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MMA / Kickboxing Clubs in Sligo?

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  • 03-03-2012 1:43pm
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    sameman
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭


    Hi all,
    Just wondering is there any MMA or kickboxing clubs running here in Sligo? I found a few threads about this topic, but they were few years old. Any help appreciated. Thanks ;)


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    Hail 2 Da Chimp
    Registered Users Posts: 7,589 ✭✭✭Hail 2 Da Chimp


    Sligo Haigashi (also known as Alliance Jiu Jitsu) train Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, they're very active in BJJ competitions and the MMA league, Mugendo Kickboxing club also train in semi and full contact Kickboxing.

    Both have Facebook pages you can google.


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    sameman
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭sameman


    Thanks bud ;)


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    bennyc
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    Collooney Kickboxing Club , Des leonard run's it. I can pm his number if you want


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    sungem
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭sungem


    Thumbs up for Collooney Kickboxing Club - adult training twice a week Mondays & Fridays 8pm.


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    Ham Sambo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 515 ✭✭✭Ham Sambo


    I will have to admit, the Collooney Kick Boxing Club is pretty good, they have produced a few world champions recently, Des Leonard is a sound bloke, worth having a look.


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    Park Royal
    Registered Users Posts: 724 ✭✭✭Park Royal


    I prefer English literature myself.......

    Kickboxing.....?


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    JyesusChrist
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭JyesusChrist


    Can anyone comment on the quality of Mugendo Kickboxing? Any good? Also does anyone know of any good MMA clubs? I am with one in Galway at the moment but moving back to sligo soon and wish to continue training.


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    sungem
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭sungem


    Yes Sligo Mugendo aka Michael McDermott is very good... however as i previously said Collooney kickboxing is the biz!! Yes I am involved in so far as my 12 year old is a member but Des (head coach) and Aine are excellent, everyone is treated as one and yes we have senior & junior World, European and National Champions!! Not bad for a small club ;):D


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    JyesusChrist
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭JyesusChrist


    I will have a look at the Colloney when I move back in that case.


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    ned14
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    Spent 4 years doing Mugendo with Michael McDermott. Very well run club and a great bunch of people in it. Would still be doing it now if I hadn't gone to college in Limerick.


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    rhonin
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    sungem wrote: »
    Thumbs up for Collooney Kickboxing Club - adult training twice a week Mondays & Fridays 8pm.

    Can beginners turn up for these classes?


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    MoonDancer
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    sligo mugendo are a great kickboxing club. They have also trained european champions. As far a I know, colooney kickboxing club and mugendo have a close working relationship. I think des used to coach with mugendo and now is in colooney. Either one you choose, you won't be making a bad decision :)


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    JyesusChrist
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭JyesusChrist


    Is there contact sparring? And as rhonin asked can beginners wander in?


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    sungem
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭sungem


    Sorry only getting back now - yes total beginners can join at any time, and yes there is plenty of sparring- full/semi/light obviously students are split up accordingly regarding their experience & ability. There is also a circuit class on wed night for general fitness


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    JyesusChrist
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭JyesusChrist


    sungem wrote: »
    Sorry only getting back now - yes total beginners can join at any time, and yes there is plenty of sparring- full/semi/light obviously students are split up accordingly regarding their experience & ability. There is also a circuit class on wed night for general fitness

    hmm I'll definitely consider it as im looking at 3 different places atm! Iv been doing a little bit of striking at my current gym but to be frank, i suck at it. So I definitely want to go to as much classes as possible to get better faster. Thanks for your help man!


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