MARTIAL A RTS
BJJ
Oban BJJ is reintroducing mixed martial arts classes on Tuesdays at 7pm. This is focused on the fundamentals of striking, wrestling and BJJ. The other classes continue to focus on competition BJJ. This is to enable the club members who are competing on September 3 in Glasgow to get in the best shape possible. Beginners BJJ is on Fridays at 7pm. This continues to teach from the MNBJJ curriculum and is the perfect first step into groundwork for any martial artist.
For club information, contact Coogie on coogiepots@gmail.com
Kyokushinkai Karate
The Oban club has young Darryl McLaughlin in training for his participation in the British Open, the UK’s biggest knockdown karate event which is held at the K2 Centre in Crawley. Darryl will be taking part in the cadet (16- and 17-year- old) section and will be up against the top young fighters in the country. Darryl is likely to be the only Scottish competitor at this prestigious event, which regularly sees competitors from all around the world.
This is the perfect time to start training in Kyokushin Karate, which is so much more than a sport. The valuable lessons learned about yourself in training can be carried forward into your everyday life. Beginners are welcome up until the end of September, after which time there will be a closed three-month period for those already training to concentrate on their next grades. The classes work to a national syllabus and grades are recognised throughout the world. For more information contact Iain Rodger on 07584 166542 or iain@ikku.co.uk
Shukokai Karate
The Argyll martial arts classes are due to resume on August 22 after a short summer break. New starters are most welcome at this time.
Anyone thinking of taking up this martial art should contact Kenny Gray on: kenni.gray@btinternet.com
Kickboxing
Classes continue as normal at the following times:
Wednesdays at 6.30pm for juniors and 7.30pm for seniors, Sundays at 11am for juniors, noon for seniors and women- only sessions at 2pm.
For more information, contact Wullie Rodger on: shihanwill@ gmail.com