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Head coach and Owner @sbgireland co founder of @trainalta
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30 years ago, I watched my first UFC, which dramatically changed the course of my life. At 19 I wanted to be a cop or maybe a teacher, had a pretty successful landscaping business, and was just starting mechanical engineering at uni, so I was a bit all over the place. After watching @realroyce systematically dismantle bigger, stronger opponents in a very methodical fashion, I became obsessed. It was all I could think about.
30 years later, being invited to teach by him personally at his famous Gathering left me both excited and terrified. Standing in front of about 50 of his senior students—mostly black belts—and presenting my interpretation of Jiu-Jitsu for MMA has been the highlight of my teaching career. I had an extra challenge with it being a couple of weeks post hip surgery, so my movement was limited, to say the least. Thankfully there were plenty of excellent black belts there who could demonstrate what I was unable to.
Having his son @khonrygracie engaged and asking questions, then having Royce say it was good at the end… well, I’m still finding the whole event surreal.
“We are all standing on the shoulders of giants.” Without Helio, Royce, and the Gracie family, my life—and probably that of millions around the world interested in martial arts—would be very different. Thank you!
Final note: My Gathering 2026 shirt had an English flag on it, but when I post it here my app automatically changes it to an Irish one for some reason?? Sorry Royce, please forgive me.
23 Oct 2026
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🚨🥊 FIGHTERS WANTED!
We’re looking to finalise matchups for our ALTA FINAL on December 12th at The Red Cow! 🔥
🔥 COACHES DM us your fighters details and we will be touch!
#ALTAFinal #FightersWanted #IrishMMA #FightNight #MMA
06 Nov 2026
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Change of Plan for our annual End of year Grading!
White belts and Colour belts will now be grading altogether on the 2nd of December! From 7pm - 9pm followed by our end of year awards (if you have been nominated please make sure you are present on the day!) you can check the post under this 🙏🏻
For any white belts looking to take part in the grading please chat to your Jujitsu Coach first if you are interested!
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… IIIIIIIIT’S TIIIIIIIIIME!!! To start putting your game plans into action brush up on your guard passing and get ready for the 2nd!
See you all on the mats!
05 Nov 2026
END OF YEAR GRADING - takes place on the 2nd of December followed by our infamous END OF YEAR AWARDS 🏆
⏰ : 7PM - 9PM
The nominees for the awards are…
BJJ PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Daniel Negru
Mohammed Avtarhanov
Scott Kelly Duffy
STRIKER OF THE YEAR
Joseph McGrath
Scott Welstead
Alan Gutsayev
MOST IMPROVED
Leonardo Santos
Glen Fitzpatrick
Olamide Ayeni
CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR
David Seberry
Sean Fitzpatrick
Jordan Whyte
AMATEUR FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
Bobby Smith
Aidan Fegan
Mohammed Yasen Khanzad
MOST IMPROVED FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
Tristan Barnett
Jordan Galabuzi
Kenny Mokhonoana
DON’T MISS OUT!!
04 Nov 2026
Evolving the sport. Changing the game.
John Kavanagh shares his thoughts on Ki MMA’s new rule proposal and the potential impact it could have on the sport.
Via arielhelwani show on YouTube!
02 Nov 2026
Warrior spirit and Ki never leave you, no matter what you do.
01 Nov 2026
John Kavanagh breaks down why he teaches his fighters to find their Ki in warrior spirit.
When it's present, losing never crosses their mind
30 Oct 2026
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🥊 MOVEMBER AT SBG IRELAND HQ! 👨🏻
This November, we’re fighting for more than just fitness! 🥸
Men’s mental health matters. Too many men struggle in silence, and we’re here to remind you that you don’t have to fight your battles alone. 💙
To support Movember, we’re offering FREE BEGINNER-ONLY CLASSES ALL MONTH in MMA, BJJ & Muay Thai 👨🏻🏭
Donations to Movember are welcome, with every little bit helping make a difference!
No experience needed, just the courage to take that first step!
Come for the training, stay for the community. Because sometimes the strongest thing you can do is show up. 🤝🏼
📩 DM us to get started!
🔗 Or Click the link in our Bio
#Movember #SBGIreland #MensMentalHealth #StrongerTogether #BeginnersMMA
29 Oct 2026
MMA teaches you to fight. Then you never need to.
From the Alta Archive, John Kavanagh breaks down the jab and the straight.
Jab off the lead hand. Straight off the rear. Turn through the hips and bring the hand back to guard.
The calmest person in the room trains. Respect gets drilled every session, and confidence makes walking away easy.
Basic Punch Mechanics with @coach_kavanagh
Start here: link in bio.
@trainalta
The Warrior Training Program Changes Lives.
#TRAINALTA [THE MODERN WAY TO TRAIN MMA]
27 Oct 2026
Ireland fight fans, what you think? 👀
With John Kavanagh on the team, the sky’s the limit...
Via / arielhelwani Show YouTube
27 Oct 2026
Couldn't be more excited to have one of the sport's most respected and iconic voices along for the journey.
Check out the full announcement interview on The Ariel Helwani Show YouTube!
27 Oct 2026
Welcome to @ki_mmaofficial @coach_kavanagh 🤝
27 Oct 2026
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