Senjokai Karate Academy - Tarbolton

01/10/2026

Fourth and final session complete at JKS HQ Tokyo

Another fantastic session with Kanayama sensei this morning working on,

Kihon basics, definitely stealing this one for my classes
5 attack kumite
Kata Junro Sandan

I had the pleasure of training alongside Arimoto Sensei, Hideyoshi Kagawa Sensei and Toyama Sensei with some details to focus on from Toyama Sensei.

Thanks definitely goes to Kanayama sensei for 3 absolutely fantastic morning session classes and for his amazing attention to detail.

My next trip will definitely involve more training, well if my knee allows 🙈

JKS Scotland
Senjokai Karate Academy

26/09/2026

What better way to start a Saturday morning than with a session with Kanayama Sensei and Nakagawa Sensei working on

Kihon drills
Ushiro Geri padwork
Kata Junro Godan

Senjokai Karate Academy

26/09/2026

Session one and two at JKS HQ in Tokyo

Session one in the morning with Kanayama Sensei and Nakagawa Sensei working on

Kihon drills
Three attack
Kumite defence drills
Kata Bassai Dai

Second session in the evening was covered by Makita Sensei working on

Very tough leg session
Kihon drills focusing on good stances and stance transition
Kihon Kumite and Jyu ippon Kumite
Kata Empi

12/09/2026

What a week for our Ninjas at Cumnock, Tarbolton and Maybole.

The karate on show was 💥🔥🔥💥, I am proud of everyone of you.

Keep training and keep up the hard work 🙇

21/08/2026

🚨🥋 TEAM SENJOKAI — WE NEED EVERYONE! 🥋🚨

We have some absolutely brilliant news…

SENJOKAI HAS MADE THE FINAL 3 for the West of Scotland in the Aldi Scottish Sport Fund! 🙌

Now it comes down to a PUBLIC VOTE.

🏆 1st place — £3,000
🥈 Runners-up — £1,250

And we have just THREE DAYS to get behind it.

This is where the strength of really matters.

🔴 Our members
🔴 Parents and grandparents
🔴 Former members
🔴 Friends and family
🔴 Our competition families
🔴 Supporters
🔴 Local businesses
🔴 Anyone who has ever been part of Senjokai

WE NEED YOU.

This application has been made and driven by the Senjokai Fundraising Committee — our volunteer fundraising team who work to raise additional money for the benefit of our members and our squad athletes across Senjokai.

This is not a coaching initiative.

Our coaches' job is to teach, develop and support our students.

Our Fundraising Committee has its own role — finding opportunities, fundraising and bringing additional support into Senjokai so that money can be put back into opportunities for our members and athletes.

And they have got us all the way into the FINAL THREE. 👏

Now we need the wider Senjokai family to finish the job.

🥋 Ayr
🥋 Stewarton
🥋 Troon
🥋 Maybole
🥋 Symington
🥋 Tarbolton
🥋 Beith
🥋 Cumnock
🥋 Kilmarnock
🥋 Our squad
🥋 Our families
🥋 Our friends and supporters

ONE CLUB. ONE TEAM. ONE BIG PUSH.

👇 PLEASE DO THESE 3 THINGS

✅ VOTE for SENJOKAI on the official Aldi Scotland post:
✅ SHARE the Aldi post to your own page.
✅ SEND IT to your friends, family and work colleagues and ask them to vote too.

Don't think “someone else will do it.”

If every Senjokai family gets just a few extra people behind us, those votes very quickly become hundreds and then thousands.

It costs nothing.

It takes a few seconds.

And it could bring £3,000 straight back into supporting the Senjokai community.

We are incredibly proud that the Fundraising Committee's application has already been chosen as one of the top three in the whole West of Scotland.

Now let's show Aldi exactly how strong this community is.

PLEASE VOTE. PLEASE SHARE. PLEASE ASK OTHERS.

Three days.
Let's absolutely go for it. ❤️🥋

19/07/2026

Our Wee Ninjas Kids Club is now offering a 4 WEEK FREE TRIAL for children aged 4–6!

Perfect for mums and dads who want their wee one to burn off energy, build confidence, learn focus, and have loads of fun in a safe, friendly environment.

No experience needed.
No pressure.
Just big kicks, big smiles, and a brilliant first step into martial arts.

Our Wee Ninjas classes help children with:

🥋 Confidence
🥋 Listening skills
🥋 Balance and coordination
🥋 Focus and discipline
🥋 Making friends
🥋 Having fun while learning something positive

And when they join after their trial, new members receive:

🎁 FREE uniform
🎁 FREE tote bag
🎁 FREE welcome pack

Our classes are designed especially for ages 4–6, so everything is age-appropriate, fun, structured, and full of encouragement.

Spaces are limited, so if your wee one has been bouncing around the living room pretending to be a ninja… this is probably their moment. 🤣

Book your 4 week free trial today!

https://senjokaikarate.co.uk/programmes/wee-ninjas

Join Team Senjokai!

20/06/2026

🥋🇯🇵 SHODAN DIPLOMA PRESENTATION🇯🇵🥋

Maisie Walker was unable to attend last night’s Dan Grade presentation evening, but fortunately she was back on the mats today for the Watanabe Sensei course.

It was a pleasure to present Maisie with her official **Shodan diploma from JKS Headquarters in Tokyo**.

Achieving Shodan is a major milestone and represents years of hard work, commitment and perseverance.

Congratulations Maisie a fantastic achievement and very well deserved.

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Honour. Integrity. Character.

19/06/2026

🇯🇵 **JKS SHODAN CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS** 🇯🇵

Tonight we had the pleasure of presenting official JKS Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt) certificates issued by JKS Headquarters in Tokyo, to the following members who completed examinations in front of the JKS Scotland National Dan Grading Panel.

🥋 Jessica Aitken
🥋 Evan Griffiths
🥋 Mason Cree
🥋 Michelle Wilson
🥋 Andreas Wade
🥋 Anna Patrick
🥋 Lottie McLeod
🥋 Lars Scott
🥋 Eva Aitken
🥋 Scott White
🥋 Joshua Wilson

Achieving Shodan is a significant milestone in any karateka's journey. Contrary to popular belief, a black belt is not the end of training—it marks the beginning of a deeper understanding of karate and a greater responsibility to uphold its values.

Each of these students has demonstrated dedication, perseverance, discipline and character over many years of training. They should be immensely proud of what they have achieved.

Congratulations to you all on earning your place amongst the Senjokai black belts. We look forward to supporting you as you continue your journey towards even greater goals.

Honour • Integrity • Character
Senjokai Karate Academy🥋🇯🇵

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日本空手松涛連盟 - Japan Karate Shoto Federation

04/05/2026

🥋 Ready to try something different?

Step onto the mat, learn Dynamic Japanese Karate, and see what you’re capable of.

Fast-paced classes.
Proper Shotokan training.
A great team from day one.

👊 2 week FREE trial
🥋 Karate uniform & welcome pack for new members!

🔥 Kids • Adults • Families welcome

No experience. No pressure. Just get started.

👉 senjokaikarate.co.uk

日本空手松涛連盟 - Japan Karate Shoto Federation

04/05/2026

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