self defence classes in Limerick?

Hi,

I'm really interested in taking up some martial art that would give me greater confidence in being able to defend myself.....could anyone suggest one that is best for self defence?

It would be great if anyone had any info on classes available in Limerick....
I have seen one place doing something I think is called waza kai....is this any good?

Thanks....oh yes I'm dependant on glasses would this stop me?

Tim_Murphy

Hi,

Even though we don't focus particularly on SD you would be welcome to come train with us in UL. As it's summer time, there is only training in the college one night a week on Wednesdays, this focuses mainly on standup striking, Kickboxing, boxing, and crazy monkey defence. Training is a lot of fun and has the bonus of giving a person some skills that may be useful in self defence.

I've trained with some of the waza kai guys a few times but I've never train in their regular classes so I can't give an opinion. The website is http://www.wazakaicombatclub.com

MarkBrophy

yes Waza Kai is a good club you wont go too far wrong training up there.

Drop out to the old sports building in ul on wednesday at 7 o'clock if you wanna try some MMA.

As for your glasses; cant you wear contacts? If not maybe you should focus your efforts on grappling.

debra.donovan

Hey,
UL Kickboxing& MMA club is open to everybody who wishes to train. Stand up, clinch, and groundwork are covered. Unfortunatly as this is summer it means that we are only able to train one night a week butyou would be welcome to train.

There are a few of us here who have the same issues so it can be worked out.

debra.donovan

ok do I really type that slow?!!

Alice Attractive Senselessness hope all this helps

Ger Healy

As the guy have said the waza kai are good guys.
Ifyou don't mind a little driving then I train out in Caherline near Caherconlish click here for direction and info
The Combat Sports Centre

think i'll try the waza kai as its literally 5mins walk from my home....thanks for all the replies and help therein!

Baldie

Ger Healy wrote:

As the guy have said the waza kai are good guys.
Ifyou don't mind a little driving then I train out in Caherline near Caherconlish click here for direction and info
The Combat Sports Centre

Hi Ger,
I am living out near Caherline. Where about's is your place? Wouldn't mind taking a look. I'm currently on Mike's Waza Kai club.

Tim_Murphy

Across the road from Caherline Church, in the old school building.

Ger Healy

Baldie wrote:

Hi Ger,
I am living out near Caherline. Where about's is your place? Wouldn't mind taking a look. I'm currently on Mike's Waza Kai club.

No prob just call in

kasia1

Hi,
I'm looking for a MA place in Limerick for absolute newbies...
I'm sure there are places out there, but the thing is i'm 29 years old woman...
Is there any place/classes I can join without feeling odd?
thanks,
Kasia

MartyMcFly84

Hi Kasia1, the UL kickboxing and mma is open to everyone. We train Tues and thurs at 7pm in the old sports building on the ul campus starting back up on the 27th of Jan. Your more than welcome to call down and give it a go.

Ger Healy

Hi Kasia1, We train mon and wed at 7pm in Cahreline, Co Limerick Your more than welcome to call in. Click the link in the signature for more info

kasia1

Hi Ger, I was on your website and liked very much the idea of fitboxing. Will you be there tomorrow or you're prolonging Christmas break like lads from UL ?

MartyMcFly84

Yeah we're a bit slow to get going after all the christmas goodness . . I would recomend that you try Ger's place also. He's a great trainer who I cant speak highly enough of, many of the UL guys (including me) also train out in his place. Good luck with it anyway, im sure you'll love it. Its way more fun than being stuck on a treadmill or stationary bike

MartyMcFly84

Yeah we're a bit slow to get going after all the christmas goodness . . I would recommend that you try Ger's place also. He's a great trainer who I cant speak highly enough of, many of the UL guys (including me) also train out in his place. Good luck with it anyway, im sure you'll love it. Its way more fun than being stuck on a treadmill or stationary bike

Ger Healy

kasia1 wrote: »

Hi Ger, I was on your website and liked very much the idea of fitboxing. Will you be there tomorrow or you're prolonging Christmas break like lads from UL ?

Not much of a break for us im afraid.

we will be training mondays and wednesdays at 7pm just call out, your first session is free

Ger Healy

MartyMcFly84 wrote: »

Yeah we're a bit slow to get going after all the christmas goodness . . I would recommend that you try Ger's place also. He's a great trainer who I cant speak highly enough of, many of the UL guys (including me) also train out in his place. Good luck with it anyway, im sure you'll love it. Its way more fun than being stuck on a treadmill or stationary bike

Cheers Mark,

How much do i owe you

MartyMcFly84

Let me sit out the alligator walks and we'll call it quits

Zanshin

Hi,

There's a company called Rapid Self Defence. They're holding a course in the South Court Hotel in Limerick on December 12th. It's just 3 hours and afterwards you'll feel much more confident and have learned enough to defend yourself.

The reason they can teach it in such a short time frame is that they only teach a few easy to learn techniques that work and that can be applied universally, i.e. to all situations.

The course starts at 2pm. It's well worth it and if you feel you didn't benefit, just say the word and they'll refund you.

You can check it out at www.rapidselfdefence.com

KC JONES

quote from rapid self defence-Learn self defence in 3 hours

Is this one of those if he does this you do this courses?

MarkBrophy

Wow!!!
Ive been doing martial arts for twenty years!!
How no one ever told me I only needed a three hour course:mad:

Ger Healy

The reason they can teach it in such a short time frame is that they only teach a few easy to learn techniques that work and that can be applied universally, i.e. to all situations

Can you please explain one of these "easy to learn techniques that can be applied universally, i.e. to all situations "?

I am very sceptically of these types of event, but hopefully you can reassure me .