Instructors

Alex Crosbie 5th Dan JSKA

I was the parent sitting at the side of the mat every week watching her wee boy training. I saw other adults taking part and thought “I would love to try karate”, but a mixture of fear and embarrassment was holding me back! It wasn’t long before my partner decided he wanted to get back into karate. Now I was sitting watching both of them – I knew I had to get involved! That was over 25 years ago!

I have competed in karate at National and European level. I have won Gold medals at the JSKA Scottish Championships plus Silver and Bronze medals at JSKA European Championships.

In 2012 I gave up work to run Shirokawa Karate Academy on a full-time basis.

Ben Crosbie 4th Dan JSKA

Ben is a dedicated karate practitioner who has been training since the age of 8.

With years of experience under his belt, Ben plays a key role in assisting with most classes, sharing his expertise and passion for the art. When it comes to fitness training, he’s especially enthusiastic, ensuring that any class he teaches will be challenging and intense.

If you’re looking for a tough, rewarding session, Ben’s classes are the ones to look out for!

Colin Green 4th Dan JSKA