Opened in June 2021 JKA Bass Rock brings traditional karate to Gullane and Dirleton in the heart of beautiful East Lothian. Our instructors, Sensei Paola and Sensei John have 26 years combined experience in teaching traditional JKA Karate and many more years of training in the art. The club follows the principles of JKA Karate, cultivating the spirit of perseverance, in students from age 6 upwards. There is no age limit to JKA training, just a willingness to learn and to continually develop your body and mind.
Our training centres on 3 key concepts
- Kihon: (基本, きほん) meaning “basics” or “fundamentals.” The term is used to refer to the basic techniques that are taught and practiced as the foundation of most Japanese martial arts.
- Kata: (型 or 形) meaning “form”. It refers to a detailed, prearranged, choreographed pattern of martial arts movements made to be practised alone.
- Kumite: (組手) literally “grappling hands”. It is the part of karate in which a person trains against an adversary. As students progress this becomes more akin to sparring.
Each class splits time to recognise and participate in these three elements of traditional karate.
We are affiliated with JKA Scotland and support and attend all the courses and gradings they run. Should you decide to become a member of JKA Bass Rock Karate Club you will also need to become a member of JKA Scotland. For more information please visit https://www.jkascotland.com