self defence /martial arts in south dublin?

stateofflux

hi...im a complete beginner in late twenties....looking to learn self defence or defence martial art to basically help with survival and confidence in a serious scumbag situation in town...ive had a good few near misses cos im tall and do stand out so now is the time.....

would anyone know any beginner classes in blackrock, loughlinstown dun leary area?......

im really looking for something that will save my ass rather than make look cool....

thanks

mmaireland.com

If you're looking for martial arts in the Loughlinstown area; can't recommend these guys enough: www.nextgenerationireland.com

Great standard of coaching and never met a member of the club I didn't like.

pearsquasher

Try bujinkan.ie for clubs in your area. Bujikan has classical Japanese combat for modern times.

Make a call, visit a class and ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS!

Be prepared to be told that it will take years of dedicated study to be good at all round self-defence. Once you realise that you can enjoy training and hopefully avoid the scumbags. (Fighting should always be last-resort).

westcoastshuri

Hi

I teach an adult class - mostly beginners in the loughlinstown community rooms on Thursdays from 6.30-8.30.

Art is a hybrid consisting of elements of striking , locks and holds , weapons etc .

Also the two clubs mentioned above would be excellent choices . Best of luck with whatever art you choose .

Darren

Lab_Mouse

There is also warriors muay thai in bray.Great way to get fit and very effective at giving and taking slaps/elbows/knees/kicks:D

could only find the bebo page for them though

http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=4828631286

stateofflux

wow...thanks very much for the feedback....much appreciated

paul moran

Hey,

I run YMAA Ireland and we are based in Newpark sports centre in Blackrock.

We teach three main disciplines;

Tai Chi Chuan - Famous for it's health benefits but is also a very effective martial art in it's own right.

Shaolin Kung Fu - You will learn to punch, kick, lock and throw within a very comprehensive program, and will get super fit with regular attendance.

Sanda - Essentially 'Chinese Kickboxing'. What distinguished this fighting sport from other forms of Kickboxing, is the fact that it is Full contact training with sweeps, reaps, lifts and throws added to the kicking and punching.

You are welcome to come along for a free trail week at anytime. Check out our website http://www.ymaa.ie/trail_week.html.

Please note we are currently seeking a full-time location to run our classes from but we will still be in the general area of Blackrock/Deansgrange/Stillorgan.

I suggest you try as many as you can before settling down somewhere, unless of course you fall in love at first 'fight'!

Goodluck with the hunt