Promoting Traditional and Sport Wado-Kai Karate in Scotland
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 .
Kickmaster Results
KM1
Nicole
Oliver
WillowJosh
KM2LottieCurtisFraserJan
KM3LouisConnor AHadleyNikodemLuke
KM4AliaVladRyanNoah
KM5Connor BCasey
Kata Results
KA1ElizaNicoleConnor MOliver
KA2HadleyCurtis
KA3LottieJanNikodemConnor A
KA4AliaChristopherNoahConall
KA5CaseyMark FAnna Sofia
KA6TaraLachlanConnor BZoe
KA7AndreaMark PDanielAndrew
KA8SakinaAmyCareth
KA9AaronMurray
KA10SophieKyle
Kumite Results
KU1NicoleElizaZara
KU2IslaLottieEmiliaWillow
KU3OliverAimarNolanJosh
KU4Connor AFraser
KU5JacobJamie
KU6NikodemLouis
KU7AliaZoe
KU8NoahRyanMark AChristopher
KU9VladJackCasey
KU10FindlayLachlanMark FReuben
KU11AshleyAnna Sofia
KU12DanielNiallAndrewMurray
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.
The next Dan Grading will take place on Sunday 31st May 2026 at the Honbu Dojo in Dunfermline. The syllabuses for 2026 and 2027 is available to download from the Dan Gradings Page.
Congratulations to the members who took part in the North East Open Karate Championships on Sunday 29th March 2026. Medal winners were:
Congratulations to the Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association members who took part in the Irish Wado Open Championships in Belfast on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
Team Kata
🥇 Tom, Tara and Lachlan
Individual Kata
🥇Lachlan
🥇Alia
🥇Tom
🥈Tara
🥉Lisa
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 KataGold – Lachlan – Boys 12-13 Years Wado KataGold – Connor – Boys 10-11 Years Wado KataGold – Tom – Mixed Veterans All-Styles Kata Gold – Lisa – Women (16 years+) Wado KataSilver – Lisa – Mixed Veterans All-Styles Kata Bronze – Tom – Men (16 years+) Wado KataBronze – Tara – Girls 12-13 Years Wado KataBronze – 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 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 the members to took part in the Meadowbank Open Kumite Championships at Newbattle today. Shuzoku Wado-Kai Association results as follows:
🥇Ashley
🥉Noah
Thanks to Andy, Louise and Lisa for coaching. We are proud of everyone who took part and gained experience.
