The A.I.M.A.A Scotland Nationals took place on Saturday 10th of May and Sunday the 11th of May at Blantyre Sports Complex. The two day event had over 135 categories ranging from Individual forms, creative forms, Team forms, Point sparring, Continuous Sparring and One-step Teams.

Over 100 Irish competitors flew in from the various A.I.M.A.A Ireland clubs. A.I.M.A.A Ireland Instructors in attendance where Miss Walsh, Mr James Farrell and Daniel Farrell. Mr John Philips and Linda Philips as well as Mr Gerry Long. Mr Jimmy ????? also flew in with Miss Walsh and brought over some of his excellent fighters from his association of Global Kickboxing to the event.

Also in attendance was Master Kalcutt and students from his W.M.S.T schools in England, who had travelled through the night to get to the competition on the Saturday. Another group in attendance was Mr Mark Hutton and his students from the local ITF club in East Kilbride. Mr Hutton has known Master Kirkwood from away back when they were part of the T.A.G.B, and it was a privelege to have him attended the event with his high ranking ITF fighters.

Due to training commitments in Ireland Master Darcy was unable to attend, however he sent his best wishes to all those in Scotland and to all participating competitors at the event.

The Groups from A.I.M.A.A Ireland once again stayed in the hotels at Strathclyde Park and enjoyed the Theme park, also on their agenda was some major shopping! in Glasgow and some actually attended a football match on the Sunday.

The two day Nationals saw all associations, clubs and competitors converged in Blantyre Sports centre for two days of excellent sportsmanship's and friendship. Students from Scotland, Ireland and England did extremely well and the competition was thrilling to watch. The continuous sparring showed off the skills of some of the most skilled competitors I have seen in a while. The fighting was fast and furious with exceptional techniques executed.

Master Kirkwood and Mrs Kirkwood would like to thank all of A.I.M.A.A Ireland Instructors for their support and refereeing skills over the two days, without you guys this would not have been possible. Also a big thank you to A.I.M.A.A Scotland Instructors and referees for their attendance and support at the event, you are a credit to A.I.M.A.A Scotland.  The contribution of all judges and referees over the two days made this event the success it was, thank you.

Master Kirkwood and his National Squad look forward to the A.I.M.A.A Ireland Nationals in September, as well as the British Championships in August.

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