 Exploring the science behind oxygen and why it's so important for casualties
🎒 Getting hands-on with real first aid bags and discovering what all the equipment is used for

To finish the day, they proudly earned their Decision Making badge for showing fantastic judgement, teamwork and confidence throughout today's activities. 👏

We can't wait to see what exciting challenges tomorrow brings! 🤩

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23/07/2026

Would your child know what to do in an emergency?

We still have a few spaces available for our Mindsparx Medics Summer Holiday First Aid & Survival Course, designed for children aged 8+ 🚑

Over four fun-filled mornings, children will build confidence while learning practical first aid, survival skills, teamwork and leadership in a supportive and engaging environment.

📅 3rd–6th August
⏰ 9am–1pm each day
💷 £150 per person

The course includes practical activities, light refreshments, a Mindsparx Medics T-shirt and certification on the final day.

Spaces are limited to just 12 individuals, and only a few remain.

📩 Send us a message to secure your child’s place.

17/07/2026

🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT. NEW DOJO. NEXT LEVEL. 🔥

What a way to kick off another incredible Friday night at our brand-new dojo! 💜🥋

The energy was absolutely electric from start to finish:

🥊 The sparring area was alive with students putting their skills to the test, building confidence, resilience and fighting spirit.

📺 Our new training room was put to great use, with the team analysing fights, reviewing techniques and learning from every exchange. This is where champions are made, not just through hard work, but through understanding the game.

🐯 Tiger of the Ring – Megan showed incredible determination and heart, proving why she continues to inspire everyone around her.

🥋 Master of the Mats – Varvara once again demonstrated outstanding technical ability, control and relentless work ethic.

Every week we're building more than martial artists, we're building confidence, friendships, discipline and a team that pushes each other to be better.

This is just the beginning for our new home, and if Friday night is anything to go by, the future at Mindsparx Karate Academy is going to be something special.

Train hard. Stay humble. Keep evolving.

💜🖤

05/07/2026