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BJJ Short Break

Kokoro MMA — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:48:49 +0000

Tony is all but prepared to head off to Russia for a couple of weeks. So, there’ll be a short BJJ Holiday at Kokoro! Tony will be gone 26th July – 6th August inclusive. No BJJ between those dates. Don’t worry – Tony will be back on the mats doing his thing funkier than ever on August 10th!

Update: Spring Level Assessment (April 17)

Kokoro MMA — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:27:16 +0000

Kokoro Level Assessments are all about finding out where you stand as a fighter. We choose Mixed Martial Arts because it isn’t “play fighting”. It’s a full contact sport. Sure, we take time to develop our skills before engaging in truly full contact training but we want to know where we are on the learning curve.

The Spring Level Assessment is all about finding out where we stand on that curve. There are still places available for those that want to book a spot, put themselves to the test and get feedback on their performance.

Website Upgrade In Progress

Kokoro MMA — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:49:30 +0000

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 video one at a time! If you’d like to get an idea of our training methods; just give us a call and we’ll be happy to arrange a try out.

Kokoro MMA: Dublin City’s Premier Gym for MMA Training [Call 087 792 8363]

Kokoro MMA — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:13:04 +0000

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US AND START TRAINING!

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.

Train For Free at Kokoro MMA, Dublin City

Kokoro MMA — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:16:33 +0000

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?

Take a look at our schedule below. Regardless of your experience level (from new starter to experienced fighter) you’ll find something for you. Head down to “MMA 1″ on Monday night and you can train for free to see if Kokoro is what you’re looking for. Please, no spectators, just get stuck in and see if it’s for you. All our training is progressive so you’ll be training at a level of intensity that suits your current level of experience and fitness.

For more extensive information; just take a look at our complete schedule.

Kokoro Mixed Martial Arts International, HQ, North Dublin City

Kokoro MMA — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:33:15 +0000

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!

Thanks to EVERYONE that made this possible. We’ll post alot more info and photos shortly coverinng the build and the opening nights.

Brand New Gym In Progress!

Kokoro MMA — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:18:22 +0000

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.

Happy Easter!

Kokoro MMA — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:35:18 +0000

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!

This Week at Kokoro: Focus on Standup

Kokoro MMA — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:14:03 +0000

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.

Getting to know the drills, that will in turn give us the skills to standup and fight with confidence, is the name of the game this week. Watching the lads work – it’s hard to be believe that some of these guys have been training for just four or five weeks!

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This Week at Kokoro: Drills, Drills and More Drills…

Kokoro MMA — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:00:13 +0000

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?

This week, the guys have been working their way through “refresher week”, an opportunity to remind ourselves of the strike, clinch and submit drills and skills we’ve been coming to grips with for the last six weeks.

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This Week at Kokoro: Ground and Pound (GnP)

Kokoro MMA — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:58:02 +0000

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?

This week, as we progress through our twelve week cycle of fundamental MMA concepts, the guys have been familiarising themselves with “ground and pound” from inside the guard.

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This Week at Kokoro: Guard Submissions

Kokoro MMA — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:46:48 +0000

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.

For the most part, the guys have been getting to grips with three of the Hollywood Heroes of Submission Wrestling for MMA; Kimura, Armbar & Triangle from the guard position.

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Kokoro to Fight in Dublin

Kokoro MMA — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:21:30 +0000

“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!

Just for Fun: Name the Kokoro Fighters…

Kokoro MMA — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:32:14 +0000

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.

What do you reckon? Choose a name for fun or just because you think it fits their bear like qualities (eating stolen picnics, shitting in the woods, trying to climb trees). You might even come up with a fun name AND a real suggestion.

Either way – we’d love to see some of the names you come up with.

Shane “The Suburban Samurai” Thomas
Leo “The Legend” Burdock
Jonny “One Half of the Two Rubbers” Origan
Johnny “The Other Half of the Two Rubbers” Bowden
Paddy “Dewey from Malcom in the Middle” Coleman
Derek “Zoolander” Coleman
Colin “The Cannibal” Campbell
Cathal “The Man of Steel” Pendred
Cian “Queen of the Desert” Ruane
Will “Tougher Than a Sherpa’s Sock” Burdock
Eddy “The One Man Slaughter House” Kleinbergs

Copy, paste and change the nicknames as you see fit! It’s a bit of a laugh but who knows? We just might end up using some of them.

This should be interesting….

Braulio Estima – World Class Grappling Instruction at Kokoro Dublin

Kokoro MMA — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:14:57 +0000

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 solid ground game to a whole new level.

Thanks Braulio! We’re looking forward to having you guide us to the next level and many, many training sessions together.

Video Update – Highlight WK14

Kokoro MMA — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:13:58 +0000

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!

Remember; you can watch ALL highlights at any time by clicking here; or by clicking “HIGHLIGHTS” in the navigation menu to the left.

Video Update – Highlight WK13

Kokoro MMA — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:13:52 +0000

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.

Remember; you can watch ALL highlights at any time by clicking here; or by clicking “HIGHLIGHTS” in the navigation menu to the left.

Video Update – Highlight WK12

Shane — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:54:05 +0000

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

Remember; you can watch ALL highlights at any time by clicking here; or by clicking “HIGHLIGHTS” in the navigation menu to the left.

Video Update – Highlight WK11

Shane — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:45:18 +0000

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.

Remember; you can watch ALL highlights at any time by clicking here; or by clicking “HIGHLIGHTS” in the navigation menu to the left.

Prediction Competition – UFC 87: Seek and Destroy

Colin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:59:05 +0000

Who the hell makes up the names for each UFC? Seek and Destroy? Give me a break.

There are some great fights scheduled though. Everyone’s favourite Canuck, Georges St.Pierre is going to beat Jon Fitch, Brock Lesnar and Heath Herring go at it crazy style, and KenFlo has a bash at Roger Huerta. Good stuff.

Predictions please. You know the drill; 5 points for picking the winner, an additional 3 for the finishing method and 1 for the round.

Wes is way out ahead on the leaderboard after his one-horse-race win on the Affliction card, with Zoolander, Leo and Ronan following.

The event can be seen live on Setanta Sports 1 on Saturday night, and is repeated at 22:00 Sunday on Setanta Sports 2.

Main Card
Georges St-Pierre Vs. Jon Fitch
Brock Lesnar Vs. Heath Herring
Kenny Florian Vs. Roger Huerta
Manny Gamburyan Vs. Rob Emerson
Jason MacDonald Vs. Demian Maia