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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 coaching in a safe environment.
This Week at Kokoro: Focus on Ground and Pound
“Ground and Pound” - the distinctive Hallmark of Mixed Martial Arts. This element of the sport has evolved to become a true fusion of grappling and striking skill. Read more…
Irish Times Reporter Angela Ruttledge Visits Kokoro MMA Dublin
Thanks to the Irish Times for visting us and to Angela Ruttledge for painting such a positive picture of the gym. Great to see her getting stuck in during her visit!
Pity that the girls weren’t around when Angela called in but we’re delighted to see she had such a good time! Read more…
This Week at Kokoro: Focus on Ground Control
A good active guard is part of the standard skill set of any Mixed Martial Artist these days. So, it pays to know how to defeat this highly effective position. Read more…
This Week at Kokoro: Focus on Takedowns
Takedowns are an essential aspect of Mixed Martial Arts. This week our beginners groups have been focusing on some of the less orthodox takedowns in MMA. Read more…
Congratulations in Order: Promotions Well Deserved Following Spring ‘09 Assessment
The Kokoro Spring Grading 2009 went off without a hitch today. It was a real pleasure to see so many give everything they have for the sport we all love! Putting striking, dirty boxing, takedowns, submissions and ground ‘n pound to work over a three hour period is no small task - particularly when you know your performance is being assessed. Promotions and shirts were well earned today! Read more…
This Week at Kokoro: Focus on Dirty Boxing for MMA
It may be dirty in boxing but in Mixed Martial Arts it’s all part of the game and an art in itself. Striking from inside the clinch. That’s been this week’s focus. Read more…
Kokoro: The Next Generation?
90% of Kokoro members train in Mixed Martial Arts for the fun of it. It’s a hobby. Then there are those that do it because they can see themselves standing in the cage one day. Read more…
This Week at Kokoro: Focus on Boxing for MMA
Another week flies on by…! We’ve reset the clock on our 12 week cycle to focus striking skills this week. The central theme… …boxing for MMA. Read more…
This Week at Kokoro: Focus on Standup
When is a high kick not a high kick? One of the most powerful and effective weapons in the standup arsenal or a high risk attack with low percentage return? Read more…
This Week at Kokoro: Focus on Setups
As we reach the end of our 12 week cycle; we’ve spent the week focusing on setups to submissions from the guard. Read more…
Spring Grading Confirmed: Saturday 30th May, 2009 - 11:00am
The date has been confirmed for this years Spring Grading. 31 invitations have been sent out to those that are eligible to participate in the grading session which will cover all aspects and ranges of mixed martial arts . Please respond to the invitations asap. Any questions - just chat with Shane at the gym. Good Luck Guys!
Sparring Schedule: May 2009
Our sparring schedule is rotated monthly to ensure that those who can’t make any given night, due to work commitments, have the opportunity to spar regularly accross all ranges. Sparring schedule for the month of May 2009 as follows. Read more…
Well Earned Rest This Bank Holiday Monday
It’s Bank Holiday Monday and there’s no training today. Enjoy the well earned rest and we’ll see you back at the gym tomorrow!
This Week at Kokoro: Focus on Ground Control
We’re getting to know the arm bar in some detail this week. It’s one thing to know “how” to “do an armbar” but it’s a whole other thing to know be able to “attack” with this technique. Read more…
Great Performance from Kokoro at Chaos 4
Thomas Nolan and Jonny Origan stepped up to the plate for their ring and Chaos Fighting Championships debut this evening. Read more…
This Week at Kokoro: Focus on Takedowns
In the mood for effortless takedowns? No problem. The “Shoot” is a great place to start. An effective method of closing the distance on an opponent and engaging the lower body for takedowns from the waist and below. Read more…
