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srdb20 · 13-09-2005 2:54pm #1

Hi all,

Im a 20 yr old guy and ive been wanting to learn a martial art for ages, just never knew how to go about it...

Ive seen this forum so i said id see if anyone here could help!

Im on the Northside of dublin (D11), Does any one know any clubs in my area? and which styles do the clubs practice?

Also which clubs are good for beginners?

All helpful posts welcome.

Thanks for all your help!

dlofnep · 13-09-2005 2:58pm

Just to let everyone know that SBG Northside is now up and running full time.Mon,Tue,Wed,Thur & Sat.
Mon-Thur 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Sat 12.30pm-2pm.
Contact: Andy Ryan 0870544665 or E-Mail sbgnorthside@gmail.com

I believe this would benefit you alot.

dlofnep · 13-09-2005 2:59pm

Nevermind, you got there before me.

Clive · 13-09-2005 3:15pm

Hi srdb20!

Just to clear up some of the terminology you've been hit with already!

Andy Ryan runs Straight Blast Gym (SBG) Northside. It's a new club and so there are a lot of beginners there, so you certainly won't be the only one.

Andy is a top bloke and has been multiple times national Judo champion.
As far as I know, he teaches classes in judo (lots of throws), Brazilian jiu jitsu (lots of wrestling on the ground with chokes and joint locks) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) which is basically putting all the throws and ground work together with kicking and punching etc.

If you're more into the kicking and punching (and kneeing and elbowing!) side of the things, Bridgestone Muay Thai (Thai boxing) is an excellent club and holds most of the national belts - they also have a beginners class. They are in the city centre, just off Dorset street, but their website is down at the moment.

Those are two in particular I'd recommend, but maybe check with your local sports/community centre - they might have something you can try out. People train for all sorts of different reasons, so my advice is just to do the rounds until you find a club and style you like (most places have no problems giving you a class for free to see if you like it).

srdb20 · 13-09-2005 3:17pm

What do they teach in the northside gym?

Any ideas you have regarding clubs like that "twisted ankle"?

srdb20 · 13-09-2005 3:22pm

Clive nice one man, i was feeling a bit over whelmed there with all mma and sbg!

The main reasons i want to do it are for the Mental discipline gained and the physical attributes... so basically any club that can give me both!

Which one of the if any do u guys think?

Roper · 13-09-2005 3:30pm

Howdy,

We train this evening at 8 to 9pm if you want to pop down for a free class.

We're in the scout hall on the corner of Ballygall Road and Griffith Avenue. It's primarily a Tae kwon Do class but we box/kickbox/anything too.

If it's not what you want no bother, but feel free to pop down in any case.

The gyms recommended above are excellent too, but mine has an indescribable aura which makes it superior

Cheers,
Barry

Clive · 13-09-2005 3:35pm

Just to add, Roper is also a top bloke, I've just never trained with him.

srdb20 · 13-09-2005 3:40pm

Hi Roper,

Do you have many beginners?

I wouldn't be able to make it tonight, but when is the next class?

How long does it take to get the basics down?

Is there much in the way of competitions?

Whats normally involved in a training session?

Sorry about all the questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roper · 13-09-2005 3:59pm

srdb20 wrote:

Hi Roper,

Do you have many beginners?

Yes. Quite a few at the mo due to it being September and all.

I wouldn't be able to make it tonight, but when is the next class?

saturday afternoons, 4to5pm. In October this clas will be swapping on to Friday evenings.

How long does it take to get the basics down?

Depends on a)the individual and b)what you mean by the basics!
If you mean how long does it take before you're "getting there", then I'd say most beginners start getting the idea after a couple of sessions. After that, it's down to the individual. The beauty of it is that you'll still sweat and have a good session even if it's your first time out.

Is there much in the way of competitions?

We've been a bit slack in the last few months (babies do that!) but we're getting back on track now and will probably be going to at least one before the end of the year. Comps are optional for anyone who trains though.

Whats normally involved in a training session?

Kicking and punching primarily

We do a lot of padwork, a lot of fitness work, a lot of sparring at various levels. We mix it up on occasion. We also have a traditional element (about 10% of training time over a month)

Sorry about all the questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's okay, it's my favourite thing to post about

Clive wrote:

Just to add, Roper is also a top bloke, I've just never trained with him.

Yes I am. We must rectify that sometime Clive.

srdb20 · 13-09-2005 4:27pm

Nice one Roper,

Ill be down on Sat!

Do i need to bring anything with me?

Is a tracksuit alright to wear?

Roper · 13-09-2005 4:48pm

Hmm, you're not Roper, but you said what I was going to.....

Tracksuit bottoms/t-shirt/shorts. No nudity or combat pants and we're sorted

Capper · 13-09-2005 7:32pm

:eek: Hi srdb20,
As alot of lads have told you already SBG Northside is running full-time now and there are a good few begginers so don't be worried about coming down your more than welcome.Tracksuits,shorts & t's are cool.
The club is in the jamestown inds est, on the jamestown rd in finglas.
Mon-Thur 7.30 -9pm
Sat - 12.30-2pm.

srdb20 · 14-09-2005 9:06am

Thanks for all the help & Info... guys!

Anything else you's can think of dont hesitate to let me know.

Ill have a think and then decide were im going to go, i might try a few places to see what i like!

But one way or another ill be joining one of the clubs!

Roper · 14-09-2005 2:34pm

Why not try them all

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