History of the SKA
The SKA was formed in 2005 by a group of Karate-
How do you go about joining?
Come along to your local class and give it a go! We ask that a parent accompany their child(ren) when they come along so they can develop an understanding for karate and what their child is taking part in.
What can you expect?
The first few classes might feel a bit strange as you are introduced to new skills and some basic Japanese terminology! After a few lessons, you will begin to realise why karate has so much to offer and eventually get “the bug” like so many of us who have been practicing karate for many years!
What is expected of you?
We simply ask that you try hard and train regularly with a strong and positive attitude!
What do you need to start Karate?
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are vital when you decide to take up karate!
For your first few lessons some loose comfortable clothing (e.g. tracksuit bottoms
and t-
What are the different styles of Karate?
There are many different styles of karate, all of which will practice the three main aspects (kihon, kata and kumite) but each style with slight variances.
Who can learn Karate?
People of all ages and abilities can practice karate. Each club will have a minimum age they allow members to be, so contact your local club for full information. At present there are students training with the SKA as young as 5 years old and some who are over 70!
Introduction to Karate
What is Karate?
Karate can be described as a martial art, or fighting method, involving a variety of techniques: including blocks, strikes and throwing techniques. Karate training is divided into three aspects: kihon (basics), kata (forms) and kumite (sparring).
Introduction to the SKA
The SKA president is Bill Hair; a Shotokan stylist who started karate in 1978. He is a professional karate instructor and is the Chairman and Senior Instructor of the Burakudo Shotokan Karate Association.
The SKA are members of the National Governing Body NAMKAS; the only karate governing body in the UK registered with the BSI kite mark.
Selection for the SKA squad is based on :
Grand Prix (3 events)
SKA Championships (March)
SKA WUKF Scottish Open (October)
The the most successful karate-
Join us
Membership is available to all karate clubs, groups and associations in Scotland. Members can have their own insurance, licence and gradings. The SKA can also provide insurance, licence cover and gradings if required.
Membership fees are as follows:
Full Membership
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(£15 per annum)
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(£ 14 year 1, £10 per annum renewal)
Associate Membership
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Associate members must have adequate insurance cover, which must be approved by the President. Associate members cannot hold any office positions, including squad coaches.
Individual Membership
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(£14 year 1, £10 per annum renewal)
Where can you find more information about SKA clubs?
For more information either contact SKA President, Bill Hair on 07979222986 or billhair@sky.com. Or contact the instructor of your nearest class, you will find details of this in the members section of the site.
The SKA joined the World Karate Confederation (WKC) in 2005 just at the same time
as the WKC was splitting into two groups; one of which retained the WKC name with
the other federations forming the World Union of Karate-
At the start of 2007 it was decided that the future of the SKA was better seved by WUKO, largely because the WUKO competition rules and compulsory safety equipment required was exactly the same as that used at our own SKA Championships.
In 2009 WUKO split into WUKO and WUKF (the SKA joined WUKF in 2009).