Welcome/Fáilte to the Northern Budo Alliance! (Càirdeas Budo a Tuath in Gaelic). The Japanese word 'Budo' means Martial Arts. Established in January 2010, we are the multi-style branch of the Scottish Kempo Academy and the largest multi-style Martial Arts organisation in the Highlands and Islands. The NBA currently consists of five Martial Arts groups who have joined together for cross-training. The Alliance provides insurance, club and business advice, technical support, and members receive free membership which includes a patch. The Alliance hosts two major Self-Defence events in April and October. Membership to the Alliance is by invitation and our events are open by invitation to non-members. One of our instructors speaks fluent Gaelic which helps us to promote our Scottish heritage.

Affiliated Groups:
Scottish Kempo Academy
KSD Martial Arts
Wing Tsjun School For Self-Defence
Club Karate
Bass Korean Martial Arts School

Director:
Kyoshi Neil Hourston, 7th Dan Kempo / JuJitsu

Technical Advisors:
Shihan Helen Beattie, 6th Dan Kempo / JuJitsu
Sensei Vincent Tait, 3rd Dan Kong Soo Do
Sah Bom Nim Bobbie Bass, 3rd Dan Tang Soo Do
Sensei Alasdair Brian Mearns, 2nd Dan Karate
Sije Oana Stan, Black Belt Kung Fu