John Kavanagh Workshop- BJJ/MMA, Saturday October 28th

Roper

Saturday, 28th October @ K.O. Martial Arts, Glasnevin D.11

Time 12pm-3pm (TBC)

Ireland’s highest ranking BJJ practitioner John Kavanagh will be giving a three hour workshop at K.O. Martial Arts. This workshop will focus on the fundamentals, and so would be suitable for total beginners to BJJ as well as those wishing to improve their game.

About John:

• BJJ Brown Belt (highest ranked in Ireland)
• European BJJ Open Gold Medalist
• Winner of national and international no-gi tournaments
• Head coach of SBG Rathcoole and regional director of SBG Ireland

Price: €25

Anyone who has trained with John or who witnessed his recent performance at the DOST will tell you that this is an opportunity not to be missed. There are a VERY limited number of places left for this workshop, so if you wish to book a place, contact me on 085-8320174, or e-mail info@ko-martialarts.com

Cheers,
Barry

JohnMc1

ttt

Miles Long

Mailed you concerning a place. Kudos!

dlofnep

Bargain @ €25. Anyone who has the ability to go shouldn't miss this.

arybvtcw0eolkf

John who?....

never heard of 'em, sorry.



































j/k

vasch_ro

cheers roper, would love to go, being a southsider will I require my passport ?:)

Clank

Would like to go to this too, any places left??

Roper

Some places left, mail me info@ko-martialarts.com to book in.

If you're on the fence about going:
John doesn't just teach techniques in his workshops, he gives you more of a roadmap for progression to fit into your current training. That's what makes these workshops so good, and so excellent for beginners too. Also, as far as I know he doesn't give too many in Dublin, so this is a rare opportunity.

Nothingcompares

Roper wrote:

Some places left, mail me info@ko-martialarts.com to book in.

If you're on the fence about going:
John doesn't just teach techniques in his workshops, he gives you more of a roadmap for progression to fit into your current training. That's what makes these workshops so good, and so excellent for beginners too. Also, as far as I know he doesn't give too many in Dublin, so this is a rare opportunity.

very tempting!

Roper

Nothingcompares wrote:

very tempting!

Indeed... I may even have after-session muffins...

john kavanagh

and of course i'll roll with anyone who wants to roll

BJJ - does exactly what it says on the tin

hmmm those muffins sound good

kerinsp

still at 12?

Roper

Yup

Nothingcompares

Ok barry, this is on the day before the brawl yeah? if so please put me down and I'll sort out the money with you asap.

Roper

Hey if you mailed me about this workshop and your name is Gerry or Gerard or even something similar to that (I know I know!) can you mail me again please I accidentally deleted your mail!:)

Thanks and sorry!

Still some places left for this BTW.

LukeyJudo22

Is this a gi or a no gi workshop?

Tbh... i just prefer gi...

Roper

Hey Luke,
I don't know what John has planned, I'll be talking to him over the weekend and I'll let you know.

dlofnep

Probably no-gi.. Alot of people generally don't have a gi, and besides, the no-gi stuff works just fine with the gi anyways

Could be WRONG though

Roper

dlofnep wrote:

Probably no-gi.. Alot of people generally don't have a gi, and besides, the no-gi stuff works just fine with the gi anyways

Could be WRONG though

That's right, you could be wrong:D.

King of Fools

I was thinking about doing this but i don't have any BJJ behind me.. i've done nothing before.. would i be in over my head doing this workshop?

Roper

King of Fools wrote:

I was thinking about doing this but i don't have any BJJ behind me.. i've done nothing before.. would i be in over my head doing this workshop?

There'll be a couple of total beginners there, and it will focus on the fundamentals, so you'd be fine I'd say.

Last couple of places left, info@ko-martialarts.com or 085-8320174 to book.

Exodus

King of Fools wrote:

I was thinking about doing this but i don't have any BJJ behind me.. i've done nothing before.. would i be in over my head doing this workshop?

Don't worry King, I've signed up, and I've done nothing as well. From what I've heard there's a few beginners going, and the trainers are all top class folks.

Roper

Hey folks,

One place left on this workshop. Don't be the guy who sees my review and all the positive comments about it next week and says "oh golly I wish I'd gone to that".:D

Seriously, one place left, get in now if you want it.

ninjawitatitude

Hey roper,
I'll take it if only you'd pick up your bloody phone

Roper

Dave, I just got your message! I got your call on Friday night too so you were in anyway!

ninjawitatitude

Yay!

I'll be up tonight with a mate.

Colm_OReilly

Hey all,

While you may be thinking "JK, Ireland's best BJJ practitioner by far, sweet!" some of you might be looking for something more.

Maybe it's unwarranted ego...
Maybe it's extra cool flowery shorts...
Maybe it's the whats, hows and when of smacktalk...
Maybe it's just fantastic hair...

Well I'll be out there too, so now you've got the complete package!

Roper

Oh, Colm will be there.... thats great... I am beside myself with excitement... I suppose you can't have a K.O. Martial Arts workshop without K.O.M.A. Southside being represented in some way.:)

Roper

Hey folks,

A place on this has just opened up due to a cancellation, so if you're interested in going or have a mate who wants to give it a try, get on to me at the details above.

Cheers,
Barry

john kavanagh

colm will be teaching a small part at this workshop

sneak preview

kerinsp

Old Skool to the Max! LOL!

Roper are you going to teach some too?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nfr4-J3fio

Roper

I may just rock the house in the shorts department, but I can't top that guys pants. Why even try?

Kev

I'll take the place if its still available.

Roper

Kev wrote:

I'll take the place if its still available.

Its still available, mail me with an actual name and its yours

Colm_OReilly

lol! That's brilliant!

His actual name is Kev, what more do you want?

Kev

Mail sent, I think

Nothingcompares

Oh no! not Kev and Reilly! Kev can you bring that dvd/cd please?

Kev

I'll try

Clank

Roper im gonna have to cancel, sorry, sprained ankle!

Leo?

If that means there's a free spot, I'd like to take it!

Giant_Killer

I'm signed up to do this, can't wait. Never done any BJJ or ground fighting before, all my exp is in stand up striking (boxing, kick-boxing)
I'll prob start doing the weekly class if im any use at it.

Roper

Colm_OReilly wrote:

lol! That's brilliant!

His actual name is Kev, what more do you want?

His FULL name. There will be any amount of Kevs there on Saturday, and if your names not on the list, you're not getting in.

Leo, mail or pm me with your FULL name (happy now Colm?:D ) and the spot is yours.

For anyone coming down on Saturday, heres how to get to us map

Exodus

I'm signed up too. Looking forward to it now, even though I'm a complete noob.

Kev

Did you get my email Roper, I sent it using Opera and I wasn't sure if sent properly ?

Roper

Got it Kev. When I did i said "Oh, THAT Kev":)

Nothingcompares

Saturday 12pm - 3pm in your place barry?

I'll be getting the 19/83 from westmoreland street around 11.15 on saturday morning for people's information.

ninjawitatitude

I'll be sure to have my sniper team in place by eleven hundred hours.

Note to self: 24 is just a show, and Jack Bauer is not real)

Roper

See y'all tomorrow!!!!:D

Roper

Hey folks,

Just banging out a quick thankyou to John for coming over, rolling with anyone who wanted and for answering any and all questions! We had a good session, some rolling at the start that had the hall looking literally like a sauna , then some open guard passing principles, particularly a step-in entry that I just know I'll be using on Tuesday evening. We then did some variations on attacking the back, including a neat little ankle pick, and some techniques, tips, and drills for finishing from the back. We finished up with some work on the triangle that was informative even if you thought you knew it!

My thanks go to the lads from 3 Castles MMA and all the raw beginners who turned up on the day. Hope you enjoyed it and it hopefully lit an interest in BJJ in you!

Colm_OReilly

Hey Roper,

I know you'll take this in the spirit of growth that it's intended.

1. It looked like a steam room. Sauna's use "Dry heat" and don't have condensation/steam!
2. You didn't mention the private on smack talk I gave you
3. You also failed to mention the bet I won. i bought a very tasty lucosade with it!

Colm_OReilly

Hey Roper,

I know you'll take this in the spirit of growth that it's intended.

1. It looked like a steam room. Sauna's use "Dry heat" and don't have condensation/steam!
2. You didn't mention the private on smack talk I gave you
3. You also failed to mention the bet I won. i bought a very tasty lucosade with it!

All joking aside it was a great seminar. What I like best about JK's teaching method is the fact that he can teach both the overiding principles of something (e.g. fundamental five of guard passing) as well as the minute details of techniques. This is something I've seen very few, if any, other coaches able to do consistently (and I include myself in that)

Colm