Danny
I cannot stress just how coachable Danny has become over the last few months. He shows real maturity towards learning the techniques, but also keeps the cheeky grin and sense of fun.
Agoge Performance at the Dublin Open (Part 1)
Bring a Friend Day Reminder
This Wednesday is a chance to bring a friend to Spartan MMA to show them what you do and give them a chance to get involved in the sport you’re all excelling in.
If you, your friend, or their parents have any questions please feel free to give myself or Daniel a shout
Colm – 086 8151092
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Dublin Open – After Action Review
Rob’s conditioning and work ethic really paid off. He’s been getting down essentially every class since we moved to the new place.
In the pool’s, Rob almost got a slam of the day, but instead decided to gently put Phil down and work from there. He pulled off a couple of subs and got into the [...]
Dublin Open – Best of luck
Best of luck to everyone competing in the Dublin Open Submission Tournament.
For all our novice entrants, just go in there and get accustomed to competition and listening to your corner. Every opponent will fee strong and you’ll wonder how you’re going to last. Don’t worry, he’s feeling the exact same way! You have stronger clinch [...]
some zhoo zhitsu
Some matches from last nights rolling available for download
Agoge pre competition matches
Some nice vids of the Agoge as they prepare for the Dublin Open Submission Tournament this Sunday. All the videos are in mpg format
Andy-Ciara (27 secs, 6.8MB)
Danny-Nikita (55 secs, 13.9MB)
Graeme-Andy (51 secs, 12.9MB)
Graeme-Gavan (55 secs, 13.9MB)
Graeme-Simone (46 secs, 11.4MB)
Kirsty-Ciara (47 secs, 11.7MB)
Simone-Andy (45, 11.4MB)
Aside from some of the technical brilliance and dedication/intensity the kids bring [...]
Chicken Wing Armbar
The chicken wing armbar is a great submission that is set up from side control and finished in north south. It’s particularly useful because if you lose it you don’t lose position, you effectively block out his shrimping game by going for it, and you don’t need an underhook to start.
As you can see, I’ve [...]
New mats, New T-Shirts
Finally got the new mats today and the new t-shirts for the club.
Kevin Wins at Tribal Warfare!
Huge congratulations to Croke for winning his fight yesterday in Galway at Tribal Warfare!
Side Control Drills
A key thing with athletes and people in general is that they got it into their silly little heads that in order to move something you should use your arms, when your hips are the centre of you power, your movement.
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