Fight Academy Ireland
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Fight Academy Ireland is a West Belfast mixed martial arts club founded by Liam Shannon and run by him for around eighteen years. It teaches adults, teens and children MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, no-gi grappling, wrestling, Muay Thai and boxing, with beginner-friendly classes alongside advanced and invitation-only fight team sessions. The club has produced Cage Warriors world champions, and its athletes have competed on major regional and international promotions. In 2026 it moved to a much larger purpose-built facility at Kilwee Business Park with multiple mats, fight cages, a strength and conditioning area, a sauna and a café, plus a hybrid conditioning programme and personal training.
- Address
- Unit 1 Upper Dunmurry Ln, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 0HE, Northern Ireland
- Sports
- Jiu Jitsu · MMA · Wrestling · Muay Thai · Boxing
Training
- Styles
- Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Teen classes
- Beginners' course
- Competition team
- Fight team
- Private lessons
- Masters classes
Timetable this week
Monday
Jiu JitsuMat 1
ages 8–12Mat 1
ages 5–7Mat 2
ages 13–17Mat 1
AdvancedBy invitationMat 2
BeginnersJiu JitsuMat 1
AdvancedJiu JitsuMat 1
Tuesday
Jiu JitsuMat 1
Jiu Jitsuages 5–12Mat 1
AdvancedMat 1
BeginnersJiu JitsuMat 2
AdvancedJiu JitsuMat 2
Mat 1
Wednesday
Jiu JitsuMat 1
ages 5–7Mat 2
ages 8–12Mat 1
ages 13–17Mat 1
Mat 1
StrikingMat 2
Jiu JitsuAdultsages 40+Mat 1
Thursday
Jiu JitsuMat 1
Kidsages 5–12Mat 1
BeginnersMat 1
AdvancedMat 1
BeginnersMat 2
Friday
CompetitionBy invitationMat 1
ages 13–17Mat 1
Jiu JitsuMat 1
Jiu JitsuMat 1
Saturday
AdvancedMat 2
CompetitionJiu JitsuGroundworkMat 1
MMAages 13–17Mat 1
Sunday
BeginnersMMAMat 2
CompetitionMMABy invitationMat 1
Opening hours
- Monday - Friday
- 06:00-21:00
- Saturday - Sunday
- 08:00-15:00
Prices
AdultsUnlimitedGym included
£125.00Adults3 times a weekGym included
£85.00ages 13–17MembershipGym included
£70.00Membership4 times a week
£70.00Membership4 times a weekSiblings
£120.00Membershiptwice a weekMonWed
£50.00Membershiptwice a weekMonWedSiblings
£90.00AdultsUnlimitedGym included
£49.00AdultsGym accessGym included
£30.00AdultsGym accessNo contractGym included
£6.00One-offAdultsages 16+Camp12 classesonce a weekSaturdays only90 min
£160.00From the gym's website, checked 4 November 2026.
Coaches
- Liam Shannon
Head coachMMA
- Patrick McAlister
Head coachWrestlingJiu Jitsu
- Aodan Devlin
CoachMMAPrivate lessons
- Adam McGarrity
CoachMMAPrivate lessons
- Damien Prior
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Luke Buchanan
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Matt Elliott
CoachWrestling
- Aine Webb
CoachPrivate lessons
- Therese Webb
CoachPrivate lessons
- Christopher Shannon
CoachPrivate lessons
- Noel Keeley
CoachPrivate lessons
- John Currie
CoachPrivate lessons
- Damien Copeland
CoachPrivate lessons
Facilities
- Weights area
- Sauna
- Cage
Contact
- @fightacademyireland
Questions about Fight Academy Ireland
Where is Fight Academy Ireland?
Fight Academy Ireland is at Unit 1 Upper Dunmurry Ln, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 0HE, Northern Ireland.
Which sports does Fight Academy Ireland teach?
Fight Academy Ireland is listed for Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai and Boxing.
When are the beginner classes at Fight Academy Ireland?
Fight Academy Ireland runs classes open to beginners on Monday 13:00, Monday 16:00 and Monday 16:00.
When is Fight Academy Ireland open?
Fight Academy Ireland is open Monday - Friday 06:00-21:00; Saturday - Sunday 08:00-15:00.
How much does Fight Academy Ireland cost?
Prices at Fight Academy Ireland: Committed Competitor Membership: £125.00, Casual Competitor Membership: £85.00, MMA Teens Package: £70.00, Kids MMA Package (1 Kid): £70.00, Kids MMA Package (2 Kids): £120.00, Kids MMA Casual (1 Kid): £50.00, Kids MMA Casual (2 Kids): £90.00, Peak GYM Membership: £49.00, Off Peak Gym Membership: £30.00, Gym Only Membership: £6.00 and 12 Week Beginners MMA Course: £160.00 one-off.
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