About the Business
Chief Instructor Jim Ross 6th Dan started Karate in May 1975 at the John Wrights Sport Centre in East Kilbride, withthe Scottish Budokan which was run by former Scottish Karate Coach Alex McGregor. During this period Jim attained the grade of 1st Kyu but had to take some time out from his training due to ill health.
Jim returned to his training in 1979 with local East Kilbride instructor Eddie Welsh who was at the time with Sensei Asanos SKI International. Jim passed three Dan grades during this period and also established himself within the SKI Scotland squad representing them at their home International matches in Nottingham.
In 1986 Jim started his own club in the Utd Reformed Church Hall in East Mains followed by clubs in Rutherglen (1989) and Strathaven (1990). By this time he was part of Roy Stanhope's UKASKO organization, which is based in Manchester.
Location & Hours
150 Strathaven Road
