Road Trip Signup: Ultimate Conflict 2 (October 4th, 2008)

With more fights than you can poke a stick at, production values that are second to none, the “most sturdy cage in MMA” and five fighters from Kokoro MMA on the card we can guarantee a great show at Ultimate Conflict 2!

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Video Update - Highlight WK14

We’ve added the WK14 highlight of our MMA for beginners class. Colin “The Cannibal” Campbell has put together another great highlight of the week. I have to say, this time he’s really outdone himself!

Sign Up: Volunteers for Gym Hygiene Rota

Keeping the gym shiny, clean and hygienic is essential and benefits us all. So, we’re looking to set up a voluntary cleaning rota. Please let us know if you are available and willing to help out. We’ll post the rota in the gym once all the volunteers are known. With so many members, [...]

Video Update - Highlight WK13

We’ve added the WK13 highlight of our MMA for beginners class. Colin “The Cannibal” Campbell has put together another great highlight of the week.

Results: Shane Thomas v. Aidan Scullion - UFR 14

Shane Thomas puts 1W on the scorecard for his comeback tour after three rounds that saw action standing, clinched and grounded on every square inch of available ring space (plus a few seconds hanging outside the ring!).

Video Update - Highlight WK12

We’ve added the WK12 highlight of our MMA for beginners class. “Clubber” Colin has put together another great highlight of the week.

Promotions: Kokoro MMA Dublin Congratulates First Green Belt

We’ve a steady stream of new blood entering the gym and joining us in that blissful state known as MMA Addiction. Those that stay the course and dedicate themselves to progression are well deserving of recognition and a few promotions…

EFR Training Camp: Travel Details and Training Plan

Gentlemen, for those of you who may not have received Shane’s text about this weekend’s training camp, here’s the info you need.

October Seminar: BJJ World Champion Braulio Estima at Kokoro MMA Dublin

This is an opportunity not to be missed. Braulio Estima, arguably the greatest exponent of BJJ ever to hit the mats, will be running a seminar at Kokoro MMA Dublin on October 25th (Seminar will be around 3 hrs duration in the afternoon).

Video Update - Highlight WK11

We’ve added the WK11 highlight of our MMA for beginners class. The video legend that is Colin has put together another great highlight of the week.

Road Trip: EFR 14 - August 24th

Shane returns to the ring against Aidan Scullion on August 24th. I know there’s going to be a lot of support for our fearless leader, so please sign up here if you want to make the trip to see him fight.

Video Update - Highlight WK10

We’ve added the WK10 highlight of our MMA for beginners class. Thanks to Colin for putting together a great highlight of the week. Things are really starting to come together.

Chaos 3: Leo Burdock v. Connor Mulholland

Leo never fails to deliver and his final matchup of the year is now booked. Expect a great show as Leo will want to go out with a bang and we know that Sudden Impact’s Connor Mulholland will be a solid opponent.

Bank Holiday Monday: No Training (4th August, 2008)

Just to confirm; Kokoro is closed on Bank Holiday Mondays. So, there’s no Kyokushin on Monday. See you on Tuesday (5th August, 2008) for MMA as usual.

Chaos 3: Shane Thomas v. John McClements

Shane ends the 2008 leg of his comeback tour with a 3rd Pro Matchup on November 8th, 2008. Chaos Fighting Championships are set for their 3rd installment and Shane’s looking forward to being on the card.

Ultimate Conflict 2: Johnny Bowden v. John Redmond

Johnny Bowden, king of the swingers and a “bloody nice bloke”, is about to get his day in the sun. We’ve received confirmation that he will appear in his C-Class cage debut at Ultimate Conflict.

The Dog Pound Gym - Newry

The Dog Pound Gym - training ground of Ultimate Conflict Ireland’s Mixed Martial Arts Team - have been good to us. So, it’s time we repaid the favor.

Kokoro Mixed Martial Arts Core Values

Each and every Kokoro Mixed Martial Arts Instructor has unique skills and experiences to pass on. However, when it comes to our approach to Mixed Martial Arts training, we share a common set of core values.

Ultimate Conflict 2: Shane Thomas v. Richie Ivory

Shane’s getting himself set for his comeback tour. His first match will be at EFR on August 24th. His second match up is now scheduled for a caged encounter at Ultimate Conflict 2.

Chaos 3: Cathal Pendred v. Ciaran Morgan

Cathal is something of a crowd pleaser despite having just the one fight behind him. Can’t say we’re surprised though! We’ve just received confirmation that Cathal is to grace the mat once more at Chaos.