KARATE ALBA
Promoting Shotokan Karate, Sport Karate and Karate Youth Development
ABOUT KARATE ALBA FEDERATION
Karate Alba Federation (KAF) is a non-profit organisation based in Inverness which promotes Karate youth development in Traditional and Sport Karate and aims to provide high standards and affordable sporting opportunities in the community.
Founded in 2008 by Dolina Ross (see Sensei Bio here), KAF has a record of providing an inclusive organisation for the development of children and adults regardless of ability or social disadvantage. We encourage all our students to strive for excellence - to 'be the best that they can be'.
Dolina is a native Gaelic speaker from the Isle of Lewis, and the name 'Karate Alba' was chosen due to her Gaelic roots - Alba is Gaelic for Scotland.
CLASSES
Crown
Monday
3.15 - 4.15pm
Crown Primary School
Kingsmills Road
Inverness
IV2 3JT
Kirkhill
Monday
5.30pm - 6.30pm
Kirkhill Community Centre
1 St Mary’s Rd,
Kirkhill,
Inverness
IV5 7NX
Ness Castle
Tuesday
3.15 - 4.15pm
Ness Castle Primary
Brodie Road
Inverness
IV2 6FW
BSGI
Wednesday
3.00pm - 4.30pm
Gaelic Primary School
Sir Walter Scott Drive
Inverness
IV2 6BA
KAF Dojo
Wednesday
6pm - 7pm (to 5th Kyu)
7pm - 8pm (4th Kyu+)
Thursday
6pm - 7pm (to 5th Kyu)
7pm - 8pm (4th Kyu+)
Merkinch Karate Club
Treehouse
Carsegate Road
Inverness
IV3 8EX
Glenurquhart
Friday
12.15pm - 1.30pm
Glenurquhart Primary School
St Drostans
Drumnadrochit
IV63 6UT
MEET OUR TEAM
Dolina Ross, 6th Dan, has practised Shotokan Karate for over 48 years, training under numerous Japanese and European instructors. She is a 12-time Scottish and 4-time British Kata champion in individual and team events, and competed internationally.
Sensei Dolina Ross
Founder (see Bio)
Mark is a 1st Kyu Brown Belt preparing for his Shodan Black Belt and is an accredited PVG-registered coach, mentor and instructor to our students. He trains with his daughter, also a brown belt and medal winner.
Assistant Coach
Mark MacLennan
Lesley is a karate enthusiast and avid supporter of her daughter's karate career (currently brown belt). She is the team member most responsible for all things finance and administration at Karate Alba.
Treasurer
Lesley Sanders
With strong connections in local business communities, Suzi helps to ensure a lively program of outreach, fundraising and event planning in support of realising Karate Alba's ambitious student and sport goals each year.
Funding Team Leader
Suzi MacLennan
Stewart trains with his daughter, trying in vain to keep up with her rapid progress, both having previously trained in Krav Maga. He oversees KAF's web, digital and marketing requirements.
Secretary
Stewart Dickison
As a 2nd Dan Black Belt, with over a decade of training experience, Aaron is an accredited coach instrumental in helping develop Karate Alba students through all grading levels and beyond.
Assistant Coach
Aaron Thomson
Photo Pending
As a retired senior police officer, Philip brings a wealth of operational and legal knowledge and experience to his role overseeing Karate Alba's child protection responsibilities.
Child Protection Officer
Philip MacRae
Photo Pending
Liana is an versatile all-rounder who supports the various administrative and event logistics requirements for KAF. She also has two children with black belts at KAF.
Assistant Secretary
Liana Forstmane
GET IN TOUCH
07907 747748 | dolinar@hotmail.co.uk
Treehouse, Carsegate Road, Inverness IV3 8EX