Mamori Tai Shotokan Karate Scotland

It's quite an honour and a great joy to be able to teach 3 generations of the same family. Scott Senior Scott Junior and his daughters. They are all certainly putting in the effort, and it's really showing.

Lacey and Lucy, or Lucy and Lacey. After a few years of teaching and training with them, it's still unclear which is which. They have often forgotten themselves. Both these girls have shown huge improvement in the last few months, and are really putting in 100% effort.

Sam. Not doing karate. We don't know what Sam was doing. We don't think Sam knows what he was doing. What we do know, is Sam is away to University, and we are all very proud of him. He will be missed, but we wish him all the best on his next stage of life.

Josh and Scott having some fun at great trip away for 18 of our members. The rain stayed off, and the sun came out. Beautiful place to visit.

Scott doing some kata at the beautiful putting his Tekki Shodan to the test on a very narrow bridge. Scott isn't the biggest fan of doing kata in front of people, so to do this with a crowd of 17 watching, was a huge leap forward for him and his confidence.

Josh showing off his and his black belt at the . Josh has worked so hard over the last few years, and this year his work has paid off, with earning his 1st Dan and getting Gold for kata at the Scottish Open. Really proud of him. His karate journey had really only just begun.

First 2 gold medals in their respective kata categories. Really proud of both.
They have worked so hard to achieve this, so very well deserved. And very proud.

Great afternoon at with lovely surroundings and could not have had a better day for it.

It's OK for some, travelling the world. But great to see that they took some Karate with them. Missing these 2 at classes, but great to know they are still thinking of everyone at the club while they are away.

Getting final bits finished for tomorrow's kick a thon. 40,000 kicks. That's a lot of kicks. But we can do it!
If you can donate, link in bio. If you can pop in and take part, I'll be there from 12.
There will be a couple other fundraising things to do, as well as tea/coffee and a wee tuck shop.
Every kick counts. Helping raise money for dojo equipment and a local diabetes charity.
Watch out tomorrow for updates.
Comments of encouragement for the students taking part much appreciated!

Great night tonight with a few new faces. All practicing kicks in preparation for our kick a thon on Monday. Aiming for a whopping 40,000 kicks.
Go fund me link in bio if you are able to donate.

Thanks to for the quick delivery of sparring gear. Made a birthday boys day. Gearing up like Iron Man and raring to go.