VISITORS ARE VERY WELCOME
We are currently running our fantastic range of classes online! All new members will be very welcome!
ABOUT OUR CLUB
I started my journey with karate in 1979 in Carfin Church Hall. There were less than 10 members who were all brand new to karate. The instructor Willie Hamilton, who was a brown belt at the time, taught us all our first experience of Shukokai Karate. Two years after the club began, we moved all classes to Cathedral Primary School where it has continued to flourish up until now.
Between 1989 and 2000 several members became Scottish and British champions, and were called up to represent Scotland as part of the National team. Now after 38 years we are proud to have moved our significantly larger club back to our birthplace and opened The Dojo.
Lawrence Clifford
Chief Instructor
TRAINING
At Chikara we practice the style of Shito-Ryu, one of the 4 main styles of karate.
Throughout the 41 years of training, our club has been steeped in both the traditional and the competitive aspects of Karate. From 1989, several students have been Scottish and British Champions and have represented Scotland and Great Britain at European and World level.
Due to the vast experience of our instructors, we are able to offer a wide variety of classes for our membership through the use of our full time, purpose built Dojo. During these classes we focus on development, improving skills and fitness, and nurturing competitive athletes.
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TRAINING TIMETABLE
New members always welcome!
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
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| AFTER SCHOOLS KARATE ALL SCHOOL KIDS 3.30pm - 4.15pm | DOJO WARRIORS PRE-SCHOOL KARATE 3.30pm - 4.15pm | AFTER SCHOOLS KARATE ALL SCHOOL KIDS 3.30pm - 4.15pm | DOJO WARRIORS PRE-SCHOOL KARATE 3.30pm - 4.15pm | AFTER SCHOOLS KARATE ALL SCHOOL KIDS 3.30pm - 4.15pm | KARATE CLASS 18+ BEGINNERS 10am - 10.45am | |
| KARATE CLASS 5-17yrs 6pm - 6.45pm | KARATE CLASS 5-17yrs 6pm - 6.45pm | KARATE CLASS 5-17yrs 11am - 11.45am | ||||
| KARATE CLASS 5-17yrs 7pm - 7.45pm | ONLINE FITNESS FULL BODY STRETCHING 8.30pm - 9.30pm | KARATE CLASS 5-17yrs 7pm - 7.45pm | ||||
| 18+ KARATE CLASS Over 18s 8pm - 8.45pm | 18+ KARATE CLASS Over 18s 8pm - 8.45pm |
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ARTICLES
Lawrence Achieves his 7th Dan
We were absolutely honoured to have Sensei Terry Connell, our association Chief Instructor and President of Scottish Karate, visit The Dojo last night! Sensei Connell took our class last and finished with the presentation of the 7th Dan to our head instructor Lawrence...
Introducing Dojo Warriors
Introducing the Dojo Warrior, a karate class perfect for pre-school children from ages three to five years old.
4 WAYS WE WERE INSPIRED AT THIS YEAR’S OLYMPIC + PARALYMPIC GAMES
It's been an electrifying summer with the Olympics and Paralympics lighting up our screens after being postponed for a year. It's safe to say, it was worth the wait! Here were some of our favourite and most inspiring moments over both the Olympic and Paralympic Games...