MA in Malahide, Portmarnock, Sutton

martin1016

Hey all, need some pointers -

I am looking at getting in shape, toning up and managing stress (lots of that at the moment), this would be a big factor as I work to much and need to get involved in someting in the evening for an hour or two 2/3 times a week.

I'm 6-4 or so and dropped about a stone already to about 17.5, don't look that weight, but want to get down to about 15 or so - beyond that and I'll look like a pull through for a rifle.

Any pointers for the most approriate type I should look at and also any clubs in the areas above.

Thanks in advance

Roper

There's a good Judo club in Portmarnock.

We're in Glasnevin if you fancy a 20 minute drive?;) www.ko-martialarts.com

Baggio...

Hey Mate,

I had a couple of mates that trained over in Baldoyle. It was in American Kenpo, suposed to be a very good club - def. get you fit:) .

Cheers,

Baggio.

P.S. - I'll try to find out a phone number for you if you are interested.

Andy Ryan has a bjj/judo/mma place in donaghmeade now if i remember right.

As mentioned there is one of the better judo clubs in the country in portmarnock.

MaeveD

Aikido 7.30-9.30pm Mondays and Wednesdays and BJJ Thursdays 6.30-8.00pm in Colaiste Choilm in Swords if you're interested

martin1016

Thanks for the feeback - travelling for teh paste few days.

The Portmarnock option sounds interesting - is this the contact details????
Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club, Blackwood Lane, Carrickhill, Co. Dublin also runs judo classes and can be contacted on (01) 846 2122.

Another real stupid question - can someone clarify all the acronyms for me - I think I have some guess but they could be wrong
MA - Martial Arts
MMa - Mixed martial arts????
TKD - Tae Kwon Do???? Spelling????
BJJ - ???

And any others - be a big help for stupid / newbie individuals such as myself.

MaeveD

BJJ = Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

martin1016

Thanks Maeve - Just after finding that on another site.

Found this one also www.judo.ie

Looks like it has the contact details for Portmarnock. I live in Portmarnock so that would make it very handy

topdog8

hey if ur looking to get in shape there is alot to it, ma is great for a cardio workout that is enjoyable but u need to get ur diet right to get down that weight which can be done easily enough. Im 6"1 and i weighed in at 17 stone befor xmass i now weigh exactly 15. but by eating right i can alter my weight at any stage

TapouT

Martin if your interested here's the details.

We train Monday and Thursday from 19:00 to 20:30 (7pm-8:30pm).

You might also be interested in Andy Ryans club (SBG Northside) in Donaghmede. He's training every night from 7 onwards and I can tell you on the northside you won't get better than those two clubs. Andy teaches BJJ, Judo, Vale tudo etc, its hardcore stuff and not for the faint hearted, lol.

Andy's a purple belt BJJ and ten times Irish judo champion.

TapouT

EmuLemu wrote:

I love absolute statements on this board. Coolmine Judo CLub and Lusk Judo club are also quite good and could be argued, better for someone that want's to learn technique and skill not just randori.

Oh abosulutely, their also fantastic clubs. And I absolutely wasn't trying to take anything away from another Judo club. But I got the impression Portmarnock/Donaghmede was convenient for Martin, thats all. After all the thread title is "MA in Malahide, Portmarnock, Sutton"

And for your information, I wasn't attempting to make any sort of "absolute" statement.

Now I'm sorry Mr.Internet Policeman please forgive me :rolleyes:

TapouT

EmuLemu wrote:

Sorry tapout, i didnt mean to come across that way. Sure someone in malahide may find lusk as convient as donaghmede becuase there would be no traffic in the lusk direction. m50 buzz etc.

My sincerest apologies.

No sweat, and no apologies needed. Its easy to get it wrong online, I'll do it myself here in time I'm sure.

I really never intended to take away from any other Judo club, I've trained in a few and have taken something new from every one of them.

Btw, its the M1 which takes ya to Lusk, lol...

Martin1016, one thing you'll find about the Judo lads is your welcome to train in any Judo club and they'll be delighted to have you for a night or for good. I'm sure you'll enjoy Judo whichever club you visit.

EmuLemu, talking about Randori in Portmarnock, lol. I remember when I started Judo first when done the rounds of clubs and being told "Jeeze a beginner shouldn't be training up there, its murder, all you'll learn is how to bless yourself". I thought that was hilarious!.

Another suggestion Martin. If your looking for a good cardio workout, excellent instruction and your interested in kickboxing you'd do well looking at Mugendo kickboxing in Channel College, or checkout Liam at www.safe.ie kickboxing is very cardio intense.