Martial arts
Kyokushinkai Karate
Preparation for The Scottish Open is in full swing with entries coming in from all over the UK and Europe.
Some new countries have thrown their hat into the ring so for the first time there are entries from Switzerland and Germany.
Paul MacKay is training hard towards his 2nd dan grading which will take place on Saturday March 23. Drew Mackinnon and Charlie McLaughlin have also stepped up their training as they have dan grade tests coming up later in the year.
For further information on the Kyokushinkai Karate club, contact Iain Rodger (6th dan) for a chat on 07584 166542 or email iain@ikku.co.uk. Alternatively, message to Caledonia Kyokushin on Facebook.
Kickboxing
Training continues on Wednesdays, 5 to 14 years 4.30pm until 6pm and 15 years and over 6pm until 7.30pm. New starters welcome. Either message Senshi Do Kickboxing on Facebook or email shihanwill@ gmail.com for details.
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 and MMA
Oban MMA continues to have students training for upcoming competitions and has restarted its beginners BJJ syllabus.
The monthly seminar with head coach Marcos Nardini was busy with students going over the De La Riva guard and the intricacies of sweeping opponents from this position.
Marcos had positive feedback on the progress of students in the club, which was great to hear.
The MMA side of the club has been concentrating on striking and setting up takedowns which is proving to be popular and good for everyone’s cardio.
Coach Coogie Potter said: ‘Our classes are not just for those with ambition to compete or fight, but also for those who would just like to learn to defend themselves or get fit. We are always looking for beginners to start BJJ or MMA.’
If you would like to try BJJ or MMA, Oban BJJ can be found on Facebook or email coogiepots@gmail.com
Wado Kai Karate
The Park and Dunbeg sections of the Wado Kai club had a grading test at end of January. A full report will be in the next article.
Classes continue at the usual times, Park Primary School on Mondays at 3.15pm and Dunbeg Primary School at 6.30pm.
Use the details below if you would like more information about Wado Karate.
Park Primary School: Mike Faulkner m.faulkner6@btinternet.com
Dunbeg Primary School: Sensei Chris Bruce (7th Dan) at crb999@btinternet.com
Knights of The Tower - Medieval Combat Oban
Anyone wanting to try out medieval combat is welcome to training on Tuesday nights from 7pm until 9.30pm above Stoddart’s of Oban, in the old Crofters.