JKS Glasgow

18/06/2026

Our JKS Glasgow Summer Photo Challenge is back for 2026!

We'd love to see where karate takes you this summer. Whether you're training on holiday, practising in the garden, exploring a new location in your gi, or simply showing your karate spirit, get involved and share your best photos.

How to Enter

📸 Take a karate-themed photo

📱 Post it on social media(Facebook or Instagram) and tag

#️⃣ Use

❤️Email us your photo([email protected]) or send it via WhatsApp(07584627427)

📅 Entries close on 10th August 2026

This year we have three competition categories:

📸 Most Creative Photo

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best Family Karate Photo

😂 Funniest Karate Photo

When submitting your entry, please let us know which category you are entering. You can do this by emailing us your photo([email protected]) or sending it via WhatsApp(07584627427)

Prizes will be awarded for each category, with winners receiving JKS Glasgow merchandise and other karate-related prizes.

Extra points if your wearing your JKS Glasgow merchandise on holiday ;D

Get creative, have fun, and most importantly enjoy your summer while showing off your JKS Glasgow spirit!

We can't wait to see your entries.


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16/06/2026

🥋 CALLING ALL KARATE SCOTLAND CLUBS, COMMONWEALTH KARATE CLUBS, FEDERATIONS & AFFILIATED BUSINESSES

Now is your chance to become a recognised sponsor of the **12th Commonwealth Karate Championships 2026** in Glasgow.

We are offering clubs, businesses and supporters the opportunity to have their logo featured on the **official podium backdrop** during medal presentations.

For as little as **£250**, your club or business logo will be seen across:

🏆 Podium presentations
📸 Official medal photos
🎥 YouTube and livestream coverage
📱 Social media content
🌍 An international Commonwealth karate audience

Events of this scale simply do not happen without the support of clubs, organisations, businesses and individuals who are willing to invest in the development of sport.

Your support will help us deliver an outstanding international event, bringing together athletes, coaches, officials and supporters from across the Commonwealth.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who chooses to be part of this journey, and we look forward to showcasing our sponsors throughout the event.

🏆 COMMONWEALTH KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
📍 Glasgow International Arena
📅 5th–8th November 2026

Sponsorship opportunities are available now.

To get involved, please message us directly or email:

📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Be part of something special.

15/06/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came along today to seminar with 渡邊大輔 Watanabe Sensei.

An amazing turnout and great effort on show.

Huge thank you to Paul Giannandrea for these amazing opportunities.

Was a pleasure getting to meet 渡邊大輔 sensei and to spend time with him today. Incredible Karate-Ka and awesome gentleman.

Video of seminar will be released soon 🙇‍♂️🙏

15/06/2026

14/06/2026

Massive thank you to everyone who came along today to help tidy and clean the dojo and warehouse ahead of Watanabe Sensei’s visit.

Your help is greatly appreciated and is another great example of the strong karate family we have at JKS Glasgow.

Thank you everyone. 🥋👊🏻

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13/06/2026

A big thanks and well done to all JKS Scotland students that attended today’s black belt syllabus class at the Honbu Dojo in Dunfermline. Great to so many attending 🙏
Thanks to Ben Sensei for looking after everyone and teaching the session. 👏🏻



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13/06/2026

Well done and massive thanks to all who came to our JKS Glasgow Brown Belt Syllabus class.

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13/06/2026

Thankyou and well done to everyone that attended our National squad kata session on Sunday 7th June. Great work from everyone 👏🏻

13/06/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! ⏰

Tomorrow is the deadline to register for two fantastic JKS events!

🇯🇵 Daisuke Watanabe Sensei Seminar
📅 Monday 15th June
📍 JKS Glasgow HQ

An incredible opportunity to train with one of Japan's leading JKS instructors right here in Glasgow.

🔹 Seminar 1 – Mixed Abilities
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:15pm

🔹 Seminar 2 – Kumite Session
⏰ 7:30pm – 8:45pm

✅ Seminar 1 Only:
https://jks-glasgow.classforkids.io/camp/4

✅ Seminar 1 & 2:
https://jks-glasgow.classforkids.io/camp/5

🥋 JKS Scotland National Championships
📅 Sunday 21st June

👉 Register here:
https://manager.dojoexpert.com/student/register.aspx?g=4586bf3e-bfa8-407f-847c-41c531c0b441&j=en-GB

These are two of the biggest dates in the JKS Scotland calendar and a fantastic opportunity to learn, challenge yourself and represent JKS Glasgow.

Don't leave it until the last minute—secure your place today!




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13/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to all of our JKS Glasgow students who represented the club last weekend!

A special congratulations to our medal winners:

🥇 Mathilda – Cadet Kumite (-54kg)
🥈 Mathilda – Cadet Kata
🥈 Juliet – Cadet Open Weight Kumite
🥉 Arran Archibald – Kumite (+76kg)
🥉 Karen Rodger – Veteran Female Kumite

Fantastic results and a reflection of the hard work being put in both in and out of the dojo. Well done everyone!

A huge good luck to Emily and Mathilda, who will be representing JKS Scotland tomorrow at the Cumbrian Open. We know you'll give it your all and do yourselves proud.

The competition season doesn't stop there! Next Sunday, many of our students will be competing at the JKS National Championships. We wish every competitor the very best of luck and look forward to seeing your hard work and dedication on display.

Thank you to all of our coaches, volunteers, parents and supporters who continue to help our students achieve their goals.

💙🤍 Good luck Team JKS Glasgow! 🤍💙




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