http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com en-gb merkinchbudoryu.com 2012-8-21T00:00:00Z merkinchbudoryu.com http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#123579 Well it is the first full week back after the school holidays and its business as usual. It was good to see so many students attending the different classes throughout the summer hard to believe class numbers could be so high. I would like to take this chance to welcome the many new members who have joined the association over the summer the new beginners classes that we advertised doesnt actually start to next week so well have to wait and how many others join. Quick congratulations to the newly qualified first aiders Phil Jenkins Craig Macdonald and Ali Gifford. They all passed the HSE recognised 3 day First Aid at Work Certificate and that takes our running total to 11 fully qualified first Aiders. Those students interested in First Aid can now take our online elearning course in First Aid for Martial Arts. This module is part of the associations Martial Arts Instructors Course. This course covers all aspects of running a martial arts school including Health and Safety Fire Safety... 2012-8-21 20:39:20 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#121409 Hey Folks It was great to be back at class last night and to see so many of you training hard. Feels like I have been away for ages. It was fantastic hearing all the feedback from students now that the impact of the grading has truly sunk in. I was told by one student it really is worth training hard and earning the grades rather than getting them for just attending. Just a quick thank you to Sensei Werfel and Sensei Madden for covering my classes while I was away. It was well worth the effort guys and you will be glad to hear that I am now a fully qualified Practitioner in NLP Meditation Hypnosis and EFT. Thanks also to the willing victims who let me get to grips with the magic. I would highly recommend the Btec Level 3 NLP Practitioners course which is run by Mark Dawes and NFPS to anyone who has an interest in changing their lives for the better. On the back of this the association are looking into holding short courses in selfhypnosis meditation and improving sports techniqu... 2012-7-10 11:31:49 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#121408 We had a fantastic turn out for the gradings especially as it was the beginning of the summer holidays. Well done to everyone who passed the standard was excellent and shows the hard work you put in at class. It is so much better now that we have people who want to train hard rather than just going through the motions or expecting to be gifted their grades.. Is it not better that you earn the grades you wear than be presented with grades or certificates for the benefit of a picture opportunity.. I suppose it is a moral choice we all have to make.. Keep up the good work.. and thank you for making the right choice.. Sensei Gavin 2012-7-10 11:31:03 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#116027 Congratulations to everyone who passed their grades on the 31st of March. The attitude of all the students grading was outstanding... well done. It was a busy week for the association with courses on all week.. 5 members of the association were completing their PTLLS Level 3 which has been sent off for marking.. This qualification for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector was introduced in September 2007. Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector PTLLS is the new minimum requirement for people who wish to teach adults. Unlike other associations who only issue inhouse sports or coaching certificates from their governing body we require all our instructors to have an externally accredited Level 3 teaching qualification in addition to their martial arts grade. We feel this puts our instructors above the usual level of coaching available in the martial arts and can only benefit our students in the long run. With this in mind the association is also implementing a cha... 2012-4-7 18:28:19 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#109475 Hey folks2012 is finally here. I want to thank all those who helped make 2011 the best year for the association so far.Heres hoping 2012 is even better..We are putting together a list of seminars and courses for the year please be patient as this will take time. Here are the dates we have for January.. 68th First Aid at Work.. course full 810th First Aid at Work..course full 2327th PTLLS Level 3 places still available contact club instructors 28th29th Btec Level 3 in SelfDefence Instruction. places still available contact club instructors Classes reopen on the 9th Jan hope to see you there... Sensei Gavin 2012-1-1 18:25:03 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#102813 This weekend the association travelled all the way to Buxton Sensei Gavin Martin Emma Davie and Monty travelled down on Friday to take part in a Budo weekend at the university of Derby. Students participated in a wide variety of weapons seminars from Iai Jo Naginata and Tan Bo. Open hand seminars including Aikido JuJitsi and Karate. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it was great meeting up with Fujii Sensei and Brian Ford Sensei again. For those that missed this one their will be others organised in the coming year with one possibly being hosted further north... More info to come... 2011-9-19 14:12:30 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#98531 Just a quick up date on the up coming courses.... Aug 2011 Ptlls Level 3. Names are being taken for the course being run toward the end of August 2011. This course is open to anyone including non members of the SBA. Places are limited with 6 delegates already in place. This course will count towards SBA instructor certification and current instructors PDP Sept 2011 Level 3 SelfDefence Instructors Course. This course is the only course of its kind in the UK. It is certified by both the NFPS and Edexcel. Course is open to anyone including non members of the SBA. This course will count towards SBA instructor certification and current instructors PDP Sept 2011 3 Day FAW. This qualification is recognised by the HSE and open to anyone including non members of the SBA. This course will count towards SBA instructor certification and current instructors PDP Sept 2011 2 day course includes Iaido Karate Kobudo Aikido Kendo This course is closed to nonmembers of the SBA or Ken sei kai Sco... 2011-7-17 10:42:40 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#96163 Sensei Gavin and Martin traveled down to Kilmarnock on Sunday the 12th of June. Martin was entered in the Scottish Grapple Challenge. Due to lack of competition Martin was bumped up to a higher weight class. Although at a major disadvantage he still place 3rd... Well done 2011-6-13 18:16:44 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#91634 April second week in april saw us travelling to Exeter and the British Kenpo Karate Union. On the saturday we taught a sports first aid course for charity Mr Mills is doing a sponsored walk on behalf of the British Heart Foundation. I will add a link at the bottom if anyone wishes to donate.. Sunday was the BKKU gradings I was invited to sit on the panel as a guest instructor and Martin was used as an Uke through the day. Well done to all the Kenpo students for their hard work and effort and thank you for allowing us to take part. Also a big thank you to Mr and Mrs Mills for their hospitality throughout the weekend. Finally a big whoop to the staff and customers of the Post Inn in Whindon who made our friday complete.... British Heart Foundation donate to charity and raise funds online The Mills Walk the Inca Trail 2011-4-13 10:10:15 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#91632 April April has started off as a busy month the first weekend was a trip to Sunderland for the Fujii Sensei Course hosted by Sensei Ford. It was good to see so many travel to represent the association rather than the poor turn out we have had in the past. It was a fantastic course and looks like going from strength to strength. It looks like the invitational method keeps the eveny friendly with no egos present. On the Sunday afternoon Fujii Sensei held the Ken Sei Kai North of England and Scotland gradingsassesments. As usual I was very proud of my students and their attitude. well done to the following Martin Hutchison 2nd Kyu Wayne Werfel 4th Kyu Emma Robertson 4th Kyu Lewis Macleod 5th Kyu Craig Macdonald 5th Kyu David Sutherland 5th Kyu Stewart Milburn 5th Kyu Anthony McSweenie 6th Kyu Emma was also received a Samurai award from Fujii Sensei for her improvement well done to everyone.... Sensei Gavin 2011-4-12 09:44:11 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#91630 Well folks its been a little while since Ive posted anything on the blog so let me up date you on whats been happening.... March march saw me travelling down to Lilleshall National Sports Centre. For those that dont know Lilleshall is the home for Sport England and the training centre for many of the olympic teams. I was down as I had to recertificate all my instructors qualification. These arent just issued once and last forever they are reassessed every year and all law modules need to be refreshed annually to remain current. I also completed my newest qualification the new Edexcel award in selfdefence Instruction this will allow me to teach my first level 3 award the Level 3 advanced award in Selfdefence Instruction. At last there is a formallly accreditted award and not just an inhouse course that is issued when your a black belt. Another first in the Highlands for the association.... 2011-4-11 09:27:31 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#85715 As a association we are very lucky to have met the instructors we have met. It has opened the door to many excellent courses. We have 3 such courses this year....Ken Shamrock 4th March Ken Shamrock is an MMA fighter a UFC Hall of Famer and also a professional wrestler.One of the biggest stars in the history of mixed martial arts headlining over 15 main events and comain events in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride Fighting Championships. Royce Gracie 27th May Mr Royce Gracie Brazilian professional Mixed Martial Artist a UFC Hall of Famer and Brazilian JiuJitsu practitioner. A legend and pioneer in the sport of mixed martial arts He is widely considered to be the most influential figure in the history of modern MMA.Oleg Malko date tbc Sensei has trainined in Kyokushinkai karate including the famous 100 man sparring judo ju jitsu sambo greccowrestling and other arts. He is the current grappling world champion of the World Firefighters Games.If you are interested in any of th... 2011-1-29 18:05:34 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#84779 We have been working hard over the last year mostly behind the scenes to bring in externally accredited courses and qualifications for our students. We now have courses running in Wing Chun accredited by Sifu Tong Liu of the Chinese Kung Fu Organisation. Iaido under Fujii Sensei and the Ken Sei Kai Kobudo under Sensei Brian Ford. Professional qualifications in Conflict Management Security and Physical Intervention issued by Edexcel. The latest string to the associations bow is the granting of licensed centre status to deliver First Aid Qualifications. Courses now available include First Aid at Work Emergency First Aid at Work Paediatric First Aid Sports First Aid We will be bringing other qualifications into the association over the coming months so keep checking the site. Anyone interested in attending courses please contact Sensei Gavin. 2011-1-16 21:18:25 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#84778 Hey folksjust a quick heads up for an event we have been invited to...Sensei Brian Ford of the Ken Sei Kai Dojos is running a grappling course in Sunderland. His guest instructor for the event will be Sensei Oleg Malko.Sensei Malko has trainined in Kyokushinkai karate including the famous 100 man sparring judo ju jitsu sambo greccowrestling and other arts. He is the current grappling world champion of the World Firefighters Games.We have no dates for the course yet but if you are interested please let me know.... Sensei Gavin 2011-1-16 21:14:25 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#83494 It was suggested that we all get together and have an association night out. Due to the busy xmas period and the commitments we all had it was decided that tues 4th Jan would be a good date. We will be starting at lunchtime 12pm in the Exchange on Academy Street Inverness. Text updates will be available through out the afternoon and evening providing our location for those who wish to catch up. Look forward to seeing you there....Sensei Gavin 2010-12-29 20:14:11 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#83452 Today is the day I am registering for the early bird discount as I reminded everyone at the last classes of the year. I need to have forms and money by 10pm this evening. Anyone not registered by then will have to pay the course fees as listed on the Tracy Website. If you need anymore info please contact me asap... Sensei Gavin 2010-12-29 02:00:53 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#83001 We are sorry to announce that due to the extreme weather conditions we have had to cancel the gradings for this weekend. With so many students travelling from outside the town and with temperatures going to be falling so low it was safer to put back the gradings. We hope that we can get a weekend towards the end of Jan 2011... Classes should be on as usual next week..........Sensei Gavin. 2010-12-18 18:18:09 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#82625 The association has a number of dates for next year for any students interested April Iaido seminar sunderland May 7 day Multistyle seminar Greece June SBA Summer course Inverness July BKKU Summer Camp Weybridge Surrey August Gathering of Eagles Las Vegas We are also looking at running courses in Wing Chun Grappling First Aid Door Supervision and Close Protection these will depend on interest and availability For further details on courses or to register an interest please contact Sensei Gavin. 2010-12-12 21:41:26 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#82624 The association is proud to announce a new Kempo class opening at the Forge Gym Inverness. Classes will be on 78 Wed nights class times can be extended if demand is greater than expected starting on the 12th Jan 2011. cost 1633 for the hour. Insurance will be covered by the association licence as usual. This takes us to 6 classes a week so no excuses for not training..... 2010-12-12 21:26:24 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#82623 Congratulations to Martin Hutchison and Sensei Mitchell the guys competed in their first Iaido competition. Martin took first place and Sensei Mitchell took second. Well done guys. Picture are on Facebook. We would like to congratulate Sensei Gavin Sensei Mitchell Martin and Emma who all passed their grades under Fujii Sensei on the Sunday. Dates are being organised for the next one..... 2010-12-11 21:14:43 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#81347 Dalneigh classes will be closing on thursday 2nd dec and will reopen on thurs 6th Jan 2011. This is due to the scouts using the hall for the christmas scout post. Kiltarlity will close on Mon 20th dec and reopens on mon 10th jan 2011. Fortrose class will close on Tues 21st dec and reopens 11th Jan 2011. Kingsmills class will close on Tues 21st dec and reopen on 11th Jan 2011. The associations Winter Gradings will be held on Sun 19th Dec at the Kingsmills Dojo. Gradings start at 10 am sharp. Please make sure your insurance is up to date and that you have all the equipment needed before the grading. We cannot allow anyone to grade who is not insured or missing equipment as this would breach health and safety. Please remember that registration for GoE 2011 is due soon all forms and money to Sensei Gavin by 29th Dec 2010. This will allow Sensei to contact GM Tracy with group numbers. for more info contact sensei Gavin or look at httpwww.tracyskarate.com 2010-11-27 14:39:19 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#81314 Sensei Brian Ford is holding his second Iaido seminar in Sunderland. Sensei Gavin Sensei Mitchell Sensei Werfel Martin and Emma are all heading south to train with Sensei Fujii. There are still a few places available if anyone is interested. contact Sensei Gavin for details. 2010-11-26 19:42:03 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#81312 The association is pleased to announce that the following members have passed their Combat Wing Chun Instructors Course Level 1. Stuart Gavin Alan Mitchell Wayne Werfel M.J. Hutchison Lewis Macleod Anthony McSweenie The course was run by the SBA in association with the Chinese Kung Fu Organisation assessments were carried out by Master Tong Liu Chief Instructor and Founder of CKO. It was a pleasure hosting an instructor of Master Tongs experience and ability we look forward to seeing him again soon. Anyone interested in attending the next instructors course please contact Sensei Gavin. 2010-11-26 19:04:33 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#83451 Next month 31st Dec is the closing of the early bookings discount we need to have booking forms and mony in to Sensei Gavin in time for the due date. Anyone wishing to travel with the association should be organising holidays soon. 2010-11-6 01:56:26 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#78977 Master Tong Liu will be holding 4 Wing Chun seminars in Inverness on 1314th Nov 2021st Nov 2010. This will count towards certification for SBA level 1 Wing Chun instructor. Seminar times are registration 9.30 start 10am finish 6pm approx at the Kingsmills Dojo Inverness. For those that dont know Master Tong he is the head of the Chinese Kung Fu Organisation. The CKO teaches the complete and original syllabus of Kung Fu. You will also learn the The Four Basic Principles pioneered by Master Tong himself. So what is Wing chun The Wing Chun system of martial arts was developed in southern China approx. 250300 years ago. During the reign of Emperor Kanghsi of the Ching Dynasty 16621722 the Shaolin monastery called Siu Lam of Mt. Sung in the Honan province had become very powerful through Kung Fu training. The Manchurian government was afraid of an uprising and sent troops to destroy the Siu Lam. However it was internal treachery that sealed the fate of the monastery with trai... 2010-10-28 15:30:13 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#78686 The association has received an invitation to the BKKU summer camp. We havent got an instructor list yet but looking back at previous events it looks to be a fun weekend away. Check out the BKKU site for details Summer Camp . If anyone is interested please let your club instructor know asap so we can get the ball rolling... 2010-10-25 08:22:26 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#78683 I first Met Kevin Mills at a martial arts show in birmingham in may 2010. He taught a 1 hour taster seminar for free then he spent nearly 3 hours giving us an insight into his kenpo. He also introduced us to Mr Ed Parker jr. a genuine gentleman who we look forward to meeting again. Kevin came across as a man I thought my students should meet. So we talked him into travelling north to see us no mean feat as it is nearly 1200 miles round trip his wife Jenni fancied a road trip lol. When we originally booked Kevin to come and teach for the SBA we had discussed a fee for a 3 to 4 hour class covering the concepts behind his SL4 Kenpo system. I was really looking forward to this as I had no idea about SL4 I was not disappointed. So sat 23rd oct saw us get a small insight into the concepts of SL4 and body mechanics the 3 hour seminar turned into a 7 hour master class. The size of the class was just right giving Kevin the chance to work with everyone individually. His relaxed ... 2010-10-24 07:36:20 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#77497 Mr Mills is conducting a seminar for the SBA on Sat 23rd of October at the Kingsmills Scout Hut Inverness. Registration is 9.30 am Seminar starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm. Cost Adult 16330 Juniors 16320. For those that havent heard of him Mr Mills holds an 8th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo and is the Head and Chief Instructor of the British Kenpo Karate Union He also holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in SubLevel Four Kenpo under Dr Ron Chapel. He is an author for many magazines including Martial Arts Illustrated and to date has released 6 DVDs on Rapid Combatives and Kenpo Technique. Mr Mills also teaches MMA at their fully equipped and matted Martial Arts Studio in Exeter. For more info and to reserve a place contact Sensei Gavin on 07814376089 or email scottishbudoaol.com 2010-10-10 12:42:57 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#76030 25th sept BJJ comp Glasgow 3rd Oct Fun run Inverness 23rd Oct Kevin Mills Seminar Inverness 31st Oct Luta Livre Comp Liverpool 1314th Nov Master Tong Liu seminar Inverness 2021st Nov Master Tong Liu seminar Inverness 35 Dec Fuiji Sensei Seminar Sunderland for further details of upcoming events please speak to your class instructor. 2010-9-21 17:13:57 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#76029 Dates have finally been confirmed for the upcoming Wing Chun seminars with Master Tong Liu. These seminars will be held over the weekends of the 1314th and 2021st November 2010. Unfortunately due to their content and duration they will only be open to adults. Venue is to be confirmed. Places will be limited and on a first come first served basis.To register an interest contact Sensei Gavin. 2010-9-21 17:07:20 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#76028 Sensei Gavin Sensei Mitchell Sensei Werfel and Martin headed south for a weekend of seminars and competition. Martin competed in the second Luta Livre competition he lost in the final by 2 points at the end of a marathon 12 minute match to Tony Maloney Tarleton Team Kaobon who not only won his weight division but the open division too. Well done Martin. Full results httpwww.cagewarriors.comforumsshowthread.phpt59887 We also got a 3 hour close door session with Wing Chun instructor Master Tong Liu. Outstanding technique and hand speed. definately someone to train with if you have the chance ...... watch this space The weekend was finished off in style with a visit to Sensei Kevin Slaneys dojo in Inverkeithing. Sensei Gavin taught an impromptu knife seminar which everyone enjoyed. the evening finished on the usual note with a beer. We would like to thank Sensei Slaney and his students for their hospitality. Lokking forward to the next one..... Sensei Gavin 2010-9-21 16:49:45 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#83450 We need to look at booking in with the course organisers to get the early bird discounts. Please note we have to register and pay by the 31st Dec 2010. Course fees are as follows early bird special Oct 1 2010 Dec. 31 2010 175Jan 1 2011 March 31 2011 200April 1 2011 JULY 31 2011 225After Aug 1 2011 and at the door 250 Contact Sensei Gavin to register. 2010-9-13 01:52:35 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#74381 19th Sept Luta Livre Competition Liverpool contact Sensei Gavin or Martin for details 3rd Oct Baxters Fun Run Inverness. Sponsor forms available now. contact club instructor 23rd Oct Kevin Mills Kenpo Seminar Inverness. Limited number of places available for this course contact Sensei Gavin to book. Master Tong Lui is travelling from his home in Liverpool to give seminars in Inverness for the SBA. There are still some places available for those interested in doing Wing Chun with Master Tong Liu unfortunately due to content these seminars are restricted to adults only. 2010-9-1 16:51:31 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#74378 I would just like to thank everyone who took part at this weekends course in Inverness. As usual the instructors were outstanding and their quality was there for all to see. Thanks also to the students who took time to attend hopefully the time wasnt wasted. We have already had enquires about the next one and who will be teaching but as 2011 is very busy well need to sit down and look at dates. Thanks again folks I enjoyed every minute..... Sensei Gavin 2010-8-30 16:44:04 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#73820 As you may have heard on local and nation news Culloden Academy was on fire this week. The School has reopened today thursday and so there are no changes to seminar plans for the weekend. See you all on Saturday morning....... Sensei Gavin 2010-8-26 12:54:41 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#73190 New grappling classes have been added starting on the 26th aug 2010. These will be run on thursday nights 67 pm at the Dalneigh Scout Hut. Classes will be 1633 for 1 hour class and will be covered by standard insurance under the SBA licence. There will be 3 main class groups novice intermediate and advanced. Please note beginners or NonSBA members must attend the novice class first before progression to other classes. This is for safety reasons and to assess your abilities. We look forward to seeing everyone there...... 2010-8-19 09:00:50 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#72945 Well we are all back safe and sound. No injuries and a great time had by all. We managed a grand total of 1000 Kote Gaeshi wrist throws and 2000 kicks into a kick shield not bad for 5 of us lol. The total for the day was 10000 thows and 10000 kicks. We dont have a total for the cash raised yet but will post it once we have a final total. I have to say I was very proud of the guys who travelled down to represent the association. Thanks for the effort guys hopefully more people will get involved next year ...... Sensei Gavin 2010-8-16 09:49:25 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#72751 The association is very busy over the next few months 1315th August Sunderland trip and charity event 2829th August SBA Summer course Inverness 19th Sept Luta Livre Competition Liverpool 3rd Oct Baxters Fun Run Inverness 23rd Oct Kevin Mills Kenpo Seminar Inverness Also in the pipeline is a set of Wing Chun seminars with Master Tong Liu Seminars are limited numbers so please register interest asasp with club instructors. Sorry but Adults only. 2010-8-13 12:07:24 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#72750 Sensei Gavin Sensei Mitchell Sensei Werfel Martin and Craig are heading down to represent the SBA at Sensei Brian Fords charity event. Sensei Ford is raising money for Cancer Research UK. The association is always keen to take part in events for charity so good luck guys.... Please remember the association is entering a team in the Baxters fun run in october so if you wish to take part give your name to your club instructor parents are invited to take part too lol. 2010-8-13 11:58:57 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#72572 Good news for all the students who attend the Fortrose class following discussions with Ian Goode centre manager the class will coninue as usual 68pm every tuesday. The class let fees had been reviewed in line with targets issued by Highland Council. I would like to thank Mr Goode and all his staff for putting our concerns to rest we appreciate your time and effort on a weekly basis. See you all at class as usual..... Sensei Gavin 2010-8-11 13:33:43 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#72158 Due to popular demand the Association is looking into running a specialist grappling class. We have a couple of nightsvenues in mind but feed back would be appreciated. This basic class will cover in depth the skill set needed for competing in No Gi grappling competitions as well as submission fighting and the Luta Livre. This will include Mounts Holds Escapes and Locks. For throws and takedowns we will be doing and advanced class. The class will be covered by the standard association licence fees so no extra insurance needed for members. Class fees are 1634 per class Classes will be open to Association members and beginners unfortunately Adults only. For further details or to register an interest contact Sensei Gavin. 2010-8-5 12:11:42 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#71408 As you will know Martin and Sensei Gavin travelled down to the first ever British Luta Livre Competition on the 25th of july 2010. It was held in the gym of Team Kaobon Liverpool and had fighters representing many of the top clubsgyms in Britain. Head referee was Marcelo Brigadeiro. Martin competed in the under 99kg section and came 3rd being beaten by Tony Maloney Tarleton Team Kaobon who wemt on to take 1st place. It was a cracking competiton and well run. Hopefully we can enter more guysgirls next time 19th september 2010 anyone interested talk to Sensei Gavin for more details. Well done Martin. For full results click here 2010-7-27 10:52:40 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#70208 As it is the summer there are lots of events on.... 17th July First Aid course Catterick 18th july Knife and Edged Weapons course Catterick 25th July Grappling competition Liverpool 1315th August Sunderland trip and charity event 2829th SBA Summer course Inverness The SBA is also proud to announce the visit of Mr Kevin Mills 8th Dan to Inverness. Mr Mills will be teaching a seminar on Kenpo and Sublevel 4 on Saturday the 23rd of October. Mr Mills is Head Instructor of the British Kenpo Karate Union and European Director of SL4 . For those that dont know the BKKU is the driving force behind American Kenpo in the UK and has been since its formation in 1981. He has also produced a range of RAPID IMPACT COMBATIVES DVDs. Further details of seminar very soon..... 2010-7-12 16:01:04 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#69990 The shop section of the web site has been updated. There are a selection of new products available including new tshirts. All items in our shop can be ordered by emailing Sensei Gavin or through the club instructors. Hopefully their will be a stall with tshirts etc at the upcoming SBA summer course. 2010-7-9 22:04:27 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#69603 The summer holidays are upon us again please note that classes continue as usual throughout the holidays. We have several events coming up so please check the events page. 2010-7-5 17:05:01 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#67762 Sensei Brian Ford is holding a sponsored charity event in aid of cancer research. As usual the SBA will be getting involved. It will be held in Sunderland on Sunday 15th of August 2010. Sensei Ford will be fighting 100 kendo matches while other styles will be doing their own challenges.The SBA will be doing sponsored throws. Club instructors will be passing out sponsorship forms for anyone wishing to take part. If you cannot make the trip please sponsor this worthwhile event. Any businesses wish to make a donation please contact Sensei Gavin. 2010-6-12 14:46:58 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#83449 Following on from the club attending GOE 2009 in chicago it has been decided that we will travel to the GOE 2011 in Las Vegas. GOE 2011HALL OF FAME Las Vegas Aug 4 Thur 5 Fri 6 Sat. 2011The Orleans Hotel Gathering of Eagles is a three day event with over 75 seminars. The Kenpo Hall of Fame is a separate event held at the finish of The Gathering of Eagles. You may also attend the Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony which will start at 600pm Saturday Aug. 6 2011 The Hall of Fame Awards are presented at the Awards CeremonyEarly early bird special Oct 1 2010 Dec. 31 2010 175Jan 1 2011 March 31 2011 200April 1 2011 JULY 31 2011 225After Aug 1 2011 and at the door 250 2010-6-11 01:41:44 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#73406 Unfortunately due to increases in our premiums we will have to put up the cost of licences this year. This will come into effect from the policy renewal on the 6th of June 2010. The revised prices are Adult 16330 Juniors 16325 and Basic Instructors 16385. Please note that all our instructors pay their own insurance costs and that they do not take these fees from their club. Under the new policy if instructors insurance expires or instructor is no longer with the association their students insurance immediately terminates and would need to be renewed along with their instructors before training can be resumed. For further info contact Sensei Gavin 2010-6-1 12:39:16 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#66070 Alan Martin and myself travelled south at the weekend to attend a martial arts show. For a full list of instructors and stalls look in combat magazine. It was held at the Birmingham NEC. During the show we had the honour of meeting two legends in Kenpo circles Kevin Mills and Ed Parker Jr. They spent hours with us talking and demonstrating techniques. Mr Mills has a different take on tradition American Kenpo called Sub level 4. Mr Parker told us about his growing up with Kenpo. This changed his vision and application of his fathers art. He is a fantastic artist his drawings were breath taking. We learned a lot from both and hope to bring them north in the not to distant future. Thanks to both Mr Mills and Mr Parker for spending so much time with us.... Sensei Gavin 2010-5-25 10:46:46 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#64936 The SBA are organising a course for the weekend of the 2829th August 2010 in Inverness. The instructor list for this year is Sensei Brian Ford Sensei Ford is a world class weapons instructor holding Dan grades in Karate JuJitsu Kendo Iaido. Sensei is also a specialist in kata applications. Sensei Kevin Slaney Sensei Slaney is regular guest instructor for the association and a must for anyone with an interest in Karate and its application Sensei Ady Tredwell Sensei Tredwell is another regular instructor on our courses holding Dan grades in Kempo and JuJitsu. Sensei Karl Grubis Sensei Grubis teaches classical Goshin Ryu JuJitsu and is a senior member of the association. Master Richard Diston This is Master Diston first SBA course. He is a multidisciplined instructor who has been an International Military Combatives and Defensive Tactics Instructor for many years. As usual the course is open to all martial artists regardless of rank or style. It will be held ove... 2010-5-10 12:06:02 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#62529 We are in the process of updating the site this will include Updated instructor profiles New Association website Updated seminars page this will take time so please be patient as some of the info needs to be confirmed If you have any picture that you would like put up on the new website please forward to Sensei Gavin. 2010-4-8 13:13:50 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#62222 As you may remember Sensei Mitchell Sensei Werfel Martin and myself were away at a course this weekend. Ford Sensei had a small surprise for us though we got to sit a grade in Iaido under Fuji Sensei. Congratulations to all those that graded over the weekend. Well done guys I would like to thank Ford Sensei for inviting us and Fuji Sensei for spending so much of his time with us. We will hopefully be organising a course in Inverness soon but if not we will be travelling south to courses in the future.... Sensei Gavin 2010-4-5 11:36:06 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#61257 Sensei Brian Ford is holding an invitation only seminar in Sunderland so Kingsmills class will be closed on Tues 30th March as Sensei Mitchell is heading south with Sensei Gavin to train with Sensei Ford. For those that havent met Sensei Ford he is one of if not THE best weapons instructors in Europe. Sensei Werfel and Sensei Madden will take the other classes as usual. 2010-3-24 10:45:39 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#61258 Some of you may have noticed Sensei Gavin missing from some of the class over the last few months. Well he has been away studying for formal qualifications in Teaching. Sensei travelled back and forth to the Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire. This is the base for Sport England and many of the olympic squads. He studied NLP Training and Advance Coaching methods and is now qualified to PTLLS Level 4. This means that The Scottish Budo Association can now award students in formal qualifications rather than just inhouse grades. These qualifications are accredited and as such can be used on CVs and job applications and are recognised as further education. They also fit into a framework that will allow students to progress through to Degree level qualification. For more info about these courses and qualifications contact your club instructor. 2010-3-23 10:54:55 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#48337 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 1634.50 Juniors 1633 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 andor 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 2009-9-7 22:49:49 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#45692 Due to changes at the centre we are able to change class times to the following Kids 68pm Adults 69. This comes into effect from Tuesday 28th July 2009 2009-7-27 22:17:59 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#44846 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 Sumners 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. 2009-7-13 14:11:33 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#43333 Sensei Gavin is teaching at Grand Master Al Tracys 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 reopens on 7th July Fortrose open as usual with Sensei Werfel 79pm Dalneigh open as usual with Sensei Werfel 79pm All classes will run through out summer holidays with no breaks. 2009-6-15 20:28:02 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#40329 There have been some updates for seminars over the last week 23rd May Inverness Chris Crudelli course. 9.45am1pm Raigmore community centre 16340. Tickets have to be purchased in advance from course organiser. Contact club instructors for details. 24th May Jarrow Chris Crudelli course. 1pm5pm cost 16340. Tickets have to be purchased in advance from course organiser. Contact club instructors for details. 67th June Scottish Budo Association Summer Course Culloden Academy Inverness 9.30am 5pm Cost Adults 16325 per day or 16340 for both Kids 16315 per day or 16325 for both. 23rd30th June Chicago GOE 2009. Sensei Gavin is teaching at Grand Master Tracys 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. 2009-4-22 20:49:09 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#34888 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 well see what we can do. If you are a visitor to this site and want your even added please email Sensei Gavin merkinchbudoryuaol.com 2009-1-12 12:58:15 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#31072 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 httpwww.jujitsuscotland.comcombat2008poster.htm 2008-10-16 20:10:13 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#31070 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 163500 well done guys and girls. Pictures will be posted when we get them. 2008-10-15 20:05:32 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#30500 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. Prerace Registration at Inverness Queens Park Stadium in marquee Bught Park Inverness on Saturday 4th 15.0020.00. Good luck to all those who are running... 2008-10-3 20:33:29 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#30205 Beginners classes are starting on Tues 30th Sept at both Kingsmills and Fortrose Dojos 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..... 2008-9-26 17:58:02 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#29308 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. 2008-9-4 23:55:48 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#28442 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 JuJitsu4th Dan Judo Sensei Kevin Slaney 4th Dan Shotokan Sensei Stuart Gavin 3rd Dan Kempo Sensei John Smith 2nd Dan JuJitsu More details to follow 2008-8-18 13:00:54 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#28441 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. 2008-8-18 12:50:06 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#26319 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....... 2008-7-1 00:06:43 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#25030 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 16325 per day or 16340 for both Kids 16315 or 16325 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 2008-6-3 11:44:17 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#25028 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. 2008-6-3 11:40:05 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#24174 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. 2008-5-13 14:52:29 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#24173 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 2008-5-13 12:24:00 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#23956 Well its finally here the bus will pick us up after class at 10pm at the Dalneigh Dojo. For those that dont 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 2008-5-8 01:44:26 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#23450 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 studentsparents 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 163300. 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. 2008-4-27 23:55:16 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#23267 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 its first come first served see club instructors for details. They cost 16335 each There are still some cobra ties available if anyone wants them 16312 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 1635 each. 2008-4-24 00:49:18 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#23266 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 88.30am. 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. 2008-4-24 00:43:26 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#22609 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 pampp. 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. 2008-4-9 15:05:50 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#22196 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. httpwww.videojuicer.comwomachannels4949moviesshow1508.html 2008-4-1 10:54:30 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#22193 Sensei Grubis will be attending the Kingsmills Dojo on tuesday the 1st of April. 2008-4-1 10:24:54 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#22190 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. 2008-4-1 10:21:12 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#22188 We have a team of 16 going down to represent the association in Wales. Students have been entered for Kata Kumite SelfDefence 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.... 2008-4-1 10:15:41 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#21689 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 Marys 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..... 2008-3-21 18:03:31 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#21629 New poster added to the events posters of the SBA pages if you are intersted speak to class instructor 2008-3-20 14:58:47 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#21527 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 guardianparent 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. 2008-3-18 17:06:15 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#21703 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 714 years old rising to 16310 and seniors 15 and over rising to 16315. Good luck and see you on Saturday 2008-3-18 01:32:11 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#20968 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. 2008-3-7 09:21:18 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#20921 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 2008-3-6 11:36:15 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#20894 We have been invited to the following seminar anyone interested get more details from class instructors... 2008-3-5 14:03:12 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#20893 Drinking water is very important that is why we have water breaks in class. For more info on how important water is check out httpwww.wateraid.orgukgetinvolveddrinkmorewater1415.asp It gives you some fun stuff too 2008-3-5 13:56:09 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#20691 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 httpwww.youtube.comwatchv5XuF1dKKW1Y 2008-2-29 23:43:57 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#20509 Sunday 24th feb saw the club travel to the Kick Cancer seminar organised by Steve Youngman of Kong Sai Martial Arts. With nearly 1631000 raised on the day it was a great success. 2008-2-26 14:40:24 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#19721 New Tshirts 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 2008-2-8 18:04:08 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#19662 On Sat 15th March 2008 Soke Mcgill is hosting a seminar in The Becket sports centre West hill Shepherds lane Dartford in Kent England 01322 280646. Instructors List Soke Andy McGill 10th Dan Kenpo England Soke Gunter Bauer 10th Dan Hapkido Cheshire England Soke Norbert Domr246s 9th JiuJitsu Germany Shihan Martin Rogers 9th Dan JuJutsu Gosport England Shihan Hugo Bleys 8th Dan JuJitsu Antwerp Belgium Hanshi John Griffiths 8th Dan JiuJitsu Dartford England Hanshi Pat OMalley 8th Dan Rapid Arnis Devon England Kyoshi Helmut Weigelt 7th Dan AikiJutsu Saalfeld Germany Shihan Johan Pettersson 6th Dan JuJutsu Malmo Sweden Kyoshi Rainer Grytt 6th Dan JiuJitsu Twistringen Germany Renshi Hans Spaan 5th Dan JuJutsu Holland Sifu Terry Jacobs 5th Dan KungFuKickboxing Crayford England Renshi Chad Foster 5th Dan Jujutsu Denmark Renshi Nigel Herterich 5th Dan KenpoArnis Dartford England Renshi Tony Duke 5th Dan WadoRyu Karate Swanscombe England Renshi Janick Dams 4th Dan JuJitsu A... 2008-2-7 10:18:25 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#19645 The club has been invited to the above event which is taking place in Aberdare in Wales on the 10th and 11th of May 2008. We have looked into running a bus for anyone who wishes to go at a cost of 16360 per person. Accommodation is on top but there is a Premiere Travel Inn which is currently 16348 per room per night sleeps up to 2 Adults and 2 Kids under 15. All students under 18 will require a parentguardian to travel with them and take responsibility for them during the trip. Seats are available for siblings and other family members who wish to come. The bus will leave early Friday the 9th and return late Monday the 12th requiring kids to book time off school in advance. This is a fantastic opportunity for the students as they will be representing Scotland and also get the chance to visit Wales. If you are interested please give your name and full deposit 16360 per person to the club instructor by Tues 4th March 2008 seats are on a first come first served basis. 2008-2-6 15:29:06 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#19582 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..... 2008-2-5 12:24:49 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#19581 Kick Cancer Charity EventSunday 24th February.11 5pmJarrow Community CentreCambrian St.JarrowFee 1635 to train 1635 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. 2008-2-5 12:19:41 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#19360 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 79 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... 2008-1-31 10:19:29 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#19017 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. 2008-1-23 11:57:30 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#19016 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 16310 and Concession are 1637 prices vary depending on which night you attend. We have a block price of 1637 per ticket for any club members and parents that wish to go.. ask club instructors for details. 2008-1-23 11:52:09 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#18839 The club is entering the baxters 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 httpwww.lochnessmarathon.comregister 2008-1-18 17:24:42 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#18714 Kick Cancer Charity EventSunday 24th February.11 5pmJarrow Community CentreCambrian St.Jarrow Fee 1635 to train 1635 to spectate The following Instructors have volunteered to teach Gary Quinn 6th Dan ShotokanJon Stokoe 6th Dan AikidoFred Minns 5th Dan Jiu JitsuAndy Crittenden 5th Dan TaeKwonDoDave Nicod 4th Dan Kickboxing Richy Bevens 4th Dan KickboxingRicky Fletcher 3rd Dan Self Defence Pressure PointJason Park 3rd Dan TaeKwonDoStuart Gavin 3rd Dan KempoGeoff Aisbitts 3rd Dan Aiki JitsuSteve East 3rd Degree Kung FuGary Glover 2nd Dan ShotokanJohn Pickering 2nd Dan JudoChristine Jones 2nd Dan Wado RyuRick Burns 2nd Dan Tempest KarateJamie Ward 2nd Dan Jiu JitsuPhil Doherty DFMMark Graham Wing ChunSteve Hallam Ron Gray Steve Kurlej Hoshin SoolPaul Tennet Black Sash Northern MantisPeter Grufferty Blue Cord Capoiera There are a couple of cars going so anyone who would like to go please contact club instructor. 2008-1-16 10:14:18 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#18610 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 amp Patrice Lim Prof. Russ coelho Dr. Gooman Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu Soke Bauer Luas teacher and Honorary CQCS Master. More details to follow.... 2008-1-14 15:41:35 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#18325 Seminar on Aikido at SCI Worcester dojo Sport Martley Martley Nr Worcester.23rd of February 2008 12001700 CoachesMaster Peter Jones 4th Dan Spirit Combat Instructor of the Year 2007 Jim Cockram 2nd Dan Spirit Combat Uke of the Year 200716320 per head.for more info contact Sensei Gavin 2008-1-8 00:51:02 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#18102 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 isnt 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.... 2008-1-3 02:08:07 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#17882 Preregister 16310 per person deposit nonrefundable and get an info pack including Flight details from most major airports in UKcost of flights correct at time of printing only lolHotels and BampBsTaxi NumbersTakeAway Details Travel directions to the venues updated when hotel booked from your home address if driving.Fire safety rules and layout of venuecourse timetable and instructor info.Certificate of participation signed by course instructors presented at coursePhoto disc of seminarpresented at courseLocal tourist attractions and points of interestfor more detailsemail merkinchbudoryuaol.com 2007-12-28 15:30:27 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#17800 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 reopening 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 2007-12-25 02:59:41 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#17718 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. 2007-12-21 12:11:35 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#17655 Scottish Budo Association Summer 2008 Sat 14th June at Culloden Academy Inverness 9.30 registration 10.00 Seminar 16.00 Close 19.00 MealTeaching will be Soke Gunter Bauer 10th Dan Close Quarter Combat Hapkido Weapons ttpclosequartercombatsystem.vze.comSifu Bob and Jo Fermor Kung Fu Tai Chi Weapons httpwww.nama.co.ukMainFrame.htmSensei Kevin Slaney 4th Dan Shotokan Karate httpwww.fifeshotokan.org.ukShihan Ben Ledwick 4th Dan Kempo httpwww.bicama.org.ukSensei Karl T. Grubis 3rd Dan JuJitsu httpwww.jujitsuscotland.comindex.htmSensei Ady Tredwell 3rd Dan Jitsu Foundation www.jitsufoundation.org Seminar meal All adults kids and parents welcome venue is childfriendly Sun 15th at Kingsmills Scout Hut Inverness Adults and Senior Grade Juniors only9.30 registration 10.00 seminar 16.00 Close10.0012.00 Sifu Bob Fermor 12.0014.00 Soke Gunter Bauer14.0016.00 Sensei Stuart GavinCost Adults 16325 per day or 16340 for Both Kids 16315 per day For all those that p... 2007-12-19 13:58:47 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#17632 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... 2007-12-18 21:52:59 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#17477 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 doesnt 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..... 2007-12-13 14:13:02 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#17322 Sifu Bob Fermors 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. 2007-12-8 15:29:16 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#17313 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 Gavins 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. 2007-12-8 02:54:49 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#17173 Several seminars and competitions have been added or updated including an invite to the UK Championships cohosted by the BKS more details to come.... 2007-12-3 20:45:51 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#16990 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... 2007-11-28 13:38:51 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#16947 Starting with Sat 24th Nov. Sensei Mitchell Daryl and Craig took the short drive to Invergordon to train at Sensei Nicholsons 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 Grubiss 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 67pm to include Bokken and Katana. Juniors and adults class from 79 as usual with Sensei teaching. 2007-11-27 12:13:18 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#16661 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 httpwww.bbc.co.ukcbbcbeonashowpdfssaturdayshowapplication.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 ... 2007-11-19 17:34:03 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#16562 Sensei Nicholson is running a seminar in Invergordon on Sat 24th of November. Times are 14pm cost is 16315. Senseis 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 httpwww.drbain.co.ukkempo and is well worth a look. 2007-11-16 15:10:59 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#16561 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 1635 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. 2007-11-16 15:03:48 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#16368 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 Gavins absence Sensei is away for a few days on association business. Hopefully catching up with Soke Bauer while he is in Manchester.. 2007-11-11 02:28:12 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#16207 Sensei Karl T. Grubis will be making a visit to class on Tue 6th Nov 2007. Sensei is a 3rd Dan in JuJitsu 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 JuJitsu. 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. 2007-11-5 09:38:39 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#15962 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 didnt get to compete as their divisions were rescheduled 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 stayedtaught 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 OSensei Haydon Perrym... 2007-10-29 17:38:32 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#15646 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. 2007-10-19 17:13:46 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#15448 Sat 13th Oct 2007 saw the club travel to the 5th Combat Ceilidh instructors for the day were Kevin Slaney 4th Dan Shotokan KarateKarl Grubis 3rd Dan Goshin JuJitsuJohn R. Smith 2nd Dan Goshin JuJitsuStuart 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.. 2007-10-13 22:09:16 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#15185 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. Photos of the event have been added to the gallery page. 2007-10-6 18:59:31 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#15025 8Up date for the course the following will be instructing at the course Soke Andy McGill 10th Dan Kenpo England Soke Gunter Bauer 10th Dan Hapkido England Shihan Hugo Bleys 8th Dan JuJitsu Belgium Hanshi John Griffiths 8th Dan JiuJitsu England Hanshi Pat OMalley 8th Dan Rapid Arnis England Kyoshi Helmut Weigelt 7th Dan AikiJutsu Germany Shihan Johan Pettersson 6th Dan JuJutsu Sweden Kyoshi Rainer Grytt 6th Dan JiuJitsu Germany Renshi Hans Spaan 5th Dan JuJutsu Holland Sifu Terry Jacobs 5th Dan KungFuKickboxing England Renshi Chad Foster 5th Dan Jujutsu Denmark Renshi Nigel Herterich 5th Dan KenpoArnis England Renshi Tony Duke 5th Dan WadoRyu Karate England Renshi Janick Dams 4th Dan JuJitsu Belgium Renshi Lucy OMalley 4TH Dan Rapid Arnis England We will pass on any other details as and when we get them Sensei Gavin is looking into accomodation flights etc. If you are interested see your class instructor 2007-10-2 13:40:54 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#15022 Saturday 27th September 2007 The club held its September gradings this week at the Kingsmills 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 2007-10-2 13:02:02 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#14808 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 16310 Juniors 1638. 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. 2007-9-24 20:27:34 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#14274 Venue Sat 6th Oct Culloden Academy Inverness. Instructors Shihan Ben Ledwick cofounder 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 16310 in advance or 16320 at the door Juniors 1635 in advance or 16310 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 Merkinchbudoryuaol.com 2007-9-5 10:53:27 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#14217 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... 2007-9-3 12:46:14 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#14168 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 Mitchells Mum for all the time and effort spent on the stall. The stall made 163170 for club funds.... Well done all 2007-9-2 18:42:02 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#14153 Details for the Combat Ceilidh 2007 are as follows Saturday 13th October 2007Adults 11am 3pmJuniors 11am 2pm at the Duloch Leisure CentreDunfermline Fife Instructors Kevin Slaney 4th Dan Shotokan KarateKarl Grubis 3rd Dan Goshin JuJitsuJohn R. Smith 2nd Dan Goshin JuJitsuStuart Gavin 3rd Dan Kempo Tickets in advance Juniors 16310 Seniors 16315 On the day Juniors 16315 Seniors 16320 For further info www.jujitsuscotland.com M.B.R members wishing to attend contact Sensei Gavin or Sensei Mitchell. 2007-9-1 01:51:12 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#14079 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. 2007-8-29 11:35:23 http://www.merkinchbudoryu.com/page9.htm#13924 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 Shihans 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 Bauers 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.. 2007-8-23 23:07:52