livkarate.co.uk

Livingston & Westerinch Karate Club is a family-friendly organisation teaching traditional Shotokan Karate in West Lothian. Livingston Karate Club began in the 1980s, and Westerinch Karate Club was formed in 2006 to extend classes to Bathgate and Boghall. In March 2025, the club closed its Livingston class at Craigswood Sports Centre and chose to focus its efforts in Bathgate. Students can attend classes according to their schedules, and the club reports continued growth and improved student standards.

Regular classes welcome adults and children aged nine and over. Children aged five to eight can take part in Dragon Ninjas, an introductory karate programme. The club aims to provide a safe learning environment: instructors and assistants have completed child protection courses and undergone PVG checks.

Run by Grahame Brown, 4th Dan, and Zacharie Brown, 2nd Dan, the club is taught by volunteer instructors. Fees support hall costs, equipment, social events and courses with other instructors. Discounted rates are available for additional family members, reflecting the club’s emphasis on training together.