Spartan Combat Academy

02/09/2023

Massive thanks to .o.brien and all the crew at for hosting an amazing sparring session today. There were novices up to elites in attendances and some great rounds put in 🙏

20/09/2022

Nathan in action again on October 22nd on the Kickboxing League show this should be a good test for Nathan looking to improve his ring experience.

💥💥FIGHTING SPIRIT💥💥
KICKBOXING LEAGUE

-65kg K1 Kickboxing fight

📍Conneff Park, Prosperous Rd, Crockaun Commons, Clane, Co. Kildare, W91 D889
📍22nd of October 2022
📍Doors open at 2.15pm

Daniel Harris started training at Naas Kickboxing only 1 year ago, he had his first fight but didn't get the decision. Since his last fight Daniel improved a lot, he trained like it should be done and he is fully confident that all the blood, sweat and commitment in the gym will pay off on the night!

On the other side of the ring we will see Nathan Vaughan from Spartan combat based in Ennis.
His coach John Marshall strongly believes that Nathan is ready for the challenge!
We wish both guys the best of luck in their preparation, you can expect war between these two.

We can't wait.

Tickets will be available from fighters and supporting gyms in the next few days!
Instagram: fightingspiritkickboxingie

31/07/2022

Just want to say a massive thanks to Sean Barrett for having us on his ISKA sanctioned show "The Rebirth" last night. From the minute we landed on site guided straight to the medical to see the doctor.
The staff wrapping Ryan's hands immediately after the medical, the staff letting us know how many minutes out his fight was, to making sure every step he took from changing room to the ring he was watched and catered for made so much of a difference on his pre fight prep.

I have to say I was so caught up on the free snacks I almost forgot why we were there in the first place. One of the best shows for fighters care I have ever attended an outstanding show and a credit to Sean Barret the Promoter.

Next a massive tks to president Owen Iska Doyle to running everything on the ground around the ring area, the judging and the ref who's name I can't remember but was bang on in every fight with fighters safety and care.

Big thanks to the main MC and commentators on the night the WKA president Stephen Murphy and James Dunphy who with their retro shirts and MC skills made the commentery for the family and friends at home electric.

Massive tks to Ryan's opponent from Vahalla Muay Thai, Xavier for taking on the fight and letting us have the oppertunity to get on the show.

Last but not least well done to our son Ryan Vaughan who stopped his opponent in the start of the second with a well timed straight to the chin.
Ryan your work ethic is like no other at amateur level in my opionion. The sacrifices you make for the fights you take on will be rewarded one day. Every fight your learning, adapting and evolving your skill line. Your hard work is paying off son and your time will come.

19/06/2022

Greatest title any man can hold is father. No better way to enjoy today after seen my two lads leave it all behind in the ring last night.

Both fought hard for three straight rounds constantly pushing forward and testing their bodies and minds. We came away with one victory and one loss but a bag full of experience for future shows.

I'm so proud of you both more than you know. Win or lose who gives a f #, a real warrior just wants to be in the battle. You did your family and your coaches proud.

I want to pay a massive thanks to father and son duo from Hub Martial Arts Paul O Brien & Tyrone Cronin O'Brien for their time spent coaching and working with Cailum Higgins Paul is an old friend and Tyrone is without a doubt the finest young amateur athlete in the country. No better two to have in my son's ear and corner.

A special tks to Daboy Fitzy also Ryan Vaughan coach who drills the aggression and conditioning into Ryan week in, week out. I think his leg kicks proved that last night.

Massive tks to my nephew Pj Marshall taken time out of his work schedule to travel, support and to corner with me for the shows for the lads. Your due a supermacs on me lad.

Today we'll rest, lick our wounds and recover. Tomorrow their is way more left in 2022 and way more left in the tank.

Big things are a coming.

06/06/2022

The fact I've a chance to sit down today and actually relax I'd like to congratulate my son Cailum for his performance over the weekend. We drove to the beautiful city of Derry for a WKU fight show. Massive thanks to Gareth Murphy for having us on and to Patricia Murphy for arranging the fight, it was superbly run and well matched out. Cailum went in hard from the get go and managed to stop his opponent in the third round leading to the win. We took away a lot of positives and negatives from the fight so it's back to the drawing board and time to harden the strengths and sharpen the weaknesses. Most positive note of the fight was he went banging from the bell right to the finish if you can learn that from a young age the rest will fall into place. A massive tks to my nephew Pj Marshall for cornering for Cailum and for making the trip and giving his constant support throughout the day. Also for ripping it up at the early hours on the way home joining me on some classic hits fm ballads😂 a special tks to a good friend as well Paul O Brien who has been working with Cailum the last few weeks no better man I'd have in my son's ear. You've mentored two generations of us now Paul 😂

31/05/2022

Class tonight 7.30pm

Boxing fundamentals.

Beginners welcome.

Please pre book before arrival due to numbers.

31/05/2022

Class tonight 7.30pm

Focus on boxing fundamentals.

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26/05/2022

Big thanks to Paul and his crew last night for having us up for some sparring. Great session with great composure and skills shown by everyone. Learning and grinding everyday to be future champions.

Hub Martial Arts

25/05/2022

24/05/2022

This is so true, so many people still go into sparring looking to swing big and hit hard as to win it like a fight.

The focus should always be on learning, working on your weaknesses and learning to flow more so that you can compose yourself better when you do fight.

It's a long journey learning the arts and tougher when competing in them so you best make sure you train smart if you want to last at them.

22/05/2022

Saturday Evening training with my 4 son's.

Working here with our eldest son Ryan on some unorthodox movement patterns.

There is an awful lot of pressure put on young fighters with preparations for fights these days and with all the hard sessions and preparations needed to be ready we forget about the fun and beauty of martial arts sometimes.

After a hard session sometime forget the competitive side of the arts and just jump on the mats and play and have fun you'll never know what you learn from messing and playing around. Repetition is the key to learning new, this is easier to learn in a relaxed fun envoirnment.

19/05/2022

Beginners kickboxing class tonight 7.30pm

Learn the art of Kickboxing.

🔸Lose weight.

🔸Build muscle.

🔸Improve fitness.

🔸Reduce stress.

🔸Improve confidence.