What to do in Cork?

L.R. Weizel

I'm in Cork and looking to do some Martial Arts, unsure what's for me. I live with a Martial Artist, he's moving out soon though, he's primarily into Tae Kwon Do, so I've picked up the basic kicks. I was going to do Aikido for a while, but I went off that idea a little.

I did Karate as a kid for a while, that's about it. How would I find out what martial art is for me? Would anyone here be able to help me choose, and what kind of information should I give?

Red Hand

I'm not an MA person, but I do know that there is a Muay Thai gym out towards Blackpool. There are also a few karate clubs in the city, one being in the Silver Springs hotel out the Glanmire Road.

A borderline MA that I recently took up is fencing, and if you are interested, there is a recently established salle in Cork-Cyrano Fencing Salle. Check out cyranofencing.blogspot.com for more details-there is an email address at that blogspot. It's very good.

Charlie3dan

There's loads to choose from. Are you only looking for clubs in the city? Would you be interested in getting back into Karate or TKD or are you looking for something different?

Arts in Cork off the top of my head:
Aikido
Karate
Capoeira
Judo
Muay Thai
BJJ

I'm sure I'm forgetting loads but if any of those take your fancy I/we can suggest a club.

L.R. Weizel

I definitely want to go along and take a look at Capoeira, but it sounds too hard for me.

I'm unsure about Judo, but it might be pretty good. Muay Thai is a little vicious... I'm not sure how good I'd be with my knees/elbows.

Charlie3dan

L.R. Weizel wrote: »

I definitely want to go along and take a look at Capoeira, but it sounds too hard for me.
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It's a difficult art to master in general but like anything else it's time and practise. The instructors are very patient and most guys in the beginners classes will always help you out if you struggle with anything. It's definately worth a try if you have an interest: http://www.candeiasireland.com/classes.php#cork

L.R. Weizel wrote: »

I'm unsure about Judo, but it might be pretty good. Muay Thai is a little vicious... I'm not sure how good I'd be with my knees/elbows.

This is kinda down to personal preference but if you have an interest i'd say go along and try em out, see which you prefer. Again, instructors are normally welcoming and accomodating to beginners.

If you want any club information let us know.

r_obric

have a look at this thread



http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055458551

deegs

Try kendo?
www.corkbudokai.org

Liam_B

As far as I'm aware there is a guy on Douglas street , who does Capoirea.

norrie rugger

Kung Fu in Blarney Street Tuesday and Thursday evenings and in UCC as far as I know

Few of the guys post here.

Mick O' Meara instructs

dathaiom

I'd suggest having a look at many different styles before you settle on the one you like. Often it will come down to the people you train with as much as the type of training. If you were interested in Aikido before you should perhaps try a class or two before dismissing it.

I teach in the Capoiera Academy on Douglas St. You can find us here....

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=aikido+cork&sll=51.813189,-8.393963&sspn=0.073227,0.154495&ie=UTF8&ll=51.893629,-8.47048&spn=0.009137,0.019312&z=16&iwloc=A

fedor29

bjj in cork aint great from wot i hear,stick with any of the others

r_obric

fedor29 wrote: »

bjj in cork aint great from wot i hear,stick with any of the others

nice one,

so a club run by a brown belt, with regular visits from brazilian blackbelts where up to 4 purple belts and 6 blue belts train in GI and NOGI "isnt great". Classes that regularly have 20 people training in a fun, friendly and safe enviroment are not up to your level, sorry about that


thanks for the insult, why dont you stick with what you know to be true and keep your speculation for elswhere, its a damm fine club, and well worth anyone checking out the beginners classes monday evening and saturday morning.

www.bjjcork.com

Hephaestus

fedor29 wrote: »

bjj in cork aint great from wot i hear,stick with any of the others

That's such a moronic comment!

Troll's like you should be banned unless you can legitametely back up such a comment!

I haven't trained there but I've heard nothing but good things about the club.

fedor29

no need to call it moronic,i was just sayin wot i heard,relax,i didnt insult any1s mother,well unless she teaches down there too

fedor29

bjj is a brilliant and effective martial art that im not completely oblivious too. some of ye get very bad altogether. Just because i heard something negative doesnt make it true of course but similarly just because ye heard somethin positive or are havin a positive experience doesnt make it the bee's knees either. The bjj community is relatively small in ireland but yer not always gona be beyond criticism or negative comments either

arybvtcw0eolkf

Hephaestus wrote: »

That's such a moronic comment!

Troll's like you should be banned unless you can legitametely back up such a comment!

I haven't trained there but I've heard nothing but good things about the club.

Warning issued for back seat moderating on the thread.

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Dead Man

To add to the response to the Cork BJJ comment, the club is fantastic! I've done many martial arts through the years - karate, taekwondo, kung fu, wushu and now BJJ, and the club that liam runs is by far the most rewarding, practical and effective training I've ever received.

I have nothing but good things to say about the club.

Just check out the lineage of the instructor, it's the real deal. I find it bizarre that someone would've heard bad reports about it. Cork is lucky to have it.
Maybe the nay-sayer couldn't hack the physical demands of BJJ, it can be pretty gruelling, and you will spend at least half an hour grappling till your muscles give up - but hey, that's what it takes to be good at it!

arybvtcw0eolkf

Dead Man wrote: »

To add to the response to the Cork BJJ comment, the club is fantastic! I've done many martial arts through the years - karate, taekwondo, kung fu, wushu and now BJJ, and the club that liam runs is by far the most rewarding, practical and effective training I've ever received.

I have nothing but good things to say about the club.

Just check out the lineage of the instructor, it's the real deal. I find it bizarre that someone would've heard bad reports about it. Cork is lucky to have it.
Maybe the nay-sayer couldn't hack the physical demands of BJJ, it can be pretty gruelling, and you will spend at least half an hour grappling till your muscles give up - but hey, that's what it takes to be good at it!

Yea brilliant reply :rolleyes:

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