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KUGB
SCOTTISH SQUAD
Following the formation of
the Karate Union of Scotland in 1969 and the subsequent divisions
within that group, various individuals re-affiliated directly
to the KUGB during the early 1970's. Current Scottish Regional
Officer, Mr. Paul Allan
was one of those individuals.
When the KUGB
re-structured in 1977, a new Scottish Region was formed which
gained a Scottish Affiliation to the EAKF in 1978 (Belgrade,
Yugoslavia). Since that time the Region has developed steadily
and today hosts a wide variety of training courses, promotional
events and squad activities. At club and National level the
region is involved in many charitable and fund raising courses
and demonstrations, while continually striving to represent
the KUGB interests in the international scene.
A reflection of the development
of interest in the KUGB in Scotland has been the regions reversal
of National Trends to increase membership by approximately
18% during each of the past two years. Additionally, over
this period the KUGB has successfully established a working
agreement with other various Scottish Karate Groups.
At the Scottish Region Championships
the club winners of the 'Higgins Shield' were as follows;
1987 - Huntly K.C
1988 - Dundee University
1989 - Dundee University.
1990 - Largs K.C.
The Scottish Region
was represented at the Nakayama Cup in 1989 and 1990, ESKA
in Sunderland, 1987, Paris, 1988, Athens in 1989 and Italy
in 1990 with their resident Coach, Paul
Allan and Guest coaches, Billy Higgins and Bob Rhodes.
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