Hosted at our club and run by Judo Scotland this course is great to improve your technical knowledge and learn how judo techniques truly work — and how to apply them more effectively?

Expert Course Leaders

Over the past decade, we have been delighted to work with David Gibson (5th Dan) and Colin Dunlop (4th Dan) — both BJA Kata Examiners and multiple medallists at the British Kata Championships.

David and Colin will lead this Nage-no-Kata course, guiding participants through each set with clarity and insight, leaving you with a deeper understanding of:

• Breaking balance (kuzushi)

• Correct positioning and movement

• Control, timing, and technical precision

• How kata directly improves your overall judo

Who is this course for?

• Open to judoka aged 13 years and over

• Suitable for all grades with an interest in self-improvement

• Ideal for Dan grading preparation, coach development, and technical refinement

Participants are encouraged to bring a partner they are comfortable working with to gain the most from the course. Where possible, a white judogi is preferred for kata practice.