Class Descriptions
Our weekly timetable offers a variety of classes for students of every age, grade and specific practice.
Check our calendar for all the additional courses, events, competitions and Academy dates!
Age / Grade Specific
Traditional Japanese Karate classes, working on all three areas of karate training: kihon, kata and kumite. Regardless of age, level or ability, you will work at your own pace using a combination of solo, partner and pad work.
Learn more about our age-specific programs using the links below.
Kids’ Karate Program (age 6-8)
Seniors’ Karate Program (age 12+)
Mixed Age Karate
Our mixed age karate classes in Bearsden and Kirkintilloch are ideal for families or individuals who enjoy training together in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Open to children, teens, and adults, these sessions follow the Traditional Shotokan syllabus and support all levels of experience. Families can train side by side while developing fitness, focus and shared goals in a supportive and community-focused setting.
We offer two different karate classes for mixed ages; our Family-Friendly (age 6+), and our Mixed Age (age 9+).
Brown & Black Belt Classes
Our advanced classes are designed for brown and black belt students looking to deepen their knowledge and refine their skills.
We offer dedicated syllabus sessions focused on advanced kihon, kumite, and grading preparation, alongside specialised kata classes that explore form, application (bunkai), and performance.
These classes challenge students to sharpen technique, develop precision, and pursue excellence in both traditional and competitive karate.
Kata Classes
The art of kata, or forms, are a fundamental part of Traditional Japanese Karate and has been used as a training tool since the very beginning.
You will learn the technical elements of kata and their bunkai (practical meaning and application of moves) to help take your performance and learning to the next level.
We offer specific kata classes for coloured belts, and brown & black belts.
Sparring Classes
Fast paced and dynamic, these classes focus on “Sport Karate” rather than Traditional Japanese Karate.
Learn techniques and tactics to discover your own fighting style. Using partner work, pad work and fitness drills you will work to become the best fighter you can be!
These classes are suitable for beginners and more advanced students.
We offer sparring classes for Juniors (age 6-11), and Seniors (age 12+).
Pads & Bags
A high-intensity striking session focused on power, precision, and contact.
In this class, students sharpen their fighting techniques through pad work, heavy bag drills, and high-impact combinations. Designed for ages 12+, it’s ideal for building strength, speed, and real-world application in a controlled, high-contact environment.
Flex & Flow
Improve your mobility, range of motion, and overall body control in this focused flexibility session.
Designed for students aged 12 and up, this class combines dynamic and static stretching techniques to enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and support your martial arts training. All levels welcome.
Private Lessons
Work 1-to-1 with the coach of your choice, on the area you want to work on!
Got a grading coming up and you want more focussed coaching?
Perhaps you are training for a competition and need more one on one time.
Or even, you’re keen to try karate but not quite ready to join one of our classes.
Our 45 minute private lessons ensure you have completely focussed time on you.
Please note: for students under 16, parents / guardians are required to stay on the premises.
Competition Squad Training
These monthly sessions focus primarily on preparing students for WKF sport competition karate. From technical knowledge and skill, physical conditioning, scoring & rules and mindset, we nurture our athletes to shine on the competitive stage.
Students are selected for our Athlete Development Program twice yearly, at the beginning of each competition season.
However, students can attend these monthly classes at any point in the year as preparation for the next selections.
Open Mat Kata
A self-guided training session dedicated to kata practice. Students can use this time to refine their form, explore advanced sequences, and focus on personal progress at their own pace. Ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding and execution of kata.
Coaches will be on the premises, but these sessions are not coached.