A.I.M.A.A Scotland hold Squad training every Thursday evening within Blantyre Sport Centre. This is a 2 hour intense training class that will give you an overall cardio and plyometric workout like no other! Each week the class changes, and you will find yourself undertaking a warm up, cardio workout, plyometrics, sparring, competition-sparring, combinations, drills, running and sprinting! This workout is hard core and gives you a whole body workout, that will leave you pumped, exhilarated and raring for more!

This class is ideal for all students wishing to learn point sparring and cont-sparring techniques, wither it is for competitions or to develop skills for class sparring.

These classse are open to A.I.M.A.A Scotland members and non-members. Payment is made on entering the class directly to Master John Kirkwood, who will put you through your paces.  This class is optional, however for those wishing to compete under the A.I.M.A.A Scotland National Squad banner, then it is compulsory. Students also attend additional classes under the direction of Master Kirkwood to achieve team building and sparring!

COMPETITION –SQUAD TRAINING

Although all sparring and competition work is totally optional and takes place outside of normal class time, we do have a successful squad who train and compete regularly.

For most of them, they enjoy the added element of excitement that sparring brings to their training and have an outlet for a naturally competitive streak at well organised and regulated martial arts tournaments.

Any of our students can begin to learn sparring whenever they feel ready and are welcome to attend Squad Training Sessions (attending the sessions doesn't mean you have to compete either!). Sparring is exhilarating and safe as we follow strict guidelines on both protective safety equipment and rules.

Competition Team Facts

• Competition team training is separate from all regular classes

• Competition team training is the only class where sparring involves all the students there 

• Competition team training is completely optional

• If you attend Competition team training you do not have to compete

• All sparring is light-contact and full safety equipment must be worn 

Competitions

The members of the competition team are only entered into events that are suitable for their level of ability - so beginners only enter events that are suitable for beginners and the more advanced team members compete on the open circuit. 

A Squad Captain (Mr John Kirkwood-3rd Degree) is in charge at each event to ensure the team are supported and coached in their event.  Juniors compete can compete too and the events attended are well-regulated and run by reputable organisations.  For the competitive person who is not interested in contact there are also synchronised patterns, individual weapon forms and demonstration categories to showcase technical skill and flare. 

A.I.M.A.A SCOTLAND NATIONAL SQUAD MEMBERSHIP

To gain entry into the National Squad is done by three key factors.

• Training a minimum 3 times a month at Squad training and classes with Master Kirkwood.

• Attend additional classes, when they are booked.

All National Squad members are offered financial help from the school funds for travelling expenses, if available. However the squad does undertake fund raising each year and to date we have helped those attending events overseas!

Call the A.I.M.A.A Scotland hotline on 01555 890871 right away, and we'll show you how we can make a difference in your life!

SQUAD TRAINING DATES FOR 2011

Cost per per person £6.00

Family concession (3 family members = £15.00)

Family concessions(4 family members = £20.00)