The Martyn Harris Karate Academy. Karate in Cardiff.

Welcome to the
Martyn Harris Karate Academy

North Cardiff's oldest established Martial Arts Academy

with karate classes in Lisvane, Cyncoed and Pontprennau

Kaizenkan Karate is taught at the school. This art is a synthesis of Renshi Harris 30 year experience of karate and other martial arts.

Our founder & Chief Instructor, Martyn Harris Renshi 6th Dan, with over 30 years of Martial Arts experience (including over 25 years teaching) is a senior instructor.

Martyn holds black belts in Shotokan Karate and Okinawan Kempo.

His wife Sensei Emma, runs the Emma Harris School of Karate, specialising in teaching young children in addition to running after school clubs.She has a 2nd Dan in Kaizenkan Karate.

Martyn and Emma are also members of The Welsh Martial Arts Association ("WMAA") of which Martyn is the president. The WMAA aims to bring like minded martial artists together irrespective of art or style. Martyn is responsible for technical guidance, grade ratification, instructor training , administration, chairing General & Annual General Meetings, representing the Association at Governing Body events seminars.

Emma Harris is be responsible for networking, recruitment of members, raising awareness of the benefits of martial arts, research & development, instructor training (in respect of teaching of young children) for more information on the WMAA please e mail welshmartialarts@gmail.com

About the Welsh Karate academy

We provide Cardiff Karate classes suitable for all

Juniors - 7 to 10 year olds

Our Junior Dragons Classes focus on discipline, respect, positive attitude and confidence building using merit badges and competitions to help get our message across.

About our Junior classes

Classes for ages 11+ 'Seniors & Adults'

Come and enjoy training with friendly people who understand courtesy & respect while, at the same time, wanting to work out.

About our Teen and adult classes

Family classes

Our Saturday morning classes are a great way to have some bonding time, many families attend this class with so much to offer - incredible atmosphere, fitness, self defence all whilst building building friendships along the way.

About our family classes

Call now 07710 620459 or email karatecardiff@gmail.com

What our students say

Don't just take our word for it, take a look at what our students have to say...

"Martyn Harris is a bold and engaging martial arts teacher who attracts students from all over the country to visit his Cardiff-based training centres. I have known him since the turn of the century and am proud to call him my friend. When you want the real deal as far as martial arts in Wales is concerned you can do no better than train with Martyn Harris renshi."John Burke - Renshi and chairman of the BAMA Devon

Martyn Harris is one of the most inspirational and talented karate teachers who I know. Absolutely worth to come to see also from a little further!"Juha Tuominen ( Finland )

Martyn Harris is a very inspirational teacher, knowledgeable, kind and very important in my Martial Arts journey. I would highly recommend anyone who has the chance to train with him and his fantastic students to do so you won't be disappointed.Clare Potter ( Devon )

Martyn Harris Renshi is a big man with a big heart for Karate. He cares about his art and instructs the students with a such a passion you can't but help fall in love with it as well. Both myself and my husband have trained with Sensei Martyn in Wales and in Devon and we have learnt from him and sweated in the process, but most of all we have had fun doing it, its very hard not to with this big smiling Welsh man stood out the front enjoying every minute of teaching us. I can't wait to train with him again as he helps in more ways than one with my Karate journey.Natasha Barlow - Devon

Welcome to the
Martyn Harris Karate Academy

North Cardiff's oldest established Martial Arts Academy

with karate classes in Lisvane, Cyncoed and Pontprennau