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We've been teaching the life-protection Martial Art of Kempo at the Scottish Kempo Academy since 1997, we have lineage to genuine Kempo Grandmasters and have schools for group lessons at Inverness, Tain, Dingwall, Lairg and Strathpeffer, along with a Martial Arts Studio in Tain for private lessons.
Our Yoshin Kempo (Willow Heart Fist Law) system is a modern life-protection Martial Art of Self-Defence based on ancient Chinese and Japanese warrior teachings, including the legendary Samurai. Our combative system incorporates kicks, throws, blocks, strikes and locks and is purely a Self-Defence system with no sporting elements. Our students learn highly effective self-protection skills in a friendly, family-orientated, training environment where they make new friends very quickly.
From the very first Kempo lesson, students learn how relatively easy it is to learn the art. Since the movements are natural, students begin to formulate effective Self-Defence techniques immediately.
Our exciting and inspirational classes blend the greatness of the Eastern traditions of Martial Arts training with the latest, more upbeat, Western Martial Arts teaching methods combined with Eastern discipline for a fresh and inspiring approach to teaching Martial Arts around the Highlands of Scotland.
Our Chief Coach - Hanshi Neil Hourston 9th Degree Black Belt, and all of our instructors are dedicated Martial Artists who are trained to the highest level to inspire students towards the goal of Black Belt and beyond. We are committed to Highland Council's Child Protection Policy and all our instructors are Disclosure Scotland PVG checked. Numerous instructors are qualified Emergency First Aiders and all of our members are fully insured. We have foam training mats at all of our Dojo (school) locations for added safety, and free parking is available at all SKA venues.
We are proudly affiliated with a number of quality Martial Arts organisations...
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United Martial Arts Alliance International
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Goshin-Jitsu Chow-Hoon
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European Martial Arts Federation
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Martial Arts Great Britain
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NEST
Management
Hanshi Neil Hourston, 9th Degree Black Belt Kempo / JuJitsu
Professor, Founder and Chief Coach - Scottish Kempo
Academy
Standards Board Member - Goshin-Jitsu Chow-Hoon
Organisation
European Director - United Martial Arts Alliance
International
Head of Scotland - European Martial Arts Federation
Hall of Fame Inductee - World Head of Family Sokeship Council
(2000)
Hall of Fame Inductee - Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine
(2015)
Hall of Fame Inductee - United Martial Arts Alliance
International (2023)
Hall of Fame Inductee - The Warriors Legacy (2025)
Emergency First Aider
"I've been studying Martial Arts for over
forty years,
my Mentor is Professor James Muro 10th Degree Black Belt who lives
in America. I'm
honoured to be a Professional Martial Arts Instructor as few people
get the opportunity to teach Martial Arts full-time in the UK.
There's nothing more rewarding than helping to make a positive impact on people's lives around the North of Scotland community! If you are considering starting a Martial Art, I hope that you choose us for a trial lesson, my Black Belts and I are ready to welcome you along to class.
We look forward to seeing you and/or your child(ren) at one of our Highland friendly Martial Arts classes!"
- SKA
Child
Protection Policy.
- SKA Child Protection Officer - Kyoshi
Helen Beattie.
- SKA Accountants - Goldwells (Tain).
- The SKA is a Registered Body with
Disclosure Scotland.