Martial Arts Clubs
in Lesmahagow

Wishaw Aikikai is a member of the Scottish and Borders Birankai under the technical direction of T.K Chiba Shihan. The Chief Instructor, Stephen Boyle, studied directly under George Girvan Sensei ( starting in 1989) as well as T.K Chiba, and has achieved a rank of 6th Dan, Shidoin (literally meaning, senior teacher).

Chief Instructor Jim Ross 6th Dan started Karate in May 1975 at the John Wrights Sport Centre in East Kilbride, with the Scottish Budokan which was run by former Scottish Karate Coach Alex McGregor. During this period Jim attained the grade of 1st Kyu but had to take some time out from his training due to ill health.