Promoting Traditional and Sport Wado-Kai Karate in Scotland
Congratulations to Sophie, Lisa and Andrew who were selected to represent the Scotland Wado-Kai Karate Team at the 50th Federation of European Wado-Kai Karate Championships in Lignano Sabiadorro, Italy from 17th-19th October 2025. Sophie won the Gold Medal in the Female Para Kata event. Overall Scotland was placed 2nd in the medal table.
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
Congratulations to Andy and Sophie who were shortlisted for the Lothian Disability Sport Coach of the year and Sports Person of the year awards respectively.
This year Sophie has won the British Karate Championships, medalled at both the Karate Scotland International Open and British Karate International Open, and has been selected to represent the Scotland Wado Kai karate team at the forthcoming Federation of European Wado-Kai Karate Championships in Italy for Para Karate.
Andy is the Scotland National Para Karate Coach, Disability Coach for Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association, Senior Instructor of Dalry Karate Group and an active schools Coach in Edinburgh.
Well done to both of you on your nominations.
Congratulations to the Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association members who took part in the Wadokai England National Kata Championships.
🥇Lily 10-12 <7th Kyu
🥇Alia <9 years Open Grade
🥈Finlay Silver <9 years 6th Kyu-4th Kyu
🥈Tara and Lachlan 10-13 years Pairs
🥈Allan Male Veterans
🥈Lisa Female Senior
🥉Lisa Female Veterans
🥉Finlay Bronze <9 years Open Grade Boys
🥉Lily 10-12 Years Open Grade
🥉Lily and Alia 10-12 Years Pairs
Congratulations to the following members who medalled at the Karate Scotland International Open in Sunday 28th September 2025.
🥈Sophie – Para Kata
🥈Alia – Mixed Kata 8-9 Years
🥉Alexander- Boys Kumite
🥉Anthony- Boys Kumite
🥉Ashley – Female Cadet Kumite
🥉Calum – Male Cadet Kumite
Congratulations to Allan McKean, Hannah Donaldson and Tony Pettenuzzo on their promotion to 4th Dan after passing technical assessments throughout 2025. They were presented with their certificates at the SWA Kumite and Kickmaster Championships by examiners Colin Clapperton, Peter Rogers and Lisa Scott.
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association Kickmaster and Kumite Championships on Sunday 14th September 2025. Results as follows.
Kickmaster KM1 6 Years and Under
🥇Danny
🥈Oliver
🥉Aimar
🥉Zara
Kickmaster KM2 7-9 Junior Grades
🥇Anthony
🥈Alexander
🥉Leo
🥉Skye
Kickmaster KM3 7-9 Years Kyu Grades
🥇Finlay
🥈Ryan
🥉Prajeet
🥉Noah
Kickmaster KM4 10-12 Years
🥇Nadia
🥈Tara
🥉Carson
🥉Martha
🥉Casey
Girls Kumite Under 3’9″
🥇Eliza
🥈Lillie
🥉Zara
🥉Bailey
Girls Kumite Under 4’2″
🥇Willow
🥈Skye
🥉Iona
Girls Kumite Under 4’8″
🥇Alia
🥈Isla
🥉Simona
Girls Kumite Under 5’2″
🥇Mila
🥈Sofiya
🥉Nadia
🥉Martha
Girls Kumite Over 5’2″
🥇Ashley
🥈Safia
🥉Anna Sofia
Boys Kumite Under Under 4’0″
🥇Anthony
🥈Oliver
🥉Aimar
🥉Alexander
Boys Kumite Under 4’6 Junior Grades
🥇Leo
🥈Fraser
🥉Zachary
Boys Kumite Under 4’6″ Kyu Gradess
🥇Max
🥈Ryan
🥉Noah
🥉Conall
Boys Kumite Under 5’1″
🥇Carson
🥈Jacob
🥉Caleb
🥉Finlay
Boys Kumite Over 5’1″
🥇Findlay
🥈Lachlan
🥉Reuben
Male Senior Kumite
🥇Callum
🥈Alain
🥉Daniel
🥉Stuart
John Smith Fighting Spirit Award
🏆Lillie
We are delighted to announce a Kali Stick/Pad Work Seminar with Allan Miller to be held at Xcite Broxburn Sports Centre, Church Street, Broxburn, West Lothian, EH52 5EL from 1pm-4pm on Saturday 11th October 2025.
The course is suitable for teenagers and adults. Cost will be £20. This is a fundraising event. Allan is kindly donating his time with all proceeds going to Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association funds.
This is an event not to be missed. Book your place using the form below.
Congratulations to the Shuzoku Wado-Kai members who recently took part in the Okinawa E-Tournament World Series #4 2025 winning 7 Gold, 6 Silver and 7 Bronze medals, and topped the medal table in the process. Karateka from Scotland, Spain, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sri Lanka and Egypt took part.
Lisa- Female SeniorLisa – Female Masters A Zoe – Female U11 Years Tara – Female U13 YearsAmy – Female U21 YearsConnor – Male U12 Years
Lachlan – Male U13 YearsLachlan – Male U17 YearsAlia – Female U11 YearsLily – Fenale U13 YearsSakina – Female U21 YearsAllan – Male Masters BAllan – Male Masters C
Tom – Male SeniorTom – Male Masters ALily – Female U11 YearsTara – Female U16 YearsAshley – Female U16 YearsAmy – Female Senior
Congratulations to Sophie Jones who won a Silver medal in Para Kata at the British Karate Federation International Open Championships in Sheffield.
