Edinburgh Karate Academy
Community non-profit Shukokai karate club teaching juniors and adults across south Edinburgh.
About this business
Welcome to the Edinburgh Karate Academy. We run classes in Buckstone, Fairmilehead & Oxgangs (Edinburgh South). We are a community not for profit club that aims to make a positive impact on our community and society. Our aim is to make the classes both fun, practical and relevant to today's society within a safe and inclusive environment.
The style of Karate practised is Tani Ha Shito Ryu / Shukokai. Instructors are internationally and nationally recognised black belts with SKGB coaching licences, indemnity insurance, first aid training and enhanced disclosure (Scotland). The club operates on a non-profit basis, instructors are volunteers and the club supports charitable fundraising.
Why choose them
- Published weekly class times and named venues in south Edinburgh (Buckstone, Pentland, St Fillans).
- Affiliated to KKD Shukokai and the Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB).
- Volunteer instructors with SKGB coaching licences and listed Dan grades.
- Offers junior, senior and mixed intermediate/advanced classes plus boxing-fitness and kobudo.
Services
- Address
- Classes run at Buckstone School (79 Buckstone Loan East, EH10 6UY), Pentland Community Centre (Oxgangs Brae, EH13 9LS) and St Fillans Church (4 Buckstone Dr, EH10 6PD) — venues and postcodes listed on the club website. ([karate-edinburgh.co.uk](https://www.karate-edinburgh.co.uk/classes?utm_source=openai))
- Credentials
- Affiliated to KKD Shukokai / Scottish Karate Governing Body; instructors hold SKGB coaching licences (Coach Level 2 / Level 3 / Tatami Coach), named Dan grades (e.g. Angus Rutherford 5th Dan; Tony Rogers 4th Dan; Paul Hanson 3rd Dan) and club states enhanced disclosure/first aid/insurance. ([karate-edinburgh.co.uk](https://www.karate-edinburgh.co.uk/shukokai-karate?utm_source=openai))
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Frequently asked questions
Where and when are classes held?
The club runs classes in Buckstone, Fairmilehead and Oxgangs. Example weekly times listed on the site include Junior class Tuesday 18:00–19:00 at Buckstone School; Senior class Tuesday 19:30–20:30 at Pentland Community Centre; and a mixed Intermediate/Advanced class Saturday 09:30–10:30 at St Fillans Church. ([karate-edinburgh.co.uk](https://www.karate-edinburgh.co.uk/classes?utm_source=openai))
What style of karate do you teach and can I compete?
The Academy teaches Tani Ha Shito Ryu / Shukokai. Students have the option to compete in association and national WKF tournaments and may attend national and international courses. ([karate-edinburgh.co.uk](https://www.karate-edinburgh.co.uk/?utm_source=openai))
Who runs the club and are instructors qualified?
The club is run by volunteer instructors. Instructors hold nationally/internationally recognised black belt grades, SKGB coaching licences, indemnity insurance, first aid training and enhanced disclosure; named instructors on the site include Angus Rutherford (running the Academy since 2000), Tony Rogers and Paul Hanson with listed Dan grades and coach licences. ([karate-edinburgh.co.uk](https://www.karate-edinburgh.co.uk/?utm_source=openai))
How do I contact the club to join or ask about classes?
The website lists a contact email for enquiries and booking; full class details and venues are published on the club website. ([karate-edinburgh.co.uk](https://www.karate-edinburgh.co.uk/contact-us?utm_source=openai))