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.
We are governed by and proudly associated with:
TRAINING TIMETABLE
New members always welcome!
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
WE’RE BACK! TIME TO BOOK IN
It feels like a lifetime that we’ve been away, but the time is almost here. So let’s make the most of it! Our adult classes are only a matter of weeks away, but this Monday sees the return of our U18s classes, all of which can be seen on our new timetable here. We...
WHAT WE HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO
This lockdown has certainly felt the longest… and for most of us it has been. The messages of support we’ve received and the commitment to our online classes has been both humbling and incredible! And we know some may think we’re all going through the motions until...
WE CAN STILL MAKE 2021 OUR YEAR
2020 is done. It's gone and out the way! In all possible ways it wasn't the best. However, we learned something... We learned that the team and community spirit at Chikara is greater than we truly realised! We got through the tough times together and kept training;...