Shotokan Karate
Shotokan Karate
Karate Do-Shotokan is a non profit making organisation with association funds being used to benefit the members with regard to support for courses and competitive events. All elected National Committee members and office bearers give their time voluntarily.
Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland) is a democratic association with Dojo's and Students around Scotland whose members practice Shotokan Karate as taught by the Japan Karate Association. The association is run by a National Committee of elected office bearers whose role is to take care of the organisational needs of the association and the welfare of the members.
All members have access to the various courses and events that are organised by Karate Do Shotokan (Scotland) which take place regularly throughout the year at various locations around Scotland. Members also have access to the various national and international events organised by the Japan Karate Association and its other affiliated associations in various countries along with the events organised by the Scottish Karate Governing Body.
Shotokan Karate Scotland
Shibumi Karate Club is affiliated to:
Karate Do Shotokan Scotland
Scottish Karate Governing Body
Japan Karate Association
Karate-do
The way of the empty hand. Karate originated hundreds of years ago in Okinawa but was greatly influenced by an even older tradition from China. It is a system of self-defence that uses no weapons.
JKA
With members in over 100 countries, the Japan Karate Association (JKA) is the world's largest and most prestigious karate organisation and the only legal karate entity officially recognised by the Japanese Government as an association of members for the promotion of karate.
Karate for Everyone
As with all exercise you should inform your sensei of any health problems before the start of the session.
You do not need to be in excellent physical shape to start karate. Karate will gradually improve your fitness as you progress, your starting point is less important than the effort you put in along the way. The traditional focus on basic techniques and correct form make it easy for beginners to train with more experienced students yet still progress at their own level of fitness and expertise.
Karate for Children
To avoid the possibility of injury, kumite (sparring) is not allowed for young children. Instead children perform prearranged movements, comprising of a set of techniques performed at a safe distance. This ensures the competitors know exactly what is expected and there is no chance of contact.
Shotokan Karate-Do
