Stirling Karate

🥋 COLOUR BELT GRADINGS – SAVE THE DATE! 🥋

Our next Colour Belt Grading will be held on Saturday, 29th August 2026.

📩 Invitations will be handed out in class over the coming weeks to students who have demonstrated they are ready and can confidently perform their current grading syllabus.

If you have any questions about grading or what's required, please don't hesitate to ask. If you'd like some extra help preparing, please feel free to ask before or after class—I'm always happy to help you get ready and give you the best chance of success.

⏰ Grading timeslots will be finalised and emailed on Wednesday, 26th August 2026, once all registrations have been received and final numbers have been confirmed.

Keep training hard, and I look forward to celebrating everyone's achievements on grading day! 👊🥋

Congratulations to Kęstutis on receiving his Dan Grade (Black Belt) certificate 🥋🇯🇵

We are delighted to celebrate Kęstutis receiving his official Dan Grade diploma, issued by the Japan Karate Shotorenmei (JKS) in Japan—a recognition of years of dedication, perseverance and hard work.

Kęstutis' karate journey began long before he ever stepped onto the dojo floor. Growing up in Lithuania, he dreamed of learning karate after being inspired by The Karate Kid, but at the time there were no opportunities to train where he lived.

It wasn't until he moved to the UK that his dream finally became possible. When his children started karate, Kęstutis found himself watching from the sidelines. Like so many parents, he was inspired by what he saw, decided to give it a try himself, and quickly became hooked.

Through commitment, determination and a genuine passion for karate, Kęstutis has earned the respect of everyone at the club. His black belt represents not only technical ability, but also the determination to fulfil a childhood dream many years in the making.

We couldn't be prouder of everything he has achieved and look forward to seeing the next chapter of his martial arts journey.

Congratulations, Kęstutis. Everyone at the club is incredibly proud of you! 🥋👏

Congratulations to Ahmid on receiving his Dan Grade (Black Belt) certificate 🥋🇯🇵

We are delighted to celebrate Ahmid receiving his official Dan Grade diploma, issued by the Japan Karate Shotorenmei (JKS) in Japan—a recognition of years of dedication, perseverance and hard work.

Ahmid’s journey is about far more than karate. After coming to the UK from Syria as a young war refugee, he faced the challenge of adapting to a new country, culture and language. From joining the club to becoming a valued and supportive member, his progress has been truly inspiring.

Through commitment, humility and a genuine love for karate, Ahmid has earned the respect of everyone at the club. His black belt represents not only technical ability, but also resilience, courage and strength of character.

We could not be prouder of everything he has achieved and look forward to seeing the next chapter of his martial arts journey.

Congratulations, Ahmid. Everyone is incredibly proud of you! 🥋👏

Are you ready to enjoy an experience the whole family can share together?

Karate is something the whole family can enjoy—building CONFIDENCE, FITNESS and lasting memories along the way. For decades, we've welcomed complete beginners into our friendly and supportive classes across Alloa and Stirling.

WEEKLY CLASSES:

Monday – 7:00pm
📍 Alloa Academy

Tuesday – 5:30pm
📍 Bannockburn Ladywell Church Hall

Wednesday – 6:00pm
📍 Alloa Makers Village

Friday – 6:30pm
📍 Lornshill Academy, Alloa

🥋 Kids specific classes are also available throughout the week: http://www.alloakarate.com/wordpress/locations/

Contact us today to book your FREE first class!

📧 [email protected]
🌐 alloakarate.com
📞 07969 755971

Today, Kyle stepped onto the tatami to compete in the WKF Youth League in Poreč, Croatia.

Everyone at the club is incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication and commitment you've shown to earn this opportunity. All those hours of training have paid off, and it's fantastic to see you representing your country on the international stage.

To top it off, Kyle even featured on the official WKF Instagram highlights reel!

No matter the result, competing at this level is a huge achievement and an experience to remember.

Congratulations, Kyle – we're all proud of you. Enjoy every moment! 👏🥋

Cadet Male Kata turned focus into fire.🤩👊 📹Watch the #YouthLeaguePorec2026 live on our YouTube channel #KarateOne2026

THIS SUMMER, discover why so many local families choose Alloa & Stirling Karate.

For decades, we've helped children and adults across our local communities build CONFIDENCE, FITNESS and SELF-BELIEF through authentic karate training.

Whether you're looking for a fun activity for your child or want to train together as a family, our welcoming classes are suitable for complete beginners.

📍 ALL SUMMER CLASSES CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

📍 ALLOA

🥋 Monday – Alloa Academy
Karate Kids – 6:00pm

🥋 Wednesday – The Makers Village
Karate Kids – 5:00pm

🥋 Friday – Lornshill Academy
Family Class – 6:30pm

📍 STIRLING

🥋 Tuesday – Ladywell Church Hall, Bannockburn
Family Class – 5:30pm

🥋 Sunday – Ladywell Church Hall, Bannockburn
Karate Kids – 4:00pm

🥋 Thursday – Parish Church Hall, Bridge of Allan
Karate Kids – 4:45pm

🥋 Thursday – St Ninians Church Hall
Karate Kids – 6:30pm

Ready to TRY KARATE this summer?

📞 07969 755971
📧 [email protected]

🥋 Congratulations to Isla & Cameron! 🥋

A huge congratulations to Isla and Cameron, who have recently received their official Black Belt (Dan Grade) Certificates from Japan.

Achieving a black belt is an incredible milestone that reflects years of dedication, perseverance, discipline and hard work. Receiving official recognition from the Japan Karate Shoto Federation (JKS) is something to be immensely proud of.

Everyone at Alloa & Stirling Karate is delighted with your achievement and looks forward to seeing what the future holds as you continue your karate journey.

Well done, Isla and Cameron – you've both done yourselves, your families and the club proud! 👏🥋🇯🇵

A fantastic day at the JKS Scotland National Championships and some outstanding performances from our competitors.

Between them, our competitors brought home an impressive 13 medals across kata and kumite events.

Beyond the medals, what stood out most was the way everyone supported and encouraged one another throughout the day. Whether competing, officiating, or cheering from the sidelines, there was a real sense of teamwork from start to finish. It was great to see competitors celebrating each other's successes, helping one another through challenges, and representing the dojo with respect, determination, and sportsmanship.

Congratulations to:

Kyle
🥇 Kata
🥇 Koten Kata
🥇 Junro Kata
🥈 Team Kata

Jason
🥈 Kata
🥈 Team Kata
🥉 Kumite

Abbie
🥈 Team Kata
🥉 Koten Kata
🥉 Junro Kata

Cameron
🥉 Kumite
🥉 Kata

Ollie
🥉 Kumite
🥉 Kata

Greig
🥉 Kumite

A special well done to everyone who competed at this level for the first time. Stepping onto the floor at a national championship takes courage, and every competitor should be proud of their efforts.

Thank you to all competitors, parents, and JKS Scotland for making the event possible.

Well done everyone.