Balance Ireland MMA
Mixed Martial Arts (commonly known as MMA) is a full contact combat sport that allows techniques to be used from a variety of martial arts. Generally the techniques fall into striking from Standing, Clinching (punching, elbows, knees and kicks), and Grappling (sweeps, take downs, throws, pins and submissions). MMA competition is held in an octagon shaped cage or a boxing ring, where two competitors attempt to dominate each other by utilising a combination of the techniques as mentioned above. Typical martial arts or fighting styles suitable for MMA are a mixture of Boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Grappling, Wrestling and Judo.
Balance Ireland MMA classes offer a highly technical and safe environment. Whether you want to compete or learn the fundamentals of MMA without the danger of full contact sparring our MMA program can meet your needs.
MMA program and class times:
- Monday 7pm-8pm MMA Class – Instructor Dave Quinn
- Tuesday 6.30pm-7.30pm MMA Conditioning – Instructor Dave Quinn (starting 7th Semptember)
- Wednesday 7pm-8pm Boxing for MMA – Instructor Mauro Sulcis
- Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm Kettlebells Strenght Conditioning – Instructor Mike Moloney
- Thursday 8.30pm-9.30pm No Gi Brazilian Jiu JItsu for MMA – Instructor Ray Butcher
- Friday 7pm-8pm Sparring Open Mat
Prerequisites for competing; to compete under Balance Ireland MMA a student must attend Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Boxing classes in addition to attending the MMA class.
