The Scottish Koryu Association is a not for profit association that is dedicated to the promotion and study of 'authentic' Japanese martial arts in Scotland.
We are the Scotlands only 'Koryu' organisation. A Koryu art is one which was founded before Japan's modern era which began in 1868 with the emporer Meiji, this is often termed the Meiji era.

Although in Scotland and the UK there are many martial arts clubs that practice modern western variants of Japanese martial arts with western associations, and also clubs who may have links with Japanese organisations we are different in the fact that we only practice Koryu bujutsu and that our students have regular training opportunities with Soke himself.

Our membership is open to individuals our groups that are of good character that either wish to practice or already practice a Koryu art. In the case of an organisation wishin to join us they must practice an authentic koryu and not a gendai (modern style) or made up art wether western or Japanese in origin.

Beginners are welcome, and you don't need any special equipment to begin training beginning the practice of Hontai Yoshin Ryu is inexpensive.In the beginning a tracksuit or loose clothing is fine, and the training is catered to the individuals own ability and performance level if want to find out more please contact us for more information.