Wish to start some form of martial art

Hey all,

Sorry if this comes across a very general question but I really haven't a clue with regard to all this.

I would like to start training in some form of martial art, as I need some form of constant exercise and distraction. However, I don't know which form would be the best to start with. I did a bit of Karate years ago (not much, very basic) and never really explored any others.

Are there any forms which are best for starting off or are they all the same at the beginning, just learn properly and keep practicing?

Also, any pointers to where classes might be located would be great.
Thanks, in advance, for any help regarding this.

kenpo_dave

Hey MoonHawk. I train in an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) club down in East Wall. The style is based on Kyokushin Karate (Full Contact) and Judo. Training is on Tuesdays and Thursday at 7pm - meet at Connolly Station at 6.30. If you think you might be interested have a look at our websites www.mmaireland.com and www.kyokushinbudokai.org.

Good Luck,

Dave.

Roper

Hey fella, try em all is what I say! What area are you living in, someone might know some local clubs.

Thanks for both of your replies, I'll check out those links.

I'm out in Dundrum at the moment, not sure if there are any clubs nearby.
With regard to beginners, are these clubs fairly welcoming?

Cheers

Colm_OReilly

Hey Moonhawk,

Spartan MMA is in Firhouse, which isn't far from Dundrum. We train mainly grappling, but add in strikes.

Our club has no separate beginners classes but we pair beginners with a more experienced training partner so they can learn the ropes. You can visit us online at www.spartanmma.com

If you've any questions just give me a shout.

Colm

kenpo_dave

MoonHawk wrote:

Thanks for both of your replies, I'll check out those links.

I'm out in Dundrum at the moment, not sure if there are any clubs nearby.
With regard to beginners, are these clubs fairly welcoming?

Cheers

I also train in Kenpo up in Taney Parish. If youre available on Friday you could come down to check it out and I could also tell you more about what we do in the club in East Wall. Training starts at 8pm

Hope to see you there.

Dave.

Thanks for the info lads, I've taken down those links for future reference, I'm moving house in the next few weeks (looking at the moment is taking up my spare time) but it's encouraging to know what's out there, as it's something I intend to take up by the end of next month.

Thanks for your help

FiannaGym.com

Hey man,

FiannaGym.com is located about 7 minutes walk from the new town centre; check our map page for exact details. We offer beginners Mixed Martial Arts training. All the details about how and where we train. There are also videos to give you a better idea. http://www.fiannagym.com/videos.htm



A good idea is to go to youtube.com or video.google.com and search for videos on various martial arts videos. My favourite (I know its posted a lot) is http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5804275960634938624&q=furious+angels but if you search for Kung Fu, Karate, Silat, Judo, etc you might find something you really like.

Colm O'Reilly's gym "SpartanMMA" is great, so if you choose MMA you should go to as many places to find the training style you like!

Peace, and good luck with your search

edges

The Martial Arts Academy is just next to Pearse St Dart Station, dunno if thats any use to you.

Styles available: Parker's Kenpo, Full Contact Kickboxing, Iaido, Doce Pares Eskrima and hopefully starting soon a former chinese Wu Shu Champ will be running classes, or at least workshops.

Best of luck

Dave
www.wildgeesema.com

Budo.Judo.Kev

hi edges, can you tell me about the full contact kickboxing you do in pearse street?

silat liam

Hi Moonwalk

There in Indonesian Silat Classes in Firhouse Sports Center Mondays and Wednesdays, its a blend of empty hands and weapons training. Our website is www.silateurope.com if you're interested in what you see feel free to email.

Liam

CerebralCortex

Also keep an open mind to Aikido.

paul moran

Hey Moonwalk,

Obviously you have a huge choice of schools and disciplines to tryout in your area so I'll add my invite to the bunch you already have. You are welcome anytime:)

Newpark Sport Centre,
Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock

Shaolin Kung Fu from Yang's Martial Arts Association.

See http://www.ymaaschool.com for info about YMAA and http://www.ymaa.ie/FreeTrailWeek.htm for info about the classes.

Good luck with the hunt,
Paul Moran

edges

Budo.Judo.Kev wrote:

hi edges, can you tell me about the full contact kickboxing you do in pearse street?

Classes every tues and thurs, 815 to 10pm, the instructor is Richie Carton, he is closely associated with Fusco.

Richie is a former Irish Champ and has produced several champs himself, most recently Ronan MacSweeney, who will soon be fighting to regain the Irish Welterweight Title.

If you need to know more, it's best you drop down and speak to the instructors themselves. I train with them the odd time when I'm building for an event and want to boost my stamina. I personnally think Richie is an excellent coach and well worth a look.

Dave
www.wildgeesema.com

columok

FiannaGym.com wrote:

My favourite (I know its posted a lot) is http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5804275960634938624&q=furious+angels

It's currently my favourite MMA HL. 1:34 is sublime. Henderson rocks!

Odaise Gaelach

CerebralCortex wrote:

Also keep an open mind to Aikido.

There's an Aikido dojo in Pearse Street, just opposite "Fireworks". They run beginners classes on Monday and Wednesday at 19.45 and on Saturday at 13:00.

Give it a try, and see whether you like it or not.

http://www.aikido.ie/

frankdrebin

kenpo_dave wrote:

Hey MoonHawk. I train in an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) club down in East Wall. The style is based on Kyokushin Karate (Full Contact) and Judo. Training is on Tuesdays and Thursday at 7pm - meet at Connolly Station at 6.30. If you think you might be interested have a look at our websites www.mmaireland.com and www.kyokushinbudokai.org.

Good Luck,

Dave.

Dave

I am moving to East Wall soon. I woudl be interested in taking up a martial art. However, I am 25 - is that too old?

Also, my girlfriend may be interested. Can girls come too?

Thanks

kenpo_dave

frankdrebin wrote:

Dave

I am moving to East Wall soon. I woudl be interested in taking up a martial art. However, I am 25 - is that too old?

Also, my girlfriend may be interested. Can girls come too?

Thanks

Hey Frank. 25 is fine. Most of the people in the class are in their 20s, some of us are 26 - 27, so you should be fine. Your girlfriend is more than welsome to come along too. Why dont you give Shane (the instructor) a call and have a chat. His number is on the bottom of our website www.mmaireland.com
Just for my own interest, do either you or your girlfriend have any experience?

Good Luck,

Dave.

hooplah

Anyone know if Richie's got a new venue yet?

bingo101

watch that and ell me if you dont wanna do jui jitsu haha its unreal......!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h__CdPeJoXo