The official Glasgow University Karate Club, affiliated with United Karate Association. Join today!
Karate, or "empty hand", is a martial art stemming from Okinawan martial arts, which were developed in secret when weapons and martial arts were banned on the Okinawan islands during Satsuma clan rule. Our club focuses on Shotokan karate, a style known for its powerful techniques and dynamic movements. We strive to offer well-rounded trainings to give members a strong foundation in basic technique
19/02/2026
🥇🥇 BUCS 2025-26 🥇🥇
Massive congratulations to everyone who competed in BUCS at the weekend. For many of you it was your first BUCS, which can be pretty daunting, especially with a record breaking number of entries! It was a great weekend away and I hope you all had lots of fun!
Special congratulations to Ollie who won silver in the Open Kata!! 🥈🥈🥈
Lots of valuable experience gained for future competitions.
Super proud of you all!! :))
04/02/2026
CAMPUS KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025-26
Congratulations to everyone who competed at the weekend! For many of you it was one of your first (or first) competitions so you should all be super proud of your achievements :))
Extra well done to everybody who medalled:
Novice Mixed Kata:
🥇Arron Gray
🥉Emma Fraser
Novice Female Kumite:
🥈Emma Fraser
Senior Male Kumite:
🥉Max Miglionico
Thanks to for hosting and for for organising! Amazing experience for everyone involved :)
Onwards to BUCS!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
08/01/2026
Happy New Year! 🎉
With the new semester starting, here are the important events happening over the next few months!
For more details please check the WhatsApp or contact the club! Looking forward to a really exciting semester ahead! :))
08/01/2026
!THESE ARE UPDATED TRAINING TIMES FOR SEMESTER 2!
We have a new training time for our Thursday training! Please make sure to sign-up for training if you are planning to come! This can be found in the UofG Sport app, the Karate club website, and at the link in our bio.
09/10/2025
!! EGM !!
We will be hosting an EGM on Monday 20th October, just after training (somewhere on the main campus, will be confirmed nearer the time).
We are looking for two people to take on the roles of treasurer and social sec/ wellbeing officer! Anybody can do these roles, there are no prior requirements of being on a committee :))
Please consider running for a role as the club needs to fill these roles to continue running. If you want more information or have some questions you can talk to the former treasurer, Emma, and the current social sec, Max, or one of our former social secs, Efe!
Even if you're not running for a role please attend the EGM if you are able to as we need at least half of our club members to attend to vote in new committee :)
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Next up is the vivacious Vice Captain Efe! Clearly a lover and not a fighter, Efe easily has the lowest attendance of all GUKC members. How she’s Vice Captain, we do not know. Moving on…
04/10/2025
GU Karate Club’s superb secretary is Jen! Jen has fond memories of her first karate session and you can too!
She’s also got a knack for pole dancing 🙈
04/10/2025
GU Karate Club’s stunning social sec (AND welfare) is Max!
A clear stickler for the outdoors with a love for good times and a good laugh 😆
04/10/2025
Meet GU Karate Club’s Committee!!
First up is our cunning Competition Convener Anya!
Her second year in the club and second year in the role!
Anya loves BUCS, loves a kata, and loves to travel!
30/09/2025
!! MEMBERSHIPS !!
Hey guys! It's that time of year to start thinking about buying your membership.
In order to buy your club membership you first need to purchase the UofG Full-Access SPORT Membership. This also gives you access to the gym facilities, pool, and lots of fitness classes across UofG Sport (including the Stevenson Building and Garscube).
You will then be able to purchase your karate club membership (you need to fill in the 'Welcome to GUSA survey' at the top of the Sports Clubs page first). We have memberships that cater to everyone, from beginners to more experienced karateka.
LINKS TO BUY BOTH MEMBERSHIPS ARE IN OUR BIO!
Please make sure that if you are not purchasing a license with us that your license from your home club is kept up to date. All members of the karate club must hold a valid license to train (this is for insurance reasons).
If you are facing financial difficulties then please have a look at the GUSA Hardship Fund. This is open all year round for people to apply and can cover both your UofG Sport membership and club membership if your application is successful (link also in bio).
YOU WILL NEED A CLUB MEMBERSHIP FROM OCT 6TH IN ORDER TO TRAIN WITH US
If you have any queries or are not sure what membership to buy then please get in touch! We'll be more than happy to help! If you are an affiliate student, alumni, or staff please get in touch with us at [email protected] to purchase your membership :))