Carnegie Dojo Scotland Squad Members 2026
Left-right (Gordon Williamson squad coach & Manager, Holly, Ruby, Ryan, Charlie)
Carnegie Dojo is delighted to announce the individuals from Carnegie Dojo who have been selected to represent Scotland at the JKA Europeans Championships in Norway, this May 2026! A huge Congratulations to you all!
18 years old
📅 Started karate: 5 years old
🥋 Years training: 11 years
♡ Favourite kata: Kanku Dai and Kanku Sho
🎯 Training focus: Discipline, determination, respect and developing confidence.
🏆 Achievements: Selected to represent Scotland at the JKA European Championships.
My name is Ruby, I am 18 years old. I started karate when I was 5. My journey has taught me the value of discipline, determination and respect.
35 years old
📅 Started karate: 8 years old
🥋 Training: Returned to karate after a lengthy break
♡ Favourite Kata- Sochin
🎯 Training focus: Developing technique, returning to competition and representing Scotland.
🏆 Achievements: Worked his way into the squad after returning to training at Carnegie Dojo.
Hi, I'm Ryan and I am 24 years old. I started karate when I was 8 after watching films like The Karate Kid and the Bruce Lee films. After a lengthy break from training, I came back and started training with Sensei Gordon at Carnegie Dojo. Since returning, I've managed to work my way into the squad. My favourite part of karate is Kata, and my favourite kata is Sochin.
21 years old
📅 Started karate: 4 years old
🥋 Years training: 15 years
♡ Favourite kata: Gojushihō Sho
🎯 Training focus: Confidence, discipline, self-protection and respect for others.
🏆 Achievements: 2× British Champion in both Kata and Kumite, multiple Scottish Championship wins, and reaching the later stages of the European Championships.
Hello, my name is Holly. I am 21 years old and started karate when I was 4. I have done karate for 15 years. I started because my mum and dad wanted me to be able to protect myself, gain confidence, discipline and have respect for others. Personally, my favourite kata is Gojushihō Sho
17 years old
📅 Started karate: 4 years old
🥋 Years training: 12 years
♡ Favourite part of karate: Kumite
🎯 Training focus: Confidence, discipline and developing in all aspects of karate.
🏆 Achievements: 12 years of training and selected to represent Scotland at the JKA European Championships.
My name is Charlie and I started karate at the age of 4. I started alongside my brother and have been training for the past 12 years and really enjoy my time at karate. Karate has given me confidence and instilled discipline into all aspects of my life. My favourite part of karate is Kumite.
