Martial arts
Kyokushinkai Karate
Young Darryl McLaughlin did himself and his club proud at the British Open Knockdown Karate tournament in Crawley on Saturday October 6.
Darryl had two tough fights, unfortunately getting knocked down in the second match with a well-timed kick to his head against a much larger opponent from Ireland.
The club has a junior tournament organised for Saturday November 3 in Lochgilphead, then the next big event is the Scottish Open on March 2 2019. Instructor Iain Rodger is trying to arrange for Darryl’s two opponents to attend the Scottish Open for a re-match.
The club is now concentrating on syllabus work for the next grading test in December. The next intake for new starters will be after that test.
For further information on the club please contact Iain Rodger (6th Dan) for a chat on 07584 166542 or iain@ ikku.co.uk. Alternatively send a message to Caledonia Kyokushin on Facebook.
Kickboxing
The club is in full swing practising for the junior tournament in Lochgilphead on Saturday November 3. The club always does well at this eagerly anticipated event.
Oban club sessions are Wednesdays at 4.30pm for juniors and 6pm for seniors at the Old Crofters above Stoddard’s Motorbike shop. Phone Wullie on 07480 273190 or email shihanwill@gmail.com. They can also be found on Facebook as Senshi Do Kickboxing.
Shukokai Karate
As with Senshi Do Kickboxing, the club is preparing for the junior tournament in Lochgilphead.
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
The club is adding an MMA sparring class on Friday nights at 8pm. This will be supervised initially until the unexperienced become more accustomed to this type of sparring. All classes start at 7.30pm, except Friday which is 6.30pm. Monday: BJJ; Tuesday: MMA; Wednesday: BJJ NOGI; Thursday: MMA; Friday: BJJ.
If anyone would like to try out BJJ or MMA, Oban BJJ can be found on Facebook or email coogiepots@gmail.com
Wado Kai Karate
The Park Primary School class is always looking for new members. If anyone has a child aged seven to 10 years and wants to know more about this class 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
Knights of The Tower - Medieval Combat Oban
Knights of the Tower are still looking to boost their numbers. Everyone is welcome to turn up and try out the sport of medieval combat.
The club trains on Tuesday nights from 7pm until 9.30pm above Stoddart’s of Oban in the old Crofters. Go along and find out more.