MMA in DIT

The Volt · 29-08-2009 11:47am #1

Is there currently or would there be anyone interested in starting an MMA club? Attended one session in Spartan in Tallaght at the start of the summer then got a job so I couldn't continue. Would love to have the convenience of a club in DIT.

Anyone else interested?

MikeyCyrus · 29-08-2009 1:36pm

used to do boxing so i suppose i'd be interested

The Volt · 29-08-2009 3:07pm

I used to do Karate for a while myself so I'd be pretty much a beginner with the whole UFC thing re submissions but would love to see this kind of club get going

MikeyCyrus · 29-08-2009 3:28pm

same, never done it before really..

chokehold · 29-08-2009 8:17pm

I'd be interested in setting up an MMA class here at DIT. I'm currently finishing off a Masters but have been training BJJ / MMA at Team Ryano (based in Baldoyle) for the past 4 years. If there are enough of you interested, I'll go talk to the DIT Sports people this week and try and get something sorted out.

Cheers
Peter

MikeyCyrus · 29-08-2009 11:13pm

veery interested... if its not to much of a trek id gladly join, thanks peter

BayCity · 29-08-2009 11:31pm

Ill be there!! Have been saying Id try all summer so i suppose I have to now.

MikeyCyrus · 29-08-2009 11:34pm

someone will have to get in touch with me coz im only goin into year one... and have no idea how to sign up :P

The Volt · 30-08-2009 1:28pm

chokehold wrote: »

I'd be interested in setting up an MMA class here at DIT. I'm currently finishing off a Masters but have been training BJJ / MMA at Team Ryano (based in Baldoyle) for the past 4 years. If there are enough of you interested, I'll go talk to the DIT Sports people this week and try and get something sorted out.

Cheers
Peter

Well delighted to hear this Chokehold. If you get the go ahead I can do up some flyers etc if you like. Would this be in Kevin St or Bolton St?

MikeyCyrus · 30-08-2009 2:00pm

kevins hopefully :P

Assmaster_Kronk · 30-08-2009 2:18pm

Awesome, was looking for an MMA club to join but most of them are a bit out of the way, this would be handy:D

MikeyCyrus · 30-08-2009 2:23pm

same to be honest.., plus its sumting new... i hope this goes ahead

The Volt · 30-08-2009 2:34pm

Maybe if it gets the go ahead we could meet up before the start of the lectures?

chokehold · 30-08-2009 2:43pm

Hi Lads,

Good to hear there is interest in this. I will go down this week and find out more about setting up the club. Ideally I'd like to do two / three classes a week so we can get everyone up and going.

I'll give you a shout when I've got more details.

Thanks
Peter

The Volt · 30-08-2009 2:44pm

Magic stuff mate.

MikeyCyrus · 30-08-2009 4:51pm

awesome

Ahoy! · 30-08-2009 8:58pm

im startin in D.I.T. bolton this year so id be well up for it aswell,never done a combat sport but id love to try it out

The Volt · 31-08-2009 2:41pm

If this gets the go ahead we could link up with Karate and Boxing for FightSoc

Dec0512 · 01-09-2009 12:49am

sounds brill boxing for 2 or so years would have a big intrest

no scope · 01-09-2009 1:35pm

Well going to do this

Have 12 years of taekwondo under my belt this should be fun

What dit is it going to be in????

The Volt · 03-09-2009 12:36pm

Any update for us there mate?

TheCardHolder · 03-09-2009 3:08pm

Never done this before but I would be up for trying it.

no scope · 03-09-2009 3:44pm

TheCardHolder wrote: »

Never done this before but I would be up for trying it.

be prepared to be thrown around the floor

theres alot of painful moves that will make you squeel like a little piggy

its fun tho

MikeyCyrus · 03-09-2009 8:11pm

no scope wrote: »

be prepared to be thrown around the floor

theres alot of painful moves that will make you squeel like a little piggy

its fun tho

MMA is now sexual?

Ak1 · 04-09-2009 10:33am

Hows it going just joined boards.ie so am a bit fresh.

Starting in kevin street on the 21st,would be well up for an mma club always interested in joining but no clubs near me.

What days do ya reckon you d be trying to get as i train on a mon wed and fri already.

chokehold · 04-09-2009 12:12pm

Hi Guys,

It's great to see so much interest. Still trying to get in touch with someone from the sports department. They aren't answering their phones today!

I will post when I get some rock solid information from them

Cheers
Peter

tony 2 tone · 04-09-2009 3:27pm

Would this be open to absolute beginners too?

TheCardHolder · 04-09-2009 3:34pm

tony 2 tone wrote: »

Would this be open to absolute beginners too?

Hopefully, I'm in the same boat as you.

chokehold · 04-09-2009 4:03pm

As this would be the first year, the class would be geared towards beginners.

tony 2 tone · 04-09-2009 5:09pm

Grand, and unfit feckers too?

Wally90 · 04-09-2009 5:29pm

hows it going people? ye this sounds pretty good! Keep me posted with any new information! Im going in to dit kevin street this year!

D.Q · 04-09-2009 6:07pm

id be interested in this.

quite interested actually.

Only thing is, Id be in the unfit/inexperienced camp...

hotboxaerox · 05-09-2009 10:03am

was interested in the boxing but would rather mma so if the option is there id do it to!

MikeyCyrus · 05-09-2009 12:17pm

so weve like 20people already, plenty for a start?

The Volt · 05-09-2009 2:35pm

And most people with little or no experience. At least there'll be a level playing field or two

no scope · 07-09-2009 2:05pm

Any news on this if its starting up ??

What campus is it going to be in

disssco · 07-09-2009 2:53pm

sounds kinda dangerous. but it'd be really handy to know. think of all the people you could beat up, not to mention from a self defense point of view. i might do it once i put some weight back on, i don't think theres any point in me joining now.

MikeyCyrus · 07-09-2009 4:16pm

best to start at the start :L

The Volt · 07-09-2009 4:25pm

There's a lot to be said for trying something new. I've been to one MMA session and it was completely new to me, it leaves you wanting to get better like.

xxasdasdxx · 08-09-2009 2:23pm

I want to join. I'm an unfit asian dude.

disssco · 08-09-2009 5:26pm

no asians

/joke.

xxasdasdxx · 08-09-2009 5:27pm

ok fine

disssco · 08-09-2009 5:31pm

i mean it don't even attempt to get in or i will use my mma skills on you

xxasdasdxx · 08-09-2009 5:32pm

whatever dude.

disssco · 08-09-2009 5:46pm

jesus i'm only joking man. i'm not even doing the mma thing. i didn't mean to make you feel bad like.

xxasdasdxx · 08-09-2009 5:50pm

It was a joke too. haha

disssco · 08-09-2009 5:53pm

lol you crazy asians

D.Q · 08-09-2009 7:28pm

nothing like ignorance to brighten up your day...

hopefully this goes ahead!!

MikeyCyrus · 09-09-2009 6:59pm

well there seems to be an interest so i dont see why it couldnt we just have to wait and see ;P

chokehold · 11-09-2009 9:41am

Hi All,

Thanks for your patience. I got a mail from one of the sports officers and the first thing we have to do to get the ball rolling is to have a minimum of 15 members that come from a minimum of 3 different sites within DIT. As for the class, it will be aimed at beginners. All shapes and sizes at all fitness levels more than welcome. If you are interested could you either send me a PM with your name and which site you are based on and your preference of either Bolton Street or Kevin Street as your prefered venue. Ideally I'd like to have a class in both venues. I'll post more details as and when they come.

Thanks
Peter

MikeyCyrus · 11-09-2009 3:08pm

Mikey Morris - kevins street (1st year if that makes a difference) and probly kevin street as preference because i dont know where bolton street is

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