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Master Sutherland became the first female 8th degree in the world in 2007. With over 30 years experience teaching martial arts in West Lothian, whatever your level of fitness there is sure to be a class to suit everyone.

The academy currently has two full time Gyms in Bathgate and Livingston as well as having satilite classes in TumbleZone.

**GOOD NEWS** As most classes in Bathgate are now full, from April 09 we will be expanding Bathgate, opening a second gym allowing us to offer a wider variety of classes and allowing parents to train the same time as their kids!! :D

We have classes for all they family from 4 upwards, Ninjas, Kicking Kids, Korean Kickboxing, Systema Self Defence! Why not some along and try one out today!!

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  • MSBA Colour Belt Open Championships

    Sunday 3rd May saw the first MSBA Open Championships. :D A great competition was held within West Lothian’s newly built collage.

    Junior and senior competitors from 17 schools, some as far away as Inverness, Inverurie and Forres battled it out for gold in some tough divisions. We had junior and senior individuals and team events and mixed continuous sparring for over 13 years with Taekwondo-do and Korean Kickboxing students going head to head.

    The divisions were competitive but the attitudes were first class. With some senior officials commenting on the great spirit and etiquette shown by the competitors.

    All in all a great day was had by all 180 competitors and over 300 spectators can’t wait till it’s even bigger and better on Sunday September 13th, see you there. :D

    We would like to thank all competitors for entering and competing with the right spirit, also a massive thanks to all the umpires who gave up there time to help make it happen, thanks also to WL Collage for given us access to such wonderful facilities and to everyone who helped set up the event. Thank You :)

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  • Systema, January 25th!

    Systema

    The system is an easy to learn martial art that is ideal for people with or without martial experience. Students range from every day workers, students and is used by people that uphold the law. The system is a very practical and unique form of self-defence. It is also a very practical form of defense for women as it doesn't rely on strength or aggression.

    Systema originates in the Special Opperations Unit (SOU) from within the Russian Spetsnaz (SAS equivalent) so you know that what you are learning is effective and practical. But it has a philosophy of non-aggression and teaches students to maintain control and a calm demeanour in the face of adversity.

    Systema also has a lot of health practices to promote ligament and joint strenght, mobility and the ability to improve your health over all through a range of unique exercises.

    Systema covers all aspects of combat including: punching and kicking, grappling, fighting from the ground,multiple attackers, knife and other weapon defense as well as the psychology of combat and conflict.


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  • NEW CLASS, Systema

    HOW ABOUT THE SYSTEMA CLASS?

    Systema comes from a Russian / European background. This means that are many differences from the approach of Oriental styles such as Karate or Kung Fu.

    The most immediate difference that people will notice is that there is no bowing and very little formality in the class. Training is usually done in a circle or a group rather than in lines. The teacher has no special title and there is no foreign terminology. Classes tend to be relaxed in attitude, although focused in intent.The second major difference is that there is no training in form or kata. Aside from some of the exercises all training is done either with a partner or in groups of three or more. Our philosophy is that rather than practicing one particular technique, which is then applied into a situation, you are put into the situation and see what movements you can develop out of it. On the face of it this may sound daunting - "how will I know what to do?". In practice we find that everyone does something! We can then take that natural reaction - e.g. ducking a hook punch - and build a defensive strategy around it. This means that there is no need to learn new movements, merely to adapt what your body already does and knows.

    This approach also means that there is no "syllabus" as such. You are not expected to learn certain moves in order to progress or to go through gradings. How do we measure progression? You will measure it yourself, by finding certain things easier, by becoming more efficient and effective in your movements, by becoming a fitter and healthier person.

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Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy says "Good luck to all Kickboxers going to tomorrows grading :D "
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me too!
Billy Jenkins commented on Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy's photo.
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"Thats David. We put him in the washing machine with his Dobuk on and it was him that shrunk...lol"

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  • Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy
    Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy

    Hi Jack Classes in Bathgate will be on between 7-8pm tuesdays and thursdays until 17 August.

    See you there :D

    3 days ago
  • Mack Jclean
    Mack Jclean

    Hii :D Just Really Want To Know, Is There A Class On Tonight At Bathgate? If So, What Time :L ?

    3 days ago
  • Master Sutherland
    Master Sutherland

    I was really pleased at the standard over the weekend, big thanks to the instructors and leadership teams. Everyone is pulling together an all in the same direction. Next Graduation first week in August so keep training!
    Looking forward to the coloured belt competition in September so no summer holidays for a lot of you.
    Our 1st kups ! grading weekend changed to the weekend of the 19th of September , only a few weeks a way. Keep kicking...........................



    6 days ago
  • Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy
    Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy

    Good Luck tonight to all Kicking Kids grading and also senior Taekwondo.

    Little Ninjas all the best for tomorrow! :D :D

    1 week ago
  • N.
    N.

    Hiya 8) its nicole just here 2 say hi xxx o_O

    2 weeks ago
  • Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy
    Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy

    There are adult Kickboxing classes on;

    Livingston - mon&wed 8-9pm

    Bathgate - tue&thu 6-7 and 8-9

    Beginers senior tkd - Livingston - tue&thu 8-9

    For all class times check out the web site -www.martialartsacdemy.info.

    Thanks :D

    2 weeks ago
  • Lisa
    Lisa

    Hey can you let me know what time the adult classes and which day they are on etc, thanks

    2 weeks ago
  • Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy
    Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy

    Cingratulations to all students who walked in the Galaday! The Little Ninjas done really well! :D

    Thanks to everyone who helped make bags and flags and carried water and pads and took photos.

    Thank You

    3 weeks ago
  • Janice Warren-Black
    Janice Warren-Black

    what time has everyone to be there? In reply to: ":D See everyone tomoorow for Bathgate Galaday! :D :D
    " by Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy

    4 weeks ago
  • Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy
    Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy

    Next KICKBOXING GRADING; will be held on 4th July :)

    4 weeks ago
  • Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy
    Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy

    * * * June Events * * *

    Sat 6th - Bathgate Galaday

    Sat 13t - UKTF National tournement

    Fri 26th - Kicking Kids Graduation

    Sat 27th - Little Ninjas Graduation

    Mon 29th - Start of Summer class timetable

    4 weeks ago
  • Master Sutherland
    Master Sutherland

    Well done the Kicking Kids on Friday ! That has been our best ever, standard was super good. Congratulations Nathan Cunnison who graduated to Champion Ninja today. Never an easy one, you did a great job. Let’s see if the seniors can keep up the high standard tomorrow at the coloured belt grading!

    4 weeks ago
  • Master Sutherland
    Master Sutherland

    Hi Jack, Great to see you back at class. See you at class next week. Dont forget the Bathgate Galaday! In fact everyone should be there and its going to be a beautiful day.

    4 weeks ago
  • Master Sutherland
    Master Sutherland

    Darren so nice to hear from you! Hope you are well. I am always looking for old photos for our site. Those were the days.............please feel free to pass them on.
    Regards Master S.

    4 weeks ago
  • Mack Jclean
    Mack Jclean

    Hi guys sorry i haven't been in AGES, i've just been really busy, football games, off ill, school camp (awesome!) school concert...more or less the works, but i defianately will be back soon...Sorry!

    5 weeks ago
  • Tam H
    Tam H

    Systema was Awsome again :D Thanks Muchly :D :D :D
    Txx

    5 weeks ago
  • Darren Ellery
    Darren Ellery

    Hello to Master Sutherland and all at Bathgate TKD. Just spent half an hour looking through your photo's, excellent. A big trip down memory lane for me. Stunned to see some photo's from Pyongyang in 1992, I think I might have some photo's from there in the loft, I will look them out and send you some soon.
    All the very best and wishing you the best of luck for the future.

    6 weeks ago
  • Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy
    Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy

    Just back from the UKTF Umpires Seminar in Inverness :D Great weekend, thanks to Master Dunbar for a great seminar, cant wiat till the UKTF national tournement in June. :D :D

    Remember Rule No 1 :D :D :D :L

    6 weeks ago
  • Sammytkd
    Sammytkd

    Would like to apoligies for being unable to make the MSBA compettition at the weekend, but i hope everybody had a great time, enjoyed themselves and enjoyed the experience.

    8 weeks ago
  • Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy
    Master Sutherlands Blackbelt Academy

    * * * * * May Events * * * * *

    3 May - MSBA Colour Belt Open Chamionships

    16/17 May - UKTF Umpire Course Inverness

    24 May - Systema Self Defence

    29 May - Kicking Kids Graduation

    30 May - Little Ninja Graduation

    31 May - Snr Colour Belt Grading

    :D

    8 weeks ago