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Kilkenny Top Pro martial arts club is one of Ireland’s leading martial arts gyms and promoters and is Kilkenny’s only fully equipped full time martial arts gym.

Pagodas Temple martial arts centre was started by Chris Hickey, fourth degree dan black belt, the highest graded judo black belt in the west of Ireland. Hickey always wanted to have his own dojo (training centre) where he could pass his skill and knowledge on to others with a passion for the martial arts. This is due largely to the training and mentoring he received travelling around the world, representing Ireland at the highest judo level.

TWO local martial arts fighters made a powerful impact on spectators at the Rumble in Rush 3 tournament in Dublin recently. The relatively new sport features bouts between fighters from a variety of martial arts backgrounds. The athletes square off in an octagonal shaped ring enclosed in a wire mesh cage. Contests only end via knock out, submission, or judges’ decision.

Galway will host the most exciting fighting event this summer in Salthill when One Shot Promotions present the first biannual MMA Showdown 2009, mixed martial arts event at Leisureland, Galway on June 13 & 14.

The Kilkenny Top Pro Martial Arts club has gained such a high reputation it has spread across the globe.

On Friday night the Kilkenny Top Pro martial arts club had its official opening. Special guest TD Bobby Aylward, who was instrumental in helping the club find the funding and in the development of the new state of the art combat centre, was on hand to cut the ribbon and officially open the club. After a tour of the premises and chatting with some of the members and fighters Mr Aylward congratulated everybody and guaranteed his ongoing support for the club.