Mick Doyle (kickboxer)
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Mick Doyle is an Irish
and former World Muay Thai kickboxer
, trainer and coach. He is known as one of the most well respected figures in the world of Muay Thai, and Mixed Martial Arts
. He is the only individual to coach both the US National Muay Thai team ( Kings Cup Thailand) and National MMA Teams (MMA Sport Federation). Michael J. Doyle was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1967. At the age of 7, Doyle started his Martial arts
journey.
In 1984, Doyle earned his first Dan in Wado Ryu Okinawa Karate and also his first Dan in Bushido.
In 1985, Doyle took his final school exams. At that time in Ireland 1 out of every 6 people were unemployed.
Later that year Doyle earned his first Dan in Mugendo Martial Arts under Masters Joe and George Canning.
On December 6, 1986 at the age of 18 Doyle immigrated to the United States.
and Muay Thai fights in the United States . In 1989 he was one of 24 fighters from around the world invited to the Sabaki Challenge. He came in second, losing by decision to Nobo Hiko Kishi of Japan.
, Dan Rawlings, Pedro Villalobos and Kongnapa .
In 1998 He decided to come out of retirement and was invited to compete in the Budokai Bare Knuckle Challenge in Springfield, Missouri. Doyle beat his opponent, and knocked him out in the second round after breaking his opponents hand with powerful kicks.
In the spring of 1998, Doyle competed in the Shidokan, “The Triathlon of Martial Arts.” During the Semifinal match, Doyle TKO’d Eddy Lynn, the World San Shou
Champion with a head kick. This set up a final match with U.S. Muay Thai Legend Wayne Gregory, the first U.S. fighter to ever win in a stadium in Bangkok. Doyle forfeited the match in the fifth round due to a dislocated Knee.
Brawl World Championships. Doyle K.O.’d Schirmer in 90 seconds.
Also in 1998, Doyle won the Grand Championship Belt at Bas Rutten’s U.S. Open Jui Jitsu/Toughman Tournament in Denver, Colorado. Three of Doyle’s students, Fabio Martella Rob Wiley and Chris Brammer, would also later win titles in the same event.
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Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and former World Muay Thai kickboxer
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...
, trainer and coach. He is known as one of the most well respected figures in the world of Muay Thai, and Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
. He is the only individual to coach both the US National Muay Thai team ( Kings Cup Thailand) and National MMA Teams (MMA Sport Federation). Michael J. Doyle was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1967. At the age of 7, Doyle started his Martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
journey.
Early career
During his first two years of training as a youth Doyle couldn’t win a match. He wanted to quit but his father encouraged him to stay training and it was a move that would pay huge dividends in his later life.In 1984, Doyle earned his first Dan in Wado Ryu Okinawa Karate and also his first Dan in Bushido.
In 1985, Doyle took his final school exams. At that time in Ireland 1 out of every 6 people were unemployed.
Later that year Doyle earned his first Dan in Mugendo Martial Arts under Masters Joe and George Canning.
On December 6, 1986 at the age of 18 Doyle immigrated to the United States.
Obstacles
Doyle found it difficult to find kickboxingKickboxing
Kickboxing refers to a group of martial arts and stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate, Muay Thai and western boxing....
and Muay Thai fights in the United States . In 1989 he was one of 24 fighters from around the world invited to the Sabaki Challenge. He came in second, losing by decision to Nobo Hiko Kishi of Japan.
Turning Point
On April 25, 1996 Doyle was appointed Head Coach of the United States Muay Thai Team. In May of that year Doyle traveled with the team to Thailand to train and compete in the Princes Cup Amateur Championship. After two members failed to make the trip, it was decided that Doyle would compete as a team member to make the minimum complement, and the more qualified Greg Nelson, from Minnesota, would coach the Team. Doyle’s skill as a Cornerman was also in high demand, though. He cornered such fighters as Houston Alexander, Moti Hornstien, Dave CummingsDave Cummings
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, Dan Rawlings, Pedro Villalobos and Kongnapa .
In 1998 He decided to come out of retirement and was invited to compete in the Budokai Bare Knuckle Challenge in Springfield, Missouri. Doyle beat his opponent, and knocked him out in the second round after breaking his opponents hand with powerful kicks.
In the spring of 1998, Doyle competed in the Shidokan, “The Triathlon of Martial Arts.” During the Semifinal match, Doyle TKO’d Eddy Lynn, the World San Shou
San shou
Sanshou or Sanda or an "unsanctioned fight" is a Chinese hand-to-hand self-defense system and combat sport. Sanshou is a martial art which was originally developed by the Chinese military based upon the intense study and practices of traditional Kung Fu and modern combat fighting techniques; it...
Champion with a head kick. This set up a final match with U.S. Muay Thai Legend Wayne Gregory, the first U.S. fighter to ever win in a stadium in Bangkok. Doyle forfeited the match in the fifth round due to a dislocated Knee.
Brutal Win
Later that year, Doyle was honored with an invitation to fight Bob Schirmer, the first American to ever beat a Gracie, in the BangkokBangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
Brawl World Championships. Doyle K.O.’d Schirmer in 90 seconds.
Also in 1998, Doyle won the Grand Championship Belt at Bas Rutten’s U.S. Open Jui Jitsu/Toughman Tournament in Denver, Colorado. Three of Doyle’s students, Fabio Martella Rob Wiley and Chris Brammer, would also later win titles in the same event.
Retirement
Since retiring from full contact competition Doyle has devoted his energies to his gym and his students. he now holds a 3rd Dan in Bushido, a 6th Dan Master in Gan Teora and MuGenDo and a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He still competes in Jiu Jitsu competition to honor his late Jiu Jitsu Professor Luis "Sucuri" Togno.The content on this page was edited on April 1, 2011 after a disgruntled former employee or a former student who couldn't hack it being part of a team with high expectations decided to edit this page with pathetic attempts at revenge. Thank you