No exp beginner, Drimnagh area, place + type request

theTinker

Hey, Since the sticky said ask for locations. I will.

I have a small ..fear of confrontation so i tend to go out of my way to avoid it and it causes problem. So i have decided to try a very confrontational sport/art/hobby like Kick-boxing.

I am a small build, thin, but I'm not adversed to getting my ask kicked about for a good reason. I've no experience with any of this so I'm hoping for a finger in the right direction. I'm looking for a fighting type/style? that will let me fight people after a bit of training. I don't want to just train and never practice on another person as I'm trying to overcome direct confrontation issues.

Would kick-boxing be suitable for this? I'm not lazy but I'm probably not very fit at all. I'm not sure how my thinness would hinder me. I'm 5'10" but only weigh 8.5stones. I'm quick at running if that helps.

I live in the drimnagh Dublin 12 area. I can get the Red line Luas to a few places. Its for after work or Saturdays I'm looking for. Can anyone recommend a place?

Thanks for any help in advance. All opinions very much welcomed.

ch252

Kickboxing or mixed martial arts are good for self-defence, look at the pro's and cons of each on these links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_martial_arts
and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kickboxing

dlofnep

I'm sure you don't want to go out and fight, but would like the confidence to be able to defend yourself.

Boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, mma or judo would all be functional for self defense. Have a go at all, see what works for you

theTinker

dlofnep wrote:

I'm sure you don't want to go out and fight, but would like the confidence to be able to defend yourself.

Boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, mma or judo would all be functional for self defense. Have a go at all, see what works for you

Ah I hope it didn't sound like that. No i'm not looking to fight in the street or similar. I mean't fighting like after some training in what ever place I train at. To put what I learn into practice. I don't want to just punch thin air for a few years and sh*t myself if its a real person, being able to defend myself in a fight on a street would be very welcomed too

Can you recommend an evening class(not mondays please!) or a weekend class that would be along the red luas line? or 123/122 bus routes?
thanks

Hank_Scorpio

Hi how are you. If you want I have 2 schools in D.12. One is in Drimnagh and trains for juniors on Tuesday and Thursday from 7 - 8 and Seniors for Thursday at 8.00 it's in the school there. There is no training this Thursday.

We also operate out of the Walkinstown Community Center on Monday and Wednesday at 7 - 8 for juniors and 8 - 9.30 for seniors.

Give me a pm if you're interested.

The style that we do is mainly Kenpo, we have incorporated kyusho into our system. We have several people come from different styles to teach, including ju-jitsu, kickboxing, zen kenpo, boxing etc.

You or anyone else are welcome anytime.

Marathon Man

hi tinker,
there is a very good kenpo club in st. marys parish hall in crumlin village only a short walk from drimnagh. its beside the old church and training takes place on tuesday: 7:30-9:30 pm
thursday: 7-8 pm
in order to gain access you have to ring a bell.
i have been training in kenpo for a good few years and its major emphasis is on self defence and i would highly recommend it. the instructor is one of the highest ranked black belts in the country and classes cost 5 euro with the first one being free.
see you soon

Pride Fighter

What marathon man is saying is true. Apparently that is an awesome kenpo club. Kickboxing can suck. Especially the styles where you can buy your black belt with no training (These do exist). Martial arts training should be hard. If you are going to join kickboxing make sure you join a good one. The kenpo club in Crumlin is one of the best. The training is difficult, which is what you want out of a martial art. The instructor is an 8th degree black belt training over 35 years. Its your best bet. Kenpo is great for self-defence.

SorGan

Pride Fighter wrote:

What marathon man is saying is true. Apparently that is an awesome kenpo club. Kickboxing can suck. Especially the styles where you can buy your black belt with no training (These do exist). Martial arts training should be hard. If you are going to join kickboxing make sure you join a good one. The kenpo club in Crumlin is one of the best. The training is difficult, which is what you want out of a martial art. The instructor is an 8th degree black belt training over 35 years. Its your best bet. Kenpo is great for self-defence.

lol!
i didnt know there were any belts in kickboxing!
i mean, its just kicking and punching right?

Marathon Man

There are belts in kickboxing. This was done in order to give it some legitimation as a 'proper' martial art.

SorGan

Marathon Man wrote:

There are belts in kickboxing. This was done in order to give it some legitimation as a 'proper' martial art.

well perhaps they could stick in some dodgey kata, you know the ones with the meaning lost or hidden(under a mysterious bush somewhere).
belt + tracksuit bottoms, just not a good look.:D

cowzerp

Drimnagh boxing club is a good club and is run by the carruth's-thats also an option..

p to the e

unless you're couch wasn't loved as a child you should be okay as they don't throw beginners right in the deep end. you'll be practising at your level and gradually over time (don't give up and stop going if you get a scrape) you'll build up confidence.
maybe try and take up weights (you don't have to go mad with them) or even doing some situps and pressups to better your game. like most of above i'd recommend something like kickboxing or tae kwon do to get you going in fitness and flexibility but don't be led by belts.
if you feel like spreading your experience and trying something different after a while take up something along the lines of judo but more strength may be a requirement for this.

Pride Fighter

SorGan wrote:

lol!
i didnt know there were any belts in kickboxing!
i mean, its just kicking and punching right?

Wrong. There are belts in kickboxing. Some have no belts but these are a minority. http://www.wakoweb.com/downloads/rules/grading.pdf

This shows the different rules for different belt colours.

SorGan

cowzerp wrote:

Drimnagh boxing club is a good club and is run by the carruth's-thats also an option..

yea if you like standing in the back like a goon.
little or no instruction for non fighters

SorGan

Pride Fighter wrote:

Wrong. There are belts in kickboxing. Some have no belts but these are a minority. http://www.wakoweb.com/downloads/rules/grading.pdf

This shows the different rules for different belt colours.

yea we know that now, and i said "i didnt know..." not that there was not..:)

can you explain why there are belts?
any belts in boxing i dont know about?

Pride Fighter

There are belts in kickboxing as it is a derivitave of karate. It was pioneered in the 70's by former karateka and they brought with them a belt system. Some added a belt system later.

Boxing has no belt system except when you win a world professional title (I joke).

SorGan

Pride Fighter wrote:

There are belts in kickboxing as it is a derivitave of karate. It was pioneered in the 70's by former karateka and they brought with them a belt system. Some added a belt system later.

Boxing has no belt system except when you win a world professional title (I joke).

hmmm still seems pointless, why not just train fighters? rhetorical:)
joking bout the boxing btw:)

Pride Fighter

You have a point. A lot of Kickboxing has belts so the instructor can make money. 7 belts to black belt times 50 euro and a lot of students is equals to a rich instructor. Sad but true.