The following is a summary of Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland)
Karate Do-Shotokan is a non profit making organisation with association funds being used to benefit the members with regard to support for courses and competitive events. All elected National Committee members and office bearers give their time voluntarily.
Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland) is a democratic association with Dojo's and Students around Scotland whose members practice Shotokan Karate as taught by the Japan Karate Association. The association is run by a National Committee of elected office bearers whose role is to take care of the organisational needs of the association and the welfare of the members.
All members have access to the various courses and events that are organised by Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland) which take place regularly throughout the year at various locations around Scotland. Members also have access to the various national and international events organised by the Japan Karate Association and its other affiliated associations in various countries along with the events organised by the Scottish Karate Governing Body.
Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland) Affiliations
Japan Karate Association World Federation (JKAWF)
Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB)
Elected Office Bearers:
Chairman: Alan Simpson
Secretary: Paola Burrows
Treasurer: John Deans
Vice Chairman: Calum Medine
Child Protection Officer: Paola Burrows
Licence Officer: Calum Medine
Squad Coach:
John Deans
Squad Manager:
Bert Stewart
JKA Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland) Senior Instructors:
5th Dan JKA (Godan) :
Alan Simpson
Bert Stewart
John Deans
4th Dan JKA (Yondan):
Michael McKay
Martin Sommerville
Angela Baigrie
David Bettley
4th Dan (Yondan):
Neil Gow
John Arneill
3rd Dan JKA (Sandan):
Derek Main
James Downie
Theresa Roper
Lorraine Caffery
Drew Kennedy
Calum Medine
Charles Hirst
Denis Stirrat
Graeme Esson
Lynn Lester
David Osborne
Andrew Hamilton
Kenneth Roy
Paola Burrows
Andrew McComish