Jiyū Karate Shoto Edinburgh Academy

🥋🔥 GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE GRADING TOMORROW! 🔥🥋

Tomorrow is a big day for all our Jiyū Karate Shoto Edinburgh Academy students taking part in grading — and we want to wish every single one of you the very best of luck! 🥋💪

Remember, grading isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing the effort, discipline, focus and determination you’ve put into your training.

💥 Trust your training
💥 Stay focused
💥 Give it your best
💥 And most importantly… BE PROUD OF YOURSELF!

To our Tiger Cubs, this is a particularly special milestone. We can’t wait to see you step onto the dojo floor and show everyone what you’ve learned! 🌟

Whether you’re grading for your next Kyu grade or taking your first steps on your karate journey, you’ve got this!👊

🥋 Good luck everyone — train hard, believe in yourself and enjoy the moment!

A big step. A stronger you. 🥋🔥

🥋🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT = DOJO NIGHT 👊

School’s back, routines are returning, and it’s time to finish the week strong with Friday Night Karate at Jiyū Karate Shoto Edinburgh Academy!

📍 St Peter’s Church, Lutton Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9PE
⏰ 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Whether you’re returning after the summer or ready to start your karate journey, come and train with us tonight!

🥋 Train hard
👊 Build confidence
🔥 Keep progressing

👉 Book your spot:
https://www.jIyukarateedinburgh.co.uk/contact

🥋 There’s Still Time to Make the Most of Summer!☀️

Before the summer comes to an end, why not try something new? Whether you’re looking for an activity to keep the kids active, a new challenge for yourself, or a fun way to build confidence and fitness, karate is the perfect choice!

At Jiyū Karate Shoto Edinburgh Academy, we welcome beginners of all ages and abilities into a friendly, supportive dojo where everyone can learn, progress and have fun. 🥋

✨ Why try karate?
• 🥋 Classes from age 4+
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Classes for children, teens & adults
• 💪 Improve fitness, strength & coordination
• 🧠 Develop focus, confidence & self-discipline
• 🛡️ Learn practical self-defence skills
• 🤝 Make new friends & become part of our community
• ⭐ No previous experience needed

Whether you’ve been thinking about trying karate for a while or you’re looking for something positive to start before the new school year, **there’s no better time to give it a go!**

📍 Train with us at:
🥋 St Peter’s Church, Lutton Place, Edinburgh
🥋 Edinburgh College Campus, Granton

👊 Tiger Cubs | Ages 4–6
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Classes | Ages 6+
🟢 Intermediate & Advanced Classes
👥 *Teen & Adult Classes

🎉 FREE TRIAL CLASS AVAILABLE!

Come along, meet the team, experience the dojo and discover what karate can do for you.

📩 Book your FREE trial today:
👉 https://www.jiyukarateedinburgh.co.uk/our-classes/

We’d love to welcome you to Jiyū Karate Shoto Edinburgh Academy!🥋

🌐 [www.jiyukarateedinburgh.co.uk](http://www.jiyukarateedinburgh.co.uk)
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📞 07872958814

Karate Without Limits – No Borders, No Restrictions.

🥋 SCHOOL’S BACK… SO IS MONDAY NIGHT KARATE!👊🔥

The summer holidays are over and it’s time to get back into routine — Monday night classes are ON!

📍 St Peter’s Church, Lutton Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9PE
⏰ 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Whether you’re returning after the holidays or ready to start your karate journey, come and get back on the mats with us!

🥋 Train. Focus. Progress.
👊 See you tonight!

👉 Book your spot:
https://www.jiyukarateedinburgh.co.uk/contact

🐯🌟 TIGER OF THE WEEK CATCH-UP!🌟🐯

It’s time to celebrate some of our recent **Tiger of the Weeksuperstars! 🥋🏆

👏 Matteo
👏 Jack
👏 Xinran

All three have been putting in fantastic effort on the mats, showing great **focus, determination, confidence, and a brilliant attitude in class. 💪🐅

We’re so proud of the progress you’re all making and love seeing our Tiger Cubs grow in confidence and develop their karate skills week after week! 🌟

A huge well done, Tigers— keep training hard, keep smiling, and keep being amazing! 🥋🔥

👀 Want your child to join our Tiger Cubs?
Our fun and energetic classes help children build **confidence, discipline, respect and resilience** while learning karate in a supportive environment.

👉 https://www.jiyukarateedinburgh.co.uk/our-classes/

🐾 Who will be our next Tiger of the Week?

⚠️ GRADING REMINDER!🥋

Jiyū Karate Shoto Edinburgh Academy – Summer Course & Grading with guest instructor Lewis Simpson Sensei.

📅 Saturday 22nd August

Our Summer Course & Grading is fast approaching, and this is your final reminder for students who have been granted permission to grade.

⏰ Applications must be completed by TONIGHT – Friday 14th August.

📋 HOW TO REGISTER
Complete your registration using the link below

👉 Register for Grading
https://manager.dojoexpert.com/student/register.aspx?g=dc6bdedd-9790-4c60-9ba4-2cf04e65a7d1&j=en-GB

Please make sure all details are entered correctly when registering.

📖 GRADING BOOKS
All grading books must be handed to your instructor **no later than today, 14th August.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic Summer Course & Grading and celebrating the continued progress of all our students! 🥋👏

🌟 And especially exciting this time around – our Little Tiger Cubs will also be taking part in this grading on Saturday 22nd August!🐯🥋

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Dear Secretary/Member

Karate Scotland will host the Commonwealth Karate Championships in November 2026. We are looking to select 2 athletes per category from 12yrs plus.

All athletes wishing to be considered should attend the sessions below.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TRAINING EVENT NOT A SELECTION EVENT.

A SEPARATE EMAIL HAS BEEN SENT RE THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SELECTIONS.

Please see the links below to register and attend the Karate Scotland Commonwealth Kata, Para Kata & Kumite sessions.

Venue: SKGB Training Venue, Main Street, Throsk, Stirling, FK7 7NA

IF YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR THE NATIONAL KUMITE TEAM IN 2025 OR 2026 DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION.

THE KATA SESSION IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED MEMBERS.

Please click here to register for Kata, Para Kata & Kumite Commonwealth training on Sunday 30th August 2026:

https://manager.dojoexpert.com/student/register.aspx?g=2bc14cb4-a0ed-47ac-bd60-90c930d52e18&j=en-GB


10:00 - 11:30pm 12yrs & Above KATA & PARA KATA (Cost £20)

11:45 - 1:15pm 12yrs & above KUMITE (Cost £20)

THE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE EARLY IF NUMBERS REACH CAPACITY.

DO NOT TURN UP ON THE DAY IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED BEFOREHAND.


Your application will be removed if payment is not received.

Please check with your instructor as to your eligibility to attend.

Best regards

Paul Giannandrea - Karate Scotland Chairman

Karate Scotland Performance Team

🎒✨ GOOD LUCK, EVERYONE!✨🎒

The summer holidays are nearly over, and it’s time to head back to school! 📚✏️

To all our students returning to the classroom — we’re wishing you the very best of luck! 💪🥋

New classes, new challenges, new adventures… go smash it! 🌟

Remember the same things we learn in karate apply at school too — confidence, discipline, focus and never giving up! 👊

Have a fantastic first day back, everyone! ❤️

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our Jiyū Karate Shoto Edinburgh Academy members, Cain Todd.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Cain’s family, friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

From everyone at Jiyū Karate Shoto Edinburgh Academy, we send our deepest sympathies to Cain’s family.

Rest in peace, Cain. 🕊️

You will be missed, but never forgotten. 🥋

Was such an amazing seminar