As of Monday the 14th Sept 2009 the Scottish Budo Association will have Kempo classes in Kiltarlity.

Classes will be held every monday night from 7 - 9pm, this class is for ages 7 and over.

Adults £4.50 Juniors £3, as usual first class is free.

Instructors - Sensei Gavin (3rd Dan) and Sensei Werfel (1st Dan)

Anyone attending with grades issued by a recognised association will be honored, on checking of students licence and/or grading certificates by class instructor. We are afraid that any insurance provided by other associations will not be valid.

Progression to next grade will require knowledge of our system including all techniques upto and including current grade.

For more info contact Sensei Gavin

Due to changes at the centre we are able to change class times to the following

Kids 6-8pm Adults 6-9.  This comes into effect from Tuesday 28th July 2009

Goe 2009

The Trip to chicago was a great success, with many new friends made and old friendships renewed. We are already in the planning stages for the next one (2011). Definitely the trip of a lifetime.

Seifukujitsu, the art of Japanese physical medicine

Following on from the Gathering of Eagles, the association will be running a set of seminars on healing and massage. These are based round the course run by Ted Sumner (9th Dan), we are luck enough to have one on Master Sumner's students visiting us from the states for a month. Seminars will take place from Sunday 16th - 23rd August. The full course is available on DVD or DVD with manual. Contact club instructor or Sensei Gavin for details. Please order soon as course content will have to be ordered from the states.

Text Updates

The association is now running a text update service. This will let you know about website updates, news, seminars and class info changes. The service is free just text Sensei Gavin on 07814 376 089.

Sensei Gavin is teaching at Grand Master Al Tracy's seminar in Chicago ( www.tracyskarate.com )
This means that there will be some changes to classes over the next couple of weeks.

Kingsmills classes - closed on 22nd and 29th June , re-opens on 7th July

Fortrose -  open as usual with Sensei Werfel, 7-9pm

Dalneigh - open as usual with Sensei Werfel, 7-9pm

All classes will run through out summer holidays with no breaks.

There have been some updates for seminars over the last week -

23rd May - Inverness , Chris Crudelli course. 9.45am-1pm, Raigmore community centre, £40. Tickets have to be purchased in advance from course organiser. Contact club instructors for details.

24th May - Jarrow, Chris Crudelli course. 1pm-5pm, cost £40. Tickets have to be purchased in advance from course organiser. Contact club instructors for details.

6-7th June - Scottish Budo Association Summer Course, Culloden Academy, Inverness, 9.30am - 5pm Cost Adults £25 per day or £40 for both, Kids £15 per day or £25 for both.

23rd-30th June - Chicago , GOE 2009. Sensei Gavin is teaching at Grand Master Tracy's Gathering of Eagles. Course details from club instructors. This will effect both gradings and classes, more info closer to time.

21st Nov - Jarrow, Kick Cancer 2009, Details to be confirmed.

Well it is January again, so that means planning for this years seminars. On the seminar page we have outlined dates for the is year so far. Most of the events are still waiting to be confirmed. info will be put out as it comes in.

If there are any seminars you particularly want to attend let your club instructor know and we'll see what we can do.

If you are a visitor to this site and want your even added please email Sensei Gavin ( merkinchbudoryu@aol.com)

Details are now available for the above seminar. 

It is open to any style and grade.

Those wishing to attend please give your names to your club instructor asap so we can arrange transport.

Check out poster at:-

http://www.jujitsuscotland.com/combat2008poster.htm

On Sun 4th of Oct, Four members of the club (Sensei Mitchell, Wayne, Katy and Malky) ran in the 5km Fun run. Between them the raised over £500, well done guys and girls. Pictures will be posted when we get them.

Entry to the Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run is now closed, however it is still possible to enter the 5K Fun Run over race weekend.

Pre-race Registration at Inverness Queens Park Stadium (in marquee), Bught Park, Inverness, on Saturday 4th 15.00-20.00.

Good luck to all those who are running...

Beginners classes are starting on Tues 30th Sept at both Kingsmills and Fortrose Dojo's and at Dalneigh on the 2nd of Oct. These are open to adults and juniors over the age of 7, first class is free so why not give it a try.

We hope to see you soon.....

Gradings will be held on Sat 27th Sept at the Kingsmills Dojo.

Starting prompt 11.00 arrive early to warm up.

Please make sure you have your Licence and insurance up to date. Forms are available from club instructors.

Good luck.

1st November 2008

Scottish Budo Association will holding a 1 day course on the1st of November at Culloden Academy, Inverness.

Full list of instructors and training times will be posted as soon as details have been confirmed.

22nd November 2008

The Combat Ceilidh is to be held again this year in Dunfermline on the 22nd Nov.

Instructors include-

Shihan Billy Doak 8th Dan Ju-Jitsu/4th Dan Judo

Sensei Kevin Slaney 4th Dan Shotokan

Sensei Stuart Gavin 3rd Dan Kempo

Sensei John Smith 2nd Dan Ju-Jitsu

More details to follow

The tuesday class at Kingsmills is due to restart on the 26th of August after the summer break.

The next gradings will be held on Sat 27th of September at the Kingsmills Dojo.

A newsletter will be going out to all students and parents detailing changes to club rules, insurance and gradings. Please make sure you get a copy for the club instuctor. 

Well after a small mishap with the laptop, we are glad to be able to post again.

So what have we missed?

The S.B.A. Summer course was outstanding, many thanks to all the instructors who travelled so far to teach for us. We are worried now about how to make next years bigger and better, possibly dancing bears lol.

Congratulations to Sensei Grubis, who took his 4th Dan. He knew nothing of it as Sensei Gavin sponsored him to be assessed my an independent panel of instructors. Not only did he pass with flying colours but was also awarded the title of "Renshi" (polished instructor). Oss Renshi!! 

Kyu gradings were held on Sat 28th June. Congratulations to all that passed, just remember grades get harder each time lol.

Think thats everything up to date.......

The Summer Seminar is only 11 days away, it is open to all martial artists of any grade (including beginners). The seminar was originally going to be split between Culloden on the Saturday and Adults only at Kingsmills on the Sunday. This has been changed due to flight times for instructors. It will be held at Culloden and open for kids both days. registration time is 9am with seminar line up at 9.30. Saturday will finish at 5pm with Sunday finishing at 4pm

Cost for Adult is £25 per day or £40 for both, Kids £15 or £25 for both.

At registration we will take orders for sandwiches for the lunch break and numbers for the after course meal on the Saturday night. This will be a family friendly meal and open to everyone, a cracking way to spend time with the instructors and ask questions lol.

Hope to see you all soon

Sensei Gavin

There is a copy of the Weslh open DVD for all those that took part, these are free as a present for all the hard work you put in. Collect from Sensei Gavin at class.

We have added some more events to the seminar page. Please feel free to attend any events listed, they are not restricted to grades and you will be made welcome. It is not the policy of this association to hold students back, if you wish to attend other styles or events out with the association then you are free to do so. Training is about the individual and it would be boring if we were all the same. For contact details of events please see your club instructor.

It was fantastic result for the club, a total of 18 trophies!!

Congratulations to all that competed.

Special mention for Ryan Rattray, who impressed Hanshi Carslake and Renshi King so much that they made a special presentation to him on the Sunday. Well done Meat Guy !!

So back to class as usual, grading work for June...

Sensei Gavin

Well it's finally here, the bus will pick us up after class at 10pm at the Dalneigh Dojo.

For those that don't know, there are 16 members of the association travelling to Aberdare in Wales for the Welsh Open. I would like to thank Sandra Rattray for all her help in organising this trip, she saved me a lot of the work.

This means that there will be no Saturday or Kata class this week (10th ) but will resume as normal on Tuesday (13th).

All the best to the team and good luck......           Sensei Gavin

Saturday 3rd May class at Kingsmills Dojo will finish early at 1pm, there will be no Kata class.

On Sun 27th April, Sensei Mitchell and a group of students/parents attended the car boot sale at Eden Court. As the club was fund raising the organisers allowed our cars in for free. So a big thanks to them. The guys and girls had a great day for it and raised over £300.

Thanks to everyone who took part, especially the parents and those students that gave up watching the "old firm" game live in the pub. It was all for a good cause.

There are still some raffle tickets available at tuesday and thursday classes from Craig Mackay.

If you have any ideas for fund raising please come forward with them to your class instructor. These funds are used directly to reduce travel costs for students trips away.

We have a batch of club tracksuits arrived today, please note that these will be the last ones before the Wales trip. So if you want one it's first come first served, see club instructors for details. They cost £35 each

There are still some cobra ties available if anyone wants them, £12 each. These are also available direct from cobra website.

We are awaiting the first batch of club badges, up until now all badges have been embroidered onto the suits. Badges will be free if you buy a new Gi, extra badges will cost £5 each.

On Sun 27th of April the club will be going to the car boot sale. This is to raise funds for the club.

Anyone wishing to take part please contact Sensei Mitchell, car will be leaving from the Dalneigh Scout Hut at around 8-8.30am.

Please remember that the club is also holding a raffle, tickets are available from Craig. Big thanks to all those who contributed to the prizes (especially Mrs Mackay and the rest of the Mackay family).

It is refreshing to see so many people getting involved with the club, keep up the good work.

Due to student requests the shop page has been updated to include sparring gear (and soon weapons). Please note that all prices include VAT and p&p. Students are reminded that there is no requirement to buy from club instructors or the association. You may source your own equipment, but please check the quality first.

Andy Morell is the president of Cobra Martial Arts Association. Here is an interview with him on the "World Of Martial Arts". If you have any questions about how our club measures up to the standards feel free to talk to the club instructors or contact Sensei Gavin.

http://www.videojuicer.com/woma/channels/4949/movies/show/1508.html

Sensei Grubis will be attending the Kingsmills Dojo on tuesday the 1st of April.

Gradings were held on the 22nd of March at the Kingsmills Dojo, congratulations to all those that passed. Some students were missing due to the holidays, these students will be allowed to sit their grades at class. A list of all students that passed will be posted at a later date.

We have a team of 16 going down to represent the association in Wales. Students have been entered for Kata, Kumite, Self-Defence and Grappling.

There are still some spaces left on the bus if you want to travel down and support the team or to train on the Sunday.

Contact club instructors for details....

From Thursday 27th March 2008 classes will no longer be held at the James Cameron Centre. We have moved round the corner to the Scout Hut at St Mary's Avenue. This will prevent further damage to the mats by other user groups. I would like to thank Jimmy for all his help while we used the James Cameron centre, if other members of staff had his attitude then we would still be there.

See you all at class on Thursday.....

New poster added to the events posters of the SBA pages, if you are intersted speak to class instructor

There are still some seats left on the bus, if you want to enter the competition then please complete the entry forms and return to club instructors by Sat 22nd of March. If you just wish to train at the seminar there   is a reduced rate.

Remember anyone under 18 needs a guardian/parent, seats on the bus are open to family and friends who want to cheer the team on.

Entry forms , competition rules and seminar details are available from club instructors or email Sensei Gavin.

Gradings are to be held on Saturday the 22nd of March at the Kingsmills Scout hut. Please remember that registration is from 9.30 with gradings start prompty at 10am. Check your licence is valid and marked up to date if not speak to club instructors. New grading prices are in effect from the 22nd with juniors (7-14 years old ) rising to £10 and seniors (15 and over) rising to £15.

Good luck and see you on Saturday

There will be no classes on sat 8th March due to ths scouts using the hall. Sorry for the short notice but we only found out late thursday night.

Site has been updated with maps of class locations and a posters page.

Check out the adventures of the great Bouzu  - www.mikkabouzu.co.uk  (link has been aded to links page)

We have been invited to the following seminar, anyone interested get more details from class instructors...

Drinking water is very important, that is why we have water breaks in class.

For more info on how important water is check out  - http://www.wateraid.org/uk/get_involved/drink_more_water/1415.asp

It gives you some fun stuff too

The links page has been updated to include some of the guys we met at the Kick Cancer event. Check out the new sites and catch some footage on you tube  - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XuF1dKKW1Y 

Sunday 24th feb saw the club travel to the Kick Cancer   seminar organised by Steve Youngman of Kong Sai Martial Arts. With nearly £1000 raised on the day, it was a great success.

New T-shirts added to shop, these are printed with club logo and events that the SBA are attending in 2008.

To order these or any other items from the shop contact your club instructor

On Sat 15^th March 2008 Soke Mcgill is hosting a seminar in

Soke Andy McGill 10^th Dan Kenpo England

Soke Gunter Bauer 10^th Dan Hapkido Cheshire England

Soke Norbert Domrös 9^th Jiu-Jitsu Germany

Shihan Martin Rogers 9^th Dan Ju-Jutsu Gosport England

Shihan Hugo Bleys 8^th Dan Ju-Jitsu Antwerp Belgium

Hanshi John Griffiths 8^th Dan Jiu-Jitsu Dartford England

Hanshi Pat O’Malley 8^th Dan Rapid Arnis Devon England

Kyoshi Helmut Weigelt 7^th Dan Aiki-Jutsu Saalfeld Germany

Shihan Johan Pettersson 6^th Dan Ju-Jutsu Malmo Sweden

Kyoshi Rainer Grytt 6^th Dan Jiu-Jitsu Twistringen Germany

Renshi Hans Spaan 5^th Dan Ju-Jutsu Holland

Sifu Terry Jacobs 5^th Dan Kung-Fu/Kickboxing Crayford England

Renshi Chad Foster 5^th Dan Jujutsu Denmark

Renshi Nigel Herterich 5^th Dan Kenpo/Arnis Dartford England

Renshi Tony Duke 5^th Dan Wado-Ryu Karate Swanscombe England

Renshi Janick Dams 4^th Dan Ju-Jitsu Antwerp Belgium

Renshi Lucy O’Malley 4^th Rapid Arnis Devon England

Renshi Sofia Foster 3^rd Dan Jujutsu Denmark

Contact Soke Andy McGill 07930211708 or Renshi Tony Duke enquiries@hyogendo.com or Sifu Terry Jacobs 07979528392 www.feilung.co.uk

The club has been invited to the above event which is taking place in Aberdare in Wales on the 10^th and 11^th of May 2008. We have looked into running a bus for anyone who wishes to go at a cost of £60 per person. Accommodation is on top but there is a Premiere Travel Inn which is currently £48 per room per night (sleeps up to 2 Adults and 2 Kids under 15).

Sensei Gavin and Sensei Mitchell will be attending the Welsh open and Seminar hosted by Sensei Williams.

If there is enough interest the club may run a bus, so if you want to compete or train at the seminar please let us know. Your family can have a trip to Wales too.....

Kick Cancer Charity Event
Sunday 24th February.11 - 5pm
Jarrow Community Centre
Cambrian St.
Jarrow

Fee: £5 to train £5 to spectate

There are travel sheets available from club instructors if you want to make your own way to the seminar. Still got some seats left in your car? Let us know as there are still some people  needing a lift. There will be no Saturday or Kata class on the 23rd.

Sensei Grubis has postponed his visit due to extreme weather warnings that have been issued, he will visit again soon though. Thursday class will be on as usual..

As of the 4th of March 2008 there will be a new class opening on Tuesday night in the Black Isle Leisure Centre, Fortrose. Class is on from 7-9 pm and is open to all students over the age of 7. Sensei Gavin will take the Fortrose class. Kingsmills class will continue as normal with Sensei Mitchell. Anyone wishing details of the new class please ask your class instructor... 

Sensei Grubis has left a note on our guestbook and will be at class on the 31st of Jan (car permitting lol). So weapons to the ready!! Any students wishing to buy the weapons set contact your class instructor.

Inverness Area Scout Council have organised their yearly Gang Show for Wed 26th March - Sat 29th of March. As we may well be away at the Uk Championships we have decided to go on Wed the 26th. Adult Tickets are £10 and Concession are £7 (prices vary depending on which night you attend). We have a block price of £7 per ticket for any club members and parents that wish to go.. ask club instructors for details.

The club is entering the baxter's 5km fun run. It is being held on Sun 5th of Oct 2008

If you want to join the club team ask your instructor for details or visit their website at:-

http://www.lochnessmarathon.com/register/

Kick Cancer Charity Event
Sunday 24th February.11 - 5pm
Jarrow Community Centre
Cambrian St.
Jarrow

Fee: £5 to train                £5 to spectate

The following Instructors have volunteered to teach ;

Gary Quinn - 6th Dan Shotokan
Jon Stokoe - 6th Dan Aikido
Fred Minns - 5th Dan Jiu Jitsu
Andy Crittenden -  5th Dan TaeKwonDo
Dave Nicod -  4th Dan Kickboxing
Richy Bevens - 4th Dan Kickboxing
Ricky Fletcher -  3rd Dan Self Defence / Pressure Point
Jason Park - 3rd Dan TaeKwonDo
Stuart Gavin - 3rd Dan Kempo
Geoff Aisbitts - 3rd Dan Aiki Jitsu
Steve East - 3rd Degree Kung Fu
Gary Glover - 2nd Dan Shotokan
John Pickering - 2nd Dan Judo
Christine Jones -  2nd Dan Wado Ryu
Rick Burns -  2nd Dan Tempest Karate
Jamie Ward - 2nd Dan Jiu Jitsu
Phil Doherty -  DFM
Mark Graham - Wing Chun
Steve Hallam -
Ron Gray -
Steve Kurlej - Hoshin Sool
Paul Tennet - Black Sash Northern Mantis
Peter Grufferty - Blue Cord Capoiera

There are a couple of cars going so anyone who would like to go please contact club instructor.

Renshi Pedro Porem has invited us to his seminar in Arruda dos Vinhos, Potugal  on the 31st May - 1st June 2008.

Teaching at the seminar will be:-

 Prof. James Muro

 Prof. George Lim & Patrice Lim

 Prof. Russ coelho

 Dr. Gooman

Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu ( Soke Bauer Lua`s teacher and Honorary CQCS Master).

More details to follow....

Happy New Year to one and all, classes will resume on Tues 8th Jan 2008 at the Kingsmills Scout hut.

This is the perfect time of year for starting Kempo, so if you have any friends who are interested bring them along. It isn't that long til March and the first gradings of the year.

The Shop page has been updated with some new stock, please order through your club instructor..

See you on the 8th....

Pre-register (£10 per person deposit non-refundable) and get an info pack including :-

Flight details from most major airports in UK
(cost of flights correct at time of printing only lol)

Hotels and B&B's

Taxi Numbers

Take-Away Details

Travel directions to the venues (updated when hotel booked) from your home address if driving.

Fire safety rules and layout of venue

course timetable and instructor info.

Certificate of participation signed by course instructors
(presented at course)

Photo disc of seminar
(presented at course)

Local tourist attractions and points of interest


for more details
email:- merkinchbudoryu@aol.com

Congratulations to all those who passed their grades on the 22nd, hope you asked Santa for a new belt!!

Club is closed over the Xmas break, with the classes re-opening on the 8th of Jan 2008.

Please note that the gradings in March have been brought forward to the 22nd, this is to allow some of the students to travel to the UK Invitational on the 29th. If you wish to compete please contact the your club instructor early in the New Year.

Sensei Gavin and Sensei Mitchell are attending the welsh open and seminar weekend in May. if you wish to go please book soon as cost of flights is going up daily...

Hope you have a very merry Christmas.

See you all in the New Year

Shop has been updated with Scottish Budo Association merchandise, order through class instructors.

more to be added soon....

Scottish Budo Association pages have been added.

Last class will be on thursday 20th December 2007.

 Gradings will be held on Sat 22nd Decemeber.

Classes re open on tues 8th Jan 2008.

We hope you have a very merry Xmas and a sober New Year lol...

As most of you will now know Sensei Gavin has set up the Scottish Budo Association. All club members will receive a licence book and membership. This allows us to bring other clubs and styles on board without disrupting the club set up we have in place. There will be no change to syllabus or grading certificates and it will have no effect on the day to day running of classes. Anyone with any concerns please raise them with your class instructor or Sensei Gavin.

As the Association doesn't have a website up and running yet, there has been a page added to the club site for all the upcoming events. This includes the seminar in June2008 which is already listed.

more details to follow.....

Sifu Bob Fermor's seminar is going to be held in Hattsfield on the 26th July 2008. It had been provisionally booked on the calendar for May, but Soke Bauer is in Sweden.

Couple of things happened this week:-

 Sensei Grubis took time out from his busy teaching schedule to travel north for a weapons seminar. During the seminar Sensei taught Iaido Katas ( sword forms) he also gave indepth instruction on use of the Tonfa and Sai. He is planning a return visit in the new year and has accepted our invitation to teach at the June seminar.

We would like to congratulate Alisha Boyd, Alisha took Sensei Gavin's advice and tried another style to compliment her Kempo. She recently started Judo and has just got her first (of many lol) Judo medal, Well done and keep up the hard work !!

Sensei Gavin has received an invite for the Association to compete at the 2008 Welsh Open (dates to be confirmed). This is being run by the Welsh Kempo Association and Sensei Julie Williams. Many of you will have met Sensei at the Expo in Bedford or at events run by KI in the Highlands. Anyone interested please forward your name to the class instructor.

Several seminars and competitions have been added or updated, including an invite to the UK Championships co-hosted by the BKS more details to come.... 

After many questions from students and parents, we have put a page together with the events for next year.

We are still waiting for Soke Bauer to give us a full list of his 2008 tour, as we know several students are thinking about joining him for Germany and Sweden. Please be patient as many of the courses are still being arranged, more info will be added as and when we get it.

Anyone who wishes to have an event added just email us with all the details...

Starting with Sat 24th Nov.

Sensei Mitchell, Daryl and Craig took the short drive to Invergordon to train at Sensei Nicholson's Seminar.

The main instructor was Doug Griffith 7th Dan, the guys really enjoyed themselves. Many thanks to Sensei Nicholson for the invite.

Mon 26th Nov. saw us jump in the car for a wee drive to Dunfermline. Sensei Grubis's face was indeed a picture with 10 of us appearing for his class lol. Just like to say thank you to Darren for being punch bag and congrats on the grading!!  As revenge Sensei is planning a trip north for Thurs 6th Dec, we are planning an adults only weapons class 6-7pm to include Bokken and Katana. Juniors and adults class from 7-9 as usual with Sensei teaching. 

We received an email from a Media company, who are looking for kids to compete on a new saturday morning t.v. show for the BBC. To apply fill out the form and return by 30th Nov 2007, the form can be found at  http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow/pdfs/saturdayshow_application.pdf 

Below is a copy of the email.....

Hi Stuart,

I was hoping for your assistance. I am working on a new Saturday morning programme for CBBC, and we are currently looking for 9 – 14 year old to take part in a series of challenges with a team mate. I thought that some of the children who take your classes may be interested as we are looking for lively and fairly sporty children.  Their team mate can be anyone from a class member, brother, sister or even neighbour. Would it be possible for you to put up the poster to follow on a notice board at your classes and inform the children there about the show.  It will be a great experience for anyone who takes part, and they could even end up representing your club. Thanks for your time, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me using the below information.

Thanks,

Lewis

Sensei Nicholson is running a seminar in Invergordon on Sat 24th of November. Times are 1-4pm , cost is £15. ( Sensei's contact number is on our guest book)

We are taking numbers to work out how many cars we need to take, so please tell your class instructor if you want to go.

Sensei Gavin first met Sensei Nicholson in Tain, Dec 1995.

His club site is http://www.drbain.co.uk/kempo/ and is well worth a look.

The new Licence books have arrived, so please hand back your old licence for the new one to be issued. The club still has most of the ones from the last grading, these have been done and will be issued over the next week.

Licence books are free to members but replacement books will cost £5 each so please be careful with them.

Each licence requires 2 passport photos of the student, please have them ready for your instructor or your licence will not be issued.

Sensei Karl Grubis visited the club on the 6th of Nov 2007. Sensei taught for 2 hours and everyone enjoyed it thoroughly. It has been decided that the club will return the favour by Sensei Gavin going south for a club visit.

Anyone wishing to attend please book a seat soon as there are still limited numbers left.

Class will be on as usual in Sensei Gavin's absence, Sensei is away for a few days on association business. Hopefully catching up with Soke Bauer while he is in Manchester..

Sensei Karl T. Grubis, will be making a visit to class on Tue 6th Nov 2007. Sensei is a 3rd Dan in Ju-Jitsu, Based in the City of Dunfermline in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland (20 mins North of Edinburgh). The Scottish Goshin Jitsu Academy are a small group of clubs teaching the ancient art of Ju-Jitsu. Some of you will have already met Sensei as he is one of the main instructors of the Combat Ceilidh which we attended in Oct.

English (white), Welsh (Black) and Scottish teams

Fri 26th of Oct 2007 saw us send a team to the Kempo World Championships, teams present included:- England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Bulgaria, France and Sweden.  9 students and parents made the long journey south to Bedford with Sensei Gavin. Over the weekend the team competed, winning 2 bronze medals, well done Sensei Forbes and Jennifer Rattray. Due to an major over run on both Friday, Saturday and Sunday several of the guys didn't get to compete as their divisions were re-scheduled without prior notice, sorry guys hopefully next year. Sunday was supposed to be the "World Expo", this also took a beating as many of the listed instructors walked out after the championships. Many thanks to everyone who stayed/taught :- Soke Dossett, Hanshi Jorn Brandt, Master Lis Maria Brandt, Shihan Ledwick, Sensei Julie Williams and Sensei Gavin.

Special thanks to Sifu Nikki Ledwick, Sensei Ady Tredwell, O-Sensei Haydon Perryman and Master Pete Jones for all their hard work, attention to detail (and on a personal note for us) hospitality through out a very difficult weekend.

Shihan Velin Hadjolov, gave a very though provoking speech on Sunday that we found refreshing and appropriate, we him the best for the future  and look forward to seeing him again soon.

Please note that their will be no classes on the following dates:-

Sat 20th Oct

Tues 23rd Oct

Sat 27th Oct.

From 3rd November, the Saturday class will be open to all club members,

Class times are 11am - 1pm at the Kingsmills Scout Hut.

The next grading will be held in the Scout Hut, on Sat 22nd of December Starting at 10am. Please make sure your insurance is up to date and licence books are signed.

Sat 13th Oct 2007 saw the club travel to the 5th Combat Ceilidh, instructors for the day were:-

Kevin Slaney, 4th Dan Shotokan Karate
Karl Grubis, 3rd Dan Goshin Ju-Jitsu
John R. Smith, 2nd Dan Goshin Ju-Jitsu
Stuart Gavin, 3rd Dan Kempo

We would like to thank Sensei Smith for the invitation to what was a well organised and friendly seminar,  everyone had a great time and many new friends were made...

See you all next year..

Sat 6th Oct 2007 saw Shihan Ben Ledwick and Sensei Ady Tredwell teaching for us in the Highlands. Special thanks to Gordon Maclean, Rudi Maclean and Joanne Sutherland who travelled to represent Sensei Nicholson.

 A great day was had by all.

Photo's of the event have been added to the gallery page. 

8Up date for the course, the following will be instructing at the course:-

Saturday 27th September 2007

The club held it's September gradings this week at the Kingsmill's Scout Hut.

Congratulations to the following people:-

Alexander Stewart (Blue Stripe)

Craig Mackay (Green Belt)

Phil Jenkins (Green Belt)

Craig Wallace (Green Stripe)

Darryl Hepburn (Green Stripe)

Michael Johnstone (Green Stripe)

Jennifer Rattray (Red Belt)

Ryan Rattray (Orange Belt)

Kayleigh Boyd (Orange Stripe)

Emma Mclennan (Orange Stripe)

Linda Sutherland (Yellow Belt)

Ryan Haywood (Yellow Belt)

Lisa Falconer (Yellow Stripe)

Taylor Falconer (Yellow Stripe)

Euan Trommino (Yellow Stripe)

Adam Rattray (White Belt)

Alesha Boyd (White Belt)

James Macphee (White Belt)

Conor Macphee (White Belt)

John Mackie (White Belt)

George Macphee (White Belt)

Combat Ceilidh

Poster for Combat Ceilidh has been added to Download page. This includes full contact details for seminar.

Any MBR student wishing to attend please contact club instructor as there are still some seats available in the car pool.

Lochness Fun Run

As usual the club will be entering a team for the charity fun run. If you are interested contact club instructor.

Gradings

Club gradings will be held at the Kingsmills Scout Hut, Kingsmills Rd on Sat 29th Sept 2007. Please ensure all your licenec is signed upto date. Gradings start 10am  Adults £10 Juniors £8. Please note no squad training this Saturday.

Cobra Licence and insurance

Many student licence books are out in Oct 2007, If your licence is due for renewal  please get a form from your club instructor.  

Venue

Shihan Ben Ledwick (co-founder of the British Kempo Society, Kempo International - England )

Sensei Ady Tredwell (The Jitsu Foundation, British Kempo Society)

Registration - 9.30     Seminar Starts - 10am      Seminar Finishes - 4pm (approx)

Cost - Seniors - £10 in advance or £20 at the door            Juniors - £5 in advance or £10 at the door

Please note this seminar is open to all grades styles and associations. Other instructors to be confirmed.

For further details contact - Stuart Gavin  01463 220610 (answer phone) or 07814376089 (mobile)

Email - Merkinchbudoryu@aol.com

Soke McGill is holding an International Seminar on the 15th March 2008 (venue to be confirmed). Soke holds Black Belts in 15 different arts and a 10th Dan in Kenpo. He is the founder of Kenpo Kwai International and has been friends with Sensei Gavin since his first visit to the Highlands in 1996. Many of the senior members of M.B.R met Soke at his last visit to Inverness which was at Culloden Academy in 2005.

With instructors coming from Sweden, Germany, Denmark, France, Holland, Belgium, it looks to be a cracker.

Further details to follow...

Many thanks to all those who turned up for the Gala day and demo. We have had great feed back from the centre and several other groups are interested in us doing similar for them. Special thanks goes out to Sandra and Ryan Rattray, Sharon and Sensei Mitchell's Mum for all the time and effort spent on the stall. The stall made £170 for club funds.... Well done all!!

Details for the Combat Ceilidh 2007 are as follows:- 

Saturday 13th October 2007
(Adults: 11am - 3pm)
(Juniors: 11am - 2pm)

at the

Duloch Leisure Centre
Dunfermline, Fife

Instructors

Kevin Slaney, 4th Dan Shotokan Karate
Karl Grubis, 3rd Dan Goshin Ju-Jitsu
John R. Smith, 2nd Dan Goshin Ju-Jitsu
Stuart Gavin, 3rd Dan Kempo

Tickets in advance:- Juniors £10 Seniors £15

On the day:- Juniors £15 Seniors £20

For further info:-

www.jujitsuscotland.com 

(M.B.R members wishing to attend contact Sensei Gavin or Sensei Mitchell.)

Download page now has a full page dedicated to the rules for the World championships. Please note that you have to register with Sensei Gavin before the 1st of September. We have included a link to the website if you want more details on location, accommodation, cost etc.. Feel free to email Shihan Ledwick if you have any questions or you can ask him when he comes up on the 6th of Oct.

James Cameron Centre Gala

Saturday 1st Sept is the date for this years gala day.

The club will be putting on a demo and also has a stall with bric a brac.

All students wishing to take part contact your class instructor.

Shihan Ben Ledwick Seminar

We are looking at the 6th of Oct 2007, this depends on Shihan's plans as it is getting close to the World Championships.

Further details to come....

Combat Ceilidh 2007

Sensei Slaney, who many of you met at Soke Bauer's seminar in July,

 has invited the club to a mixed martial arts seminar.

It is to be held on the 13th Oct, and both Sensei Gavin and Sensei Mitchell will be going.

There will be a number of seats available if you wish to join the car pool.

more details soon..