Kyuzo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

✨ New to Jiu-Jitsu? We’ve got you! ✨

⚽️ Most of us have seen football, tennis, or even boxing, so we’d have some idea of what to do when trying those sports for the first time. But Jiu-Jitsu? It's a whole new ball game! Chances are, you've never even seen a match before—and even if you have, you probably had no idea what was happening!

💡 That’s where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Foundations comes in! This course is designed to guide absolute beginners in a clear, structured way. We’ll help you learn the basics, get comfortable on the mat, and understand the art.

🔹 No start dates, flexible classes, and top-level instruction—just reach out to get started!

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀

Hey, Barry here!

I’m excited to announce my new course: The Foundations of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners! 🥋

📝 What’s in the Course?

A 20-class, flexible course designed specifically for beginners. Perfect for those new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or looking to refine their fundamentals. With over 21 years of coaching experience, I’ve condensed all the essential techniques and principles you need to get started.

❓ Why This Course?
As Bruce Lee once said, “Learning is about chiseling away the non-essentials.” In Jiu-Jitsu, reaching the Black Belt is more about focusing on the essentials and mastering the fundamentals. This course is designed to teach you how to learn effectively and apply techniques in real situations.

📅 Flexible Schedule
Classes run 3 times a week, but you can attend at your own pace. Miss a class? No worries—you can easily catch up the next time around!

👶 Beginner-Friendly
Start anytime! No previous experience or knowledge of prior classes needed. You’ll learn everything from scratch, with each class building on the basics.

🥋 Expert Coaches
Learn from experienced Brown and Black Belt coaches who actively compete and train. They’re on the mats with you, showing what works through real-world practice.

➡️ What’s Next?
After completing the course, you can move on to our Mixed Level Classes or repeat the cycle to further strengthen your skills.

🗓️ First Class Starts: Monday, June 10th at 6:30 PM.

Ready to start your Jiu-Jitsu journey? Get in touch now to secure your spot!

See you on the mats! 💥

*Spaces Available for COMPLETE BEGINNERS*

Our Foundations Course is for people with no experience, no level of fitness, and no clue about Jiu Jitsu.
If that sounds like you, but you'd like to:
☑ Join a great team with a friendly and open community
☑ Learn something new for self defence or sport
☑ get the unique fitness that Jiu Jitsu provides
☑ Learn in a structured and professional environment

Then get in touch via the contact form on our website. go to kyuzo.ie now!

See you on the mat!

Phones are fine. But training is grander.

Unless you've a good reason to need your phone to hand, leave your's in your bag and on silent. Take a while away from the outside world to focus on your training.

It's almost time to get back to real work here. Spaces available for:

👉 Total Beginners in our Foundations Classes
👉 Returning ex-grapplers in our Mixed Level classes
👉 Experienced grapplers in our Competition and Mixed Level Classes

Get in touch with us now on any of the usual channels to find out more about our academy and what we do.

Here's some info on our Foundations Course for the next while. Remember you can sign up anytime, as the classes run on a cycle.

☑ No Start Date
☑ Flexible schedule
☑ No fitness required
☑ Challenging, fun classes at beginner level

Get on to us now at www.kyuzo.ie Fill out the short form on our website and away we go!

We have good news and bad news-
The good news is that our kids programmes are very popular with both parents and kids. Our atmosphere and coaching style means that people tell their friends to bring their kids here.

The bad news is that this means our kids programmes operate close to capacity for 9 months of the year. The summer months are a little more quiet but we're still busy here right now!

So we're recommending that you pre-register your kids for September. The spaces in the classes in the image above are estimates of how many kids we can take into each session on September.

Go to our website now and fill out the short form there for us to get back to you.

We hope to see you here soon!

Setting up the front headlock. It's a natural instinct to want to grab the head. At the beginner level, we discourage people from focusing too much on headlocks. In a lot of cases it's a major mistake and costs you your position.
But as you develop, you start to understand when you can cause your opponent trouble with headlocks, and when to let go!

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Everyone has seen a football match, so if you go to play football for the very first time, you'll know basically what to do. Same for boxing, tennis, cricket...
But when you go to learn Jiu Jitsu for the first time, your first step needs to be tailored to your experience. You've more than likely never seen a Jiu Jitsu match before, and even if you have, you're unlikely to know what the hell was going on! We know this about our martial art, don't worry!
So our goal is to make it easier to start and understand, and that's where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Foundations comes in. It's a course that gets you started in a structured way.

Get in touch now for more info. No start date, flexible classes, top level instruction!

NEW CLASS ADDED! 🥋
We've restructured a little and added a brand new NoGi session on a Wednesday. Ever wonder what our class names mean? Here's a brief explanation.

🥋THE CLASS TYPES
Jiu Jitsu- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu trained in the Gi (cotton suit) and belt. This is the main form of Jiu Jitsu we teach. You can gab and grip your opponent's Gi to help you control him.
NoGi- Jiu Jitsu trained in Shorts and a rashguard. Here, there are no clothing grips, so you learn how to control your opponent in other ways more similar to wrestling.
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🥋THE LEVELS
Foundations Jiu Jitsu- This is our entry level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Course for complete and total beginners who know NOTHING about grappling or martial arts of any kind.
Mixed Level- Jiu Jitsu for every level. Fundamental grappling techniques taught, drilled, and trained with sparring. For those who se Jiu Jitsu as a hobby, as a way of getting fit, and as a way to progress through our grading system.
Competition- The sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu taught as a combat sport. Trained as an athletic sport with focus on how to win competitive matches in the sport of IBJJF style Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Our goal here is to ready you for national and international competition.

Whatever level you choose to train at depends on your personal goals. Some want to be among the medalists, others want to learn the art of Jiu Jitsu. We focus equally on both type of student.

Want to see for yourself? Get in touch now about our Foundations Course.

www.kyuzo.ie and fill out the short form on our website.

NOGI Magic yesterday.
- granular details on the No Air Bubbles approach to chokes.
- strategy for competition
- training to learn, not win
- the 4 things you need to win matches
- excellent Q&A

A weekend well spent with

Thanks to everyone for coming and sorry to everyone cut out of the photo!

Our Foundations Course runs throughout the summer, so if you've always wanted to start Jiu Jitsu, take the leap with us now by going to www.kyuzo.ie and filling out our short contact form.

What's NOT required-
Fitness ❌
Experience ❌
To be "tough" ❌

What IS Required-
Willingness to learn ☑️
To be over 16 ☑️
To be sound ☑️

Our Foundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu course is the BEST way to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and be introduced to grappling in a fun but challenging way. Get in touch now to find out more.

Incredible seminar with today and we're only on Day 1!

Robert taught pressure passing, with special attention to strategy for avoiding your opponent's guard positions completely.

We're all set for Day 2 tomorrow, where the focus will be on securing tight chokes!

If you missed today, there's space tomorrow!

12.30pm.

🥋 Times confirmed for this weekend. 12.30-3.30 both days.
On Saturday, the session will be in the Gi as Robert takes you through his approach to the gi game.
ON Sunday, it's NoGi, with Robert's experience in both MMA and Elite level NoGi Jiu Jitsu on show.

We still have space left so make sure to get on board via DM or email to [email protected]

🥋 BORED OF THE SAME OLD SAME OLD IN GYMS?
Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Foundations course is recruiting now. You don't have to be fit, you don't have to be tough, you don't have to be strong. This is our best course yet and is already running with people just like you on the mat starting their Jiu Jitsu training.

To find out more go to www.kyuzo.ie and fill out our contact form.

Open to all academies, we're welcoming Robert Drysdale to our gym this summer. One of the best coaches you'll ever get to work with, this is a weekend camp suitable for all levels.

Up your game! DM for more details.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE CLASS!
If you're looking for something that will teach you incredible self defence skills, introduce you to a new sport, and get you fit, this is for you.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Foundations Course-
👉 Start any time. There's no start date
👉 Flexible. If you miss a class, you'll catch it the next time around
👉 Suitable for total beginners, every class is taught from a "no knowledge" perspective"
👉 Fun and interactive. You will be stuck in from day 1.
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Why not start tonight? get in touch now www.kyuzo.ie and fill out the short contact form.

SUMMER CAMP NEWS!
We're delighted to have back at our academy for the first time since 2019. Open to all academies, this 2 day mini-camp is 2 seminars, Gi and NoGi.

We always get so much from Robert's seminars and teaching, and you will too.

DM for more info, or email [email protected] to sign up.

We had our P*e Wee Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class belt promotions last night. The P*e Wees are between 7 and 9 years old, and they learn Jiu Jitsu skills as well as improving their fitness, confidence, and social skills. We focus first on making good qualities like honesty of effort and sportsmanship, and then the skill follows naturally.
Congratulations to all of our little guys and girls for their new belts and stripes, and here's looking forward to a great summer of training!

Learn the Fundamental Skills of BJJ 👇
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Are you bored of regular gyms and "workout" stuff?
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Want to try something that will challenge your fitness AND teach something new?
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Learn self defence skills, get fitter, develop confidence, and join a great community with Kyuzo.
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Our Foundations Course is the best way to get started in Jiu Jitsu. Designed with Coach Barry Oglesby's 21 years experience n teaching martial arts, this course is suitable for anyone with an interest in getting started.
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🥋Enroll Anytime- The course is flexible
🥋 Suitable for total beginners
🥋 No fitness required
🥋 Progress to our Mixed classes, or go on to our competitive stream
🥋 Learn the basic skills of martial arts

To find out more, go to our profile page and click on our website link- fill out the short form and we'll be in touch!

Do it now! Let's train!

It's a tournament weekend!
The Irish Open is this weekend, and with 45 adults and kids at it, we'll be looking forward to some medals!

You can check out our guys in action on the Livestream on Saturday and Sunday on the Fight Scout app.

Nathan Kelly and Graham Doolan .doolan.manual.therapy both received their first degree black belts from Barry Oglesby last month.
The two guys are black belts of two different kinds. Nathan is a professional MMA fighter who will be in the 3 Arena on the 22nd of June and has fought around the world including in the famed Madison Square Garden.
Graham is a busy self-employed family man. But he finds time to train when he can as much as he can, often sneaking onto the mat for a few rounds at the end of sessions.
Both are Kyuzo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts, dedicated to the art.

Oss!

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👉 SIGN UP ANYTIME. FLEXIBLE START DATE 👇
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Always wanted to start Jiu Jitsu but never took the plunge?
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Want to start a Beginner Course, but afraid of missing classes and falling behind?
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Bored of regular gyms and workouts?
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Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Foundations Course runs a bit differently to other courses. Check out how 👇
1. Every class is a standalone session- No knowledge from previous sessions is assumed.
2. The sessions run on a cycle, so if you miss a session, you just pick it up on the next cycle around.
3. You can repeat the cycle as many times as you like- you might want to brush up on more detail.
4. Once you complete the cycle, you can move on to our Mixed Level Classes, or choose to run the cycle again.
5. You'll be taught using modern, enjoyable training methods that will challenge as well as teach.

For more info, fill out the short form on our website www.kyuzo.ie

Our new course starts on Monday! Get in touch now to find out more about us and how we can help you get started in Jiu Jitsu!
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To get on the course, go to www.kyuzo.ie and fill out our contact form there. Or whatsapp us 0834259066
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See you on the mat!

It's all smiles once the grunt work is done. Thanks to photographer in chief for capturing the vibes.

If you haven't started Jiu Jitsu yet because you're worried about not being able to make EVERY session all of the time, this could be the answer.
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Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Foundations Course is designed to be flexible. There are 20 sessions to complete, and they run on a cycle.
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So what does that mean for you?
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It means that you don't have to worry about committing to a course that demands you attend every class every week. We're all working, with families or other commitments, so we know you're not going to be able to get to every class all of the time. You won't miss out if you miss a session, you'll just catch it again on the next cycle around.
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To get on the course, go to www.kyuzo.ie and fill out our contact form there. Or whatsapp us 0834259066
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See you on the mat!

🥋 Enquire now. Link in Profile! 🥋
This is the curriculum for our brand new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Foundations course, a Beginner class with 20 sessions to get you started in BJJ.
We're kicking on on June 10th, so if you want to be a part of the first enrolment, which runs right through the summer, get in touch now.
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FLEXIBLE SESSIONS- This course runs on a cycle, so you can start any time. You check off each session as you attend, and you'll be able to train to suit your schedule.
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GET IN TOUCH NOW! Whatsapp, email, or DM us to find out more.

Ag pleidhchíocht/Ag obair.

Messing/Working.

The squad from the belt test held 25th May.

2 New purple belts in Kyuzo- Finn Gunning and Lee Heery. Given by at our belt test on Saturday. Congrats lads!

🇮🇪 Dhá crios nua corcra i Kyuzo- Finn Gunning agus Lee Heery. Thug Barry Oglesby íad ag an teastas chrios ar and Sathairn seo caite. Comhghairdeas lads!

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