Courses and Events Calendar

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

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 BASSAI SHO.
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

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.



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.

Summer Camp
After a successful Summer Camp last year, we can’t wait to bring you a full 3-day camp in our dojo!
Each day will run from 10am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE.
Email admin@shobukaikarateacademy.co.uk to register.

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.

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.

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 JITTE.
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 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.

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 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.

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


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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

Kumite Masterclass with British Champion, Chloe Maclean
A very special guest Sensei is visiting our academy to give our students a kumite masterclass to remember.
Chloe Maclean has years of experiencing competing at a high level, and has achieved numerous titles, including British Champion.

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

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

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
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.

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 or register here - https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/23832


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.

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


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.

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

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 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.

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.