WKC Karate

11/08/2026

🥋 IMPORTANT CLASS UPDATE – PLEASE READ

Hi everyone 👋

Before the summer, we asked everyone to cancel their ClassForKids subscription and move over to standing order as we were having a few issues with the system.

Over the summer, we’ve spent a lot of time working with ClassForKids to iron out those issues and make the system much more fit for purpose for our wee club. We’re now happy that the improvements will make things much easier for us to manage going forward 🙌

So… I’m really sorry to be a pain 😂 but we now need everyone to sign back up through ClassForKids to secure their place for our return next week, week beginning 17th August 🥳🥋

🔒 The booking link is currently closed to the public and will remain that way until Friday 14th August at 12pm. This gives all of our existing members priority to get signed back up before we open any remaining spaces to new members.

When you register, it will ask you to enter your future payment details. Please don’t worry, no payment will be taken when you sign up. This is simply to set up your account and your first payment will not be taken until 1st September.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Once you have signed back up through ClassForKids, please remember to CANCEL your existing standing order with your bank so you don’t make two payments in September.

Please make sure you complete your registration before *12pm on Friday 14th August* so we know you’re keeping your child’s place which will allow us to open up to new members.

Thank you so much for bearing with us while we’ve worked through all the changes. We really appreciate it 💙💚💛

We absolutely cannot wait to get everyone back in the dojo next week! 🥋🥳

Sign back up here:
https://wado-kai-central-karate.classforkids.io/

Welcome to Wado Kai Central Karate (WKC Karate). We proudly affiliated to the Scottish Karate Federation and the Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB). The SKGB are the only recognised governing body for karate in Scotland. The SKGB work in partnership with Sports Scotland. WKC Karate have classes f...

06/08/2026

🥋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐖𝐊𝐂 𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄! 🥋

Looking for an activity that builds confidence, respect, discipline and resilience while keeping your child active and having fun?

WKC Karate is back, and we’d love to welcome you to our karate family! 💙💚💛

🥋 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 (limited spaces)

🏆 Train with award winning instructors! Our senior instructor, Kirsten Bonar, has recently been inducted into the North Lanarkshire Sporting Hall of Fame in recognition of her lifelong dedication and contribution to karate. With decades of experience in competing, coaching and developing students, your family will be learning from one of the area’s most experienced and respected instructors.

📍 Holytown Community Centre

🥋 Classes for Everyone - Tuesday & Thursday

👊 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐢 & 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟒 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟎)
Our fun, energetic classes help children develop confidence, focus, respect and self discipline while making new friends in a safe and supportive environment.

💪 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 & 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 (𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟏+)
Whether you’re completely new to karate or returning after a break, our welcoming classes will help you improve fitness, confidence, self defence and technique.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐊𝐂?

⭐ Over 50 years of karate excellence
⭐ Experienced and fully qualified instructors
⭐ Friendly, family focused club
⭐ Officially affiliated with SKF, SKGB and Active Schools
⭐ Build confidence, resilience and valuable life skills
⭐ Suitable for complete beginners through to experienced karateka

📩 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐊𝐂 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲.

We can’t wait to welcome you onto the mats! 🥋💙💚💛

12/01/2026

🥋 𝐖𝐊𝐂 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤! 🥋

Let’s kick off the new term with energy, confidence and loads of FUN – limited free trial available! 🎉

🌟 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟒 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 – 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞!⁣

At Wado Kai Central, our classes aren’t just about kicks and punches – they’re about confidence, focus, and helping kids grow into strong, resilient individuals in a supportive, family-friendly environment.

📍 Holytown Community Centre
📲 Book your space now:
https://wado-kai-central-karate.classforkids.io

🧒𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟒–𝟏𝟎)
Build key karate skills, confidence and focus – and have loads of fun doing it!

💪 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 & 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 (𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟏+)
Improve strength, technique and mindset in a supportive, welcoming group

💸 Why Join Now?
✔️ Get back into routine after the holidays
✔️ Secure your space early – we fill up fast!
✔️ Be part of a trusted club with 50+ years of experience and official affiliations (SKF, SKGB, Active Schools)

📲 SIGN UP TODAY:
https://wado-kai-central-karate.classforkids.io

📩 Questions? Send us a message – we’re always happy to help!

02/12/2025

🎄🎅 They’re Baaack! 🎅🎄
Buddy the Elf and Santa have officially returned to WKC Karate and the Christmas magic has kicked in already

Buddy’s been bouncing around the dojo shouting “I just like karate, karate’s my favourite!” while Santa’s been checking his list to see who’s been practising their kicks this year

Here’s what they’ve brought with them
• Festive fun for all our karate stars
• Big smiles and Christmas cheer
• A little extra sparkle for the countdown to the WKC festivities
• The promise of some elf-approved, Santa-certified training sessions

Keep your eyes peeled because you never know where they’ll pop up next. One thing’s for sure though the dojo just got a whole lot more magical

🎄✨ The best way to spread Christmas cheer is practising karate for all to hear ✨🎄

22/11/2025

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Our New 1st Dan Black Belts 🎉

We are unbelievably proud of Carla and Jim today. Their hard work, commitment, and dedication have truly paid off. Achieving a 1st Dan black belt is an incredible milestone and both of them have shown the focus and determination needed to reach it.

Well done to you both. This is so well deserved and we cannot wait to see what you achieve next.

03/11/2025

🌟 Massive congratulations to our very own superstars — Tyler Anderson bringing home GOLD and Calum McDowall taking BRONZE! 🥇🥉

We’re unbelievably proud of you both and so honoured to be part of your amazing journey. 💪👏

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🇪🇺 European Wado Cup 2025 Medal Count 🏆

🥇 GOLD
🏅 Kaitlyn Dirkie — U21 -55kg
🏅 Tyler Anderson — Cadet +55kg
🏅 Finn Higgins — Junior -68kg

🥈 SILVER
🥈 Eilidh Rafferty — Junior -59kg
🥈 James Miller — U14 -45kg
🥈 Erin Fallon — Senior & U21 -55kg (x2)
🥈 Finlay Blair — Junior -68kg
🥈 Bailey Adam — Junior -76kg
🥈 Peter Anderson — Vets Open

🥉 BRONZE
🥉 Finn Higgins — Junior Kata
🥉 Jamie Blair — Cadet -52kg
🥉 Calum McDowall — U14 -50kg
🥉 Leeto Hajeer — U21 & Senior -67kg (x2)
🥉 Bartosz Lewalski — Cadet +70kg
🥉 Callum Crowe — U21 & Senior -60kg (x2)

⸻

👏👏👏 An incredible performance from the whole team — well done, everyone! 👏👏👏

21/07/2025

We can’t wait to see you all back on Thursday ready to start the 25/26 season. We have some really exciting events planned and can’t wait to get this next chapter started

04/07/2025

🥋 𝐖𝐊𝐂 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 – 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲! 🥋

Let’s kick off the new term with energy, confidence and loads of FUN – and the best bit? Nothing to pay until August! 🎉

🌟 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟑 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 – 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞!⁣

At Wado Kai Central, our classes aren’t just about kicks and punches – they’re about confidence, focus, and helping kids grow into strong, resilient individuals in a supportive, family-friendly environment.

📍 Holytown Community Centre
📲 Book your space now:
https://wado-kai-central-karate.classforkids.io

👶 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐢 (𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟑–𝟓)
Karate through play – with FREE FRUIT 🍎 for our tiniest warriors!

👦👧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟔–𝟏𝟏)
Build key karate skills, confidence and focus – and have loads of fun doing it!

💪 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 & 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 (𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟐+)
Improve strength, technique and mindset in a supportive, welcoming group

💸 Why Join Now?
✔️ No payment due until August
✔️ Get back into routine after the holidays
✔️ Secure your space early – we fill up fast!
✔️ Be part of a trusted club with 50+ years of experience and official affiliations (SKF, SKGB, Active Schools)

📲 SIGN UP TODAY:
https://wado-kai-central-karate.classforkids.io

📩 Questions? Send us a message – we’re always happy to help!

08/06/2025

🎉 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🎉

Just a quick reminder to bring along your raffle donations for our 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞! The kids absolutely love it, and let’s be honest, their excitement over those prizes is contagious! 🥳🎁 𝐈𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐰𝐞’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬’ 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬—𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥!

🍰 𝐖𝐊𝐂 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞́ 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! 🍰
Our WKC Café will be open on the night, and we’d be so grateful for any delicious donations of sweet and savoury treats. Every little bit helps, and your contributions make it even more amazing for everyone.

💳 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 💷
We’ll have our card reader on hand for payments, but if possible, bringing along cash and change would be super helpful.

Grading nights are such a brilliant chance for the kids to show off everything they’ve been learning, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all. Let’s make it a night to remember—with a little fun, some great food, and lots of happy faces! 😍

Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to see you there! 💪🎊

28/05/2025