Welcome to EU Shukokai Karate Club

BRITISH UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONS 2012

EU Shukokai Karate Club is arguably one of the most successful and well-regarded martial arts programs in an International University. EU Shukokai Karate has dominated British Student Karate in the sporting arena, while setting itself as an international seminar venue and centre of excellence, that is visited each term by the modern masters of the martial arts.

Allan Amor Seminar, 21st/22nd April 2012

We're excited to annouce that EU Shukokai will be hosting Allan Amor, Ryukyu Kempo 7th Dan, for a two day seminar in April, 2012 on Classical Okinawan Martial Arts. Open to students and non-students alike from all martial arts backgrounds, we anticipate visitors from around the UK, and beyond. For more information on this rare event, and details about how to register, please visit www.katanomato.info. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, and students are eligible for a discount.

First Time Students - White to Black Belts... and Beyond

The program at EU Shukokai has been tailored by the award-winning coaching staff to fit within the academic calendar at the University of Edinburgh; this ensures that each and every beginner to the club is taken through a modular training program that offers everyone the possibility of achieving the prestigous black belt, from a club where earning a black belt means something on all corners of the world.

Experience EU Shukokai for Yourself

A team of instructors teach each and every training session, mix the modern methods of sports coaching with the authentic and effective methods of martial arts instruction, to ensure that each individual student is taught to their strengths - we do not believe in a cookie-cutter approach to training martial artists.

Edinburgh University Freshers Sports Fair

Come talk to us at the Edinburgh University Sports Fair held in the Main Sports Hall in the CSE Pleasance Sports Centre on the 14th and 15th September 2011. You have the opportunity to talk to current students of the club and find out why you should choose EUSKC.

Martial Arts Demo

The 7th annual Martial Arts Demo will take place on Saturday 17th September 2011 at the end of Fresher's week. Launched by EU Shukokai in 2004 and located in the Trust Upper Hall of the CSE Pleasance Sports Centre, this is now an official event organised by the Sports Union. Each club will demonstrate a little of what their club is about, before giving you a chance to take part in introductory "mini-lessons". It's a great way to sample each of the clubs - at the end of the day, we want to help you find the club that's right for you, as much as we want you to join our club !

The starting time and running order for the demonstrations has yet to be confirmed, however you will want to arrive promptly or you may miss the demonstrations for some of the clubs! Please pick up a flyer during Fresher's Week, or check back here closer to the time for more details.

Join our Mailing List

The club operates a mailing list that all members should join. We use the mailing list to make important announcements, arrange social events and to discuss karate. To subscribe send a blank email to eushukokai-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and then reply to confirmation email that you receive. To unsubscribe send another email to eushukokai-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Find us on Facebook ...

Find the official Edinburgh University Shukokai Karate Club group on Facebook.

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Thinking of joining EU Shukokai ?

We'd like to welcome newcomers to Edinburgh University, and invite you to come and visit us ... follow the link above to find out how you can do just that.

Hear it from our own club members

Some of our students have shared their experience of joining the club; what their reservations were, what they were looking for, what they found in EU Shukokai, and why they'd like to share their experience with you.

Why not see what they have to say for themselves...?

Contact Details

The club is run by students, for students. The committee will be introduced to you when joining the club, but please feel free to email any of them with questions or concerns you have about joining or training with the club.

EUSKC Calendar

For an overview of the year's social events, training times, seminars and other important dates for your diary, click here.

Club Training Times

For 2011-2012, out training times are :

Tuesdays: 17.30 - 19.30
Fridays: 19.30 - 21.20
Sundays: 13.00 - 15.00

Extra training sessions:

Wednesday: 17.30-19.30 (Strength and Conditioning, all members welcome).
Saturday: 09.00-12.00 (Team Pool, new members please speak to Club Captain Pete if you wish to attend).

Located in St. Leonard's Land, Gym 4 (just down the road from the CSE) our first training session will be Tuesday 20th September. We hope to see you there!