Promoting Traditional and Sport Wado-Kai Karate in Scotland
Congratulations to Sophie Jones who won a Gold Medal and Kyle Schuller won won a Bronze Medal in their respective Para Kata events, while representing the Scotland National Karate Team at the British Grand Slam event in Penrith. Whilst at the event they also took part in a BKF Performance Training Camp with the British Para Karate Coach.
The first Senior Grade course of 2023 will take place on 28th January at Xcite Broxburn Sports Centre.
The course will cover the 2023 Dan Grade Syllabus.
Congratulations to Sophie Jones and Kyle Schuller who have been selected to represent the Scotland National Karate team at the British Grand Slam in the Para Kata events. The event will be held on the 22nd of January 2023 in Penrith.
Congratulations to Thomas Scott on winning Bronze in the Senior Male Kata and to Sophie Jones and Kyle Schuller who won Bronze in the Para Kata at the Scottish Elite National championships 2022 help at Ravenscraig.
Congratulations to the following members who passed their Dan Grading on 6th November 2022.
Andrew Forrest 1st Dan
Brian Hynes 1st Dan
Aaron Pellegrini 1st Dan
Celia Sweeney 1st Dan
Kyle Gowan 1st Dan
Ron Carrick 1st Dan
Duncan Scobie 1st Dan
Stuart Wilson 3rd Dan
The examiners were Colin Clapperton, Peter Rogers and Lisa Scott. Thanks to JKS Scotland for their continued support and use of their honbu dojo.
Azami Karate Group has just received confirmation that we have secured a new training venue for our Thursdays karate classes at the new Winchburgh Sport and Wellbeing Hub, starting from Thursday 6th October 2022.
The new class times for kids are 5+ will be:
Class 1: Thursdays 5.45pm-6.35pm.
Class 2: Thursdays 6.35pm-7.25pm.
Well done to all the members who took part in the SKGB International Grand Prix at Ravenscraig on Sunday 25th September 2022.
Medal Winners
🥉3rd Place Kata – Sophie Jones
🥉3rd Place Kata – Kyle Schuller
🥉3rd Place Kata – Lauren Clarke
🥉3rd Place Kata – Callum McRae
🥉3rd Place Kata – Careth Pellegrini
🥉3rd Place Kumite – Joseph Agrane
Results and photos from SWA Championships, held on Sunday 11th September 2022 at [En]gage Sport and Fitness Centre, Edinburgh Napier University are now available below.
Firtsly we would like to say thank you to all our sponsors, listed below and in the video. Thank you also to Jewson’s in Dumfries for supplying materials to build our podium and to Tesco in Corstorphine for supplying fruit for our officials.
Medals supplied by Trophies Scotland.
Kata KA1 – Sponsored by Brian’s Ices Lachlan Sofia LukeCaleb | Kata KA2 – Sponsored by PR Gowan ElectricalTaraDhruvAmberRuben |
| Kata KA3 – Sponsored by Little Flyers | FB PageLaurenNicoleKatieVladimir | Kata KA4 – Sponsored by K Dunn Joinery and ContractorAdamAmyBraxtonSafia |
| Kata KA5 – Sponsored by C2C Windows and doors | FB PageMarkCaitlinReece | Kata KA6 – Sponsored by PR Gowan ElectricalBrianAaronSophieKyle |
| Kata KA7ThomasSakinaJackJoseph | Kata KA8KyleSophieLuke |
| Kickmaster KM1 – Sponsored by Jets Activity Clubs | FB PageFinlayGregorRyanJack | Kickmaster KM2 – Sponsored by Pet Rescue Academy | FB PageLoganOtisNathanOlly |
| Kickmaster KM3 – Sponsored by Aldar ConstructionTaraRubenDanielAmber | Kickmaster KM4 – Sponsored by Gal DecCallumBraxtonKatieKacey |
| Kumite KU1 – Sponsored by Little Flyers | FB PageNoahNatanBreeMara | Kumite KU2 – Sponsored by Pet Rescue Academy | FB PageEsme-RoseJackJensonZoe |
| Kumite KU3 – Sponsored by PR Gowan ElectricalLiamMasonEllaSofiya | Kumite KU4 – Sponsored by C2C Windows and Doors | FB PageConnorLoganOlivia |
| Kumite KU5 – Sponsored by Aldar ConstructionKodyOthmanDanielRuben | Kumite KU6 – Sponsored by K Dunn Joinery and ContractorSafiaKatieBraxtonVladimir |
| Kumite KU7 – Sponsored by Jets Activity Clubs | FB PageDanielCaleb | Kumite KU8 – Sponsored by Gal DecKaceySakinaAshleyNicole |
| Kumite KU9 – Sponsored by PR Gowan ElectricalAdamCallumAaron | Kumite KU10 – Sponsored by Brian’s IcesReeceMark |
| Kumite KU11CaitlinKacey | Kumite KU12JosephBrianJack |
The next senior grade course will take place on Saturday 1st October 2022, from 2-4pm at Xcite Broxburn Sports Centre.
The course is open to SWA members graded 3rd Kyu and above.
We now have a range of clothing available to buy. Please order via your club instructor. Samples will be available soon at the clubs to help with sizing. All will be embroidered with Shuzoku Wado-Kai logo.
T-Shirts available in blue or white:
£9 for kids sizes:
Youth 128 (26/28) | Youth 140 (28/30) | Youth 152 (30/32) | Youth 164 (32/34)
£10 for adults sizes:
Adult Small (36/38) | Adult Medium (38/40) | Adult Large (40/42) | Adult XL (42/44) | Adult XXL (46/48)
£15 for kids sizes:
Youth 128 (26/28) | Youth 140 (28/30) | Youth 152 (30/32) | Youth 164 (32/34)
£18 for adults sizes:
Adult Small (36/38) | Adult Medium (38/40) | Adult Large (40/42) | Adult XL (42/44) | Adult XXL (46/48)
£30 for kids sizes:
Youth 116 (24/26) | Youth 128 (26/28) | Youth 140 (28/30) | Youth 152 (30/32) | Youth 164 (32/34)
£35 for adults sizes:
Adult Small (36/38) | Adult Medium (38/40) | Adult Large (40/42) | Adult XL (42/44) | Adult XXL (46/48) | Adult 3XL (50/52)
