Martial arts
Kyokushinkai Karate
Grading tests took place over Saturday and Sunday of last week, more details of these will be in the next column.
The annual beach training session is planned for Saturday June 30 and as usual will be held at Kilmory Knap. This is a free session open to anyone who doesn’t mind getting wet!
The classes continue throughout the school summer holidays and new members are welcome right now. Kyokushin in universally known as the ‘strongest karate’ and the word itself translates to ‘ultimate truth’, meaning that you can find out the real truth of your character through rigorous training.
If you think this is for you please contact Iain Rodger (6th dan) on 07584 166542 or iain@ikku.co.uk. Alternatively, send a message to Caledonia Kyokushin on Facebook.
Kick boxing
Beginners are always welcome at Senshi Do Kick Boxing. If you are after cardio and strength training without the fighting then Monday’s Kick Fit session at 6pm would be perfect for you. Wednesdays have the junior (5-14 years) session at 4.30pm then the seniors (15 and over) at 6pm. These sessions cover the technical and tactical sides of K1 style kick boxing as well as the cardio and strength training required to get you fighting fit. Fridays have another junior session at 4.30 until 6pm. Sundays have the women-only session at 10am and junior fight club at 11am.
Find the club on Facebook (Senshi Do Kickboxing) or contact Wullie Rodger (6th dan) on shihanwill@gmail.com or 07480 273190.
Shukokai Karate
Anyone looking for more details on these clubs should contact Kenny Gray (5th dan) on kenni.gray@btinternet.com or 07884 183905.
BJJ
Oban BJJ held a seminar with European champion John Nicolson.
This four-hour seminar covered half guard escapes and counters. John took his time to help and answer any questions anybody had about problems they were having in their game.
The reintroduction of MMA to Thursdays is becoming popular. Our past experience in MMA includes getting fighters to main events in shows and having a proud record of wins all over Scotland on MMA cards.
The MMA class is set for beginners with basic movement, combinations and wrestling. Club coach Coogie Potter had this to say: ‘We welcome all-comers no matter where you’re starting from. Why not come and try to see if this suits you?’
For more information, contact Coogie Potter on coogiepots@gmail.com
Wado Kai Karate
The Park Primary School class (part of Kaishin Wado Kai) is now closed for the summer break but will resume on the August 27.
If you have a child aged 7-10 and want to know more about this class, please contact Mike on 07709 229284 or email m.faulkner6@btinternet.com Kaishin Wado Kai at Dunbeg School is on a Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
All ages are welcome at the club training sessions. Mike Faulkner said: ‘We are a small and friendly club with four black belt trainers available to help students at any time.’
For more details contact Sensei Chris Bruce (7th Dan) at crb999@btinternet. com