The Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB) is the only Governing Body in Scotland recognised by sportscotland and local authorities. Having 31 associations in membership with over 10,000 members from a wide range of backgrounds ageing from 4yrs to 70+.

The S.K.G.B. started trading as the Scottish Karate Board of Control from 1973 to 1990. It changed its name to the Scottish Karate Board from 1990 to2001and then changed its trading name to Scottish Karate Governing Body in 2001 to 2004.

The Scottish Karate Governing Body was established as a Limited Company by Guarantee on 30th June 2004 and started trading as The Scottish Karate Governing Body Limited on 3rd September 2004 - Company Number SC270068.