Thai Boxing/MMA clubs

Fafnyr

Hi,
I am interested in taking up Thai boxing or MMA and was wondering if there was any places to do it in the City Centre at the weekend?
I am 18 and a bit unfit and would like to get fitter and help defend myself as well.
I don't have a car so i'll be relying on the train/bus.
Any help would be appreciated:)
thanks
David

Roper

I don't know about the weekend but www.bridgestonemuaythai.com have classes all week.

I should probably also plug my training group in Glasnevin, Friday nights 8-9pm!!

kenpo_dave

Hey Dave.

Are weekends the only good time for you? I train in an MMA school down in East Wall on a Tuesday evening...6.30 - 8.30. Its 15 min walk from Connolly station.

www.mma-ireland.com for more information

Fafnyr

The weekend would be the best with school and study etc. but i could probably go during the week
I'll have to start going jogging or something first to bring my fitness level up to get the benefit of the classes though, before i start something new.
Thanks alot though, i'll think about it
David

Roper

David,
The fitness thing is a total myth. You don't need to be fit to start. That will come over time and very few people are as fit as they want to be when they start. http://www.ko-martialarts.com/faq.htm

Obviously the fitter you are the more you can do initially, but part of the buzz of starting something new is feeling that improvement. In any case you have an open invitation to ko martial arts, if you fancy popping down to us on Tuesday night if it's convenient for you you'll be more than welcome

Best of luck no matter where your search takes you,
Barry

Bridgestone Man

Hi,

We are located just north of Parnell square at 44 Blessington Lane (beside City Honda, corner of Blessington Street and Mountjoy Street) Dublin 1.

The website is not working at full speed at present but will be rejuvinated shortly. See below information. The Bridgestone Gym is a non-profit gym promoting Muay Thai and welcomes peaople at any fitness levells.

TRAINING TIMES
The Bridgestone Gym trains 5 times a week at the following times.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7.00 – 8.15pm Beginners
8.15 – 10.00pm Fighters
Saturday 3.00 – 5.00 Intermediate / Fighters

CLUB REGISTRATION

1 YEAR - 20 EURO
(includes full indemnity insurance up to €2.6m)
Insurance/Registration form to be returned by 2nd class attended.

CLASS FEES

1 CLASS - 6 euro
or
FULL MONTH - 60 euro (approx 23 classes in total depending on month)


TRAINING GEAR

Clothing: T-shirt and pair of shorts. Also recommended Anklets(Ankle supports) and Groin Guard. (can be purchased from gym) plus Gumshield.

For beginners the club has equipment (bagmitts / Shingurds) for beginners to use so there is no need to purchase these until they feel that Thaiboxing is for them.

Most of the above equipment can be purchased from the gym. See coaches for more information.(Thaismai Leather Shinguards, Leather Bagmitts,
Shorts, 16oz Gloves, Anklets, Groinguards, Hand Wraps, Thai Oil, etc)
Email: bridgestone@muaythai.com
Website: www.bridgestonemuaythai.com

If you need any more info just drop us an email.
PK.
THE BRIDGESTONE GYM.

Im2Lazy

Hi David,

Welcome to the boards.

Roper is right !

roper wrote:

The fitness thing is a total myth. You don't need to be fit to start. That will come over time and very few people are as fit as they want to be when they start.

Your fitness level with increase after a few classes.

Where on the Northside are you, SBG Northside is a really good MMA club, they're in Donaghmede, it's a really friendly group of guys & Andy is an excellent instructor.
They train Monday to Thursday 19.30-21.30 & Saturday 12.30 - 1400
Monday & Saturday is MMA / Tuesday & Thursday is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Wednesday is Judo.

Bridgestone is an excellent place to train too & apart from being an excellent fighting sytle Thai is also great for building up fitness.

Hope this helps.