Welcome to the website of our friendly, family-orientated, and well established Martial Arts organisation! We've been running dojos (schools) around the scenic Scottish Highlands since 1997 and take pride in being one of the best organisations in the world for Kempo tuition. Scottish Kempo Academy (SKA) students receive safe and practical Self-Defence tuition whilst reaching goals they never thought that they could achieve!

Beginner Martial Arts classes are currently available for various age groups from four year old upwards. Call the SKA office on a local call rate - 0845 838 5156 or click here to receive a FREE introductory lesson with one month of FREE tuition!

 

 

Lil' Dragons - Character building for young children!

With over 25 years of Martial Arts experience, our Chief Coach: Kyoshi Neil Hourston, is a full-time Professional instructor who is recognised by numerous Martial Arts organisations and the Government of Japan. Kyoshi introduced the art of Kempo to Scotland and oversees the SKA from his Office at Tain.

Yoshin Kempo has it's roots in the ancient Japanese Samurai warrior arts of Kempo and JuJitsu.

SKA instructors are quality Martial Artists, trained to the highest level, who promote Self-Defence, life-skills, fitness, discipline, and character development. They also inspire students towards the goal of Black Belt and beyond through a comprehensive syllabus.

Yoshin Kempo schools are located in two districts of the Scottish Highlands at: Hilton (Inverness), Dingwall, Strathpeffer, Alness and Tain (Ross-shire).

We provide four specially designed training programs for different age groups... Lil' Dragon classes for children aged 4 to 7, Kid classes for children aged 8 - 12, Teen classes for children aged 13 - 15, and Adult classes for adults aged 16 upwards. Thanks for visiting our website and feel free to get in touch for a free Kempo lesson!

Current intermediate syllabus: Red Tiger. Grading exams: 27th/28th March.

 


Testimony

"I would like to say thank you to Neil and the Scottish Kempo Academy.

Because of the confidence Neil has given my son David, he has grown from a shy child who was bullied every day at school into a confident young man who now knows he can do anything he sets his mind to."

Juliet Munro
Inverness