Club News

Congratulations to the following members who passed their Dan Grading on Sunday 31st May 2026.

Lachlan Smith 1st Dan

Ashley Carson 1st Dan

Mark Pellegrini 1st Dan

The examiners were Colin Clapperton, Peter Rogers and Lisa Scott.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in our grassroots Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association championships today. We are proud of everyone, as it takes a lot of courage to step onto the mats

Huge thank you to the organisers, referees, judges, helpers and first aiders who volunteered their time to make this event possible.

Thanks to Trophies Scotland for supplying bespoke medals , Wee Winchburgh Catering & Bothy for the yummy sandwiches and tray bakes to keep our referees and judges fed, and Tesco for supplying fruit and water.

Finally thanks to all our competitors and and their families for their support.

Congratulations to Willow on winning the John Smith Fighting Spirit Trophy .

Northern Ireland Karate Open ☘️
🥇Ryan – 8-10 Years Kickmaster
🥇Tom – Male Veterans Kata
🥇Lisa – Female Veterans Kata
🥇Tom, Lisa – Pairs Kata

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Karate Scotland International Open Championships at Ravenscraig on Sunday 5th April 2026.

🥈 Lisa – Female Veteran Kata

🥉Tom – Male Veteran Kata

🥉Safia – Female Cadet Kumite

Thanks to Andy, Louise, Allan, Tom and Lisa for coaching.

Congratulations to the members who took part in the North East Open Karate Championships on Sunday 29th March 2026. Medal winners were:

• 🥇Daniel – Male Kumite 9th – 4th Kyu
• 🥈Sophie – Para Kata
• 🥉Zoe – Girls Under 10 Years Wado Kata
• 🥉Alia – Girls 10-11 Years Wado Kata
• 🥉Lachlan – Boys 12-13 Years Wado Kata
• 🥉Lisa – Female Senior Wado Kata

Congratulations to everyone who took part in our grassroots Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association championships today. We are proud of everyone, as it takes a lot of courage to step onto the mats

Huge thank you to the organisers, referees, judges, helpers and first aiders who volunteered their time to make this event possible.

Thanks to Trophies Scotland for supplying bespoke medals , Wee Winchburgh Catering & Bothy for the yummy sandwiches and tray bakes to keep our referees and judges fed, and Tesco for supplying fruit and water.

Finally thanks to all our competitors and and their families for their support.

Congratulations to Willow on winning the John Smith Fighting Spirit Trophy .

Congratulations to the members who took part in the North East Open Karate Championships on Sunday 29th March 2026. Medal winners were:

• 🥇Daniel – Male Kumite 9th – 4th Kyu
• 🥈Sophie – Para Kata
• 🥉Zoe – Girls Under 10 Years Wado Kata
• 🥉Alia – Girls 10-11 Years Wado Kata
• 🥉Lachlan – Boys 12-13 Years Wado Kata
• 🥉Lisa – Female Senior Wado Kata

Congratulations to Stuart Cunningham-Hay who passed the grade of 1st Dan on 25th February 2026.

The examiners were Colin Clapperton, Peter Rogers and Lisa Scott.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Scottish National Karate Championships at Ravenscraig on Saturday 15th November 2025.

Medalists were:

Connor 10-11 Years Kata <5th Kyu
Lisa Female Veteran Kata
Team Kata (Tom, Lisa, Andrew)
Andrew Male Veteran Kata
Safia Girls Kumite > 5’2″
Ashley Female Cadet Kumite -54kg
Calum Male Cadet Kumite +70kg

Great performances from everyone and a few just missing out on medals. Keep up the good work. Well done to members and families from all the clubs on supporting each other and thanks to Tom and Lisa for coaching .

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association Kickmaster and Kumite Championships on Sunday 2nd November 2025. Results as follows.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in our grassroots Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association championships today. We are proud of everyone, as it takes a lot of courage to step onto the mats

Huge thank you to the organisers, referees, judges, helpers and first aiders who volunteered their time to make this event possible.

Thanks to Trophies Scotland for supplying bespoke medals , Wee Winchburgh Catering & Bothy for the yummy sandwiches and tray bakes to keep our referees and judges fed, and Tesco for supplying fruit and water.

Finally thanks to all our competitors and and their families for their support.

Congratulations to Willow on winning the John Smith Fighting Spirit Trophy .

Congratulations to the medal winners from Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association at the 1st Central Scotland Karate Open Competition, held on Sunday 15th March 2026.

Gold – Alia – Girls 10-11 Years Wado Kata
Gold – Lachlan – Boys 12-13 Years Wado Kata
Gold – Connor – Boys 10-11 Years Wado Kata
Gold – Tom – Mixed Veterans All-Styles Kata
Gold – Lisa – Women (16 years+) Wado Kata
Silver – Lisa – Mixed Veterans All-Styles Kata
Bronze – Tom – Men (16 years+) Wado Kata
Bronze – Tara – Girls 12-13 Years Wado Kata
Bronze – Connor – Boys 10-11 Years All-Styles Kata

Thanks to Lisa, Tom, Allan and Andrew for coaching. We are proud of everyone who took part.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Scottish National Karate Championships at Ravenscraig on Saturday 15th November 2025.

Medalists were:

Connor 10-11 Years Kata <5th Kyu
Lisa Female Veteran Kata
Team Kata (Tom, Lisa, Andrew)
Andrew Male Veteran Kata
Safia Girls Kumite > 5’2″
Ashley Female Cadet Kumite -54kg
Calum Male Cadet Kumite +70kg

Great performances from everyone and a few just missing out on medals. Keep up the good work. Well done to members and families from all the clubs on supporting each other and thanks to Tom and Lisa for coaching .

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association Kickmaster and Kumite Championships on Sunday 2nd November 2025. Results as follows.

Huge thank you to Allan Miller and his amazing team for the fantastic Kali and Pad Work Semniar today. Great to have the opportunity to train in these different martial arts and raise some funds for the Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association in the process. Thank you to everyone who supported this event