Angus Rutherford 5th Dan, Shidoin

Aims

Angus' chief aim is to practice for life and to pass on the benefits and traditions of the art to all his students. His maxim is "Karate is for all of life” and believes that the principle aim of Karate is for the improvement of the self, whilst assisting others to realise their goals. He is a traditional stylist and maintains the development of individual and health aspects to be most important. He strives for continuous improvement for both Karate and coaching and attends several Karate/martial arts courses as well as Sport Scotland coaching courses every year. Shukokai Karate is his solid base with elements of cross training periodically to enhance his training and understanding.

Background

Angus Rutherford started martial arts training in 1984 and has been running the Edinburgh Karate Academy since 2000.  His principal teachers have been Colin Farmer, Ken Campbell.  Currently Graham McCann & Dave Orr are his principal mentors. In addition to Shukokai/Shito Ryu, Angus has also trained for several years in Sankukai and a few years in Kyokoshinkai. Angus was very proud to receive Shidoin title from Soke Miyake, along with 4th Dan grading. However, his greatest achievement is the development and personal growth of all of the students of Edinburgh Karate Academy. 

Karate Qualifications

Godan (5th Dan) - KKD Shukokai - examiner Graham McCann (Chief Instructor, KKD Shukokai), 23/06/2024

Yondan (4th Dan) - Shukokai International - examiner Soke Kunio Miyake (Worldwide Chief Instructor), ratified SKGB - June 2019  

Shidoin Title - Shukokai International, October 2016

Instructor Coaching License A (Shukokai International)

Scottish Karate Governing Body - Coach Level 3; accredited Tatami Coach (Scottish Karate Governing Body)

Shukokai International Course/License with Chief Instructor Kunio Miyake - 2019, 2018, 2016, 2011

Boxing Qualifications

Hatton Academy Certified Elite Instructor - (Boxing Fitness, accredited by the Register of Exercise Professionals, ActiveIQ, CIMSPA and the British Boxing Board of Control) - 2018/9/22

Mittmaster Boxing Pad Holder Certification Level 1  - 2022

Martial Arts Courses/Workshops Completed

Keysi Urban Combat Method (Justo Dieguez) - 2018

Cognitive Kali - Heaven 6 Breakdown (Paul McCarthy) - 2021

DFA Kali Certification Level 2 - 2021

Sports Coaching/Other Qualifications

Enhanced Disclosure Scotland (120100097349643); CRB Checked and disclosed

Instructors Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance (£10m) 

First Aid Qualified

Sports Coach UK - Gold Member (M305264) - (Safeguarding & Protecting Children (1 & 2); Coaching Children & young People; Coaching Developing Performers, Disability Inclusion, Analysing Your Coaching)    

Kettlebell Training Premium - Udemy (Taco Fleur) - 2022