Upcoming Course : Marc Stevens 6th Dan in Elgin

We are extremely pleased to announce that Sensei Marc Stevens is returning to Elgin for a course – the first time since pre-Covid. This will be held in Elgin on the first weekend of November.

We’d appreciate an indication of who will be attending as soon as possible please, if you could please let us know by reply email or in class.

Please see attached poster for details, including a note of which belts can train in which class (intermediate course = 8th kyu and above = red belt // senior course = 5th kyu and above = purple belt). Anyone out with these belt ranges who would like to train in specific classes, please have a chat with John in class.

Karate taster block at East End Primary School, Elgin

by Mike | April 3, 2024 | Club News | 0 Comments

Thanking Karate Academy Scotland students Isla, Dexter, Charlie and James for supporting our 3 week taster block of karate classes at East End Primary School. It was great to have you there to demonstrate and encourage the children to take part. Thanks to Active...

GNKA : Course and Kata Competition

by Mike | April 1, 2024 | Club Events, Courses | 0 Comments

For the first time the GNKA will be hosting a course and Kata competition . Karate Academy Scotland is a member of the Grampian and Northern Karate Association and is proud to be taking part. Karate Academy Scotland members who would like to attend should speak to...

Dirk Heene Course : Aberdeen April 2024

by Mike | April 1, 2024 | Courses | 0 Comments

Sensei Dirk Heene 9th Dan is president of the KSKA and a student of the late Sensei Kase. Sensei Heene will be holding a weekend course at RGU Aberdeen as a guest of the GNKA . Karate Academy Scotland members who would like to attend should speak to John or Amanda....

Gradings March 2024

by Mike | March 13, 2024 | Club News | 0 Comments

Congratulations to everybody who passed their grading. The standard on display was very good and it was great to see your development.

Karate Taster Sessions : Forres

by Mike | February 6, 2024 | Club Events, Club News | 0 Comments

Karate Academy Scotland are pleased to announce a new six taster block taking place at Barefoot Fitness Studio in Forres. This is a perfect opportunity for children aged 7 and over to try traditional Shotokan karate before committing to regular training. ...

Aberdeen Course: Sensei Dirk Heene, November 2023

by Mike | November 26, 2023 | Courses | 0 Comments

Thank you to the Grampian and Northern Karate Association (GNKA) for hosting Sensei Dirk Heene in Aberdeen for an excellent course.

Aberdeen Gradings November 2023

by Mike | November 26, 2023 | Club News | 0 Comments

Well done to Bill and Isla who successfully graded to 2nd Kyu at the November Aberdeen course with Sensei Dirk Heene. Congratulations to Charlie on receiving an honorary Nidan grade for his outstanding commitment to Shotokan Karate for over 60 years. Oss

Elgin Course: Sensei Marc Stevens, November 2023

by Mike | November 26, 2023 | Courses | 0 Comments

It meant a lot to have Sensei Marc Stevens back with us in Elgin this November, the first time since Covid. There was a positive energy in the hall with around 50 students training in our junior and senior classes. Karate-ka from across Scotland joined us as well as...

Gasshuku Hasselt May 2023

by Mike | October 1, 2023 | Courses | 0 Comments

Karate Academy Scotland instructors John Craig and Amanda Walker attended the anual gasshuku in Hasselt in May 2023

Course with Sensei Velibor Dimitrijevic Kelty July 2023

by Mike | October 1, 2023 | Courses | 0 Comments

Karate Academy Scotland instructors attended a course hosted by long term friends at Kelty Shotokan Karate KSK were hosting Sensei Velibor Dimitrijevic in a rare course delivered in Scotland. Sensei Dimitrijevic is a former student of the legendary Sense Kase and is...