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…

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.

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.

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.

Schedule Changes: Gym Opening Times and Training Schedule

We’ve just updated the opening times and training schedule of the gym. An up-to-date schedule is always available by clicking schedule on the main menu.

Kokoro Featured in Germany’s Largest MMA eZine

It was great to have Sebastian Baron visiting us last month. Sebastian is an accomplished fighter and coach that writes for www.groundandpound.de, Germany’s largest MMA eZine. Sebastian’s article (for those that can read German) has nothing but praise for Kokoro’s young fight team.

Kokoro MMA Fight Team - Matchups Confirmed

The Kokoro Mixed Martial Arts fight team are about to go back into fight season. The lads are preparing well and we’re looking forward to some great matchups. Expect fireworks! Some of the bouts are already arranged.