Martial arts

Kyokushinkai Karate

Instructor Iain Rodger attended the prestigious British Open Knockdown tournament at the K2 arena in Crawley on October 5 to oversee the IKKU team that had entered from around the UK. The team came away with a third place in the men’s heavyweight section, courtesy of Chris McAllister from the organisation’s Melton Mowbray dojo.

Entries have started to come in for the junior tournament in Lochgilphead on November 10.

Preparations have also started for the Scottish Open Adult knockdown karate tournament in Glasgow on February 29 2020. This event, organised by Iain Rodger, attracts fighters from all over Europe. The event will be held in the ARC Health and Fitness centre in Cowcaddens Road.

The club’s next intake of beginners will be at the start of January to allow those already training to concentrate on their work for the next grading test in December.

For details about Kyokushinkai Karate classes contact Iain on 07584 166542 or email iain@ikku.co.uk

The club can also be found on Facebook under Caledonia Kyokushin.

Kickboxing

Members are preparing for the tournament in Lochgilphead on Sunday November 10.

Classes are on Wednesdays and Sundays and beginners from age five upwards are always welcome.

Find the club on Facebook Senshi Do Kickboxing or email shihanwill@gmail.com

Shukokai Karate

The clubs are preparing students for the tournament in Lochgilphead on November 10.

Anyone looking for information on these clubs can get details from Kenny Gray on 07884 183905 or kenni. gray@btinternet.com

BJJ & MMA

The club is always looking for new members to try out Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

If you would like to try out BJJ or MMA, Oban BJJ can be found on Facebook or email coach Coogie Potter on coogiepots@gmail.com

Wado Kai Karate

Anyone interested in Wado karate should contact Mike Faulkner for the Park Primary School classes. These sessions are for children aged 7-10 and are at 3.15pm. Mike can be contacted by emailing m.faulkner6@ btinternet.com

For the Dunbeg classes, contact Chris Bruce by emailing crb999@btinternet.com