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Universal Warrior Gym on Ballyboggan Road?

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  • 30-06-2012 12:22pm
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    Grasshopper89
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭


    Hi guys,

    My first post here, I moved from Galway to Dublin and I'm looking for a good gym. I know about the finglas leisure center but it's not really what I'm looking for and it's €8 a session with or without using the pool.

    I seen the Universal Warrior Gym and was wondering does anybody know anything about the place, It was so big from the outside I didn't bother going in haha I googled it and found the site http://universal-warrior.com

    Can anybody shed some light on this for me? there's no prices on the site and I was always wondering about the MMA in it too, but mainly weights.

    Thanks so much if anyone replies!!
    Rob
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    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Big gym. Lots of heavy stuff. Sound lads running it.

    Good place to get strong and in shape!!


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    COH
    Registered Users Posts: 7,063 ✭✭✭COH


    Great facility.. def worth checking out


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    Grasshopper89
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Grasshopper89


    Cool, I assume you lads train there yeah? Have they got good squatting facilities, Or is there anyone who could help me out down there and give some tips etc?

    I shot off an email to them asking the price might head down on Monday,

    Again thanks a lot lads this website is deadly, I'll deffo be checkin it out so

    Rob


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    RNC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 66 ✭✭RNC


    Grasshopper89 wrote: »
    Cool, I assume you lads train there yeah? Have they got good squatting facilities, Or is there anyone who could help me out down there and give some tips etc?

    I shot off an email to them asking the price might head down on Monday,

    Again thanks a lot lads this website is deadly, I'll deffo be checkin it out so

    Rob

    They have power cage and monolift so your sorted for squatting, fees are 40 per month and think an extra 30 for the mma


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    Kev M
    Registered Users Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Kev M


    I've trained there on and off for over a year. It's a pretty good gym.

    Good squat racks, good platform, monolift.

    The benches aren't great in my opinion - one is severely dented in the trap area which can throw you off balance, and the other feels low and narrow and the floor is slippy which can wreck your leg drive... Would be fine for casual training but I know some strength focused dudes who hated the benches..

    The dumbell area is okay - not the biggest, and the DB's aren't all in great nick. Lad I know actually cut his hand to bits because plates on a DB that were loose caught his skin while he was shoulder pressing. The 2 DB's were uneven in length causing the plates to shift back and forwards, and also the handles were different sizes, which is a pain... but overall the DB section is fine and has what most would need.

    Plenty of weight machines for full-on bodybuilding type training.

    For mma - good big matted area, good bjj classes, good quality bags, octagon!!

    Couple of kettlebells, bands, chains too.

    Dressing room wouldn't exactly be 5-star luxury, and I know of several people who've had money and gear stolen from their bags which can't be taken to the gym floor for the same problem, so leave your valuables in your car or at home.

    As said above 40e per month, and to do bjj classes is extra, can't remember how much but very reasonable.


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    Kev M
    Registered Users Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Kev M


    Grasshopper89 wrote: »
    is there anyone who could help me out down there and give some tips etc?

    Yeah from my experience you'll be well taken care of.


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    Grasshopper89
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Grasshopper89


    Cheers Kevin Lots of detail there! To be honest I went down (and forgot to post back - a bit selfish sorry!!).. and they let me train for free 1st session, and I really enjoyed it.

    I'm humble when I train so I don't care about heavy weights or being too proud to admit I'm doing something wrong like 70% of gym rats! haha

    But two lads actually helped me with shoulder exercises and Im chuffed got a really good work out so have no probs paying the €40 a month ill be down there a lot now.

    Saying that, after reading your first message it almost made me afraid to go to the place thank god I already did or it might have thrown me off, an im delighted it didnt but thanks for all that info pal


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    Grasshopper89
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Grasshopper89


    I forgot about the MMA, you said it was a big matted room, I didn't go in to have a look. What do you think of it, have you done the MMA?

    I'd be a very very beginner, I've never done any type of Martial Arts or boxing etc, I just heard there's a deal for €75 a month and that's gym and MMA, that sound decent, one of the lads on the floor said there's class most days, I'll be heading down later this evening I'll try ask a bit about it and re-post if it interests anyone??

    Again all inputs are appreciated, Cause I was intimidated a bit and because of this boards.ie It helped to go down with everyone posted so I owe yaz thanks lads..


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    Hanley
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    Grasshopper89 wrote: »
    I forgot about the MMA, you said it was a big matted room, I didn't go in to have a look. What do you think of it, have you done the MMA?

    I'd be a very very beginner, I've never done any type of Martial Arts or boxing etc, I just heard there's a deal for €75 a month and that's gym and MMA, that sound decent, one of the lads on the floor said there's class most days, I'll be heading down later this evening I'll try ask a bit about it and re-post if it interests anyone??

    Again all inputs are appreciated, Cause I was intimidated a bit and because of this boards.ie It helped to go down with everyone posted so I owe yaz thanks lads..

    Everyone starts somewhere. Give it a go, you won't regret it.


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    Grasshopper89
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Grasshopper89


    have you done it yourself?


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    Kev M
    Registered Users Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Kev M


    Grasshopper89 wrote: »
    I forgot about the MMA, you said it was a big matted room, I didn't go in to have a look. What do you think of it, have you done the MMA?

    Yeah I think it's very good. Just do it and see, as hanley said you won't regret it.


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    Hanley
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    Grasshopper89 wrote: »
    have you done it yourself?

    Not in universal warrior, but elsewhere, yes!!

    I know the lads that run UW tho and they'll look after you well.


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    Grasshopper89
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Grasshopper89


    Yeah I'm lovin' it at the moment - Still haven't started the MMA though, it's a bit more of a "Man's" gym isn't it haha bit old school I like that.

    Anyways I'm just back off Holidays, so time to lose the belly and start the MMA soon... I hope haha


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    eoindeeng
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    Does anyone know where the new gym is located ? An address or phone number would be great. Thanks


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    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    eoindeeng wrote: »
    Does anyone know where the new gym is located ? An address or phone number would be great. Thanks

    There's one just around in Dublin Industrial Estate called Asylum. Think that may be the one you're looking for.


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