Agoge MMA Training

Published in October 29th, 2008

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In addition to the boxing videos posted two week’s ago, here’s the Agoge in full blown MMA mode.
Killa Kirsty & Ciara

The Wizard and Cracka get their grades

Published in October 27th, 2008

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Big Congratulations to Andy and Graeme for getting their new belts last Wednesday.

Defence Against the Tallaght Headlock

Published in October 25th, 2008

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Sorry to everyone! This was meant to come out on Monday, but didn’t for some reason. Enjoy!
Back in the days of yore, when I was a humble coach out in UCD (Okay, I was never humble but a coach out in UCD nonetheless) I used to start the year with this technique. I like it, [...]

Just some Rolling

Published in October 24th, 2008

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Some rolling videos from during the week…

Matt & Kev

October Bank Holiday Training

Published in October 24th, 2008

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Training will be on this weekend with Saturday as normal and Monday as follows

18:00-19:00 – Agoge/Clever Little Monkeys
19:00-20:00 – Spartan MMA
20:00-21:00 – CrossFit

Matt’s Opponent for Cage of Truth 4

Published in October 22nd, 2008

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Matt’s taking on Shane Bane for his second cage match on November 22nd in Cage of Truth. Shane fought Patrick Holohan in the last Cage of Truth – match up here:

Bonus Technique! The Bonesaw!

Published in October 21st, 2008

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So, for anyone who read and watched yesterday’s video and thought “Hmmm, sure you’ll get the guy down, but what if the headlock is still on?” Well that’s where the Bonesaw comes in to play. Here’s a video of how to properly put on use the bonesaw.

Enjoy!

Sprawlin N Brawlin

Published in October 18th, 2008

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I’m always surprised at the naming convention of this drill. Really it’s nothing to do with the striking, who is doing the sprawling and brawling. This drill is all about the grappler, who’s blocking and shooting. I guess “Not the Face!” isn’t as popular a name.
If I haven’t posted it before, I’ll say it here. [...]

Agoge Boxing Vids

Published in October 10th, 2008

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Started boxing this week without headgear for the Agoge. The children were instructed to keep it seriously light and wore 16 ounce gloves for their protection.
Our aim is to get their feet wet and used to contact early, and then work back towards beginner drills as they become accommodated to the striking in MMA, something [...]