city centre beginer

bananamansgay

heya folks...

im just looking for info on martial arts classes in and around the city centre.
i was really interested in wing tsun but they only hold beginner classes out in blanchardstown which doesnt really suit me.

im quite fit, (doing a triathlon in a few weeks) but have always wanted to take up a martial art.... any info on beginner classes would be greatly appreciated... iv found boards.ie to be the a great place for advice on a whole range of topicsand hope you guys can point me in the right diection!

cheers

silat liam

Hi

We teach beginner classes in Silat / Kali in Fitness Dock Gym on Camden street. The next course will start in couple of weeks. Classes are held on Saturday mornings 10am. If you interested you can send me a PM and I give you more details. Good luck with your search

Liam

Roper

bananamansgay wrote: »

heya folks...

im just looking for info on martial arts classes in and around the city centre.
i was really interested in wing tsun but they only hold beginner classes out in blanchardstown which doesnt really suit me.

im quite fit, (doing a triathlon in a few weeks) but have always wanted to take up a martial art.... any info on beginner classes would be greatly appreciated... iv found boards.ie to be the a great place for advice on a whole range of topicsand hope you guys can point me in the right diection!

cheers

We're only a short bus/train ride from the CC and lots of people come to us from the city. We accept beginners all year round and you're welcome to pop down for a free class any time.

More info on the classes we have are in the link in my sig.

MaeveD

We have a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gracie Basics 8 week beginners course on Tuesdays in Fairview at 8pm. You can start any Tuesday night and do your 8 weeks, more info at www.defendu.ie

pearsquasher

The Bujinkan Jiyu Dojo - teaching Budo Taijutsu (used to be called "Ninjutsu" - same art though) - is open and geared for beginners/intermediate as its a new club.

Wednesdays 7-8.30pm
Fridays 6-8pm

The Liberties, 10 mins walk from Christchurch. Weapons, multiples, unarmed, self-defence and all ranges.

Khannie

Bridgestone Muay Thai is in the city centre. Fitness is a huge part of Muay Thai. "Martial arts classes" is very wide ranging though. What are your goals?

bananamansgay

im really looking for a sport with an enphises on punches and holds as opposed to kicks. iv had a few operation on my knees and wouldnt like to be using them as weapons too much lol

i really like the wing tsun style.

thanks to everyone for the advice and help by the way! unfortunatley i cant really venture out side the city but i appreciate the advice none the less.

TKD SC

bananamansgay wrote: »

im really looking for a sport with an enphises on punches and holds as opposed to kicks. iv had a few operation on my knees and wouldnt like to be using them as weapons too much lol

i really like the wing tsun style.

thanks to everyone for the advice and help by the way! unfortunatley i cant really venture out side the city but i appreciate the advice none the less.

http://www.iewto.org/timetable.htm
Classes off molesworth street and mentions beginners. They also have Blanch classes so maybe this is the same place you know about already? I thought they did take on beginners though...

you could always try www.whitecollarboxing.ie - punches and no kicks!
If you're new to MA though, I'd get as much info from here on clubs in the area and then go and try absolutely everything! From striking to grappling MA's. Even kicking might not be as bad as you think depending on your knees. I've bad knees and do tkd and for eg. running downhill on roads or sitting in a car for a few hrs would effect them far worse than tkd! Just an example anyway to keep an open mind and to try as many MAs as you can before deciding...

good luck

Simon