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The Irish Mixed Martial Arts Association is the National Governing Body for MMA within Ireland

The IMMAA - Irish Mixed Martial Arts Association is the National Governing Body for MMA within Ireland. It is an affiliated member of the IMMAF - International Mixed Martial Arts Federation & follows IMMAF’s rules & guidelines. The current IMMAA Committee:

John Kavanagh – President
Andy Ryan – Vice-President & Tournament Organiser
Tim Murphy – Chairman
Liadain O’Driscoll - Equality Officer
Liam-Og Griffin – Treasurer
David Jones – Progression Development Officer
Dean Wade – Secretary & Commissioner
Kevin Moran- Child Protection Officer

Non-Executive Members:

Glen Ellis – Medical Consultant

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the IMMAA family! 🎄

We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone for your incredible support throughout the year. Your passion is what drives us!

We are looking forward to an exciting 2026, eager to see our talented athletes showcase their skills on both the national and international stages. The future of Irish MMA is bright! 🇮🇪🥊

AthleteSupport 2026

14/12/2025

🥊 Final IMMAA Senior Squad Session of the Year 🇮🇪

Today we wrapped up our last IMMAA senior squad session of the year at SBG HQ 🙌

A solid, focused group put in quality work as preparations continue for the IMMAF European Championships in February and for selection for other major European events, including the Euro Super League in France in May. 🔥

We also had a number of athletes sidelined with injuries and illness, but they’re still very much part of this journey and in the plans moving forward 💚

Huge thanks to all athletes and coaches for the effort, commitment and professionalism all year. 2026 is going to be a big year for Team Ireland 🇮🇪

14/12/2025

IMMAA Youth Squad Session ✅

Great IMMAA Youth Squad session today – amazing effort and energy from all the athletes who attended 👊💚

The Youth Team Ireland squad has now been picked, and invites will be issued soon to the selected athletes. 🇮🇪

A huge thank you to:
🙏 All the athletes for giving their best
🙏 Parents for their continued support and travel
🙏 Coaches and staff for their time, coaching and guidance

The future of Irish MMA is looking very bright – well done everyone 💚🧡

10/12/2025

IMMAA Youth Squad Session – Reminder 🇮🇪

A quick reminder for all youth athletes and parents 👊

📅 Sunday 14th December
🕚 11am – 1pm
📍 SBG HQ

This session is very important and will be part of the selection process for Youth Team Ireland.
If your athlete wants to be considered for upcoming international opportunities, please make every effort to attend 💚

🔗 Book via Wodify / link in bio

03/12/2025

IMMAA Youth Squad Session – Team Ireland Selection 🇮🇪

Reminder that our next IMMAA Youth Squad Session is on Sunday week – this is a key selection session for Youth Team Ireland.

🗓 Date: Sunday 14th December
⏰ Time: 11am – 1pm
📍 Venue: SBG HQ

This session is very important for all athletes who want to be considered for Team Ireland for upcoming IMMAF Europeans.
Please make every effort to attend 🙏

🔗 Book your spot via Wodify / link in bio

01/12/2025

🔵 SENIORS SQUAD SESSION – REMINDER

🥊 IMMAA Juniors & Seniors Squad + Squad Development Session

📅 Sunday – 14th December
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 SBG HQ

Reminder for all Irish National IMMAA Champions + ambitious amateur athletes 👊🔥
This session is part of preparation for IMMAF Europeans in Serbia (February 2026), and selection for A & B International Squads for the 2026 season.

If you're aiming to compete internationally next year —
You need to be here.

Let’s build the strongest Team Ireland yet 🇮🇪💚

01/12/2025

🟢 YOUTH SQUAD SESSION – REMINDER POST

🥋 IMMAA Youth Squad Session

📅 This Sunday – 14th December
🕚 11am – 1pm
📍 SBG HQ

A quick reminder for all youth athletes (ages 9–17):
This is the final squad session of the year — an important step for development, skill-building, and preparation for 2026 opportunities 🇮🇪🔥

Athletes aiming for Team Ireland selection must attend.
Let’s finish the year strong! 👊💚

🔗 Register through the link in bio

28/11/2025

📣 IMMAF Coaching Course – January 31st & February 1st (Saturday/Sunday)

📍 SBG HQ, Dublin

A major opportunity for coaches across Ireland to gain official IMMAF accreditation and elevate their coaching to international standards 🇮🇪🥋

This is a 2-day certification course:

📝 Day 1 – Theory
🥋 Day 2 – Practical, Assessment & Exam

This course will be led by Andrew Moshanov,
IMMAF Director of Development,
bringing world-class coaching methodology, teaching skills, and technical education directly to Ireland.

Completing this course:
✅ Fully accredits coaches for IMMAF membership
✅ Qualifies coaches to corner athletes at IMMAF Championships & sanctioned events
✅ Develops teaching & presentation skills
✅ Strengthens coaching competence & athlete development

📌 Book your spot now — spaces are limited!

27/11/2025

🔥IMMAA Nationals 2026🔥

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27/11/2025

🔥 IMMAA Nationals 2025🔥

The energy, the talent, the heart — every athlete stepped up and delivered incredible performances at Irish amateur MMA 🇮🇪💚

From Youth to Novice 2 Elite, the levels were unreal 👊
Proud of everyone who competed, supported, coached and worked behind the scenes.

Irish MMA is rising — and this is only the beginning.
Roll on 2026! 🇮🇪🔥

25/11/2025

🌍 IMMAA — 2026 Is a HUGE Year Ahead! 🇮🇪🔥

The IMMAF 2026 calendar has been released, and IMMAA is setting BIG goals for the year ahead.

We are aiming to four major international events in 2026 — each one marked in the calendar ✔️:

✔️ IMMAF European Championships – Belgrade, Serbia (February)
✔️ IMMAF Balkan Championships – Belgrade, Serbia (May)
✔️ IMMAF Youth World Championships – Abu Dhabi, UAE (August)
✔️ IMMAF World Championships – Tbilisi, Georgia (November)

Four incredible opportunities for Irish athletes to compete at the highest level, earn global experience, and proudly represent Ireland on the world stage 🇮🇪💚

2026 will be a massive year — the focus starts now.
Let’s build, prepare, and get ready to make an impact internationally! 👊🔥

24/11/2025

IMMAA Juniors & Seniors Squad + Squad Development Session 🇮🇪

📅 Saturday, 14th December
🕑 14:00
📍 SBG HQ

We are calling all Irish National IMMAA Champions to attend this important squad session as preparation begins for the IMMAF European Championships in Serbia this February 2026 🇷🇸🔥

But this session is not just for champions —
We are also looking for experienced and hungry amateur fighters who want to be considered for international opportunities across Europe in 2026.

The goal is to build two squad pathways going forward:
✅ A Squad – IMMAF International Events
✅ B Squad – Other High-Level European Amateur Events

If you’re ready to level up, push your development, and represent Ireland on the international stage — this session is for you 👊💚

Let’s build the strongest, most committed Team Ireland yet 🇮🇪

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