Cork's No.1 Martial Arts Gym
No Egos.Just Dedication.
Muay Thai · MMA · BJJ · Wrestling · Boxing. All levels — kids, teens & adults. No experience required.
Verified 2026 form
Current proof, not legacy hype.
Public records show Samson athletes active across MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2026, while the gym keeps a beginner-friendly schedule with more than thirty weekly classes.
5.0
Public rating
100+
Reviews
30+
Weekly classes
MMA
Tom Buckley
8-3
Amateur record
MMA-db lists Tom as a Samson Martial Arts featherweight/lightweight, Ireland amateur featherweight rank 5, with 2026 wins before the Virtus VI title challenge.
Source: MMA-db
MMA
Daniela Dobele
3-5
Amateur record
MMA-db lists Daniela as a Samson Martial Arts athlete at strawweight and flyweight, with Elite Fighting Championships activity in 2026.
Source: MMA-db
BJJ
Gustavo Santos
Brown/Black Absolute
Cork Open Summer 2026
Grappling Series names Gustavo as the Male Absolute Gi Brown/Black Adult winner at Cork Open Summer 2026 in Neptune Stadium.
Source: Grappling Series
BJJ
Andrew Hunt
Purple Belt Masters
Cork Open Summer 2026
Grappling Series names Andrew as the Male Absolute Gi Purple Belt Master winner at Cork Open Summer 2026.
Source: Grappling Series
Inside Samson — The Film
90 seconds. The rounds, the team, the energy.
Never trained before?
The 6-Week Beginner Course
A step-by-step intro to Muay Thai, MMA or BJJ. Build fitness, skill and confidence with coaches who'll guide you the whole way. No experience required.
Plan your week
This Week
- BJJMon 12:00pm
- Muay ThaiMon 6:00pm
- MMA BasicsMon 6:00pm
- Beginners & Teens Muay Thai / MMAMon 7:30pm
Proven on the mats & in the cage
Forged Here
Our team competes and wins — Irish Open · IBJJF · EFC · Virtus.
Tom Buckley
MMA 8-3 · Ireland FW #5
Gustavo Santos
BJJ Brown Belt · Gold
Andrew Hunt
BJJ Purple Belt · Absolute winner
Latest
From the gym
Fight Night29/9/2026
Siam Warriors Superfights Set For Cork City On 10 October
MMA-db mirrors a Siam Warriors Cork Instagram post for an Oct 10 world Muay Thai superfights event at Parochial Arena, Cork City, tagged to Samson Martial Arts.
Fight Team29/9/2026
Tom Buckley Listed Ireland #5 At Amateur Featherweight
MMA-db lists Tom Buckley as 8-3 amateur, Ireland amateur featherweight rank 5, with 2026 wins and a Virtus VI title challenge on the record.
Fight Team20/9/2026
Steven Barrett Booked For EFC 10 Judgment Day
MMA-db lists Samson MMA featherweight Steven Barrett for an EFC 10 novice bout on 14 November 2026.
What members say
No Egos. Real People.
“Training for Muay Thai this winter — outstanding people.”
“Amazing gym, brilliant trainers.”
“Excellent gym for all levels.”
“Training here a good few months — done a mix of 1-1 training and classes and have enjoyed both.”
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One message is how everyone here started — send yours and we'll have your first session ready.
Centre Park House, Centre Park Road, Ballintemple, Cork City