Welcome to Master Sutherland's Black Belt Academy.
Offering Martial Arts training for any ages, from beginner to experienced Martial Artist. We offer classes in Little Ninjas, Kickin Kids, Authentic Original ITF Taekwon-Do and Korean Kick Boxing.
Master Sutherland operates two full time gyms, with a number of full time of staff who are fully qualified and trained to teach to the standards set out by the United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Federation.
With over 30 years experience at International level, playing active roles not only the gyms but within the United Kingdom Taekwon-do Federation, The All European Taekwon-Do Federation but also with the International Taekwon-Do Federation, Master Sutherland's Black Belt Academy will offer you the very best in martial arts training.
MSBA 4th Open Championships
(10.10.10)
Master Sutherland will be hosting the 4th MSBA Open Championships at West Lothian College, Sunday 10th October(10.10.10)
There will be divisions for under 9 yrs, under 13 yrs, under 18 yrs and over 18 yrs. There will also be team events in Sparring and Patterns.
There are currently squad training classes being held to help students who are competing on Saturdays. See your Instructor for more details.
*NEW* - MSBA Little Warriors
MSBA Little Warriors is an exciting new kid’s programme designed for kids under 6 years old.
The Warrior classes aim to make fitness and Martial Arts fun!
Training covers key warrior skills; respect, discipline, fitness, balance, focus and co-ordination.With our pad drills and games your child is developing these skills through play.
The program is based on one 45 minute class per week, the first classes will be launched in Bathgate, Mondays and Fridays. (6:15-7pm)
First Lesson is free and sign up in September to receive a free training suit! :):)
Dates To Remember
September 25th, UKTF Technical Seminar will be held at Excite Broxburn, 11:00-17:00.
The seminar is open to all students 6th Kup and above.
The seminar is a chance for a full days training with 3 Masters and a great opportunity to train with students from all over Scotland.
MSBA have several students going for black belt promotions, Brian Dornan, Iona Currie 1st degree. David McMeekan 3rd degree. Good Luck :)
October 30th MSBA Halloween party!! They get bigger and scarier. This year will be no exception! Prizes for scariest costume and best pumkin!
Forthcoming Gradings
MSBA Taekwondo Grading
Tae Kwon-do Grading to be held on Saturday 2nd October 2010 @ MSBA Livingston, 11:30 am.
Korean Kickboxing Grading to be held on Monday 13th September @ Bathgate Dojang. 18:00.
Green belts and above please remember your sparring equipment.
Good luck to everyone grading, especialy Allan McCran going for his black belt in Korean Kickboxing
Little Ninja Graduation, Sat 4 September
Back Row - Auryn McCran, Harris Dunlop, Luke Grey, Ben Millar, Harrison Dunne, Emily Radka, Alexander Ponder, Amy Reynolds, Kassia Radka, Megan Marcella, Kimberley Codona
Front Row - Josh Dunsmore, Eliot Olford, Hussan Hamid, Connell Robertson, David Jenkins, Matthew Innes, Calum Chambers, Ariana McCarthy, Mackenzie Buchanan.
Congratulations to , Auryn, Harris and Ben for completing the Little Ninja Program :) Next step the Kicking Kids!
Kicking Kid Graduation, Fri 3rd September
Back Row - Morgan Brown, Jamie Anderson, Rachel Jenkins, Harry Kelly, Alasdair Thomson, Joshua Sutherland, Alexander Mutter, Joe Millar, Sean Duncan
Front Row - Brook Muirhead, Natalie Reily, Ariza Sultan, Misti-Blu, Josh Duffy, Logan McCabe, Shannen Anderson
Congratulations to Joe, Jamie, Morgan, Alasdair and Natalie for completing the Kicking Kid program, now your half way to black!