Best Beginners MMA Gym North Dublin

BalboBiggins · 2025-11-10 09:16:40

Hi lads, I did on BJJ class in SBG in 2011. John Kavanagh was actually teaching it, that's how long ago it was. I would really like to get into it properly but just wondering if Team KF would be the best option? I'm based in D9 so want to go somewhere close so I'll actually be consistent. Also I have a bulging disc in…

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Hi lads, I did on BJJ class in SBG in 2011. John Kavanagh was actually teaching it, that's how long ago it was. I would really like to get into it properly but just wondering if Team KF would be the best option? I'm based in D9 so want to go somewhere close so I'll actually be consistent. Also I have a bulging disc in lower back so have to do a lot of core work to keep pain away, is BJJ a bad idea considering this? Finally, my main reason of interest is self defence. Would BJJ alone be good enough for this or should I be looking for a gym that does kickboxing with it? Thanks.

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