Real photograph from the club’s official website, showing two adult black belts at a grading. Photo source
Jiyu Karate Shoto Edinburgh Academy
KarateKids classesBeginners
Karate
Styles
Free first class
Price
Newington
Area
Description
A traditional Shotokan karate club led by chief instructor Robert Steggles (7th dan), with its main dojo at St Peter’s Church on Lutton Place in Newington and further classes at Edinburgh College’s Granton campus. All-grades classes suit beginners, and the Tigers classes are for children aged 4 to 6.
Classes & facilities
Shotokan karate
Tigers classes for ages 4 to 6
Main classes from age 7
Before you visit
Your first class is free; register interest online or text or call the chief instructor. Monday and Friday classes are at St Peter’s Dojo.
Checked 27 October 2026 · Gym information.
Prices & membership
Training is paid by monthly subscription, from £36 for adults and £28 for under-16s for one class a week up to £65 (£55 child) for unlimited training at St Peter’s; family packages are available. Extra single classes are £9 for adults or £6 for children on weekdays. There is no pay-as-you-go option.
Timetable
Mon and Fri from 5.30pm at St Peter’s Dojo
Location
Approximate postcode location. Use the address for directions.
Address
St Peter’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Lutton Place, Edinburgh EH8 9PE
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
