Due to problems with the previous version of our website we were forced to upgrade. The change has resulted in a catalogue of glitches and we’re working on them one at a time. Some of our video content isn’t working right now. We’re really sorry for the inconvenience and we’re working to rectify each [...]
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March 3rd, 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 [...]
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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 a class?
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December 31st, 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!
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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 [...]
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October 30th, 2009
Wishing everyone a happy easter and a chocolate filled weekend! There’ll be no training on Bank Holiday Monday (13th April) and we’ll be back in the sweat shop on Tuesday!
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April 12th, 2009
Smash and Blast is a simple and effective striking strategy – based on techniques from Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Kyokushin Karate – it’s tailor made for MMA. This week and next, the fundamentals sessions are focusing intensively on standup drills.
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April 8th, 2009
Blazing a trail through the 12 week cycle of fundamentals is tons of fun. But, just how much do we really retain in our memory? More importantly, just how much can we put into practise?
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March 31st, 2009
Just how effective is “ground and pound” from inside the guard? How can we neutralise the striking efforts of our opponent through “pulling guard”? How can we turn this threatening situation into an opportunity for attack?
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March 26th, 2009
Throughout the week our beginners programme has been focusing on submission wrestling basics. In the early days of submission wrestling, we find that we spend a lot of time on our back. “Pulling guard” is one way to open up a number of submission opportunities.
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March 20th, 2009
“The Fight Before Christmas” will take place in Whitehall Colmcille GAA club on Friday, 12th December. It’s a great opportunity to support Kokoro fighters on home turf! Both Cathal Pendred and Cian Ruane will appear on the card. Tickets can be collected from Kokoro at just €30!
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November 10th, 2008
By now you’ll have come to know the fighters in the gym. But, now you get to name them too! We’re looking for nicknames for some of the current and upcoming fighters.
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November 5th, 2008
We at Kokoro love to have a bit of a wrestle. Makes you feel alive. This weekend however, was something special. World Submission Wrestling Champion, Braulio Estima, paid us a visit and it was a day we’ll not forget in a hurry! Thanks to Braulio – Kokoro are now looking forward to taking an already [...]
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October 26th, 2008
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!
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September 4th, 2008
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.
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August 27th, 2008
We’ve added the WK12 highlight of our MMA for beginners class. “Clubber” Colin has put together another great highlight of the week.
Author: Shane .
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August 20th, 2008
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.
Author: Shane .
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August 10th, 2008
Who the hell makes up the names for each UFC? Seek and Destroy? Give me a break.
Author: Colin .
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Categories: - Prediction Competitions, - Ufc, ~ GENERAL NEWS .
August 8th, 2008
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.
Author: Shane .
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August 8th, 2008
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.
Author: Shane .
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July 16th, 2008