Report JKA Scotland October 2011 Course

Imamura Sensei, Kawasoe Sensei and Ohta Sensei

JKA students from all over Scotland came together for three days of instruction at the October 2011 JKA Scotland Course in Stirling. For more information click 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


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