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Hannibal_12

Hi,
I was thinking of taking up martial arts but was just wondering where I should start. I am under the impression that some are alot more practical than others. Ideally it would be very practical. I'm by no means a small guy (far from it actually) but would just like to learn a few techniques. Preferably city Centre or northside (Dublin 9 area). Have heard good things about Krav Maga?

Boston

How about MMA Ireland, located in the northstrand, Dublin 3. Depending on where you are in Dublin 9 it could be walking distance. That should be a pretty practical oriented place though I've never been. If you're looking for a sport I'd recommend Judo.

Doug Cartel

If you're completely new to martial arts then the number one piece of advice I have for you is to always, always, always remember that there's a lot of bull**** and hype in martial arts. That's just the way it is. Whatever choices you make, just make sure that you keep your eyes open and have your capacity for reason turned on.

Judging from your post you're looking for practicality above all else. Everyone is going to tell you their art is practical - don't buy into this on just their say so. Look at their training:
- Does it look like something that you could actually use? (Flying kicks, rifle dis-arms?)
- Do they look like they can do their stuff under pressure? (Some things look great when being done against a non-resisting opponent, but fall apart when the heat is on.)
- Do they actually hit/grapple each other or do they just punch air?
- Are they in shape?

Remember to shop around, check as many different places as possible. Apply the same level of analysis to all of them before making any decisions.

Hannibal_12

Doug Cartel wrote: »

If you're completely new to martial arts then the number one piece of advice I have for you is to always, always, always remember that there's a lot of bull**** and hype in martial arts. That's just the way it is. Whatever choices you make, just make sure that you keep your eyes open and have your capacity for reason turned on.

Judging from your post you're looking for practicality above all else. Everyone is going to tell you their art is practical - don't buy into this on just their say so. Look at their training:
- Does it look like something that you could actually use? (Flying kicks, rifle dis-arms?)
- Do they look like they can do their stuff under pressure? (Some things look great when being done against a non-resisting opponent, but fall apart when the heat is on.)
- Do they actually hit/grapple each other or do they just punch air?
- Are they in shape?

Remember to shop around, check as many different places as possible. Apply the same level of analysis to all of them before making any decisions.

You said it, as I said I'm a large physically capable bloke but I can just picture myself adopting the crane position when four or five toerags are throwing some punches at me, Krav Maga or MMA/Kempo seems appealing in that respect, my mate is a 2nd black in Kempo and is a very level headed guy though his dojo is on the other side of the city and I'm not driving at the moment.
I can only imagine that there's an awful lot of hyperbole and machismo in martial arts, that's why I came on here for a bit of input.
Cheers.

Doug Cartel

Without naming any names, I've seen more than one place in Dublin offering what looked to me like dodgy MMA. If you are going to go down the MMA route, look at the clubs competition record. It doesn't have to be stellar, but there should be some evidence that they're interacting with the other clubs.

bungaro

was deciding whether to start last summer either bjj or carry on with krav maga (i did my p1 in oz) and wasn't sure which to do and got some good obvious advice on this site...head to a few different classes and see which one you like! i decided on bjj and absolutely love it, really enjoy the training and can see the practial side of it. krav maga was enjoyable too but thats pure self defence, theres no competing element to it but very practical

Hannibal_12

Thanks again, had a look at a couple of sites but they all seem very much into it as a competitive thing, I've a full time professional career, long hours, so I dunno how much time I could give it. Thanks for the advice though.

silat liam

Hi

We have a Lameco Eskrima Class on Saturday mornings in the Fitness Dock Gym on Camden Street. We close for couple weeks over the xmas break but back again early Jan. Classes work on Empty Hand Striking / Grappling, along with Stick and Knife defence. Its a very streamline Eskrima style which develops the natural abilities of each student. Classes are on Sat mornings at 10am - 11am. If you like more info feel free to send me a messaga and I help you any way I can. Good luck with your search.

Liam

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MMA & Dublin 9, two places spring to mind - BJJ Revolution in Kilbarrack Ind.Est or Informed Performance on the Ballyboggan Rd in Finglas sound.

Both are very competitive clubs offering a range of styles from MMA to BJJ, Muay Thai to Judo & boxing (BJJ Revolution).

Finally, "I said I'm a large physically capable bloke" - you might find thats only a temporary state of mind once you start rolling with these lads!..

Give a few clubs a try because its seldom the case that the first club is the club which will suit you best.

Hannibal_12

Rosie Ripe Skillet wrote: »

MMA & Dublin 9, two places spring to mind - BJJ Revolution in Kilbarrack Ind.Est or Informed Performance on the Ballyboggan Rd in Finglas sound.

Both are very competitive clubs offering a range of styles from MMA to BJJ, Muay Thai to Judo & boxing (BJJ Revolution).

Finally, "I said I'm a large physically capable bloke" - you might find thats only a temporary state of mind once you start rolling with these lads!..

Give a few clubs a try because its seldom the case that the first club is the club which will suit you best.

LOL , yeah your probably right.