Report: JKA Scotland Gasshuku October 2009

Sensei Shiina instructing kumite

JKA students from all over Scotland came together for three days of instruction at the October 2009 JKA Scottish Gasshuku in Stirling. For report and pictures use this link


Join JKA Karate Do Shotokan Scotland

Train karate as taught by the Japan Karate Association with JKA Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland). Become a member of the Japan Karate Association one of the most prestigious and largest karate organisations in the world founded in 1949 with its headquarters in Tokyo Japan and members in over 100 countries worldwide. JKA Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland) offers its members access to the following:

  • JKA Scottish National Courses with visiting JKA Honbu Dojo instructors
  • Worldwide recognised grades from internationally recognised JKA Dan Grading examiners
  • Regional association courses and kyu gradings
  • Squad training sessions and access to JKA Scotland Team selection for JKA World and European Championships events
  • Special Instructor courses for Dojo Instructors
  • Structured tuition and grading syllabus
  • Membership of JKA World Federation, JKA Europe and Scottish Karate Governing Body

For anyone wishing to join a dojo please see our clubs page or e-mail contact@karatedoshotokan-scotland.com

For any instructor wishing to find out more about affiliating to JKA Karate Do Shotokan Scotland please e-mail contact@karatedoshotokan-scotland.com


Latest News

Feb 2010: JKA European Championships March 2010

The JKA Scotland squad has been selected for the JKA European Championships to be held in Germany in March. For more information click this link:


Feb 2010 New Dojo Glasgow
Ryobukan Karate Club

JKA Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland) would like to welcome to our association Instructor John Arneill 4th Dan and his Ryobukan Karate Club located in Bellahouston, Glasgow. John has many years experience in karate and we look forward to having John and his students on our courses.


JKA Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland) Championships February 2010

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JKA European Championships
2010 Germany

JKA Scotland Squad Training sessions will be held to select the JKA Scotland Squad for the JKA European Championships in Germany on March 27th. See Squad Page and Events Calendar for more information


Help For Heroes

Help for Heroes sponsored run Edinburgh January 9th 2010

If you wish to donate please visit this link. www.justgiving.com/JKAKarateEastLothian


Update: Calendar of Events 2010

The JKA Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland) calendar of events for 2010 has been added to the Events page. Click this link for shortcut