prokick gym
There are many excellent gyms within the world of kickboxing but only one can
claim the unique flavour of Belfast's Prokick. The name 'Prokick' was
established at the end of 1990 by Billy Murray, Ireland's most successful
full-contact kickboxer, promoter and coach. Murray's tale, from bullied school
boy to world champion, and now trainer of multiple world champions is so
incredible…almost unbelievable! Billy Murray began his Martial Arts training in
the mid 1970's and started training fighters at the start of the 1980’s in
Tullycarnet Community Centre, at his first Ju-Jitsu club. Murray went on to open
his first full-time Gym, Newtownards Martial Arts centre in Pound Street in
1985. He then moved to Switzerland in 1990 to enhance his kickboxing career. On
his return, at the end of 1991, the Prokick gym, a fitness, self-defence and
fight stable, was set-up in east Belfast. The spit and sawdust centre is now
coming up to it’s 30th year, having been officially established in January 1993.
Over the course of the last 30 years Prokick has certainly lived up to it’s
reputation as being the ‘Home of Champions.’ Our fighters have performed at
prestigious venues across the province. They have travelled to Europe, Asia and
North America. We pride ourselves on helping the development of our sport and
campaigning for global recognition.
