Self Defence Classes

Hallahan

Hey, looking for recommendations on self defence classes in Cork City?

Any styles at all (Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Judo, whatever!) Would just love to know whats available!

Cheers!

Out of curiousity, is your motivation to get fit etc or purely to learn self defence ? If it's the latter good old fashioned boxing is hard to beat combined with some running and weights, do remember Ali did say the fight is one or lost on the road and in the gym not in the ring. For self defence you can dismiss Karate up to Black belt, even at that it's p1ss poor in the real world. For self defence you need to block punches primarily, also you need to remember to position yourself so the attacker can't bop you or grab you by the throat. Being able to kick to the head etc is a luxury that won't be particularly uselful in a street attack.

There are weekend courses in Krav Maga available from time to time in Cork, you could do worse than do on, again this is really defence minded, not attack at all really. Thing about self defence is the more of it you do the more you realise how vulnerable you are when attacked. Lots of folk reckon they will be invincable if they do karate, kick boxing or tae kwon do a couple of times a week. No the case.

soundsham

thai boxing on mac curtain street every night of the week i think heres the link http://www.corkthaiboxing.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=63
beginners use it mostly for fitness at 6-30
an advanced class later for those who go on to fight.....one or two irish champs in there too,not that it ever gets much recognition always them rugger/gaa heads getting them monthly sports awards would be nice to see one of those lads get a nod once in the blue moon

very well ran

Judes

Hi OP,

I remember a similar request a few months ago, so lifted this from previous thread :-

The MIKO Kickboxing Academy is now based at the Annex, Centre Park House, Centre Park Road, Cork - opposite Marina Commercial Park. (ample free parking).

Tone up, lose weight, keep fit, learn how to defend yourself. Train for competition or just for yourself in Corks only full time Kickboxing Academy. Fully equipped matted gym with bags, pads, shields, etc. Classes taught by Paul Coffey, Irish National and World Kickboxing Champion, Level 3 Coach,Level 2 Tutor Irish Martial Arts Commission, Irish Sports Council, National Coaching And Training Centre University Limerick. Also specialising in Ladies Only Kick Fit Classes.

For further info Ph: 086 2636472
email; miko_kickboxing@mail.com.

Hope that helps, J

Bill-e

There's an add up in the clarion for Krav Maga
I think that's a pretty hardcore self defence type thing.

Hallahan

Thanks for the replies!

Mostly it's about fitness, I'd like to know more about fighting and defending myself but in a realistic way, I get the feeling that alot of it's just bull in a every day situation, like a few of ye said before me.

Gonna go look into these suggestions now!

J2D2

There's a judo club in Coláiste Chríost Rí in Turners cross, 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays. It's a very good club and very friendly members, beginners are always welcome. Its great if you want to get fit and there is a lot of practical self defence too, well worth a look.

104494431

There's a Keysi KFM club in UCC (anyone welcome) which trains Keysi with the only qualified Keysi instructor in Ireland.

It's a very aggressive and effective form of self defence.

More information here.

A new white belt class should be up and running in September, we train throughout the summer also.