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: Charles Hirst
Treasurer: John Deans
License Officer: Michael MacKay
Child Protection Officer: Gerry McDougall
Vice Chairman: Calum Medine

Squad Coach:
John Deans

Squad Manager:
Bert Stewart

Karate-Do Shotokan Senior Instructors:

5th Dan JKA (Godan) :
Alan Simpson

4th Dan JKA (Yondan) :
Gerry McDougall
Bert Stewart
John Deans
Michael McKay

3rd Dan JKA (Sandan) :
Derek Main
Angela Baigrie
Theresa Roper
Martin Sommerville
Calum Medine
Lorraine Caffery
Charles Hirst
James Downie
Denis Stirrat
David Bettley
Drew Kennedy
Craig Stewart
John Williams