Courses and Events Calendar

Karate Scotland Kumite Squad Training
Kumite training for selected Scotland National Team members.
Selection and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.

Shobu Kai Cubs & Kyu Grading
It’s grading day for our Cubs and Kyu Grades!
Booking email will be sent in advance, with full schedule of the day following.

Black Belt Syllabus class
Syllabus class for brown belts and 1st Dan black belts. Key preparation for sitting Dan gradings.
Booking email sent from JKS Scotland.

Karate Scotland Grand Prix
Invited athletes only.
Any student wishing to compete for our Academy must attend monthly competition squad trainining.

JKS Competition Squad Training
JKS Scotland National Team training for Kata and Kumite athletes.
Selected athletes only.
Any student aiming to earn a place on JKS National squad must attend Shobu Kai competition squad training as the first stage. Chosen athletes will be invited to attend JKS Squad training.

Karate Scotland Kata Squad Training
Kata training for selected Scotland National Team members.
Selection and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.


British Karate Federation 4 Nations
Selected athletes only.
Invites sent from JKS Scotland.

Makita Sensei Seminars
Makita Sensei visits Scotland!
21st - Honbu / JKS Scotland HQ Dunfermline
23rd - Throsk
25th - Edinburgh
26th - Senjokai
Please contact the dojos directly to book on to one of the courses.


Shobu Kai League Cup
Who will be titled the Grand Winner at the end of the year?
Every month, students are invited and encouraged to take part in our fun and friendly competition-style night.
Here, you will have the opportunity to compete against your class mates in kata, kumite or both, as a way to increase your confidence, get that all-important mat time before competitions, and have fun doing so!
Points are assigned for everyone who attends, and those who win first, second or joint third in your categories get extra points!
The aim? To be crowned the winner with the most points at the end of the year, and lifting the Shobu Kai League Cup!!
Booking emails will be sent in advance of the event.

Shobu Kai Competition Squad Training
Monthly training for competition karate. Open to all students age 7+.
All students selected for the squad must attend these sessions.
Kata: 9.30am - 10.45am
Kumite: 11.15am - 12.30pm
Booking links sent via email in advance of the session.

Karate Scotland Kumite Squad Training
Kumite training for selected Scotland National Team members.
Selection and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.

Makita Sensei Seminar - Cumbernauld
Makita Sensei Seminar hosted by JKS Cumbernauld.
All brown and black belts must attend.

JKS Scotland Dan Grading
Dan Grading for 1st and 2nd Dan.
Full schedule will be sent from JKS HQ in advance of the day.

North East Open
Selected athletes only.
Selections and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.

Shobu Kai League Cup
Who will be titled the Grand Winner at the end of the year?
Every month, students are invited and encouraged to take part in our fun and friendly competition-style night.
Here, you will have the opportunity to compete against your class mates in kata, kumite or both, as a way to increase your confidence, get that all-important mat time before competitions, and have fun doing so!
Points are assigned for everyone who attends, and those who win first, second or joint third in your categories get extra points!
The aim? To be crowned the winner with the most points at the end of the year, and lifting the Shobu Kai League Cup!!
Booking emails will be sent in advance of the event.

Black Belt Syllabus class
Syllabus class for brown belts and 1st Dan black belts. Key preparation for sitting Dan gradings.
Booking email sent from JKS Scotland.

Shobu Kai Competition Squad Training
Monthly training for competition karate. Open to all students age 7+.
All students selected for the squad must attend these sessions.
Kata: 9.30am - 10.45am
Kumite: 11.15am - 12.30pm
Booking links sent via email in advance of the session.

Karate Scotland Kata Squad Training
Kata training for selected Scotland National Team members.
Selection and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.

JKS Competition Squad Training
JKS Scotland National Team training for Kata and Kumite athletes.
Selected athletes only.
Any student aiming to earn a place on JKS National squad must attend Shobu Kai competition squad training as the first stage. Chosen athletes will be invited to attend JKS Squad training.

JKS Scotland Nationals
JKS Scotland National Championships.
Selected athletes only.
Booking and information sent in due course.

Karate Scotland Kumite Squad Training
Kumite training for selected Scotland National Team members.
Selection and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.

Kata of the Month Workshop
Calling all Kata Geeks! Our first Kata of the Month workshop is here!
Each month we select a kata to learn, in intricate depth, and take things even further with a full bunkai (practical application of the kata). You’re going to learn and understand kata like never before.
This month’s kata is NIJUSHIHO.
Our workshops are open to all JKS Scotland members, age 10+ - all grades welcome.
Shobu Kai students can book via your booking app / booking email.
For non- Academy students, please email us to book into this workshop - admin@shobukaikarateacademy.co.uk

JKS Competition Squad Training
JKS Scotland National Team training for Kata and Kumite athletes.
Selected athletes only.
Any student aiming to earn a place on JKS National squad must attend Shobu Kai competition squad training as the first stage. Chosen athletes will be invited to attend JKS Squad training.

Shobu Kai League Cup
Who will be titled the Grand Winner at the end of the year?
Every month, students are invited and encouraged to take part in our fun and friendly competition-style night.
Here, you will have the opportunity to compete against your class mates in kata, kumite or both, as a way to increase your confidence, get that all-important mat time before competitions, and have fun doing so!
Points are assigned for everyone who attends, and those who win first, second or joint third in your categories get extra points!
The aim? To be crowned the winner with the most points at the end of the year, and lifting the Shobu Kai League Cup!!
Booking emails will be sent in advance of the event.

DOJO OPEN DAY!!!
We CANNOT WAIT to welcome you all into our own, full-time dojo.
It’s been months and months in the making, and we’re finally here!!
As of Monday 24th March, all class in Allander Leisure Centre will be moved to our very own dojo and our new timetable will be in place.
Our new address is Hillfoot House, 1 Hillfoot Drive, Bearsden - opposite HIllfoot train station.

Karate Scotland Kata Squad Training
Kata training for selected Scotland National Team members.
Selection and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.

Black Belt Syllabus class
Syllabus class for brown belts and 1st Dan black belts. Key preparation for sitting Dan gradings.
Booking email sent from JKS Scotland.

Kids Cumbrian Open
Selected athletes only.
Selections and email invites will be sent from JKS Scotland.

Kagawa Shihan Seminars
Head of JKS visits Scotland! Seminars open to brown and black belts only.
Booking email sent from JKS Scotland.

Shobu Kai Competition Squad Training
Monthly training for competition karate. Open to all students age 7+.
All students selected for the squad must attend these sessions.
Kata: 9.30am - 10.45am
Kumite: 11.15am - 12.30pm
Booking links sent via email in advance of the session.

Grassroots Kumite Competition
Selected athletes under 14 years only.
Any student wishing to compete for our Academy must attend monthly Competition Squad training.
Information and booking links will be sent via email.

Karate Scotland Kumite Squad Training
Kumite training for selected Scotland National Team members.
Selection and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.

JKS Competition Squad Training
JKS Scotland National Team training for Kata and Kumite athletes.
Selected athletes only.
Any student aiming to earn a place on JKS National squad must attend Shobu Kai competition squad training as the first stage. Chosen athletes will be invited to attend JKS Squad training.

Karate Scotland Kata Squad Training
Kata training for selected Scotland National Team members.
Selection and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.

Black Belt Syllabus class
Syllabus class for brown belts and 1st Dan black belts. Key preparation for sitting Dan gradings.
Booking email sent from JKS Scotland.

Shobu Kai Competition Squad Training
Monthly training for competition karate. Open to all students age 7+.
All students selected for the squad must attend these sessions.
Kata: 9.30am - 10.45am
Kumite: 11.15am - 12.30pm
Booking links sent via email in advance of the session.

Meadowbank U21s Kumite Competition
Selected students only.
Any student wishing to compete for our Academy must attend competition squad sessions.

Karate Scotland Kumite Squad Training
Kumite training for selected Scotland National Team members.
Selection and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.

Shobu Kai Competition Squad Training & Selections
Competition Squad Selections!
Kata: 9.30am - 10.45am
Kumite: 11.15am - 12.30pm


JKS Competition Squad Training
JKS Scotland National Team training for Kata and Kumite athletes.
Selected athletes only.
Any student aiming to earn a place on JKS National squad must attend Shobu Kai competition squad training as the first stage. Chosen athletes will be invited to attend JKS Squad training.

Karate Scotland Kata Squad Training
Kata training for selected Scotland National Team members.
Selection and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.

Black Belt Syllabus class
Syllabus class for brown belts and 1st Dan black belts. Key preparation for sitting Dan gradings.
Booking email sent from JKS Scotland.



Karate Scotland Kumite Squad Training
Kumite training for Scotland National Team athletes.
Selections and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.

Last Classes
Saturday 21st December is our last classes before closing for Christmas break. All classes and office will be closed until 6th January.

Karate Scotland Kata Squad Training
Kata training for selected Scotland National Team members.
Selection and email invites are sent from JKS Scotland HQ.


Shobu Kai Competition Squad Training
Competition squad training for WKF Kata and Kumite athletes.
Further information and booking links will be sent via email

Karate Scotland Grand Prix
Invited athletes only. Further information will be sent in advance of the event via email.

JKS Competition Squad Training
JKS Scotland National Team training for Kata and Kumite athletes.
Selected athletes only.
Any student aiming to earn a place on JKS National squad must attend Shobu Kai competition squad training as the first stage. Chosen athletes will be invited to attend JKS Squad training.