
Tony Souza is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu directly under Ralph Gracie. He’s a long history of working as both coach and fighter with Team Ralph Gracie and we’re delighted to announce that Tony has now officially joined the coaching team at Kokoro MMA, Dublin. We made Tony’s arrival official, with a BJJ for MMA workshop, this morning and we had a blast! Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . February 6th, 2010
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Kokoro Mixed Martial Arts are Dublin’s Premier Gym for Beginners MMA Training Classes. Kokoro are 100% dedicated to Irish MMA. We offer training derived from Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Kyokushin (Full Contact Karate), Greco Roman Wrestling, Submission Grappling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Judo and MMA. Experienced and sport specific coaching in a safe environment.
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Author: Kokoro MMA . January 30th, 2010
Having trouble deciding whether MMA is for you? Then there’s been no better time to get started. Kokoro MMA have always offered free training - allowing people the opportunity to decide whether MMA is for them. So why not try out in the new year? Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . December 31st, 2009
Q1 of 2010 will prove to be an exciting one competitively for Kokoro Dublin. We’ve confirmed matchups for two of our more experienced fighters and three debuts are scheduled. Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . January 27th, 2010
Our 12 Week Progressive MMA Programmes have been hugely successful and we’ve received nothing but positive feedback on them. We’ve been keeping an eye on performance gains for the last 12 months and reached the conclusion that, provided we’re willing to keep pushing ourselves and the boundaries of what can and can’t be done, then perfection can be improved upon! We’re pleased to say we’ve now put the finishing touches on our 2010 training programmes and we’re about to get started. We’re really exited about these programmes! Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . January 27th, 2010

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Author: Kokoro MMA . December 21st, 2009

Technical progression is constantly and consistently put to the test in all Kokoro Gyms. Dublin continues to lead the way with the final event of 2009. Congratulations to all involved in todays Level Assessment! Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . December 19th, 2009

The Kokoro Mixed Martial Arts Winter Submission Tournament for Beginners went down a storm this weekend. Forty members of Kokoro MMA Dublin, across five weight categories, got themselves a taste for tournament format submission wrestling on our competition surface. And we had a blast! Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . December 14th, 2009
Just a bit of info for the the in-house tournament. This is essentially a training exercise that’s both a bit of fun and an opportunity to get a feel for what it’s like to compete. The weighin will take place at 10:00am. Read on for more information and tips. Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . December 11th, 2009

Hard work pays off. Period. Just a few days ago, Johnny wasn’t sure that he would be fighting at Ultimate Conflict V, following the withdrawl of his opponent. It’s testimony to his mindset though, that he stayed 100% focused on being prepared to fight, training with fingers crossed! Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . November 28th, 2009

It’s been a crazy weekend but it’s been worth it! Some forty or so volunteers from the gym have been working the whole weekend to get our new HQ up and running. We’re pleased to say, that training at the new place has begun! Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . November 2nd, 2009
Thanks to any volunteers that are heading down this weekend to help complete the setup of our new home. Everyone’s help is very much appreciate and the most important piece of kit you can bring is a good stiff yard brush!
Saturday: Meet 10:00am at the new site, finish around 16:00.
Sunday: Meet 10:00am at the new site, finish when complete (as long as it takes).
Many hands make light work and all that - so the more the merrier guys and we really need your help and support getting set up!
We’re moving in to our new premises on Gaelic Street, North Strand, Dublin 3. We’re now just walking distance from Connolly Station and our opening night will be Monday, 2nd November, 2009 at 18:00.
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Author: Kokoro MMA . October 30th, 2009
It’s Bank Holiday Monday and we’ll be taking a short rest - just for the day! Enjoy the well earned break and we’ll see you back at the gym on the Tuesday.
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Author: Shane . October 24th, 2009

Another successful level assessment at Kokoro today. Some of our beginners group got together and twenty eight people fought it out to put themselves to the test and collect their coveted Kokoro shirts. Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . September 26th, 2009
Great bunch at the workshop today. Getting to grips with the fundamentals had a significant impact on the form of all in attendance; looking forward to seeing this come through in sparring and - with time - in the cage. Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . August 8th, 2009
We’ve a couple of C-Class MMA matches on the horizon. Derek Coleman, Jonny Origan and Jonny Bowden are all set to step onto the canvas and test themselves on two of Ireland’s most respected shows. Read more…
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Author: Kokoro MMA . August 4th, 2009